scholarly journals Alcohol taxes’ contribution to prices in high and middle-income countries: Data from the International Alcohol Control Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. S27-S35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Wall ◽  
Sally Casswell ◽  
Sarah Callinan ◽  
Surasak Chaiyasong ◽  
Pham Viet Cuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Alcohol Control ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Availability of alcohol: Location, time and ease of purchase in high- and middle-income countries: Data from the International Alcohol Control Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. S36-S44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaile Gray-Phillip ◽  
Taisia Huckle ◽  
Sarah Callinan ◽  
Charles D. H. Parry ◽  
Surasak Chaiyasong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Alcohol Control ◽  
Control Study

Harmful drinking occurs in private homes in some high‐ and middle‐income alcohol markets: Data from the International Alcohol Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 616-623
Author(s):  
Taisia Huckle ◽  
Sarah Callinan ◽  
Cuong Pham ◽  
Surasak Chaiyasong ◽  
Karl Parker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Income ◽  
Harmful Drinking ◽  
Alcohol Control ◽  
Private Homes ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Are Fresh Stillbirths from Caesarean Sections Associated with Socioeconomic Status? A Case Control Study at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kenneth Chanda ◽  
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Bellington Vwalika ◽  
Aubrey Shanzi ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The University ◽  
Control Study

Introduction: Stillbirths occur worldwide at a rate of 3.2 million per year. There is however lack of interest in stillbirths especially those from caesarean sections. The discrepancy of high stillbirth rates from caesarean sections in low to middle-income countries as compared to developed countries may indicate the influence of socioeconomic status. This study was designed to investigate if socioeconomic status is associated with caesarean section fresh stillbirths. Methods: The study involved 330 women who underwent emergency caesarean sections from October 2013 to August 2014. Of these, 110 were cases and 220 were controls. Data collection was done using an interviewer-administered questionnaire in the immediate postoperative period. Results: Low socioeconomic status was associated with increased odds of caesarean section fresh stillbirths. The association was however not statistically significant.

scholarly journals Community suicide rates and related factors within a surveillance platform in Western Kenya

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linnet Ongeri ◽  
David A. Larsen ◽  
Rachel Jenkins ◽  
Andrea Shaw ◽  
Hannah Connolly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Specific Mortality ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Suicide is an important contributor to the burden of mental health disorders, but community-based suicide data are scarce in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) including Kenya. Available data on suicide underestimates the true burden due to underreporting related to stigma and legal restrictions, and under-representation of those not utilizing health facilities. Methods We estimated the cumulative incidence of suicide via verbal autopsies from the Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in Kisumu County, Kenya. We then used content analysis of open history forms among deaths coded as accidents to identify those who likely died by suicide but were not coded as suicide deaths. We finally conducted a case-control study of suicides (both verbal autopsy confirmed and likely suicides) compared to accident-caused deaths to assess factors associated with suicide in this HDSS. Results A total of 33 out of 4306 verbal autopsies confirmed suicide as the cause of death. Content analysis of a further 228 deaths originally attributed to accidents identified 39 additional likely suicides. The best estimate of suicide-specific mortality rate was 14.7 per 100,000 population per year (credibility window = 11.3 – 18.0). The most common reported method of death was self-poisoning (54%). From the case-control study interpersonal difficulties and stressful life events were associated with increased odds of suicide in both confirmed suicides and confirmed combined with suspected suicides. Other pertinent factors such as age and being male differed depending upon which outcome was used. Conclusion Suicide is common in this area, and interventions are needed to address drivers. The twofold increase in the suicide-specific mortality rate following incorporation of misattributed suicide deaths exemplify underreporting and misclassification of suicide cases at community level. Further, verbal autopsies may underreport suicide specifically among older and female populations.

scholarly journals Introduction to a special issue on alcohol control policies in low and middle income countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bundit Sornpaisarn ◽  
Kevin D. Shield
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Control Policies ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Alcohol Control ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Sornpaisarn, B., & Shield, K. (2014). Introduction to a special issue on alcohol control policies in low and middle income countries. The International Journal Of Alcohol And Drug Research, 3(3), 182 – 183. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.7895/ijadr.v3i3.182In response to the World Health Assembly’s adoption in 2010 of a resolution which endorsed a Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol, many countries, especially those considered low- and middle-income (LMIC), formulated, and in some instances implemented, a variety of alcohol control policies. However, the supporting knowledge and evidence used to evaluate the effectiveness of alcohol control policies stem primarily from high-income countries (HIC) (Babor et al., 2010; World Health Organization, 2010). This lack of knowledge and evidence from LMIC is a considerable public health problem, as differences between the socio-economic and cultural contexts of LMIC and HIC may influence the effectiveness of an alcohol control policy (Anderson et al., 2009; Lachenmeier, 2011).

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