... United States and a masters in Singapore on merit scholarships In those selfish moments not only was I idealizing someone inappropriately, I was also simultaneously disrespecting my own efforts and ... served the interest of local Malay Muslim businesswomen and to establish networks amongst female business owners The WBC was established with the aim of providing professional support to businesswomen ... government to increase its dependence on these women by initiating specific policy initiatives with the personal preferences and dynamics that shaped these womens responses to those public policy initiatives...
... Chair of Examining Committee Professor Thom Thurston Date Executive Officer Professor Theodore Joyce Professor Michael Grossman Professor Sanders Korenman Supervisory Committee CITY UNIVERSITY OF ... smaller sample sizes and reduced power Conclusions The policy implications of our findings are significant We showed that results from previous studies as to the likely impact of parental involvement ... from state health departments, researchers addressed the problem of cross-state travel by minors, and have secured some information on abortions to minors performed outside their state of residence...
... before human exposure, disease, and death have occurred Dose-Response Assessment The second step in risk assessment, assessing the dose-response relationship, is of particular importance for children ... risk assessment.2 In fact, many chemical manufacturers already engage in intensive premarket testing.12 Exposure Assessment Exposure assessment, the third step in risk assessment, needs to involve ... two principal tools used by policymakers to form environmental healthpolicy are risk assessment and risk management Risk assessment is principally a scientific activity It consists of an attempt...
... results of the 1995 survey as soon as possible, this report contains only very simple measures of these background characteristics and is limited to simple statistical measures such as percents ... consistency of answers during and after the interview, imputing missing data, and adjusting the sampling weights for nonresponse and undercoverage to match national totals Estimates of sampling ... womenshealth study In: American Statistical Association, Section on Survey Research Methods, 1994 Proceedings Guadagno MA, Abma JC, Chandra A, Peterson LS, Piccinino LJ Womens reports of sensitive...
... outcomes associated with postmenopausal women- osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease Because decreased estrogen appears to underlie the disturbing symptoms of the menopausal period as well as the susceptibility ... menopausal symptoms; a change in menopausal status was not a significant predictor of becoming depressed Factors correlating with depression included stress from interpersonal relationships, ... etiology of these diseases This report focuses on the menopause as a delineating point in the life ofwomen Chapter addresses what is known about the factors leading up to and causing the diminishment...
... Disruptors and Men sHealth This report focuses on the risks of hormone disruptors andwomens health, but these chemicals also pose risks to males, especially from exposures in the womb Some ... homeostasis) and responses to surroundings, some can mimic natural hormones and bind to the stress and injury (1) receptors, unlocking the process but sending the wrong message * Hormone disruptors ... Vandenberg LN, Schaeberle CM, Rubin BS, Sonnenschein C, Soto AM Perinatal Bisphenol A exposure increases estrogen sensitivity of the mammary gland in diverse mouse strains Environ Health Perspect 2007;115:592...
... bl ood p r essu re in wo m en In the Healthy Womens Study, systolic blood pressure was lower inwomen expending >500 kcal per week, and diastolic blood pressure was lower in those expending >1000 ... secrete insulin, but cells and tissues of the body are insulin resistant, and consequently, patients are characterized by high levels of insulin (hyperinsulinemia) and blood glucose (hyperglycemia) ... Effects of exercise intensity on insulin sensitivity i n women with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Journalof Applied Physiology, 78, 3000–3036 Caspersen, C.J., Christenson, G.M., & Pollard,...
... Assesses and evaluates vague or ill-defined symptoms in adolescents and adults 14 Assesses for psychological manifestations ofhealth problems in adolescents and adults B Diagnosis ofHealth Status ... practitioner practice A Assessment ofHealth Status These competencies describe the role of the family nurse practitioner in assessing all aspects of the patient shealth status, including for purposes of ... the womenshealth nurse practitioner in assessing all aspects of the patient shealth status, including for purposes ofhealth promotion, health protection, and disease prevention The womens health...
... thorough and appropriate care andservicesin many instances Provision ofservices for HIV-positive mothers, their partners and their families The findings of the research indicate that policymakers ... use of HIV-positive mothers as peer counsellors in prevention of vertical transmission centres has improved provision of care and support as well as increased pregnant womens confidence in public ... medical personnel from discussing individuals’ HIV status outside such specific instances Several HIVpositive respondents said that this provision is commonly violated at different points in the system...
... materials to encourage new smokers These include sponsorships of sporting events, music groups, night clubs and discos, in addition to using contests, prizes and free cigarette giveaways as incentives ... to start targeting and, where awareness of smoking and the risks to women'shealth need to be addressed I think that discussing smoking risks during visits to gynecologists and midwives could provide ... discuss The first two, osteoporosis and peridontal disease, can have serious health consequences, while all three have serious effects on physical appearance Osteoporosis occurs because of estrogen...
