BACKGROUND The frequency of bloodborne pathogen healthcare-associated infections is thought to be high in developing Southeast Asian countries. The underlying social-cultural logics contributing to the risks of transmission are rarely studied. This report provides some insights on the social and cultural factors that shape hygiene practices in Cambodian health care settings. METHODS We conduc...

A total of 335 quarter milk samples from crossbred dairy cows were subjected to California mastitis (CMT), sodium lauryl sulphate (SLST), and somatic cell count (SCC) tests. CMT positive milk samples were 227, while 108 samples were CMT negative. Milk samples positive by SLST and SCC were 261 and 180 respectively. The CMT positive samples were subjected to cultural isolation (gold standard test...

One of the key issues for multinational corporations (MNCs) is whether to standardize their marketing approach across all countries or adapt their practices to fit each country. In order to make this decision, MNCs must determine if their marketing approach is cross-culturally appropriate and equivalent from country to country. Unfortunately, recent research indicates that the vast majority of ...

The article is a form of introduction into complex issue creating artificial dependencies between local culture and the consumption, exploiting, for sake commercial aims, cultural heritage region. This synthesis describes naming tendencies peculiar to creation Upper Silesian gastronomical facilities by onomastic lexicon selected chrematonyms, consist 56 examples were noted 2018 2022 from urban ...

BACKGROUND Poor quality of health services and socio-cultural dynamics may severely limit utilization of health services. Facility health committees were established in several states in northern Nigeria to reduce these barriers. The committees were charged with mobilizing communities, improving quality of health services, and promoting utilization of maternal and child health services. This st...

Background and objective Peru's Ministry of Health has made efforts to increase the cultural inclusiveness of maternal health services. In 2005, the Ministry adopted an intercultural birthing policy (IBP) that authorizes and encourages the use of culturally acceptable birthing practices in government-run health facilities. However, studies suggest that indigenous women may receive inconsistent ...

BACKGROUND Falls are common adverse events in residential care facilities. Commonly reported figures indicate that at least 50% of residents fall in a 12 month period, and that this figure is substantially higher for residents with dementia. This paper reports the protocol of a project which aims to implement evidence based falls prevention strategies in nine residential aged care facilities (R...

In 2004, far-reaching changes in the appearance of Mill Island were triggered by decisions Bydgoszcz city authorities. The authorities’ decision to transform area into a space cultural significance has given it new life. become city’s landmark. article attempts determine revitalization for preservation Island’s unique heritage as well identify factors improving region’s competitiveness. To purs...

The review characterizes educational and methodical manual “Accessibility of socio-cultural infrastructure facilities for children youth with special needs”. considers the issue accessibility needs is systematized by nosology. publication aimed at teachers, psychologists, social workers employees museums, theaters tourist on organization inclusive tourism routes prepared based results research ...