Asia-Pacific journal of public health
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Asia Pac J Public Health · Jan 2015
Progress in the health and nutrition of girls in the Asia-Pacific region.
Since its inception 3 decades ago the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) has emphasized improving the health of disadvantaged and minority groups. In 1990, APACPH held a conference in Kathmandu with the theme, "The Girl Child in Asia: A Neglected Majority." Over the past 3 decades, the mortality rates for all children, particularly girls, have improved in our region.
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Asia Pac J Public Health · Jan 2015
Factors associated with caregiver burden among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Sri Lanka.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 caregivers of children with cerebral palsy attending a tertiary care setting in Sri Lanka, to identify factors associated with caregiver burden. Caregiver burden was defined as "caregiver's response to various stressors associated with caregiving" and was measured using Caregiver Difficulties Scale (CDS), developed specifically for this purpose. ⋯ Seeking social support reduced the increased burden associated with greater functional impairments. Psychosocial interventions focused on evaluating and improving social support for caregivers may help families at high risk for caregiver distress, to minimize negative outcomes.
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Asia Pac J Public Health · Jan 2015
Biography Historical ArticleTributes to Professor Walter Patrick.