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Inter-country consultation

Reid E

AIDS Health Promot Exch, 1993.

PMID: 12287485

Matched MeSH terms: Organization and Administration*; Organizations*

Indonesia and Vietnam may face AIDS pandemic

AIDS Wkly Plus, 1996 Oct 28.

PMID: 12320487

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Country watch: South-East Asia

Bagasao TM

AIDS STD Health Promot Exch, 1996.

PMID: 12347180

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations*

Fulltext The interplay between the civil society and the private sector, especially for resource mobilization

Abraham, Martin

ASM Science Journal, 2012;6(1):67-70.

MyJurnal

The pursuit, initiation and establishment of multi-stakeholder partnerships, including with the private sector, is often a critical component of attaining and achieving the success and sustainability of many projects the world over. However, the soliciting and securing of socially, economically and environmentally constructive engagements between the private sector on the one hand, and the NGOs, CBOs and local communities on the other hand, is in reality much easier said than done. Notably, since most private sector corporations undoubtedly tend to leave behind various "ecological footprints", differing only in their size and depth, stemming from their respective forms and functions, and their ensuing impacts and implications. The interplay between the civil society and the private sector, especially for resource mobilization. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Advocacy and IEC strategies. Getting the most from the experience of others in promoting adolescent reproductive and sexual health

Adolesc Educ Newsl, 1999 Dec;2(2):2.

PMID: 12158254

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Cochrane Rehabilitation: Organization and Functioning

Negrini S, Arienti C, Gimigliano F, Grubišić F, Howe T, Ilieva E, et al.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2018 01;97(1):68-71.

PMID: 28953033 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000832

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations, Nonprofit/organization & administration*

Fulltext Challenges of implementing the Paediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines 2020 in resource-limited settings: A real-world view beyond the academia

Wooldridge G, O'Brien N, Muttalib F, Abbas Q, Adabie Appiah J, Baker T, et al.

Andes Pediatr, 2021 Dec;92(6):954-962.

PMID: 35506809 DOI: 10.32641/andespediatr.v92i6.4030

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-associated Organ Dysfunction in Children was released in 2020 and is intended for use in all global settings that care for children with sepsis. However, practitioners managing children with sep sis in resource-limited settings (RLS) face several challenges and disease patterns not experienced by those in resource-rich settings. Based upon our collective experience from RLS, we aimed to reflect on the difficulties of implementing the international guidelines. We believe there is an urgent need for more evidence from RLS on feasible, efficacious approaches to the management of sepsis and septic shock that could be included in future context-specific guidelines.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Fulltext Evidence-based clinical recommendations for fluoride use: a review

Mani, Shani Ann

Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2009;4(1):1-6.

MyJurnal

The use of fluoride as a preventive measure for dental caries has been established more than 50 years ago. The recommendations for fluoride use has been modified over the years due to factors like decreased prevalence of caries, increased prevalence of dental fluorosis and the widespread availability of fluoride in various forms to the community. In recent years, the role of evidence-based recommendations has come to the forefront, in an attempt to ensure the most favorable treatment for the individual. This review has attempted to appraise the most recent evidence- based recommendations for different fluoride modalities put forth by various organizations worldwide, in order to appreciate the current status of fluoride in the early 21st century.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Ahead with Cairo. Monitoring country activities

Danguilan M, Wainer J, Widyantoro N, Capoor I, Huq N, Ashino Y, et al.

Arrows Change, 1995 Apr;1(1):6-7.

PMID: 12346439

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Fulltext Infant feeding concerns in times of natural disaster: lessons learned from the 2014 flood in Kelantan, Malaysia

Sulaiman Z, Mohamad N, Ismail TA, Johari N, Hussain NH

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr, 2016;25(3):625-30.

PMID: 27440698 DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.092015.08

The flood that hit Kelantan in December 2014 was the worst in Malaysian history. Women and their infants accounted for a large proportion of the people at risk who were badly affected, as almost half of the population in Kelantan was in the reproductive age group. This report serves to raise awareness that breastfeeding mothers and infants are a special population with unique needs during a disaster. Four of their concerns were identified during this massive flood: first, the negative impact of flood on infant nutritional status and their health; second, open space and lack of privacy for the mothers to breastfeed their babies comfortably at temporary shelters for flood victims; third, uncontrolled donations of infant formula, teats, and feeding bottles that are often received from many sources to promote formula feeding; and lastly, misconceptions related to breastfeeding production and quality that may be affected by the disaster. The susceptibility of women and their infant in a natural disaster enhances the benefits of promoting the breastfeeding rights of women. Women have the right to be supported which enables them to breastfeed. These can be achieved through monitoring the distribution of formula feeding, providing water, electricity and medical care for breastfeeding mothers and their infants. A multifaceted rescue mission team involving various agencies comprising of local government, including the health and nutrition departments, private or non-governmental organizations and individual volunteers have the potential to improve a satisfactory condition of women and infants affected by floods and other potential natural disasters.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

A summary analysis of the 3rd inquiry

Asian Popul Programme News, 1977;6(3):4-7.

