A mineralogical and geochemical investigation of street sediment near a coal-fired power plant in Hamilton, Ohio: An example of complex pollution and cause for community health concerns

2013 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin LeGalley ◽  
Mark P.S. Krekeler
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Geochemical Investigation ◽  
Complex Pollution ◽  
Street Sediment

scholarly journals 1673. Gendered Patterns of HIV, TB, and Other Primary Care Referrals in Rural South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S612-S613
Author(s):  
Koeun Choi ◽  
Anthony Moll ◽  
Sheela Shenoi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Hazardous Drinking ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Background Men’s lack of engagement in healthcare hinders HIV efforts in sub-Saharan Africa. Masculine norms and lack of accessibility in a female-dominated healthcare system deter male health-seeking behavior. Community interventions combat the gender gap. In South Africa (SA), alcohol-based venues (ABV) are common locales for men. We created an ABV community health screening to determine the need. Methods Community Health Workers targeted ABV in rural SA, offering screenings for HIV, TB, Isoniazid Preventive Therapy, STI, hypertension, diabetes, circumcision, with referral to primary care services (PCS) for any positive screenings. Participants completed questionnaires, including socioeconomic (SE), healthcare use, and alcohol use evaluated by AUDIT scores. Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with referral to PCS. Results From July 2018 to March 2019, 1356 were screened, 74% were men, median age was 30 (IQR 22–46), 26% employed and 30% had running water. Men are more likely to have never gone to a PCS compared with women (15.9% vs. 9.7%, P = 0.004) and have lengthier time since the last clinic visit (1.4 years vs. 0.6 years, P < 0.001). Men are significantly more likely than women to report hazardous drinking (49% vs. 28%, P < 0.001) Overall, positive screenings were noted in 537 (53.9%) community members, and χ 2 analysis show men more likely to require referrals after screening (P = 0.08). Multivariate analysis shows among men, referrals were associated with older age, hazardous drinking, any health concerns; while higher SE was protective. For women, only age and health concerns were associated with referral. Similarly, alcohol contributed to HIV and TB referrals for men, while higher SE was protective of TB referrals for men (Table 1). Conclusion ABV males in this rural community, although disengaged from health care, required more referrals than women. HIV, TB, and any referrals for men screened at ABV in rural SA were associated with lower SE and hazardous drinking, highlighting the challenges that this population faces in seeking health care. Differentiated and targeted community-based services may facilitate care for these hard to reach men in sub-Saharan Africa. Next steps include determining clinical outcomes of referrals. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals The Subordination of Women and National Health Outcomes: A Cross-National Empirical Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaylee B. Hodgson ◽  
Valerie M. Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Health ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
National Health ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Preventative Health ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract BackgroundWomen are often disproportionately responsible for the health of their families and communities. It seems, then, that the disempowerment and mistreatment of women would render society less able to address health concerns. We believe that subordination negatively impacts, not only the women’s health, but also the broader health indicatorsforthe nation. We specifically hypothesize that the disempowerment that takes place in a woman’s own home has a particularly negative impact on the following health outcomes: 1) maternal health, 2) child health, 3) community health, 4) risky health behavior, and 5) preventative health measures.ResultsWe examine the literature on the relationship between women’s subordination and national health outcomes. We then introduce a measure of subordination of women at the household level. We use this measure in multiple linear regression analyses with a sample of 148 nations to probe the relationship between household subordination of women and 17 measures of national health outcomes. We find that of the 17 health outcomes measured, 15 are significantly tied to women’s household subordination, even controlling for several additional factors, such as urbanization, ethnic heterogeneity, and others.More specifically, all maternal health, child health, and community health outcomes are significantly negatively related to women’s subordination in the household. Results for risky health behaviors and preventative health measures are mixed.ConclusionsWe find a consistent highly significant negative relationship between the subordination of women at the household level and national health outcomes. These findings have political and social implications. How can we expect to fully address national health concerns if we do not first elevate those who we have made responsible for our welfare? We recommend that women’s empowerment at the household level become a focal point in efforts to improve national health.

scholarly journals ‘Enough is Enough’: songs and messages about alcohol in remote Central Australia

Popular Music ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin Carfoot
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Northern Territory ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Australian Aboriginal ◽  
Popular Songs ◽  
First Peoples ◽  
Central Australia

AbstractThis article examines some of the ways in which Australia's First Peoples have responded to serious community health concerns about alcohol through the medium of popular music. The writing, performing and recording of popular songs about alcohol provide an important example of community-led responses to health issues, and the effectiveness of music in communicating stories and messages about alcohol has been recognised through various government-funded recording projects. This article describes some of these issues in remote Australian Aboriginal communities, exploring a number of complexities that arise through arts-based ‘instrumentalist’ approaches to social and health issues. It draws on the author's own experience and collaborative work with Aboriginal musicians in Tennant Creek, a remote town in Australia's Northern Territory.

scholarly journals An adolescent with bestiality behaviour: Psychological evaluation and community health concerns

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujata Satapathy ◽  
Rajanikanta Swain ◽  
Vidhi Pandey ◽  
Chittaranjan Behera
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Psychological Evaluation ◽  
Health Concerns

scholarly journals First Nations Women in Northern Ontario: Health, Social, and Community Priorities

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Amanda Maranzan ◽  
Alice Sabourin ◽  
Christine Simard
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Community Health ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Northern Ontario ◽  
Health Concerns

This article reports on data from women dwelling in First Nations communities regarding (1) baseline statistics about women’s circumstances, needs, interests, and opportunities for community engagement, and (2) information about women’s present status, experience, interest, and other questions of social, economic, and health status. Two hundred twenty-six women from 35 First Nations communities completed the survey. This paper focuses on the main findings from the survey, which fall into 4 thematic areas. Theme 1 consists of demographic information as provided by participants. Theme 2 consists of social information such as housing and education. Theme 3 includes information about participants’ top community health concerns. Theme 4 examines participants’ community involvement. Use of the survey in directing women's social policy is discussed.

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