Globally, migration is increasingly recognized as a central public health concern, providing strategic opportunities to strengthen public health responses for all. Without mainstreaming migration, however, health responses will struggle. This is particularly concerning in SADC where HIV programmes – ...
Therefore, it is important to consider the notion that health securitisation is perhaps not something that happens to disease [4] but to individuals, groups or nations. Consider, for example, the historical utilisation of health as a tool by Western imperial powers used health as a tool for th...
Why HIPAA Is Important A nurse that search records of the patients on different units in the hospital is a clear example of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). HIPAA Provides the ability to transfer and continue health insurance coverage for millions of American workers and...
But why is this health security language and framing necessary during times of crisis? Why is the term "health security" used when perhaps simply saying "public health" would do? As reference to 'health security' grows in contemporary discourse, research, advocacy, and...
Human immunideficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease that attacks T cells, which are involved in an individual's immune response. This leaves people with HIV vulnerable to other infections from pathogenic viruses or bacteria.
In this context, we review the evidence for why gender equality matters in science, medicine, and global health. The purpose of this Review is to provide a high-level synthesis of global gender data, summarise progress towards gender equality in science, medicine, and global health, and review...
Mental health is more than a diagnosis; it refers to a person's total psychological well-being. Taking care of one's mental health might entail obtaining professional help and therapy or making efforts to enhance one's emotional well-being. Makin...
A desire to improve health, through health behaviors like diet [12] or physical activity [15], is a common driver. App reviews and ratings, the credibility of the source, and recommendations from health care practitioners, friends, or family members have all been identified as important ...
A recent review of the literature by the James Lind Alliance (http://www.lindalliance.org/), found only one published example in eye health.1 In contrast, consumer participation is well established in other areas of health research, most notably in HIV/AIDS. Patient and public involvement ...
Answer to: How did 'anti-septic consciousness' improve public health in America? Why is this approach unsuitable for dealing with HIV/AIDS? By...