PMID: 12260392

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

1980 ASEAN programme roundup: a model in the making

Asian Pac Popul Programme News, 1981;10(1-2):25-8.

PMID: 12312016

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Study findings on evaluation of integrated family planning programme performance

Asian Pac Popul Programme News, 1980;9(1-2):10-1.

PMID: 12262020

PIP: In 1976 the United Nations's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific launched a comparative study on integrated family planning programs in a number of countries in the region. In November 1979 the study directors from the participating countries meet in Bangkok to discuss the current status of the studies in their countries. The Korean and Malaysian studies were completed, the Bangladesh study was in the data collecting phase, and the Pakistani research design phase was completed. The meeting participants focused their attention on the findings and policy implications of the 2 completed studies and also discussed a number of theorectical and methodological issues which grew out of their research experience. The Malaysian study indicated that group structure, financial resources, and the frequency and quality of worker-client contact were the most significant variables determining program effectiveness. In the Korean Study, leadership, financial resources, and the frequency and quality of contact between agencies were the key variables in determining program effectiveness. In the Malaysian study there was a positive correlation between maternal and child health service performance measures and family planning service performance measures. This finding supported the contention that these 2 types of service provision are not in conflict with each other but instead serve to reinforce each other. Policy implications of the Korean study were 1) family planning should be an integral part of all community activities; 2) family planning workers should be adequately supported by financial and supply allocations; and 3) adequate record keeping and information exchange procedures should be incorporated in the programs.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Deworming/family planning project launched on estate

Siva V

Asian Pac Popul Programme News, 1979;8(1):24-5.

PMID: 12309491

PIP: A deworming/family planning project funded by JOICFP was successfully initiated in Kerling Estate, Kuala Kubu Bahru, Malaysia. Rapport between estate management, workers, and the National Family Planning Board helped establish the project. A recent Gotong-Royong or community self-help project had encouraged enthusiasm among workers to clean up the estate. Mothers were exhorted to plan their families and devote attention to the health and welfare of the children. The need for parents to understand the causes of infestation and educate their children to wear slippers or shoes and develop good toilet habits was emphasized by Dr. Nor Laily Aziz. Continuing National Family Planning Board and Government support was pledged.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Comparative study on demographic-economic model-building for three selected countries of the ESCAP region

Asian Pac Popul Programme News, 1980;9(1-2):13.

PMID: 12262022

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Cancer screening programs in South-east Asia and Western Pacific

Wee HL, Canfell K, Chiu HM, Choi KS, Cox B, Bhoo-Pathy N, et al.

BMC Health Serv Res, 2024 Jan 18;24(1):102.

PMID: 38238704 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10327-8

BACKGROUND: The burden of cancer can be altered by screening. The field of cancer screening is constantly evolving; from the initiation of program for new cancer types as well as exploring innovative screening strategies (e.g. new screening tests). The aim of this study was to perform a landscape analysis of existing cancer screening programs in South-East Asia and the Western Pacific.

METHODS: We conducted an overview of cancer screening in the region with the goal of summarizing current designs of cancer screening programs. First, a selective narrative literature review was used as an exploration to identify countries with organized screening programs. Second, representatives of each country with an organized program were approached and asked to provide relevant information on the organizations of their national or regional cancer screening program.

RESULTS: There was wide variation in the screening strategies offered in the considered region with only eight programs identified as having an organized design. The majority of these programs did not meet all the essential criteria for being organized screening. The greatest variation was observed in the starting and stopping ages.

CONCLUSIONS: Essential criteria of organized screening are missed. Improving organization is crucial to ensure that the beneficial effects of screening are achieved in the long-term. It is strongly recommended to consider a regional cancer screening network.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Fulltext Effectiveness of mobile SMS based counselling intervention in improving the knowledge, attitude, and practices of HIV/AIDS patients enrolled in hospitals/NGOs in Terengganu, Malaysia: a mixed mode study protocol

Hossain MM, Min RBM, Muhammad Z, Mani KKC

BMC Public Health, 2020 May 26;20(1):787.

