Browsing Humanities by Subject "Public health"

Browsing Humanities by Subject "Public health"

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  • A national survey of hearing loss in the Philippines 
    Newall, John P.; Martinez, Norberto; Swanepoel, De Wet; McMahon, Catherine M. (Sage, 2020-07)
    This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hearing loss in the Philippines using a nationally representative sample. A cross-sectional national survey was undertaken utilizing a 3-stage stratified cluster design. ...
  • A public health approach to pediatric hearing impairment in the Pacific Islands 
    Kaspar, Annette; Kei, Joseph; Driscoll, Carlie; Swanepoel, De Wet; Goulios, Helen (Edinburgh University Global Health Society, 2018-06)
    Childhood hearing impairment is a significant cause of disability in developing countries, where infectious diseases are the leading cause of avoidable pediatric hearing loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...
  • Tuberculosis discourse in South Africa : a case study 
    Compion, Sara Ruth (University of Pretoria, 2008-09-10)
    This study examines tuberculosis discourse in order to understand the ideological factors surrounding the disease. It reveals that a dominant focus on biomedical issues and HIV/AIDS has undermined existing perceptions of ...