Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme in the Context of the Health MDGs – An Empirical Evaluation Using Propensity Score Matching [PDF]
In 2003 the Government of Ghana established a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to improve health care access for Ghanaians and eventually replace the cashand- carry system.
Christoph M. Schmidt+2 more
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Abstract Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is used extensively as a white pigment in the food industry, personal care, and a variety of products of everyday use. Although TiO2 has been categorized as a bioinert material, recent evidence has demonstrated different toxicity profiles of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and a potential health risk to humans.
Vida Mohammadparast, Beth L. Mallard
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Effects of a Prenatal Care Intervention on the Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy of Adolescent Mothers [PDF]
Kathleen Ford+5 more
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Health-promoting behaviors: Predictors of early vs late initiation to prenatal care
The purpose of this descriptive, quantitative study was to examine factors that could predict a woman\u27s timing of prenatal care initiation. Participation in early prenatal care, a type of health-promoting behavior, has been associated with improved ...
McKeon, Frances Mary
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[Criteria for choosing health care facilities for prenatal care in Pelotas, RS, Brazil]. [PDF]
Santos Is+3 more
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Paying primary health care centers for performance in Rwanda [PDF]
Paying for performance (P4P) provides financial incentives for providers to increase the use and quality of care. P4P can affect health care by providing incentives for providers to put more effort into specific activities, and by increasing the amount ...
Basinga, Paulin+5 more
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Preventing Infant Mortality Through Medicaid-Administered Prenatal Care Coordination: Evidence From Wisconsin. [PDF]
Mallinson DC+3 more
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The Impact of Overweight and Obesity on Pregnancy: A Narrative Review of Physiological Consequences, Risks and Challenges in Prenatal Care, and Early Intervention Strategies. [PDF]
Brunner K+5 more
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Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore the role of alexithymia and potential sex differences in the associations between perceived parental bonding and mental health. Methods The sample consists of 2421 parents from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study who completed the parental bonding instrument, the Toronto alexithymia scale, the Edinburgh ...
Ru Li+4 more
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