PMID: 32456618 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08910-3

BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is one of the most serious problems in many parts of the world, and is a high priority for health managers and decision-makers. The aim of the qualitative part of this study will be to develop a mobile SMS (short messaging services) counselling intervention to prevent HIV/AIDS, while the quantitative part will be to test the effectiveness of a mobile SMS counselling intervention to improve the knowledge, attitude, and practices of patients concerning the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

METHOD: A mixed methods approach will be used. Qualitative part: Design: focus group discussions (FGDs) will be conducted.

SETTING: Hospital/NGOs in Terengganu, Malaysia.

PARTICIPANTS: Three FGDs will be conducted with male and female HIV/AIDS patients, and one group of local community leaders. One FGD will be conducted for each group. Three in-depth interviews (IDIs) will be conducted with patients who had HIV/AIDS, of which one will be female. Quantitative part: Design: a cluster randomized clinical trial with 384 HIV/AIDS patients in Terengganu, Malaysia.

INTERVENTION: Mobile SMS counselling intervention for patients concerning the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

RESULTS: The main outcomes of this study will be the differences in knowledge, attitude, and practices of patients concerning the prevention of HIV/AIDS between the baseline and immediate follow-up after the intervention, and after 3 months.

CONCLUSIONS: The mobile based SMS counselling intervention developed will be effective in improving the knowledge, attitude, and practices of patients concerning HIV/AIDS prevention in Terengganu, Malaysia.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: Thai Clinical Trials Registry, TCTR20200212001; 7/02/2020.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Fulltext The South East Asian Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP): Its history and role in the ASEAN countries

Ng Kh, Wong J

Biomed Imaging Interv J, 2008 Apr;4(2):e21.

PMID: 21614324 DOI: 10.2349/biij.4.2.21

Informal discussion started in 1996 and the South East Asian Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP) was officially accepted as a regional chapter of the IOMP at the Chicago World Congress in 2000 with five member countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Professor Kwan-Hoong Ng served as the founding president until 2006. Brunei (2002) and Vietnam (2005) joined subsequently. We are very grateful to the founding members of SEAFOMP: Anchali Krisanachinda, Kwan-Hoong Ng, Agnette Peralta, Ratana Pirabul, Djarwani S Soejoko and Toh-Jui Wong.The objectives of SEAFOMP are to promote (i) co-operation and communication between medical physics organizations in the region; (ii) medical physics and related activities in the region; (iii) the advancement in status and standard of practice of the medical physics profession; (iv) to organize and/or sponsor international and regional conferences, meetings or courses; (v) to collaborate or affiliate with other scientific organizations.SEAFOMP has been organizing a series of congresses to promote scientific exchange and mutual support. The South East Asian Congress of Medical Physics (SEACOMP) series was held respectively in Kuala Lumpur (2001), Bangkok (2003), Kuala Lumpur (2004) and Jakarta (2006). The respective congress themes indicated the emphasis and status of development. The number of participants (countries in parentheses) was encouraging: 110 (17), 150 (16), 220 (23) and 126 (7).In honour of the late Professor John Cameron, an eponymous lecture was established. The inaugural John Cameron Lecture was delivered by Professor Willi Kalender in 2004. His lecture was titled "Recent Developments in Volume CT Scanning".

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Unesco in Asia and the Pacific: 40 years on

UNESCO. Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific

Bull Unesco Reg Off Educ Asia Pac, 1986 Nov.

PMID: 12342774

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

Fulltext Developing an agenda for the decolonization of global health

McCoy D, Kapilashrami A, Kumar R, Rhule E, Khosla R

Bull World Health Organ, 2024 Feb 01;102(2):130-136.

PMID: 38313156 DOI: 10.2471/BLT.23.289949

Colonialism, which involves the systemic domination of lands, markets, peoples, assets, cultures or political institutions to exploit, misappropriate and extract wealth and resources, affects health in many ways. In recent years, interest has grown in the decolonization of global health with a focus on correcting power imbalances between high-income and low-income countries and on challenging ideas and values of some wealthy countries that shape the practice of global health. We argue that decolonization of global health must also address the relationship between global health actors and contemporary forms of colonialism, in particular the current forms of corporate and financialized colonialism that operate through globalized systems of wealth extraction and profiteering. We present a three-part agenda for action that can be taken to decolonize global health. The first part relates to the power asymmetries that exist between global health actors from high-income and historically privileged countries and their counterparts in low-income and marginalized settings. The second part concerns the colonization of the structures and systems of global health governance itself. The third part addresses how colonialism occurs through the global health system. Addressing all forms of colonialism calls for a political and economic anticolonialism as well as social decolonization aimed at ensuring greater national, racial, cultural and knowledge diversity within the structures of global health.

Matched MeSH terms: Organizations

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