In studies devoted to the problem of tourism development in host regions (destinations), economic component is always taken into account, sometimes environmental component, and almost never sociocultural account. However, today organizing investment business, taking account cultural impact, becoming more urgent. It causes a great practical need for conducting research on process business theore...

As many as 7% of women experience significant social or occupational dysfunction as a result of severe premenstrual mood disturbance. Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are implicated in the cause of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but the interaction between these factors remains to be elucidated. Mental health practitioners can aid women by providing diagnostic clarity and ...

The knowledge economy is a new stage in the Russian economy, characterized by social focus, careful attitude to human potential, and focus on creating conditions for spiritual, moral professional development of citizens. Intellectual capital post-industrial relations main economic source object investment intellectual property law key element diffusion innovations. In special attention should b...

In 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a landmark monograph, “Diabetes and Women’s Health Across the Life Stages: A Public Health Perspective.”1 In this publication, the CDC emphasized the complex nature of diabetes, discussed public health implications, described opportunities for research, and made recommendations. To further this discussion, this review addres...

An estimated 5 million new HIV/AIDS infections occurred in sub-Saharan Africa in 2003, most the result of heterosexual transmission (UNAIDS, 2003). Strategies to prevent the spread of HIV have focused on raising awareness of risk factors, promotion of condom use, reduction of numbers of sexual partners, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and postponement of first sex (Nduati and ...

BACKGROUND Little research into non-western women's prenatal care utilisation in industrialised western countries has taken generational differences into account. In this study we examined non-western women's prenatal care utilisation and its explanatory factors according to generational status. METHODS Data from 3300 women participating in a prospective cohort of primary midwifery care clien...