Recent items - International Journal for Equity in Health
The use of the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) in indigenous healthcare: a systematic literature review
16/05/2013 21:45
IntroductionThe International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2001 to obtain a comprehensive perspective of health and functioning of individuals and groups. Health dis
16/05/2013 21:45
IntroductionThe International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2001 to obtain a comprehensive perspective of health and functioning of individuals and groups. Health dis
Does enrollment status in community-based insurance lead to poorer quality of care? Evidence from Burkina Faso
16/05/2013 21:45
IntroductionIn 2004, a community-based health insurance (CBI) scheme was introduced in Nouna health district, Burkina Faso, with the objective of improving financial access to high quality health services. We investigate the role of CBI enrollment in
16/05/2013 21:45
IntroductionIn 2004, a community-based health insurance (CBI) scheme was introduced in Nouna health district, Burkina Faso, with the objective of improving financial access to high quality health services. We investigate the role of CBI enrollment in
Determinants of antenatal and delivery care utilization in Tigray region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
14/05/2013 20:36
IntroductionDespite the international emphasis in the last few years on the need to address the unmet health needs of pregnant women and children, progress in reducing maternal mortality has been slow. This is particularly worrying in sub-Saharan Afr
14/05/2013 20:36
IntroductionDespite the international emphasis in the last few years on the need to address the unmet health needs of pregnant women and children, progress in reducing maternal mortality has been slow. This is particularly worrying in sub-Saharan Afr
Race/Ethnicity, insurance, income and access to care: the influence of health status
11/05/2013 17:18
Objectives: To examine health care access disparities with regard to health status and presence of functional limitations, a common measure of disability and multimorbidity, after controlling for individual's race/ethnicity, insurance status and inco
11/05/2013 17:18
Objectives: To examine health care access disparities with regard to health status and presence of functional limitations, a common measure of disability and multimorbidity, after controlling for individual's race/ethnicity, insurance status and inco
Contribution of socioeconomic status to the risk of small for gestational age infants -- a population-based study of 1,390,165 singleton live births in Finland
02/05/2013 02:42
Background: Small for gestational age (SGA) infants are at increased risk of short- and long-term adverse outcomes. Methods: Population-based case--control study using data derived from the Finnish Medical Birth Register for the years 1987--2010 (tot
02/05/2013 02:42
Background: Small for gestational age (SGA) infants are at increased risk of short- and long-term adverse outcomes. Methods: Population-based case--control study using data derived from the Finnish Medical Birth Register for the years 1987--2010 (tot
Measuring equity in utilization of emergency obstetric care at Wolisso Hospital in Oromiya, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study
23/04/2013 03:51
IntroductionImproving equity in access to services for the treatment of complications that arise during pregnancy and childbirth, namely Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC), is fundamental if maternal and neonatal mortality are to be reduced. Consequentl
23/04/2013 03:51
IntroductionImproving equity in access to services for the treatment of complications that arise during pregnancy and childbirth, namely Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC), is fundamental if maternal and neonatal mortality are to be reduced. Consequentl
Socioeconomic deprivation as a determinant of cancer mortality and the Hispanic paradox in Texas, USA
15/04/2013 17:24
IntroductionWe have recently reported that delayed cancer detection is associated with the Wellbeing Index (WI) for socioeconomic deprivation, lack of health insurance, physician shortage, and Hispanic ethnicity. The current study investigates whethe
15/04/2013 17:24
IntroductionWe have recently reported that delayed cancer detection is associated with the Wellbeing Index (WI) for socioeconomic deprivation, lack of health insurance, physician shortage, and Hispanic ethnicity. The current study investigates whethe
The impact of socioeconomic status on changes in the general and mental health of women over time: evidence from a longitudinal study of Australian women
09/04/2013 20:15
IntroductionGenerally, men and women of higher socioeconomic status (SES) have better health. Little is known about how socioeconomic factors are associated with changes in health as women progress through mid-life. This study uses data from six surv
09/04/2013 20:15
IntroductionGenerally, men and women of higher socioeconomic status (SES) have better health. Little is known about how socioeconomic factors are associated with changes in health as women progress through mid-life. This study uses data from six surv
Prospects of using community directed intervention strategy in delivering health services among Fulani Nomads in Enugu State, Nigeria
08/04/2013 20:51
Background: The Community Directed Interventions (CDI) strategy has proven effective in increasing access to health services in sedentary populations. It remains to be seen if CDI strategy is feasible among nomads given the dearth of demographic and
08/04/2013 20:51
Background: The Community Directed Interventions (CDI) strategy has proven effective in increasing access to health services in sedentary populations. It remains to be seen if CDI strategy is feasible among nomads given the dearth of demographic and
Nutritional status of indigenous children: findings from the First National Survey of Indigenous People's Health and Nutrition in Brazil
03/04/2013 19:30
IntroductionThe prevalence of undernutrition, which is closely associated with socioeconomic and sanitation conditions, is often higher among indigenous than non-indigenous children in many countries. In Brazil, in spite of overall reductions in the
03/04/2013 19:30
IntroductionThe prevalence of undernutrition, which is closely associated with socioeconomic and sanitation conditions, is often higher among indigenous than non-indigenous children in many countries. In Brazil, in spite of overall reductions in the
"Can community level interventions have an impact on equity and utilization of maternal health care" -- Evidence from rural Bangladesh
02/04/2013 08:21
Background: Evidence from low and middle income countries (LMICs) suggests that maternal mortality is more prevalent among the poor whereas access to maternal health services is concentrated among the rich. In Bangladesh substantial inequities exist
02/04/2013 08:21
Background: Evidence from low and middle income countries (LMICs) suggests that maternal mortality is more prevalent among the poor whereas access to maternal health services is concentrated among the rich. In Bangladesh substantial inequities exist
A statistical procedure to create a neighborhood socioeconomic index for health inequalities analysis
28/03/2013 10:39
