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Performance and determinants of routine immunization coverage within the context of intensive polio eradication activities in Uttar Pradesh, India: Social Mobilization Network (SM Net) and Core Group Polio Project (CGPP)
16/05/2013 21:48
Background: Studies that have looked at the effect of polio eradication efforts in India on routine immunization programs have provided mixed findings. One polio eradication project, funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and carri
16/05/2013 21:48
Background: Studies that have looked at the effect of polio eradication efforts in India on routine immunization programs have provided mixed findings. One polio eradication project, funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and carri
Prevalence of sexual abuse of male high school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
16/05/2013 21:48
Background: Sexual abuse of boys is a neglected problem in many developing countries including Ethiopia. As a result, its prevalence, contributing factors and circumstance in which sexual abuse occurs are largely unknown. The objective of this study
16/05/2013 21:48
Background: Sexual abuse of boys is a neglected problem in many developing countries including Ethiopia. As a result, its prevalence, contributing factors and circumstance in which sexual abuse occurs are largely unknown. The objective of this study
"Communicate to vaccinate": the development of a taxonomy of communication interventions to improve routine childhood vaccination
11/05/2013 04:51
Background: Vaccination is a cost-effective public health measure and is central to the Millennium Development Goal of reducing child mortality. However, childhood vaccination coverage remains sub-optimal in many settings. While communication is a ke
11/05/2013 04:51
Background: Vaccination is a cost-effective public health measure and is central to the Millennium Development Goal of reducing child mortality. However, childhood vaccination coverage remains sub-optimal in many settings. While communication is a ke
Validation of the condom use self-efficacy scale in Ethiopia
24/04/2013 04:27
Background: The measurement of condom use self-efficacy requires contextually suitable, valid and reliable instruments due to variability of the scale across nations with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This study aims to construct a condo
24/04/2013 04:27
Background: The measurement of condom use self-efficacy requires contextually suitable, valid and reliable instruments due to variability of the scale across nations with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This study aims to construct a condo
Cross-sectional dietary deficiencies among a prison population in Papua New Guinea
22/04/2013 15:39
Background: To investigate the dietary adequacy of prisoners of Beon Prison, Madang, Papua New Guinea in response to a report of possible nutritional deficiency. Methods: We undertook an observational, cross-sectional study. All 254 male inmates (May
22/04/2013 15:39
Background: To investigate the dietary adequacy of prisoners of Beon Prison, Madang, Papua New Guinea in response to a report of possible nutritional deficiency. Methods: We undertook an observational, cross-sectional study. All 254 male inmates (May
Factors affecting utilization of skilled maternal care in Northwest Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
15/04/2013 17:27
Background: The evaluation of all potential sources of low skilled maternal care utilization is crucial for Ethiopia. Previous studies have largely disregarded the contribution of different levels. This study was planned to assess the effect of indiv
15/04/2013 17:27
Background: The evaluation of all potential sources of low skilled maternal care utilization is crucial for Ethiopia. Previous studies have largely disregarded the contribution of different levels. This study was planned to assess the effect of indiv
Prevalence and risk factors of depression in childhood and adolescence as seen in 4 districts of north-eastern Uganda
06/04/2013 09:57
Background: Millions of African children are having to grow up under harsh and adverse psychosocial conditions but it's not fully understood how this negative psychosocial environment is affecting their mental health. This paper examines the prevalen
06/04/2013 09:57
Background: Millions of African children are having to grow up under harsh and adverse psychosocial conditions but it's not fully understood how this negative psychosocial environment is affecting their mental health. This paper examines the prevalen
Barriers to the participation of people with psychosocial disability in mental health policy development in South Africa: a qualitative study of perspectives of policy makers, professionals, religious leaders and academics
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: This paper outlines stakeholder views on environmental barriers that prevent people who live with psychosocial disability from participating in mental health policy development in South Africa.MethodFifty-six semi-structured interviews wi
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: This paper outlines stakeholder views on environmental barriers that prevent people who live with psychosocial disability from participating in mental health policy development in South Africa.MethodFifty-six semi-structured interviews wi
Social factors associated with centenarian rate (CR) in 32 OECD countries
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: Over the last fifty years, the number of centenarians has dramatically increased. The centenarian rate (CR) is representative of the general longevity prevalent in a nation; it indicates the number of individuals aged 100 years or above
