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  • Translation, cultural adaptation and field-testing of the Thinking Healthy Program for Vietnam

    Author : Jane Fisher, Hau Nguyen, Priya Mannava, Ha Tran, Thao Dam, Huong Tran, Thach Tran, Kelly Durrant, Atif Rahman and Stanley Luchters

    Year : 2014

    Area : Mental Health

    Depression and anxiety are prevalent among women in low- and lower-middle income countries who are pregnant or have recently given birth. There is promising evidence that culturally-adapted, evidence-informed, perinatal psycho-educational programs implemented in local communities are effective in reducing mental health problems. The Thinking Healthy Program (THP) has proved effective in Pakistan. The aims were […]

  • Vietnam ignores scientists’ warnings about asbestos use

    Author : Le Van

    Year : 2014

    Area : Policy Advocacy

    While the EU and North America have stopped making, using and trading asbestos because of the dangers to human health, Asia, including Vietnam, still uses asbestos in many industries. A report of the US Geological Survey (USGS) showed that 85 percent of the total global asbestos output is consumed by Asian countries and the Middle […]

  • EBHPD Group Introduction

    Author : RTCCD

    Year : 2014

    Area : Community Development

    The Evidence-Based Health Policy Development Advocacy Group (EBHPD) is initiated by the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), with support from the Social Consultancy Unit of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations.   >>For more information

  • Mid-term Review Report: Maternity Waiting Homes in Cao Bang province

    Author : Nguyen Van Ha, Tran Thi Thu Ha, Huynh Quynh Chi, Van Mai Dung, Vo Kim Hue, Tran Tuan

    Year : 2013

    Area : Maternal & Child Health

    The districts of Bao Lam and Bao Lac, where Tay, Nung and H’mong ethnic groups reside, are very difficult to access due to challenging terrain and dangerous transportation. Among the ethnic groups, the H’mong people account for around 90% of the population. The prevalence of home deliveries without the support of a health worker is […]

  • Saving Brains Project’s Flyers

    Author : RTCCD

    Year : 2014

    Area : Maternal & Child Health

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