The paradox of studying suicide or suicidal behaviour is that it appears to be a definable and measurable phenomenon but in practice it is much more difficult to pin down. It is not a very frequent behaviour but this makes studying comparisons in rates between ethnic groups problematic because a small numbers of events, even in relatively large studies, can make differences difficult to interpr...

This article examines the value and effect of social capital deriving from cross-ethnic business cooperation on networks society in aftermath war. The study contributes to a deeper understanding function entrepreneurship conveys beyond its economic role. Based Putnam’s bridging bonding theory Granovetter’s weak ties, studies ties between entrepreneurs originating different ethnic groups ethnica...

BACKGROUND Little is known on the scope and nature of ethnic inequalities in suboptimal asthma care for children. This study aimed to assess (1) ethnic differences in suboptimal asthma care for children with an asthma exacerbation who consulted a physician, and (2) ethnic differences in the nature of suboptimal care. METHODS All children aged 6-16 years who during a period of six months consu...

The phenomenon about the communication behavior of Javanese ethnic traders to prospective buyers at Manonda market, Palu has its own meaning and message because it contains variations in practices based on cultural values habits that are still inherent a trader. These have an effect itself buyers. purpose this study is determine caused by expressions (speech acts) This used descriptive-qualitat...

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BACKGROUND Men who have sex with men (MSM) remain the group most at risk of acquiring HIV infection in Britain. HIV prevalence appears to vary widely between MSM from different ethnic minority groups in this country for reasons that are not fully understood. The aim of the MESH project was to examine in detail the sexual health of ethnic minority MSM living in Britain. METHODS/DESIGN The main...

This study is a contribution to the discussion on ethnic segregation cycle, through examination of individuals’ activity spaces—including residence and workplace—and from perspective social networks. Bridging ties can be key factor in higher minority inclusion breaking vicious circle segregation. We compare spatial behaviour two ethno-linguistic population groups living Tallinn, Estonia’s capit...

Service evaluation of a community-based healthy lifestyle programme, designed for families aimed at preventing obesity. Physiological and behaviour measures were recorded at the beginning and end of the programme. Out of a total of 454 participants, 358 (79%) completed. From these completers 293 (64%) were analysed as there was sufficient data. The use of "high visibility recruitment" led to 77...

VDRL and TPHA test was 1.3% (2/150). This is lower than the prevalence rates reported in studies carried out in Delhi (6.09%),[2] Germany (3.3%) and Bangladesh (23%).[3] The possible explanation for this could be the difference in the subgroup of population studied and the diagnostic tests employed. In addition, region, gender, ethnic factors and socioeconomic factors which inß uence the develo...