This study on the reproductive health statusw asbased on the data from a survey and an exam ination of severalhundredsof fem ale floating residentsin Beijing. The results w ere compared w ith those from fem ale perm a...This study on the reproductive health statusw asbased on the data from a survey and an exam ination of severalhundredsof fem ale floating residentsin Beijing. The results w ere compared w ith those from fem ale perm anent residents in Beijing. The study revealed thatm ostof theinvestigated fem alefloating residentshad lived in Bei- jing w ith their fam ily for threeyearson an average. They had a harderlifethan that of Beijing perm anentresidents. Also they did notreceiveadequateprenatalcaresdur- ing their pregnanciesin Beijing and a quarter of thesem othersdid notreceiveany pre- natal exam ination during their pregnancies at all. Again the fem ales had a great prevalence of reproductive tractinfections, reaching 29.3of thoseexam ined, high- er than the w om en perm anently residing in Beijing.展开更多
Introduction: Home delivery is still a health problem in Kolda (Senegal). The aim of this work is to study the factors associated with the place of delivery in a situation of free care delivery. Method: A descriptive ...Introduction: Home delivery is still a health problem in Kolda (Senegal). The aim of this work is to study the factors associated with the place of delivery in a situation of free care delivery. Method: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Sampling was in two-stage clusters. The study focused on women who gave birth in the last 12months. The data were collected during an individual interview at home. The collection focused on knowledge, attitudes and practices about delivery. Logistic regression was used to explore the determinants of childbirth at the level of health facility. Results: The average age was 25.4 ± 6.5 years. Among the interviewed women, education was reported in 35% of the women and 55% of women estimate that the closest health facility is within 5 km to their home. The time to get to the nearest health facility is less than 15 minutes for 39% of the interviewed women. The prevalence of home delivery was 43.5%. Home delivery was related to the remoteness of the health facility (2.43 [1.75 - 3.37]) but also to incomplete antenatal care (2.52 [1.59 - 4.00]). Support groups highlighted difficulties of access to health facilities because of remoteness. Interviews revealed a lack of involvement of husbands in seeking care for women. Cultural barriers are still there. Conclusions: Despite the gratuity of delivery, the remoteness of health structures and socio-cultural factors are still barriers to access to care for pregnant women. These aspects must be taken into account in health policies. Multi-lateral interventions should be implemented to provide solutions for this health problem.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze oral, dental and denture hygiene, and the current treatment needs in nursing home residents. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: Nursing homes in Saxony, Germany. Pa...Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze oral, dental and denture hygiene, and the current treatment needs in nursing home residents. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: Nursing homes in Saxony, Germany. Participants and Intervention: Participating dentists recorded the frequency of oral, dental and denture care, dental treatment needs, and the request for treatment in 11,144 nursing home residents by using standardized checklists. Results: Mean age of the residents was 82.5 years, and 74.6% were females. For 54.0% of those examined, nursing staff did care for oral, dental, and denture hygiene. 77.5% of the residents performed oral hygiene more frequently than once daily, 19.8% only once a day, and 2.6% performed oral hygiene less frequent. A need for dental treatment was identified in 64.1% of the residents, of which 34.5% were missing dentures, and 29.7% suffered from dental diseases. 58.3% of the residents not requesting treatment had a clinical need for dental therapy. Objective and subjective need for treatment correlated positively (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Nursing home staff should be aware of the poor oral hygiene and health care conditions in residents. In addition to regular dental check-ups, nursing home residents should be given advice on dental care. Furthermore, dentists and health insurances should develop an action plan to improve oral health of nursing home residents, and to reduce additional costs due to lack of dental care.展开更多
Local residents in Shenmu County, north-west China’s Shaanxi Province, have beenenjoying free medical services since March1. This new scheme came about after thecounty’s strong financial showing due to itsmassive co...Local residents in Shenmu County, north-west China’s Shaanxi Province, have beenenjoying free medical services since March1. This new scheme came about after thecounty’s strong financial showing due to itsmassive coal reserves. Shenmu ranked firstin Shaanxi in terms of fiscal revenue展开更多
文摘This study on the reproductive health statusw asbased on the data from a survey and an exam ination of severalhundredsof fem ale floating residentsin Beijing. The results w ere compared w ith those from fem ale perm anent residents in Beijing. The study revealed thatm ostof theinvestigated fem alefloating residentshad lived in Bei- jing w ith their fam ily for threeyearson an average. They had a harderlifethan that of Beijing perm anentresidents. Also they did notreceiveadequateprenatalcaresdur- ing their pregnanciesin Beijing and a quarter of thesem othersdid notreceiveany pre- natal exam ination during their pregnancies at all. Again the fem ales had a great prevalence of reproductive tractinfections, reaching 29.3of thoseexam ined, high- er than the w om en perm anently residing in Beijing.
文摘Introduction: Home delivery is still a health problem in Kolda (Senegal). The aim of this work is to study the factors associated with the place of delivery in a situation of free care delivery. Method: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Sampling was in two-stage clusters. The study focused on women who gave birth in the last 12months. The data were collected during an individual interview at home. The collection focused on knowledge, attitudes and practices about delivery. Logistic regression was used to explore the determinants of childbirth at the level of health facility. Results: The average age was 25.4 ± 6.5 years. Among the interviewed women, education was reported in 35% of the women and 55% of women estimate that the closest health facility is within 5 km to their home. The time to get to the nearest health facility is less than 15 minutes for 39% of the interviewed women. The prevalence of home delivery was 43.5%. Home delivery was related to the remoteness of the health facility (2.43 [1.75 - 3.37]) but also to incomplete antenatal care (2.52 [1.59 - 4.00]). Support groups highlighted difficulties of access to health facilities because of remoteness. Interviews revealed a lack of involvement of husbands in seeking care for women. Cultural barriers are still there. Conclusions: Despite the gratuity of delivery, the remoteness of health structures and socio-cultural factors are still barriers to access to care for pregnant women. These aspects must be taken into account in health policies. Multi-lateral interventions should be implemented to provide solutions for this health problem.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze oral, dental and denture hygiene, and the current treatment needs in nursing home residents. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: Nursing homes in Saxony, Germany. Participants and Intervention: Participating dentists recorded the frequency of oral, dental and denture care, dental treatment needs, and the request for treatment in 11,144 nursing home residents by using standardized checklists. Results: Mean age of the residents was 82.5 years, and 74.6% were females. For 54.0% of those examined, nursing staff did care for oral, dental, and denture hygiene. 77.5% of the residents performed oral hygiene more frequently than once daily, 19.8% only once a day, and 2.6% performed oral hygiene less frequent. A need for dental treatment was identified in 64.1% of the residents, of which 34.5% were missing dentures, and 29.7% suffered from dental diseases. 58.3% of the residents not requesting treatment had a clinical need for dental therapy. Objective and subjective need for treatment correlated positively (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Nursing home staff should be aware of the poor oral hygiene and health care conditions in residents. In addition to regular dental check-ups, nursing home residents should be given advice on dental care. Furthermore, dentists and health insurances should develop an action plan to improve oral health of nursing home residents, and to reduce additional costs due to lack of dental care.
文摘Local residents in Shenmu County, north-west China’s Shaanxi Province, have beenenjoying free medical services since March1. This new scheme came about after thecounty’s strong financial showing due to itsmassive coal reserves. Shenmu ranked firstin Shaanxi in terms of fiscal revenue