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: Over the last fifty years, the number of centenarians has dramatically increased. The centenarian rate (CR) is representative of the general longevity prevalent in a nation; it indicates the number of individuals aged 100 years or above
The rural - urban divide in ambulatory care of gastrointestinal diseases in Taiwan
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: The utilization of medical care for gastrointestinal diseases increased over the past decade worldwide. The aim of the study was to investigate the difference between rural and urban patients in seeking medical service for gastrointestina
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: The utilization of medical care for gastrointestinal diseases increased over the past decade worldwide. The aim of the study was to investigate the difference between rural and urban patients in seeking medical service for gastrointestina
Redeeming qualities: exploring factors that affect women¿s use of reproductive health vouchers in Cambodia
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: One approach to delivering healthcare in developing countries is through voucher programs, where vouchers are distributed to a specific population for free or subsidized health care. Recent evaluations suggest that vouchers have the poten
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: One approach to delivering healthcare in developing countries is through voucher programs, where vouchers are distributed to a specific population for free or subsidized health care. Recent evaluations suggest that vouchers have the poten
Knowledge of reproductive and sexual rights among University students in Ethiopia: institution based cross sectional study
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: People have the right to make choices regarding their own sexuality, as far as they respect the rights of others. The knowledge of those rights is critical to youth’s ability to protect themselves from unwanted reproductive outcomes. Re
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: People have the right to make choices regarding their own sexuality, as far as they respect the rights of others. The knowledge of those rights is critical to youth’s ability to protect themselves from unwanted reproductive outcomes. Re
The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: An under-researched area?
26/03/2013 14:12
A third of sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) population comprises persons aged 10–24 years. These youth are growing up in a context marked by pervasive poverty, limited educational opportunities, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, widespread conflict, and weak s
26/03/2013 14:12
A third of sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) population comprises persons aged 10–24 years. These youth are growing up in a context marked by pervasive poverty, limited educational opportunities, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, widespread conflict, and weak s
Association of Khat and alcohol use with HIV infection and age at first sexual initiation among youths visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo-Gofa Zone, South West Ethiopia
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: HIV/AIDS is the major problem and an obstacle to both the health and development of people in Ethiopia today. It is also indicated that the use of substances have dramatically increased despite the serious concern about HIV infection. Met
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: HIV/AIDS is the major problem and an obstacle to both the health and development of people in Ethiopia today. It is also indicated that the use of substances have dramatically increased despite the serious concern about HIV infection. Met
Falling through the cracks: a qualitative study of HIV risks among women who use drugs and alcohol in Northeast India
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: HIV risks for women who inject drugs and those who engage in sex work are well documented. Women who are dependent on non-injecting drugs and alcohol are also likely to have increased vulnerability to HIV infection, but until they actuall
26/03/2013 14:12
Background: HIV risks for women who inject drugs and those who engage in sex work are well documented. Women who are dependent on non-injecting drugs and alcohol are also likely to have increased vulnerability to HIV infection, but until they actuall
The range and diversity of providers' viewpoints towards the Iraqi primary health care system: an exploration using Q-methodology
21/03/2013 06:18
Background: The increasingly recognized need for reorganizing the primary health care services in Iraq calls for a comprehensive assessment of the system to better understand its problems and needs for development. As part of such comprehensive asses
21/03/2013 06:18
Background: The increasingly recognized need for reorganizing the primary health care services in Iraq calls for a comprehensive assessment of the system to better understand its problems and needs for development. As part of such comprehensive asses
Annual acknowledgement of reviewers
19/03/2013 22:57
Contributing reviewersThe editors of BMC International Health and Human Rights would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 12 (2012).
19/03/2013 22:57
Contributing reviewersThe editors of BMC International Health and Human Rights would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 12 (2012).