Capacity building papers

Information entry into this database is still underway.

EQUINET is carrying out work on indicators for health equity within the SADC Region. The publications in this section of the database provide information on the distribution of indicators relevant to health equity in southern Africa from a range of available published sources and information on approaches to monitoring equity. A sample of the indicators available is shown below. We welcome comments, feedback and contributions on the data provided through the feedback form provided. This database is maintained through the EQUINET secretariat at TARSC in co-operation with the University of Zimbabwe Medical School.

The most recent publications are displayed below.

Capacity building paper: Patients’ knowledge of medication use as an equity issue in health care: Do health workers pay attention to this?

Ssemaluulu, R; Adome, R; Department of Pharmacy, Makerere University (2006 February)

Themes:

Equitable health services

Country

Uganda

URL: CBP3EHSadome.pdf

Capacity building paper: Perceptions of medical students, faculty and private GPs towards the utilisation of private GPs in the teaching of undergraduate medical students in Malawi

Matchaya, M; Muula, AS; Department of Community Health, University of Malawi; College of Medicine, Malawi (2006 February)

Themes:

Human resources for health

Country

Malawi

URL: CBP2HRmatchya.pdf

Capacity building paper: Secondary school students’ voice in HIV/AIDS prevention interventions in Tanzania: A case study of Mbeya region

Kamuzora, P; Rutagumirwa, SK; Department of Development Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam (2006 February)

Themes:

Equity and HIV/AIDS

Country