Identification of priority health conditions for field-based screening in urban slums in Bangalore, India.
BMC Public Health
; 18(1): 309, 2018 03 02.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Urban slums are characterised by unique challenging living conditions, which increase their inhabitants' vulnerability to specific health conditions. The identification and prioritization of the key health issues occurring in these settings is essential for the development of programmes that aim to enhance the health of local slum communities effectively. As such, the present study sought to identify and prioritise the key health issues occurring in urban slums, with a focus on the perceptions of health professionals and community workers, in the rapidly growing city of Bangalore, India.METHODS:
The study followed a two-phased mixed methods design. During Phase I of the study, a total of 60 health conditions belonging to four major categories - 1) non-communicable diseases; 2) infectious diseases; 3) maternal and women's reproductive health; and 4) child health - were identified through a systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews conducted with health professionals and other relevant stakeholders with experience working with urban slum communities in Bangalore. In Phase II, the health issues were prioritised based on four criteria through a consensus workshop conducted in Bangalore.RESULTS:
The top health issues prioritized during the workshop were diabetes and hypertension (non-communicable diseases category), dengue fever (infectious diseases category), malnutrition and anaemia (child health, and maternal and women's reproductive health categories). Diarrhoea was also selected as a top priority in children. These health issues were in line with national and international reports that listed them as top causes of mortality and major contributors to the burden of diseases in India.CONCLUSIONS:
The results of this study will be used to inform the development of technologies and the design of interventions to improve the health outcomes of local communities. Identification of priority health issues in the slums of other regions of India, and in other low and lower middle-income countries, is recommended.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
População Urbana
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Áreas de Pobreza
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Programas de Rastreamento
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Prioridades em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Screening_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article