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Social Housing and Health in Manitoba

International Journal of Population Data Science, 2017
Objective Fourteen years of social housing data (1995-2008) were acquired from the provincial government. This allowed for an unprecedented opportunity to describe the population of individuals living in social housing and, through data linkage, to ...
Mark Smith, Greg Finlayson, Patricia Martens, Jim Dunn, Heather Prior, Carole Taylor, Ruth-Ann Soodeen, Aynslie Hinds, Charles Burchill, Wendy Guenette   +9 more
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Development of a social distancing monitoring system in Republic of Korea: results of a modified Delphi process

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Social distancing policies work in different ways and at different levels. In addition, various forms of monitoring systems have been implemented in different countries.
Suin Seo, Jin-Ok Han, Sool Shin, Heeyoung Lee   +3 more
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Misconceptions about transmission, symptoms and prevention of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Ebonyi state, South-east Nigeria

BMC Research Notes, 2020
Objectives Nigeria has the second largest number of adolescents and young people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS contribute to spread of HIV, and constrain uptake of preventive services. This paper explored misconceptions
Ifunanya Clara Agu, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Chinyere Okeke, Irene Eze, Chibuike Agu, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Nkoli Ezumah, Obinna Onwujekwe   +7 more
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Multi-dimensional impacts of Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on Sustainable Development Goal achievement

Globalization and Health, 2022
Background Health, social and economic crises triggered by the Coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19) can derail progress and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Angkana Lekagul, Anamika Chattong, Putthipanya Rueangsom, Orratai Waleewong, Viroj Tangcharoensathien   +4 more
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Proposing the “Value- and Evidence-Based decision making and Practice” (VEDMAP) framework for Priority-Setting and knowledge translation in low and Middle-Income Countries: A novel framework for Decision-Making in Low-and middle income countries like Malawi

Health Policy Open, 2023
The existence and availability of evidence on its own does not guarantee that the evidence will be demanded and used by decision and policy makers. Decision and policy-makers, especially in low-income settings, often confront ethical dilemmas about ...
Joseph Mfutso-Bengo, Nthanda Nkungula, Emmanuel Mnjowe, Wingston Ng'ambi, Faless Jeremiah, Florence Kasende- Chinguwo, Fanuel Meckson Bickton, Dominic Nkhoma, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Sebastian Mboma, Lucky Ngwira, Mercy Juma, Isabel Kazanga-Chiumia, Pakwanja Twea, Gerald Manthalu   +14 more
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Collateral benefits: Unintended consequences of the Roots of Empathy program

International Journal of Population Data Science, 2017
Objectives Roots of Empathy is a school-based mental health program with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing bullying and aggression, and raising children’s social/emotional competence and empathy.
Randy Fransoo, Mariette Chartier, Nathan Nickel, Yao Nie, Marni Brownell   +4 more
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Healthcare providers’ perspectives on integrating NCDs into primary healthcare in Thailand: a mixed method study

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2021
Background In response to an increased health burden from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), primary health care (PHC) is effective platform to support NCDs prevention and control.
Titiporn Tuangratananon, Sataporn Julchoo, Mathudara Phaiyarom, Warisa Panichkriangkrai, Nareerut Pudpong, Walaiporn Patcharanarumol, Viroj Tangcharoensathien   +6 more
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Annual prevalence of unmet healthcare need in Thailand: evidence from national household surveys between 2011 and 2019

International Journal for Equity in Health, 2021
Background Extending Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires identifying and addressing unmet healthcare need and its causes to improve access to essential health services.
Vuthiphan Vongmongkol, Shaheda Viriyathorn, Yaowaluk Wanwong, Waritta Wangbanjongkun, Viroj Tangcharoensathien   +4 more
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Effective coverage of diabetes and hypertension: an analysis of Thailand’s national insurance database 2016–2019

BMJ Open, 2022
Objectives This study assesses effective coverage of diabetes and hypertension in Thailand during 2016–2019.Design Mixed method, analysis of National health insurance database 2016–2019 and in-depth interviews.Setting Beneficiaries of Universal Coverage ...
Walaiporn Patcharanarumol, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Aniqa Islam Marshall, Vuthiphan Vongmongkol, Woranan Witthayapipopsakul, Nattadhanai Rajatanavin, Nithiwat Saengruang, Yaowaluk Wanwong   +7 more
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No Strings Attached: Evaluating an Unconditional Prenatal Income Supplement Using Linked Administrative Data

International Journal of Population Data Science, 2017
Objective Perinatal outcomes have improved overall in developed countries over the last several decades but remain poor for disadvantaged populations. In Manitoba, Canada, the Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit (HBPB), a cash transfer to low-income pregnant ...
Marni Brownell, Mariette Chartier, Nathan Nickel, Dan Chateau, Joykrishna Sarkar, Elaine Burland, Doug Jutte, Carole Taylor, Rob Santos, Alan Katz   +9 more
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