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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Designer Benzodiazepines: A Review Of Toxicology And Public Health Risks, Pietro Brunetti, Raffaele Giorgetti, Adriano Tagliabracci, Marilyn A. Huestis, Francesco Paolo Busardò
Designer Benzodiazepines: A Review Of Toxicology And Public Health Risks, Pietro Brunetti, Raffaele Giorgetti, Adriano Tagliabracci, Marilyn A. Huestis, Francesco Paolo Busardò
Institute of Emerging Health Professions Faculty Papers
The rising use of designer benzodiazepines (DBZD) is a cat-and-mouse game between organized crime and law enforcement. Non-prohibited benzodiazepines are introduced onto the global drug market and scheduled as rapidly as possible by international authorities. In response, DBZD are continuously modified to avoid legal sanctions and drug seizures and generally to increase the abuse potential of the DBZD. This results in an unpredictable fluctuation between the appearance and disappearance of DBZD in the illicit market. Thirty-one DBZD were considered for review after consulting the international early warning database, but only 3-hydroxyphenazepam, adinazolam, clonazolam, etizolam, deschloroetizolam, diclazepam, flualprazolam, flubromazepam, flubromazolam, meclonazepam, …
A Prospective, Population-Based Study Of Trends In Operative Vaginal Delivery Compared To Cesarean Delivery Rates In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, 2010-2016., Margo S. Harrison, Sarah Saleem, Sumera Ali, Omrana Pasha, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Ana L. Garces, Nancy F. Krebs, K. Michael Hambidge, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, S. M. Dhaded, Bhala Kodkany, Richard J. Derman, Archana Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Fabian Esamai, Edward A. Liechty, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Melissa Bauserman, Carl L. Bose, Fernando Althabe, Jose M. Belizan, Pierre Buekens, Janet L. Moore, Dennis D. Wallace, Menachem Miodovnik, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Robert L. Goldenberg
A Prospective, Population-Based Study Of Trends In Operative Vaginal Delivery Compared To Cesarean Delivery Rates In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, 2010-2016., Margo S. Harrison, Sarah Saleem, Sumera Ali, Omrana Pasha, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Ana L. Garces, Nancy F. Krebs, K. Michael Hambidge, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, S. M. Dhaded, Bhala Kodkany, Richard J. Derman, Archana Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Fabian Esamai, Edward A. Liechty, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Melissa Bauserman, Carl L. Bose, Fernando Althabe, Jose M. Belizan, Pierre Buekens, Janet L. Moore, Dennis D. Wallace, Menachem Miodovnik, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Robert L. Goldenberg
Global Health Articles
OBJECTIVE: Few data are available on cesarean delivery and operative vaginal delivery trends in low- and middle-income countries. Our objective was to analyze a prospective population-based registry including eight sites in seven low- and middle-income countries to observe trends in operative vaginal delivery versus cesarean delivery rates over time, across sites.
STUDY DESIGN: A prospective population-based study, including home and facility births among women enrolled from 2010 to 2016, was performed in communities in Argentina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Zambia. Women were enrolled during pregnancy and delivery outcome data were collected.
RESULTS: We analyzed 354,287 …
A Multicountry Randomized Controlled Trial Of Comprehensive Maternal Nutrition Supplementation Initiated Before Conception: The Women First Trial., K. Michael Hambidge, Jamie E. Westcott, Ana Garcés, Lester Figueroa, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sangappa M. Dhaded, Omrana Pasha, Sumera A. Ali, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Richard J. Derman, Robert L. Goldenberg, Carl L. Bose, Melissa Bauserman, Marion Koso-Thomas, Vanessa R. Thorsten, Amaanti Sridhar, Kristen Stolka, Abhik Das, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Nancy F. Krebs
A Multicountry Randomized Controlled Trial Of Comprehensive Maternal Nutrition Supplementation Initiated Before Conception: The Women First Trial., K. Michael Hambidge, Jamie E. Westcott, Ana Garcés, Lester Figueroa, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sangappa M. Dhaded, Omrana Pasha, Sumera A. Ali, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Richard J. Derman, Robert L. Goldenberg, Carl L. Bose, Melissa Bauserman, Marion Koso-Thomas, Vanessa R. Thorsten, Amaanti Sridhar, Kristen Stolka, Abhik Das, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Nancy F. Krebs
Global Health Articles
Background: Reported benefits of maternal nutrition supplements commenced during pregnancy in low-resource populations have typically been quite limited.
