Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Department "DKU- Global Health Master of Science Program"
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A Comprehensive Needs Assessment to Identify Priority Program Targets for Mosquito Vector Control and related Diseases in Belmopan, Belize
(2017)This was a mixed-methods study aimed to comprehensively assess factors associated with mosquito control in Belmopan, Belize, in order to better inform stakeholders on the effectiveness of their efforts. A knowledge, attitudes, ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Torque Teno Virus Infection and Bushmeat Exposure Among Pneumonia Patients: Sarawak, Malaysia
(2017)Background: Torque Teno Virus (TTV) is ubiquitous, possibly zoonotic, and has potential for clinical and global health research application. The goals of the current study were to determine prevalence of TTV among pneumonia ... -
A Feasibility Assessment of a Traumatic Brain Injury Predictive Modelling Tool at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center and Duke University Hospital
(2020)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of death and disability globally. TBI is a leading cause of resource consumption and disproportionately affects LMICs. Innovative solutions are required to address this ... -
A High-Tech Solution for the Low Resource Setting: A Tool to Support Decision Making for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
(2019)Background. The confluence of a capacity-exceeding disease burden and persistent resource shortages have resulted in traumatic brain injury’s (TBI) devastating impact in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Lifesaving ... -
A Pilot Tobacco Intervention Study in Palau, Micronesia
(2018)Tobacco has been recognized as a serious public health issue that threatens people’s health in Palau, Micronesia, especially as young people consume tobacco in multiple ways. The research of this thesis begins with a description ... -
A qualitative study of current hypertension care coordination and feasibility of involving Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in hypertension management in Kavre district, Nepal
(2019)Background: Hypertension and related complications are major contributors to deaths and disabilities in Nepal. We aim to explore existing work flows, needs and challenges to hypertension care coordination and assess feasibility ... -
Alcohol use perceptions and risky behaviors—a mixed method study in Moshi, Tanzania
(2019)Background: The Kilimanjaro region has one of the highest rates of reported alcohol use per capita in Tanzania. Alcohol-related risky behaviors pose substantial threats to the health and well-being of alcohol users and people ... -
Arthritis and Physical Activity among Adults in the United States: Cross-sectional Analyses of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
(2023)Arthritis is a chronic condition affecting millions of older adults worldwide and a leading cause of pain and disability. Physical activity is effective and recommended in managing arthritis and promoting overall health ... -
Association Between Diet Quality and Metabolic Syndrome in US Adolescents Aged 12 to 18 Years
(2021)Background: Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that, if unaddressed, can lead to various non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have shown that there is ... -
Association Between Sleep Duration and Hypertension in Middle-aged and Elderly Population in China
(2021)Hypertension is one of the most important global public health problems today, especially among middle-aged and older adults. Numerous studies have been done to explore the risk factors of hypertension, among which sleep ... -
Attraction and Retention of Rural Primary Health Care Workers in Asia Pacific Region
(2017)Background Human resources for health are crucial for health system strengthening and achieving sustainable development goals and universal health coverage, but the shortage and maldistribution of health workers ... -
Barriers and Facilitators for Including Village Health Workers (VHW) in Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Prevention and Control in Chi Linh District, Hai Duong Province, Vietnam
(2017)The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to grow in Vietnam. Recently, Vietnam government initiated a new national plan with a strong focus on NCD prevention and control in the community. This study is intended ... -
Barriers of Implementing Guideline Recommendations of Cardiovascular Risk Management of Hypertension Among Dutch Health Professionals
(2018)Background: Hypertension presents a public health challenge globally, both in developing and developed countries such as the Netherlands. Complications of hypertension accounted for a total number of 10.46 million deaths ... -
Capacity of Primary Healthcare Facilities on Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in a Resource-limited Area in Vietnam
(2017)Background: Vietnam is in the process of an epidemiological transition, with cardiovascular diseases now ranked as the leading cause of death. This study assessed the commune health centers in selected rural and urban communities ... -
Compare the Universal Health Coverage in China and Vietnam
(2018)Background. Since the late 2000s, universal health coverage (UHC) has been identified as an important goal, which is to ensure people’s access to needed health services without suffering from financial hardships. Many countries ... -
Creation and Validation of a Polysocial Score for Mortality among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the US: The Health and Retirement Study
(2021)Background: The interrelatedness between social determinants of health impedes researchers to identify important social factors for health. Older populations have highly diverse social backgrounds, and a new approach is ... -
Dementia Care Training for Nurses in Nursing Facilities in Singapore
(2019)Background: Singapore has a fast-growing aged population and increasing numbers of dementia patients. The heavy burden of dementia nursing care imposes challenges on the nursing workforce. The aim of this study is to describe ... -
Determinants of Tobacco Initiation among Young People of Palau
(2018)Background: Tobacco control and cessation among the youth in Palau is becoming a chief concern in non-communicable disease control within the Palauan Ministry of Health. The most current research states that the trend of ... -
Developing a Culturally Relevant Community Centered eHealth Smoking Cessation Intervention (CCeSCI): a Qualitative Study on the Beliefs and Attitudes of Chinese Smokers and Community Workers
(2022)Background: The prevalence of smoking among Chinese men has been one of the highest globally despite decades of smoking cessation efforts. Previous studies suggest that smoking cessation interventions could be more effective ... -
Developing a stigma responsive educational program to promote uptake of HPV-based cervical cancer screening and treatment in Kisumu, Kenya
(2022)Background: Despite increasing availability of preventative HPV vaccines and screening strategies, uptake of these effective measures in Kisumu, Kenya is limited by cultural and logistical barriers. Limited understanding ...