IntroductionIn order to study social health inequalities, contextual (or ecologic) data may constitute an appropriate alternative to individual socioeconomic characteristics. Indices can be used to summarize the multiple dimensions of the neighborhoo
28/03/2013 10:39
IntroductionIn order to study social health inequalities, contextual (or ecologic) data may constitute an appropriate alternative to individual socioeconomic characteristics. Indices can be used to summarize the multiple dimensions of the neighborhoo
The impact of economic growth on health care utilization: a longitudinal study in rural Vietnam
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionIn many developing countries, including Vietnam, out-of-pocket payment is the principal source of health financing. The economic growth is widening the gap between rich and poor people in many aspects, including health care utilization. W
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionIn many developing countries, including Vietnam, out-of-pocket payment is the principal source of health financing. The economic growth is widening the gap between rich and poor people in many aspects, including health care utilization. W
Patient-centred access to health care: conceptualising access at the interface of health systems and populations
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Access is central to the performance of health care systems around the world. However, access to health care remains a complex notion as exemplified in the variety of interpretations of the concept across authors. The aim of this paper is
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Access is central to the performance of health care systems around the world. However, access to health care remains a complex notion as exemplified in the variety of interpretations of the concept across authors. The aim of this paper is
Investigating the role of health care at birth on inequalities in neonatal survival: evidence from Bangladesh
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionIn countries such as Bangladesh many women may only seek skilled care at birth when complications become evident. This often results in higher neonatal mortality for women who give birth in institutions than for those that give birth at h
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionIn countries such as Bangladesh many women may only seek skilled care at birth when complications become evident. This often results in higher neonatal mortality for women who give birth in institutions than for those that give birth at h
An exploratory study of the policy process and early implementation of the free NHIS coverage for pregnant women in Ghana
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Pregnant women were offered free access to health care through National Health Insurance (NHIS) membership in Ghana in 2008, in the latest phase of policy reforms to ensure universal access to maternal health care. During the same year, f
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Pregnant women were offered free access to health care through National Health Insurance (NHIS) membership in Ghana in 2008, in the latest phase of policy reforms to ensure universal access to maternal health care. During the same year, f
Development and trialling of a tool to support a systems approach to improve social determinants of health in rural and remote Australian communities: the healthy community assessment tool
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionThe residents of many Australian rural and remote communities do not have the essential infrastructure and services required to support healthy living conditions and community members choosing healthy lifestyle options. Improving these so
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionThe residents of many Australian rural and remote communities do not have the essential infrastructure and services required to support healthy living conditions and community members choosing healthy lifestyle options. Improving these so
Applying a gender lens on human papillomavirus infection: cervical cancer screening, HPV DNA testing, and HPV vaccination
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Our aim is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of knowledge on sex (biological) and gender (sociocultural) aspects of Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer for educational purposes. Considerable disparities exist in cervical c
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Our aim is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of knowledge on sex (biological) and gender (sociocultural) aspects of Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer for educational purposes. Considerable disparities exist in cervical c
Redistributive effects of the National Health Insurance on physicians in Taiwan: a natural experiment time series study
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Previous studies have evaluated the effects of various health manpower policies but did not include full consideration of the effect of universal health insurance on physician re-distribution. This study examines the effects of implementi
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Previous studies have evaluated the effects of various health manpower policies but did not include full consideration of the effect of universal health insurance on physician re-distribution. This study examines the effects of implementi
Vertical equity of healthcare in Taiwan: health services were distributed according to need
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionTo test the hypothesis that the distribution of healthcare services is according to health need can be achieved under a rather open access system. Methods: The 2001 National Health Interview Survey of Taiwan and National Health Insurance
26/03/2013 14:09
IntroductionTo test the hypothesis that the distribution of healthcare services is according to health need can be achieved under a rather open access system. Methods: The 2001 National Health Interview Survey of Taiwan and National Health Insurance
Factors influencing attendance in a structured physical activity program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in an urban setting: a mixed methods process evaluation
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience higher rates of obesity, chronic disease, and are less active than non-Indigenous Australian women. Lifestyle programs designed to increase physical activity and encourage healthy eat
26/03/2013 14:09
Background: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience higher rates of obesity, chronic disease, and are less active than non-Indigenous Australian women. Lifestyle programs designed to increase physical activity and encourage healthy eat
China's new cooperative medical scheme and equity in access to health care: evidence from a longitudinal household survey
23/03/2013 11:45
IntroductionChina's New Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) was brought to life in 2003 in response to the deterioration in access to health services in rural areas. Despite its fast expansion, the scheme's impacts on access to health care have raised
23/03/2013 11:45
IntroductionChina's New Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) was brought to life in 2003 in response to the deterioration in access to health services in rural areas. Despite its fast expansion, the scheme's impacts on access to health care have raised