Objectives: This study tested the effects on newborn size, especially length, of commencing nutrition supplements for women in low-resource populations ≥3 mo before conception (Arm 1), compared with the same supplement commenced late in the first trimester of pregnancy (Arm 2) or not at all (control Arm 3).
Methods: Women First was a 3-arm individualized randomized controlled trial (RCT). The intervention was a lipid-based micronutrient supplement; a protein-energy supplement was also provided if maternal body mass index (kg/m2) was(DRC), Guatemala, India, and …
Leading Causes Of Death In Vietnam, Lindsey Roth
Leading Causes Of Death In Vietnam, Lindsey Roth
CwiC Posters
Vietnam is currently facing a public health crisis. Rates of chronic and preventable diseases are climbing, in addition to mortality rates from these diseases. If nothing is done to halt these rising rates, the health of the Vietnamese people will only continue to decline. Although there may be many factors contributing to these high death rates due to chronic diseases, risky health behaviors, such as smoking, and the state of the healthcare system can be considered two main contributors to the leading causes of death in Vietnam. The high smoking rates and high costs of healthcare are hindering the health …
Delaware Health Sciences Alliance Global Health Symposium: Refugee And Immigrant Access To Care Locally And Globally
Global Health Events
Welcome to the 6th annual Global Health Symposium! As always, we are pleased to highlight the latest in our growing Global Health interests across the DHSA. The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance is a partnership of:
- Christiana Care Health System
- Jefferson Philadelphia University & Thomas Jefferson University
- Nemours / Alfred I. duPont Institute for Children
- University of Delaware
Aboriginal Urban Design For Health, Kate Clark, Mpa, Kirby Broadnax, Antionette Carroll, Jonathan Cha, Naomi Doerner, Allie Kast, Matthew Kennedy, Michael Mendez, Pascale C. Annoual, Carrie Martin, Wendall Nicholas
Aboriginal Urban Design For Health, Kate Clark, Mpa, Kirby Broadnax, Antionette Carroll, Jonathan Cha, Naomi Doerner, Allie Kast, Matthew Kennedy, Michael Mendez, Pascale C. Annoual, Carrie Martin, Wendall Nicholas
College of Population Health Lectures, Presentations, Workshops
Montreal’s Aboriginal population is growing rapidly, yet the community lacks a culturally safe and holistic health service center that is accessible to all Aboriginal people. On Friday, June 2, 2017 The Montreal Urban Aboriginal Health Centre (MUAHC) joined forces with Next City & Concordia University to co-create a 7-minute pitch for a $7,000 prize through the Vangaurd Conference Big Idea Challenge. An interdisciplinary team of 8 conference attendees worked with MUAHC leadership to design a short-term solution that would be a step in the right direction towards MUAHC’s goal to build a fully functioning and independent health center dedicated …
Building Interprofessional Global Health Infrastructure At A University And Health System: Navigating Challenges And Scaling Successes, Lucille B. Pilling, Edd,Mph, Bsn, Rn, Janice Bogen, Ma, Louis N. Hunter, Pt, Dpt, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph, Nicholas Leon, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcacp, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Richard J. Derman, Md, Mph, Facog
Building Interprofessional Global Health Infrastructure At A University And Health System: Navigating Challenges And Scaling Successes, Lucille B. Pilling, Edd,Mph, Bsn, Rn, Janice Bogen, Ma, Louis N. Hunter, Pt, Dpt, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph, Nicholas Leon, Pharmd, Bcps, Bcacp, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Richard J. Derman, Md, Mph, Facog
Global Health Posters
Mission:
Global Jefferson will create sustainable programs of global distinction through collaboration that position Jefferson as a local and international destination and resource for education, research, and clinical activities.
