Essays about: "prevention programs"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 49 essays containing the words prevention programs.

  1. 41. Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and udder pathogens in small holder dairy farms in Mapepe, Batoka and Choma areas in Zambia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lisa Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Subclinical mastitis; Somatic cell count; Bacteriology; Zambia;

    Abstract : Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a well-known problem in the dairy sector, where it causes severe economic losses mainly due to reduced milk production. This is a problem not only in the western world but also in developing countries. Surveys from different developing countries have shown a SCM prevalence of 52.4 – 88. READ MORE

  3. 42. DROWNING PREVENTION AND LIFE SAVING PROGRAM : IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION IN THAILAND

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsa och lärande

    Author : Emma Jonsson; Terese Finnander; [2012]
    Keywords : Child; drowning; intervention; prevention; swimming program and Thailand.;

    Abstract : Worldwide, drowning is the third leading cause of death among children. In Asia it is the first leading cause of death and a major public health threat. The objective of this paper was to develop a drowning prevention program including swimming training, CPR and lifesaving methods for children and to evaluate it. READ MORE

  4. 43. A minor study on avian metapneumovirus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Clara Atterby; [2012]
    Keywords : AMPV; Pneumovirus; Poultry; Brazil;

    Abstract : Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is an important pathogen that causes respiratory diseases and reproductive failure in various avian species. The disease was first reported in South Africa in the late 1970s. READ MORE

  5. 44. Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning HIV prevention among Burmese migrant workers in Thailand

    University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Elisabeth Nylander; [2012]
    Keywords : HIV prevention; KAP; Burmese migrant workers; fish industry; Thailand;

    Abstract : Background: Good knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of HIV prevention are essential in order not to acquire HIV infection and to prevent the disease from spreading. A proper and well functioning prevention of HIV requires clear and relevant information and instructions from health care givers. READ MORE

  6. 45. Was food & nutrition considered an important issue in the ongoing debate on HIV/AIDS in Mozambique? - A qualitative study among people working in the field of nutrition with regard to HIV/AIDS.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Karl Jóhann Gränz; [2011-02-24]
    Keywords : Integration; food nutrition; HIV AIDS; ARV; food security; adequate diet;

    Abstract : Objective The main objective of the study was to investigate whether the concept of food & nutrition was considered to be important in the discussion on HIV/AIDS in Mozambique. The examination groups were employers/volunteers working particularly in food, nutrition & HIV/AIDS. READ MORE