Effects of poverty on child health and paediatric practice in Nigeria: An overview

Ahmed, H

doi:10.4103/1596-3519.55705

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“…Thus, the health of the already vulnerable immigrant population 45 is placed at further risk. 46, 47 …”

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Provider's Perspectives on the Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity on Immigrant Health

Hacker¹,

Chu²,

Arsenault³

et al. 2012

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Introduction Increasing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities such as raids, detention and deportation may be affecting the health and well-being of immigrants. This study sought to understand the impact of ICE activities on immigrant health from the perspective of health care providers. Methods An online survey of primary care and emergency medicine providers was conducted to determine whether ICE activity was negatively affecting immigrant patients. Results Of 327 providers surveyed, 163 responded (50%) and 156 (48%) met criteria for inclusion. Seventy-five (48%) of them observed negative effects of ICE enforcement on the health or health access of immigrant patients. Forty-three providers gave examples of the impact on emotional health, ability to comply with health care recommendations and access. Conclusions Health care providers are witnessing the negative effects of ICE activities on their immigrant patients’ psychological and physical health. This should be considered an important determinant of immigrant health.

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“…Thus, the health of the already vulnerable immigrant population 45 is placed at further risk. 46, 47 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Provider's Perspectives on the Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity on Immigrant Health

Hacker¹,

Chu²,

Arsenault³

et al. 2012

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“…[3] This is due to the endemic poverty, widespread malnutrition, poor living conditions, low immunization coverage for tuberculosis and worsening HIV pandemic in these countries. [4] Rheumatic heart disease is a particularly serious public health problem, contributing to significant mortality and morbidity in children. [5] Current WHO estimates indicate that globally at least 15.6 million people have RHD.…”

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Pattern of acquired heart diseases among children seen in Sokoto, North‑Western Nigeria

Sani

Ahmed

2015

Niger J Clin Pract

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“…The Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that at least 18,000 Americans die prematurely each year because they lack health insurance to get appropriate healthcare [3]. Poverty is associated with increased chronic diseases, not seeking medical care and premature death [4-6]. The reasons women do not seek care in the case of obstetric emergencies including lack of knowledge, financial costs, attitudes of family members and religion [7].…”

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Vertical equity of healthcare in Taiwan: health services were distributed according to need

Wang

Yaung

2013

Int J Equity Health

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IntroductionTo test the hypothesis that the distribution of healthcare services is according to health need can be achieved under a rather open access system.MethodsThe 2001 National Health Interview Survey of Taiwan and National Health Insurance claims data were linked in the study. Health need was defined by self-perceived health status. We used Concentration index to measure need-related inequality in healthcare utilization and expenditure.ResultsPeople with greater health need received more healthcare services, indicating a pro-need character of healthcare distribution, conforming to the meaning of vertical equity. For outpatient service, subjects with the highest health need had higher proportion of ever use in a year than those who had the least health need and consumed more outpatient visits and expenditures per person per year. Similar patterns were observed for emergency services and hospitalization. The concentration indices of utilization for outpatient, emergency services, and hospitalization suggest that the distribution of utilization was related to health need, whereas the preventive service was less related to need.ConclusionsThe universal coverage plus healthcare networking system makes it possible for healthcare to be utilized according to need. Taiwan’s experience can serve as a reference for health reform.

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Effects of poverty on child health and paediatric practice in Nigeria: An overview

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

Provider's Perspectives on the Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity on Immigrant Health

Provider's Perspectives on the Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity on Immigrant Health

Pattern of acquired heart diseases among children seen in Sokoto, North‑Western Nigeria

Vertical equity of healthcare in Taiwan: health services were distributed according to need

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