Global Jefferson is supported by the Associate Provost for Global Affairs, part of the Office of the Provost.
Global activity at Jefferson includes:
- Global Health Initiatives Committee (GHIC)
- Service Learning
- Global Research & Exchange between institutions
- Pre-clinical, translational, clinical, and applied research
Poster presented at: 8th Annual Global Health Conference of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)
An Interactive Curricula Experience (Ice) For Latino Immigrant Health, Kevin Molyneux, Ellen Plumb, Md, Martha Langley Ankeny, Med
An Interactive Curricula Experience (Ice) For Latino Immigrant Health, Kevin Molyneux, Ellen Plumb, Md, Martha Langley Ankeny, Med
CwiC Posters
The Interactive Curricula Experience (iCE) is an educational platform intended for interactive education utilizing multiple forms of media. It is being utilized at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) in various classes, among them Global Health.
One of the pertinent global-health-at-home topics at TJU relates to Latino immigrant health. Latino immigrants number more than 20,000 in Philadelphia. They are located throughout the city, although the highest concentrations are in North and South Philadelphia. With respect to health care, Latino immigrants are less likely to have a regular health care provider than non-immigrant Latinos.
Education to provide culturally sensitive care to Latino immigrants …
Sexual And Reproductive Health In Rwanda, Emily Zhang
Sexual And Reproductive Health In Rwanda, Emily Zhang
CwiC Posters
KEY MESSAGES
- Empowerment (women, youth, communities)
- Inclusion (age + gender)
- Prevention/Early Detection
PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
- Partner with Rwandan medical students to improve program delivery
- Communicate monthly with local leaders
- Partner with Community Health Center
FUTURE INTERVENTIONS
- Partner with Rwandan medical students to improve program delivery
- Communicate monthly with local leaders
- Partner with Community Health Center
Decentralization And Health: Case Studies Of Kenya, Pakistan, And The Philippines, Christina E. Lewis, David Clarke, Jd, Maryam Bigdeli, Phd
Decentralization And Health: Case Studies Of Kenya, Pakistan, And The Philippines, Christina E. Lewis, David Clarke, Jd, Maryam Bigdeli, Phd
CwiC Posters
Decentralization, defined by the World Bank (2001) as, “the transfer of authority and responsibility for public functions from the central government to intermediate and local governments or quasi-‐independent government organizations and/or the private sector,” is a movement that has gained much traction in recent history. For many countries undergoing decentralization, a major driver has been a desire to increase the role and participation of local governments in the decision-‐making space. In doing this, it is hoped to create governance structures that are more accountable and responsive to the people. For health, decentralization has been touted as a potential way to …
Public Health Considerations And The Culture Of Alcohol In Vietnam, Daniel Baquet
Public Health Considerations And The Culture Of Alcohol In Vietnam, Daniel Baquet
CwiC Posters
The problem of alcohol in Vietnam is interesting when considering the culture surrounding alcohol throughout the country, particularly amongst men. In 2010, Vietnamese men drank 12.1 liters of pure alcohol per capita, while women drank only 0.2 liters (WHO, 2014). The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health stated, “Vietnam’s national drinking patterns … are among the most fatal with the highest possible score for alcohol-attributable years of life lost,” a metric which includes liver cirrhosis, road traffic crashes, and the prevalence of alcohol use disorders and alcohol dependence (WHO, 2014). In addition, domestic alcohol production in Vietnam has …
Barriers To Care Amongst Rural Indigenous Mayans In Guatemala’S Western Highlands, Nirali Butala
Barriers To Care Amongst Rural Indigenous Mayans In Guatemala’S Western Highlands, Nirali Butala
CwiC Posters
Information presented here is based on 5-week volunteering experience at Primeros Pasos clinic in the rural Palajunoj Valley outside the city of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Almost all of the patient population is rural, indigenous Quiche Maya. Guatemala has a relatively high GDP and patient-doctor ratio (1000:1) compared to its neighboring Latin American countries, but these resources are extremely localized to its capital, Guatemala City, where 70% of the country’s physicians work.
