Epidemiological studies A. Descriptive studies 1.) Case Control Study Title: Determinants of Malaria Program Expenditures during Elimination: Case Study Evidence from Select Provinces in the Philippines. Even though eliminating malaria from the endemic margins is a part of the Global Malaria Action Plan‚ little guidance exists on what resources are needed to transition from controlling malaria to eliminating it. Using Philippines as an example‚ this study aimed to (1) estimate the financial
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HHH1207 Research Methods & the Use Of Evidence in Professional Practice. Sarah J. Clegg UO671752 February 2011 4323Words Name Sarah J. Clegg Number U0671752 Course HHH1207 Research methods and the Use of Evidence in Professional Practice. (BSc Hons Professional Studies) Date February 2011 Introduction (About 1‚000 words) An awareness of resources for evidence based practice is demonstrated. An explanation of the rationale for the choice of the topic
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think of‚ however‚ is STDs. Sexually transmitted diseases come with a host of problems‚ but usually cancer isn’t one that is attributed. Certain types of cervical and other cancers‚ though‚ are caused almost exclusively by an STD known as the Human Papillomavirus‚ or HPV. This virus is extremely common and will infect 80 percent of women by their 50s (Bristol). Each year there are 6.2 million new cases‚ and for most strains of the virus‚ there are no symptoms. These infections are usually cleared
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Cervical cancer begins with the abnormal growth of cells lining the cervix. The cervix is located in the lower‚ more superficial‚ region of the uterus. The two types of cells that make up the cervix include nonkeratinizing‚ stratified squamous cells on the exocervix and mucus-secreting‚ columnar cells on the endocervix. The transformation zone contains the squamocolumnar junction where the columnar and the squamous cells meet. This area is the embryonic cell population that is involved in cervical
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If you are a woman there is a high chance you will get a virus that is directly linked to causing cervical cancer. However‚ the virus can be prevented through a vaccine. It’s a pretty shocking number but 80 percent of women will get the human papillomavirus at one time or another by the time they are 50 years old. HPV is known to cause multiple types of cancers‚ including cervical cancer. But the positive news is it can be prevented and a local organization is providing the vaccine at no cost
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Human papillomavirus can contaminate your skin‚ arms‚ feet‚ sex organs‚ scalp and the lip area. Warts on the body parts are generally agonizing and humiliating. Warts develop outwardly or internally as a result of human papillomavirus. These developments could be cured with several operations such as freezing‚ duct tape‚ lasers and topical remedies. For one to prevent such situation‚ it’s advisable for you to go through the following cures for warts: 1. Laser Procedure. This kind of method is the
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Number 3 HKCOG Guidelines Revised November 2008 Guidelines on the Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology published by The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists A Foundation College of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine 1 INTRODUCTION The Guidelines on the Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology was revised in 2002 because of the revision of the Bethesda System in 2001 and the introduction of HPV testing in the management of atypical squamous cells. This revision
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their lifetime the Human papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States of America.There are two vaccines that are currently available to prevent the Human papilloma virus that cause the most cervical cancers.The vaccines are Cervarix and Gardasil which also treats genital warts as well as anal and vaginal cancers. No federal laws yet mandate vaccinations but all states require certain vaccinations for children entering public schools. The human papilloma virus vaccine
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any signs of the disease so it can be treated before it becomes critical or before the virus becomes cancer. It’s very significant for males and females to take HPV vaccination. Conclusion To summarize Cervical Cancer is caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus.The virus causes changes in the cervix thus cervical cancer screening programs should continue for the virus not to spread to all body parts resulting to Cervical
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for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) the risk increases. The reason being is with HPV certain strains can cause the cervical cells to become malignant. What that means it becomes an over growth of cells that are no longer contained. With this type of cancer it is not so much hereditary as it is high risk behaviors. By being sexually active with more than one partner is a high risk factor. Also having unprotected sex with one or more partners leaves each person open to getting the Human Papilloma
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