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People in Public Health - a study of approaches to develop and support people in public health roles [PDF]
‘People in Public Health’ is a study about approaches to develop and support lay people in public health roles. The use of participatory approaches in public health programmes, both in national and international contexts, is well established and seen as ...
White, J +6 more
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Role of health education in promoting health in Libya: Evaluation of the existing situation and assessment of future needs [PDF]
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.A variety of programmes of health education are designed, addressing promotion of health of the Libyan community.
Elfituri, Abdulbaset Ali
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Background & aim HIV/AIDS is one of the most dangerous viruses known in the world. In addition, considering its fatality rate and high cost of care, it is a serious threat to the health and economy of social communities.
Hoda Joorbonyan +2 more
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Social deprivation and exposure to health promotion. A study of the distribution of health promotion resources to schools in England [PDF]
This article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund and is available from the specified link - Copyright @ 2010 Chivu and ReidpathBACKGROUND: Area deprivation is a known determinant of health.
Chivu Corina M +8 more
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An evaluation of the Cheshire Sexual Health Promotion project [PDF]
This project report discusses an evaluation study of the Sexual Health Promotion project in Cheshire, which ran from 2000 to 2004.The project was commissioned by the steering group of the Sexual Health Promotion project and funded by South Cheshire ...
Killey, Mona +2 more
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Background Zambia is experiencing high prevalence of childhood cancer. However, very few children access and complete treatment for cancer. This study aimed to document the challenges for health care providers, parents and patients who face a child hood ...
Mulima Walubita +2 more
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Young people and illicit drug use: A health promotion model to differentiate abstinence or recreational drug use from misuse [PDF]
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University, 27/04/2004.The thesis is a study of illicit drug use and attitudes to drugs education amongst young people from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Allen, Deborah
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Background Tobacco smoking is the second leading cause of death and is closely linked to fatal diseases. Hookah Smoking (HS) is a traditional way to smoke tobacco, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean region that is constantly rising around the world.
Fatemeh Bakhtari +5 more
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Background Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a growing public health challenge among Nigerian adolescents. Significant information gap exists on the school-related factors which influence the participation of adolescents in school-based physical ...
Mojisola Morenike Oluwasanu +2 more
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Background Diabetes is a major cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Diet and medication non-adherence are common among individuals with diabetes, making glycemic control difficult to attain.
Soheila Ranjbaran +4 more
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