Only the wealthy are able to utilize private clinics and hospitals that are known to provide the highest quality care. At these clinics, patients pay out-of-pocket. Indigenous, rural communities typically …
Jeffhealth: Helping East Africa Link To Health, Elizabeth Kuhn, Emily Zhang, Naveed A. Rahman, Rebecca Margolis, Savannah Coe
Jeffhealth: Helping East Africa Link To Health, Elizabeth Kuhn, Emily Zhang, Naveed A. Rahman, Rebecca Margolis, Savannah Coe
CwiC Posters
JeffHEALTH-Helping East Africa Link to Health is a student-run organization at Thomas Jefferson University dedicated to improving basic medical education and quality of life in Rwanda, which was devastated in 1994 by civil war and genocide. Working in partnership with the Rwanda Village Concept Project, a student organization at the National University of Rwanda, JeffHEALTH seeks to implement sustainable health initiatives in our partner villages. Graduate students from Thomas Jefferson University travel to Rwanda where we taught Community Health Workers from the Villages of Akarambi and Ruli the following topics: Nutrition and Vitamin Deficiencies, Family Planning, Prenatal care, HIV, Sexually …
The Public Health Crisis In Greece And Its Ties To A Failing Economy, Anna M. Carleen
The Public Health Crisis In Greece And Its Ties To A Failing Economy, Anna M. Carleen
CwiC Posters
In 2009 the Greek government admitted that the numbers it had been reporting to the European Union about its national budget deficit were artificially small. The deficit was actually huge, way larger than what the EU requires of member countries if they want to reap the benefits of being in this financial network. A benefit of being in the EU is that it makes it much easier for governments to take out large loans, because lenders trust that a member country will make good on its debts due to the security it has from being part of the union. This …
Water Crisis In Vietnam, Jordan M. Zaid
Water Crisis In Vietnam, Jordan M. Zaid
CwiC Posters
• Immediately after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, Vietnam experienced economic turmoil and famine as the roots of industrialization began to grip the nation.
• In 1986, the government declared a rapid transition from a planned to a market economy would take hold. The ensuing change caused further increased industrial development and a subsequent growth of the emerging market economy. 1
• To this day, Vietnam’s GDP is rising yearly at a rapid rate.
• For this reason, much of Vietnam has been developed in a relatively short amount of time (since the end of the war) but much …
Quality Of Care Assessment At A Resident-Based Primary Care Hiv Clinic, Amanda Lacue, Marshall Miller, Md
Quality Of Care Assessment At A Resident-Based Primary Care Hiv Clinic, Amanda Lacue, Marshall Miller, Md
CwiC Posters
A quality improvement study based in a primary care resident-based HIV clinic, the Kendig Clinic, was conducted within Jefferson Family Medicine Associates. The study objectives were to
• Determine the percentage of the clinic patients meeting each quality measure
• Compare these calculated clinic measures to known national averages
• Use the data to determine areas to target for future quality improvement initiatives.
Planetary Health: Report On The 7th Annual Global Health Conference, Lucille B. Pilling Edd,Mph,Rn
Planetary Health: Report On The 7th Annual Global Health Conference, Lucille B. Pilling Edd,Mph,Rn
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
No abstract provided.
Barriers And Facilitators To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Iraqi Refugees Resettled In Philadelphia: A Qualitative Analysis Of Patient And Provider Perceptions, Colleen Payton, Mph, Ches, Laura Parente, Md, Dalea Al-Hawarri, Md, Philip Manasseh, Mph, Kevin Scott, Md, Marc Altshuler, Md
Barriers And Facilitators To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Iraqi Refugees Resettled In Philadelphia: A Qualitative Analysis Of Patient And Provider Perceptions, Colleen Payton, Mph, Ches, Laura Parente, Md, Dalea Al-Hawarri, Md, Philip Manasseh, Mph, Kevin Scott, Md, Marc Altshuler, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Oral presentation at the 6th Annual North American Refugee Health Conference, Niagara Falls, New York.
