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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Validity and Reliability of the Self-reporting Questionnaire 20 Items in Vietnam
Author : T Tuan, T Harpham, NT Huong
Year : 2004
Area : Mental Health
The demand for inclusion of mental health measures in general health and well-being community-based surveys in developing countries is increasing. In a previous survey of child well-being in Vietnam, a measure of maternal mental health was included. This was the first use of the Self-reporting Questionnaire 20 items in Vietnam, and tested the validity and […]
TOWARDS A TRANSPARENT AND QUALITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE CAUSES, PERCEPTIONS AND IMPACT OF INFORMAL PAYMENTS IN HEALTH SERVICES IN VIETNAM
Author : Tran Thi Thu Ha, Dang Thi Hai Tho, Tran Tuan, Taryn Vian
Year : 2011
Area : Community Development
Throughout the world, the practice of informal payments in health care services undermines public policies aimed at assuring equitable, low-cost and efficient access to care. Defined by Transparency International as the “abuse of entrusted power for private gain”, corruption in Vietnam’s health sector is of increasing concern to policy makers and the general public. In […]
Introduction of RTCCD
Author : RTCCD
Year : 2000
Area : Community Development
The Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD) was established in May of 1996 by a group of local researchers to facilitate the investigation of practical and effective approaches to develop capacity to alleviate poverty and disadvantage in Vietnam The Center has since become a think tank that conducts policy oriented research on health […]