Advocacy, communication and social mobilization for TB control
Mental and Social Aspects of Health of Populations Exposed to Extreme Stressors
A scale to measure (social) participation for use in rehabilitation, stigma reduction and social integration programmes
A scale to measure (social) participation for use in rehabilitation, stigma reduction and social integration programmes
Offers expanded content on social/emotional aspects of having cancer and how to talk with others including children; Features many direct quotes from patients, caregivers, providers; Specifies that cancer is not contagious; Corrects perception that sin or wrongdoing causes cancer; Gives... detailed information on managing side effects; Provides details on how to make appointments, register for treatment, account for wait times, and register for poverty certificate to cover treatment costs.
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The report discusses the epidemiological and social aspects of ageing, health and functional changes experienced with ageing, the impact of physical activity, assessment of the nutritional status of older persons, and nutritional guidelines for healthy ageing.
OECD Family database www.oecd.org/social/family/database
OECD - Social Policy Division - Directorate of Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
Promoting People's Health to Enhance Social-economic Development
SAHARA-J: Journal
of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 13:1, 1-7, DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2015.1123646
Economic and social unrest in Venezuela have led the health system to the brink of collapse. Infectious diseases are surging as a result.
The Lancet Infectious Diseases Volume 19, ISSUE 1, P28, January 01, 2019
Gac Méd Caracas 2018;126(1):52-78
Responsibilidad Social Institucional (RSI)
A scale to measure (social) participation for use in rehabilitation, stigma reduction and social integration programmes
Militantisme et changement social. Partie 2
Volume 23, Number 2, Fall 2017
To help health- and social-system leaders as they respond to unprecedented challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams from the McMaster Health Forum and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute – as part of their contribution to RISE – and the Africa Centre for Evidence have compiled a list of... evidence sources.
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People experiencing social disadvantage and marginalization are known to be disproportionately impacted by ill-health. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, persons with disabilities may have increased risk for exposure, complications, and death
This guide outlines key social and play skills that can develop differently in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It includes an extensive list of practical play ideas and activities which are appropriate for ASD. These are designed to be accessible and easy for families to try, and they ...aim to nurture various play skills.
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WCEA is a social impact technology company that provides sustainable & innovative e-health & m-health technology solutions for CPD and lifelong learning, enabling capacity building. This is achieved by partnering with NGOs, local and international providers.
Our stakeholders include Ministries of... Health, Regulatory bodies, Associations, Health Facilities, and training colleges in Africa, Asia & the Middle East
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Health care and social service systems are facing exceptional demands at this time. Evidence is emerging that the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately impacting low-income neighborhoods, communities of color, immigrant and other economically and medically vulnerable patients. These are the patien...ts and communities Community Health Workers (CHWs) are best prepared
to serve. This workforce is defined by their connection to these populations and by their ability to communicate in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways.
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Journal of Social Work in Developing Societies 13
Vol. 2(1): 13-25 , June 2020
CHWs demonstrated social commitment and purpose in the short term observed. The evaluation of the training of CHWs revealed that most demonstrated the necessary skills for referrals to prevent complications, caring for newborns and their mothers at home immediately after discharge from health care c...enters. CHW upskilling training on maternal-newborn services should be prioritized in the most affected areas.
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