... Category B includes (not inclusive) penicillin, cephalosporins, azithromycin, erythromycin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and caffeine Category C includes (not inclusive) fluconizole, heparin, aspirin, Vioxx ... risk of cleft palates and cleft lips in infants exposed to Topamax or its generic topiramate during the first trimester of pregnancy Topamax is prescribed for anti seizures and to prevent migraine ... that is comfortable and possible to sleep in at night • Headaches—Learn breathing exercises and meditation which can help relieve stress and provide relaxation; avoid taking pain killers if possible...
... préoccupations relatives la spécificité des sexes, aux droits humains et la santé publique La santé des prisonniers est l’une des pires de tous les groupes de population, et les in galit s apparentes constituent ... carcérales, des violations des droits humains des femmes et l’incapacité accepter que les femmes emprisonnées aient des besoins sanitaires plus nombreux et différents des prisonniers de sexe masculin, ... other healthservicesandin which there is little or no link between servicesin prisons and the community Continuity of care is important in ensuring postrelease services for any health problems...
... six people,15 households in each camp were selected using systematic random sampling to obtain a representative sample in each of the camps A combination of maps based on satellite imaging and ... respondents and household members were reported as “yes” or no responses Womens rights and roles in society were assessed by a response of “agree” or “disagree” These rights were selected on the basis ... depressed and hopeless, n=1244 Number of respondents reporting feelings of sadness or constant crying, n=1274 Major Depression (≥score of 15 on the PHQ-9), n=1253 Respondents in the last year reporting:...
... PHC servicesand the district health system Interventions contained in this plan reflect and support the process of PHC re-engineering The three strands of PHC re-engineering, namely establishment ... identify and address possible shortcomings in care This provides valuable information regarding perinatal healthandhealthservicesin the country, and forms the basis of the Saving Babies Reports, ... responsibilities ofhealth professionals Although post-rape healthservices have been substantially improved over the last decade, many health professionals providing care are still untrained and services...
... that if non-PPFA clinics had to absorb the WHP patients now, nonPPFA clinics would need to expand radically, at least doubling the caseload of WHP patients and, in the cases of poor, less populated ... participation and limit access for the poorest patients Operational restructuring, such as by closing some sites and reducing staff, in light of the loss of operating funds Reexamination of their services, ... # of increase in # WHP # WHP # of nonWHP clients non-PPFA clients clients PPFA clinics per noncaseloads County served by served by in county PPFA clinic required to PPFA other clinics replace...
... years that young people leave school and take up adult work and family responsibilities Thus, policies and programs addressing the schooling andhealth needs of adolescents, including the special ... most recent period In most school systems, but not all, primary schooling ends in grade six Thus this indicator of grade attainment is not only comparable across countriesin terms of exposure ... allowing the exploration of possible associations None of these types of analysis would be possible with data collected by UNESCO Trends in schooling are estimated by calculating the differences in...
... Journal, Information Economics and Policy, Journalof Transport Economics and Policy, Journalof Housing Policy, Journalof Urban Economics, Transport Policy, Transport Reviews, Telecommunications Policy, ... range of decisionmakers indeveloping countries, and any review of emerging policy issues in infrastructure must reflect their concerns The leading journals specializing indevelopingcountries are ... minimum infrastructure services for poor people andof associated regulatory needs is probably one of the two fastest growing “business lines” for international donors, think tanks, and NGOs working...
... partnerships and investing in innovation Investing in innovation is critical to progress on womensand children shealth Corporations and academic, research and training institutes invest significantly ... up with innovative technologies, innovative uses of existing technologies and innovative approaches to strengthen the supply and demandside ofhealthservicesIn 2011 there were over 600 applicants ... Invest in innovation to speed up progress Although 50 stakeholders expressed an interest in innovation, only nine commitments refer to using it to catalyse progress in areas such as leadership and...
... Nevertheless, this report provides an overview of issues related to womenshealth across the EU Member States also including EEA countries It highlights gaps and special topics where research and ... of disease Based on this understanding ofwomens health, the exclusive focus adopted by this report on womenand their corresponding health issues and needs is necessary to adequately address ... years across ten European countriesand found the highest prevalence rates of depressive symptoms in France, Spain, and Italy In all involved countries the affective symptoms (depressed mood,...
... to prominent public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies across the United States Department ofHealthand Human Services Tommy G Thompson Secretary DHHS Of ce on WomensHealth ... Human Services initiatives, Healthy People 2010 and Steps to a HealthierUS determined the final selection of indicators presented Indicators available to measure either Healthy People 2010 or Steps ... accompanying the state profiles These known associations are: • High blood pressure is positively associated with heart disease (including coronary heart disease)3 and stroke.4 • Obesity is positively...