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New estimates of unmet healthcare need around the world

WebThe surveys were conducted between 2001 and 2019 across 83 low-, middle- and high-income countries. Noting the large variation in questions and response …

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Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations

WebVulnerability is defined as: ‘the characteristics determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of an individual, a …

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Systematic review and meta-analysis: financial barriers to …

WebFour electronic databases - PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science – were searched using a combination of terms related to forgone care, long-term care, unmet …

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Chapter 7.1 How to become a successful researcher

WebChapter 7.1 describes the lifelong joys and challenges of becoming a successful researcher, by appreciating the importance and value of: Research helps to …

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Measuring unmet healthcare needs would add considerable value …

WebAs requested in the 76th World Health Assembly resolution in 2023, it is an opportunity to discuss the importance and feasibility of using unmet needs for healthcare …

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Health Data Collection Tools

WebHowever, collecting and sharing health data in emergencies is often a challenge.Evidence from a literature review funded by the WKC identified key barriers to effective data …

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Chapter 2.3 Disease burden: generating evidence, guiding policy

WebWhat are the key messages of this chapter? A key foundation for prioritizing policy planning and interventions in Health EDRM is comprehensive and comparable evidence on …

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Director’s Message: World Health Day 2024

WebThis year’s World Health Day on 7 April focuses on ‘My health, my right’ to champion the rights of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services. …

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MHPSS Interventions

WebAfter a crisis, timely MHPSS is vital to alleviate acute stress symptoms and prevent long-term mental health issues. Emergency situations call for a range of MHPSS strategies to …

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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

WebEarly and effective MHPSS interventions, including any local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being and/or prevent or treat mental health …

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Chapter 2.5 High-risk groups

WebChapter 2.5 describes how to identify and support high-risk groups in disaster research by: Describing high-risk groups in the community. Addressing barriers to …

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Vulnerability Assessment Tools

WebThere are multiple approaches to access vulnerability of populations. Data on disease mortality, morbidity, health risk factors, hazard exposure and coping capacity are …

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WHO Centre for Health Development WHO Kobe Centre

WebContents Acknowledgements 2 Message from the Director 4 WKC’s response to COVID-19 6 Service Delivery and Financing 8 Metrics and Measurement 12 Health Emergencies …

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MHPSS Training Tools

WebREADY: Preparedness for timely and effective mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings (coming soon) The " READY " training package is being developed …

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Dr Viroj Tangcharoensathien

WebTerm: 2022-2024. Dr Viroj Tangcharoensathien is the Secretary General of International Health Policy Program Foundation and advisor on Global Health to Ministry of Public …

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Chapter 2.7 Prioritization of research

WebAuthors: Nasser M, Viergever RF, Martin J. Chapter 2.7 describes the key factors to consider when preparing, developing and evaluating a research prioritization exercise in …

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Chapter 3.2 Disaster risk factors

WebChapter 3.2 describes the key factors to consider when developing a study to assess risk factors relevant to health emergency and disaster risk management (Health …

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Prevalence of unmet health care need in older adults in

WebIntroduction The 1978 Alma Ata Declaration1 identified health as a human right and ensuring access to health care as a primary responsibility of governments. These …

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WHO Thematic Platform for Health EDRM Research Network …

WebFinancial protection in long-term care (LTC) is important because the vast majority of people are unable to save enough money to meet the high costs of

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