Methods: Nine healthy volunteers participated in this beforeafter, pilot clinical trial. Human allogeneic collagen (Collagel, Kimia Teb Rahavard Co., Tehran, Iran) was injected in both nasolabial folds of the volunteers. Skin hydration was measured using the Corneometer® 580 device (CK GmbH, Cologne, Germany). Ultrasonic dermal changes were measured using an ultrasonography device (22 MHz, TPM,...

BACKGROUND Mortality of mothers and newborns is an important public health problem in low-income countries. In the rural setting, implementation of community based education and mobilization are strategies that have sought to reduce these mortalities. Frequently such approaches rely on volunteers within each community. OBJECTIVE To assess the perceptions of the community volunteers in rural K...

BACKGROUND Under the federally mandated Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), certified volunteer ombudsmen (CVO) advocate for the welfare and rights of residents in nursing facilities. In Texas, the Department on Aging contracts with 28 agencies to deliver the LTCOP in respective regions. Regional ombudsman staff in charge of a group of CVOs administers each local program. The volunteer om...

BACKGROUND The urban health extension program (UHEP) is an innovative government plan to ensure health equity by creating demand for essential health services through the provision of appropriate health information at a household level. It aims to improve the overall health of a community through active participation and utilization of services, which depends on satisfaction and acceptance of t...