Research Questions:
1. What is the prevalence of cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among recently resettled refugees seen at Jefferson's Center for Refugee Health?
2. Are patient-and provider-identified barriers to cervical cancer screening at CRH consistent with those identified in previous research efforts?
3. What are patient-and provider identified facilitators to cervical cancer screening for Iraqi refugee women?
Jeffhealth Medical Student Exchange In Rwanda, Amanda Nemecz, Alexander Rowan, Talia Stark
Jeffhealth Medical Student Exchange In Rwanda, Amanda Nemecz, Alexander Rowan, Talia Stark
CwiC Posters
Teaching Community Health Workers
In rural Rwandan villages, the communities are linked to healthcare through Community Health Workers (CHW). CHW are appointed based on village election and the requirement that they can read and write. The Rwandan Ministry of Health provides general health training to the CHW so that they can educate and advise the village on health related matters. CHW administer educational sessions at village meetings about prevalent health issues, and advise members of the village when they should go to the Health Center. JeffHEALTH’s teaching aims to supplement the Ministry of Health training. Topics are chosen and approved …
Clinical Experience At Pasteur Clinic Đà Lạt, Vietnam, Emma Howard-Young, Jordan Howard-Young, Ma
Clinical Experience At Pasteur Clinic Đà Lạt, Vietnam, Emma Howard-Young, Jordan Howard-Young, Ma
CwiC Posters
History of the Pasteur Clinic Đà Lạt
The Pasteur Clinic is associated with the Institut Pasteur, part of the international network of research institutes dedicated to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The Đà Lạt branch of Vietnam’s Institut Pasteur was built between 1930 and 1936 under the direction of Dr. Alexandre Yersin, a physician remembered for identifying Yersinia pestis as the causative agent of Plague and a student of the eponymous French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur. While many overt references to the French colonial tradition have been supplanted in Vietnam by nationalist sentiments, the Institut Pasteur …
Developing Maternal And Child Health Curriculum In Rural Uganda, Rebecca Newbrander, Md Candidate
Developing Maternal And Child Health Curriculum In Rural Uganda, Rebecca Newbrander, Md Candidate
CwiC Posters
Maternal and Child Health in Iganga District Uganda
Maternal and child health outcomes in the East Central Region of Uganda are especially poor compared to the rest of Uganda [1]:
- Only 32% of women (50.7% nationally) informed about signs of pregnancy or delivery complications
- Only 12% of women (62% nationally) received malaria prophylaxis during pregnancy
The “Three Delays Model” of barriers to care[3]:
- Knowing when to seek care and making the decision to do so
- Access to care once decision is reached to seek it
- Receiving quality care at a health center or hospital
Maternal and Child Heath Care in …
Jefferson's Center For Refugee Health: A Model Of Community Collaboration, Colleen Payton Mph,Ches, Neesha Patel Md, Kevin Scott Md
Jefferson's Center For Refugee Health: A Model Of Community Collaboration, Colleen Payton Mph,Ches, Neesha Patel Md, Kevin Scott Md
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
No abstract provided.
Bidirectional Global Health Education: The Rvcp-Jeff Health Exchange Program, Ellen J. Plumb Md, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Komal S. Soin Md
Bidirectional Global Health Education: The Rvcp-Jeff Health Exchange Program, Ellen J. Plumb Md, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Komal S. Soin Md
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Peer Educators On Medication Adherence In Hiv Patients In Cochabamba, Bolivia, George Ru
The Effect Of Peer Educators On Medication Adherence In Hiv Patients In Cochabamba, Bolivia, George Ru
CwiC-PH
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- Bolivia is the least developed country in South America, with high levels of poverty, poor access to safe water, and low economic activity. Bolivia’s GDP, in US dollars, in 2013 was $30.60 billion and the gross national income, per capita in US dollars was $2,550, which both rank either at or near the bottom of the list for all South American countries (7).
