Sustaining Behavior Change to Enhance Micronutrient Status: Community and Women-Based Interventions in Thailand

Sustaining Behavior Change to Enhance Micronutrient Status:

بررسی رفتار غربالگری ماموگرافی بر اساس مدل مراحـل تغییر در زنان بالای 40 سال شهر اصفهان: یک مطالعه‌ی مبتنی بر جمعیت

Background and Objective: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Mammography is a sensitive and specific test that is used for early diagnosis of breast cancer. Mammography screening behavior is one of the behaviors that early study on its stage of change can be used in proper planning and effective interventions for performin...

Effects of Community-Based Interventions in Reducing the Obesity and Overweight Rate Among Iranian Women Using Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is one of the most critical issues of urban health. The current study investigated the effects of community-based interventions on modification of overweight and obesity. Methods: A program based on the Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART) was developed and impleme...

Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare Programme Using Community-Participatory Interventions in Ebonyi State Nigeria

In Nigeria, the government is implementing the Free Maternal and Child Health Care Programme (FMCHCP). The policy is premised on the notion that financial barriers are one of the most important constraints to equitable access and use of skilled maternal and child healthcare. In Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria the FMCHCP is experiencing implementation challenges including: inadequate human re...

Oral and Dental Health Status of Pregnant Women Referred to Perinatal Clinics in Southeastern Iran

Background and Aim: As maternal periodontal disease can increase the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, this study aimed to investigate the oral health status of pregnant women considering the circumstances during pregnancy and the necessity to keep the mother and baby healthy.   Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 pregnant women referred to perin...