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Professional Practices Promoting Health of Healthcare Workers: Comparison of Public and Private Hospitals in Pakistan

the impact of e-readiness on ec success in public sector in iran the impact of e-readiness on ec success in public sector in iran

acknowledge the importance of e-commerce to their countries and to survival of their businesses and in creating and encouraging an atmosphere for the wide adoption and success of e-commerce in the long term. the investment for implementing e-commerce in the public sector is one of the areas which is focused in government‘s action plan for cross-disciplinary it development and e-readiness in go...

Public Health in Big Cities: Looking Back, Looking Forward

I had an auspicious start in public health: As a high school student in Westchester County, New York, I won a contest to be county public health commissioner for a day. At that time, my vague notions of public health were only that somehow it helped prevent diseases. As I prepare to retire from the position of Director of Public Health and Health Officer for our nation’s most populous county, I...

Factors that affect the process of professional identity formation in public health nurses

Objective: The aim of this study was to elucidate the process of professional identity formation and the factors that affect the process in public health nurses (PHNs). Methods: We performed an inductive qualitative analysis based on semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews of 65 PHNs. Results: At years 1 5, PHNs did not have a professional selfidentity. Therefore, it was important...

Genomics, Public Health and Identity

This paper questions the utility of the ethical principles that are usually invoked to deal with genomic issues, particularly genetic databases. Concepts such as solidarity, benefit sharing, equity, public participation, and collective identity are discussed. The author argues that genetic banks are precipitating new concern over group interest, as opposed to concern over issues arising from in...