- The Ministry of Health and Sports (MSD) is the national governing body responsible for formulating the strategy, policies, plans and programs in health. The Department of Health Services (SEDES) is the highest level of technical …
Cervical Cancer In Guatemala: Using Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid Screening To Reduce Incidence Of And Mortality From Cervical Cancer, Zachary Klock
CwiC-PH
Guatemala is a developing nation of nearly 16 million in Central America. Among the many health problems the nation suffers, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death. Cervical cancer, an easily detectable cancer, predominantly affects women in developing nations. Traditional cytology techniques have been used to screen women in the country for over 25 years, but less than 10% of the Guatemalan population is screened. The Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a simple produce that uses acetic acid to visualize precancerous cervical lesions and has been proven to be more effective in resource-poor settings. The screening …
Alternative Income Generation For Kenyan Women: Preventing Prostitution And The Spread Of Hiv, Megan Elizabeth Lundy
Alternative Income Generation For Kenyan Women: Preventing Prostitution And The Spread Of Hiv, Megan Elizabeth Lundy
CwiC-PH
HIV/AIDS in Mlolongo, Kenya
Mombasa Highway and Weigh Station
- Truckers spend 3+ days waiting to be processed, providing a costumer base for prostitution
- In Kenya, 27.6% of female sex workers are HIV positive and only 26.8% use condoms with all of their partners (Morris, Morris, and Ferguson, 2009).
- The rampant spread of HIV and lack of contraception has led to rapid growth in the population in an area that has little ability to support any residents
- Development of Slums that now line the highway
Health Care In Bolivia: A First Hand Experience, Sanchi Malhotra
Health Care In Bolivia: A First Hand Experience, Sanchi Malhotra
CwiC-PH
This research project is based on a one month work experience in Cochabamba, Boliva through the NGO Sustainable Bolivia at Hosptial Viedma, a major public hospital and Centre de Salud Pacata, a rural outpatient health clinic. The information presented below is derived from both research and personal experience. This trip was partially funded by Jefferson Office of International Affairs with the goal of gaining experience and knowledge about the Bolivian health care system.
Globally Minded, Locally Serving: Refugee Health In Philadelphia, Sarah Jamieson, Angelica Montes, Gretchen Shanfeld, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Caryn Johnson, Ms, Otr/L, Faota, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph
Globally Minded, Locally Serving: Refugee Health In Philadelphia, Sarah Jamieson, Angelica Montes, Gretchen Shanfeld, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Caryn Johnson, Ms, Otr/L, Faota, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph
CwiC-PH
Introduction
A refugee is someone who is forced to leave their country of origin due to war, violence, or persecution. The United States is the world’s top resettlement country. Out of the 50 states, Pennsylvania is 5th in terms of the number of annually resettled refugees. Each year, Philadelphia resettles approximately 800 refugees. Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, Eritrea, Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo are the most frequent countries of origin in Philadelphia.
Hernia Surgery In Rural Ghana, West Africa: Barriers To Health Care And Their Implications, Laura Traub
Hernia Surgery In Rural Ghana, West Africa: Barriers To Health Care And Their Implications, Laura Traub
CwiC-PH
The information presented is a the product of a six week international rotation at Volta Regional Hospital and Royal Hospital through Blue-Med Africa, a non-governmental organization based out of Ho, Ghana. The goal of the rotation was to obtain an understanding of healthcare in Ghana and identify the differences between surgical procedures in West Africa and the U.S.
Universal Healthcare: Costa Rica As A Model, Annie J. Ferris
Universal Healthcare: Costa Rica As A Model, Annie J. Ferris
CwiC-PH
What it Looks Like in Costa Rica
- Run by the Costa Rican Social Security Administration
- Financed by employers, employees, and the Ministry of Health. Employer and employee contributions together make up over 90% of contributions.
- Costa Rica is divided into 105 health areas, which are further divided up into primary care units called Basic Provision Units of Integrated Healthcare, or EBAIS. There are 947 of these primary care centers throughout Costa Rica, and everyone is assigned to one.
- The EBAIS clinics provide a wide range of services to cover the general and specific health needs of the community, including primary …