ArticleJournal of family & community medicine2008
Health needs assessment.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Epidemiology of communicable diseases in Jazan region: Situational assessment, risk characterization, and evaluation of prevention and control programs outcomes.Saudi medical journal · 2023Review
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- Health research capacity building of health workers in fragile and conflict-affected settings: a scoping review of challenges, strengths, and recommendations.Health research policy and systems · 2021Article
- CCOUC Ethnic Minority Health Project: A Case Study for Health EDRM Initiatives to Improve Disaster Preparedness in a Rural Chinese Population.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Qualitative Focus Group Study Examining Perceptions of the Community's Important Health Issues, Health Care Needs and Perceived Barriers to Access Among Arabic Speaking Primary Care Clients in the State of Qatar.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2021Article
- Dental Caries Pattern and Treatment Needs among Ugandan Adolescent Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of dentistry · 2020Article
- A conceptual framework for capacity strengthening of health research in conflict: the case of the Middle East and North Africa region.Globalization and health · 2019Article
- Progress toward malaria elimination in Jazan Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 2000-2014.Malaria journal · 2015Article
- Sociodental Needs Related to Nonprogressive Dental Conditions among Young Adults in Chennai, India: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
this paper takes a public health approach to briefly examine(i) the concept of community health care need assessment; (ii) the roles of academic institutions in health needs assessment; (iii) Jazan study to address the health care needs in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. The methods included an analysis of the literature, distillation of experience from the recently Jazan Health Need Assessment Survey, and WHO reports. The most important perceived health problems in Jazan region are shortage of health care providers, increased prevalence of communicable diseases and poor environmental health. The academic institutions, Ministry of Health and other health care institutions need to work together to look for innovative approaches, especially to increase the awareness of the society on public health issues, and give more support to increase national and regional funding for community based studies.The findings of the assessment of the health needs of Jazan presented in this review could be utilized as a baseline and reference information for policy formulation, subsequent planning and cost effective intervention programs. It could also be utilized for the curriculum development or review for a community oriented medical schools.
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