Likumahuwa, Sonja Marie
(2008)
A Social-Ecological Perspective on Nosocomial Infection Control in Developing Countries: Exploring the Role of International NGOs.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Nosocomial, or hospital-acquired, infection is a serious global public health issue that causes the suffering of 1.4 million people at any given time. This thesis uses the social-ecological model to frame the problem of nosocomial infection control in developing countries, and proposes roles for international non-governmental organizations in developing country settings. Using the social-ecological model reveals nosocomial infection control issues at the individual, hospital, and national policy and infrastructure levels. Interviews were conducted with four organizations: two international non-governmental organizations, the Pan American Health Organization, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Infection Control Office. Two case studies are presented from Honduras, showing how the two international non-governmental organizations approached the infection control issue in two public hospitals in that country. Recommendations are given for possible intervention points in developing countries.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Status: |
Unpublished |
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Date: |
27 June 2008 |
Date Type: |
Completion |
Defense Date: |
17 March 2008 |
Approval Date: |
27 June 2008 |
Submission Date: |
9 April 2008 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Latin America; social-ecological model; developing country; nosocomial infection |
Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04092008-084933/, etd-04092008-084933 |
Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:35 |
Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:39 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/6923 |
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