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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Equity of access"”.
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Equity of access: Exploring Internet connectivity within Oklahoma public schools.
The purpose of this study was to ascertain if conditions or combinations of conditions existed within Oklahoma public schools that created inequities in the availability of classroom Internet connections. A stratified random sample of the 471 school districts was used to identify 300 specific …
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The role of the National Health insurance scheme in shaping equity of access to healthcare in Ghana
In light of recent emphasis on achieving Universal Health Coverage through social health insurance in low income countries, this thesis examined how the National Health Insurance Scheme in Ghana impacts on equity of access to healthcare in Tamale District of northern Ghana. Using mainly a …
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Equity of Access to Information: A Comparative Exploration of Library Accessibility and Information Access From Differently-Able Patrons' Perspectives
… and information agencies designed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and statements of Intellectual Freedom to help ensure the inalienable right to access information. While these documents were not designed with physical access in mind, they establish the principle of equity of access to …
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A preliminary assessment of a framework for the allocation of comprehensive primary dental services
Background: The author of this dissertation has developed a first version of a Dental Resource Allocation Framework (DRAF). The aim of the DRAF is to help improve equity of access to primary dental services by providing health teams and managers of the Brazilian Family Health Programme with a tool …
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Public education in the mass media : National Farm Radio Forum on CBC radio
… Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is the site of an examination of civic education in the mass media. The archived documentation of NFRF forms the corpus of my research. The subject of civic education is analyzed through a rhetorical examination of programs on the subject of health delivery, …
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Characterization and Assessment of Transportation Diversity: Impacts on Mobility and Resilience Planning in Urban Communities
… and it is recognized as an important property of transportation resilience. However, quantifying transportation diversity remains challenging, which makes it difficult to understand the influence of diversity on transportation performance and resilience. Consequently, three studies are …
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Why is the hidden disability of autism so visible in mental health inpatient services? The autistic view from personal stories.
… This has implications for the provision of mental health care. It is important to understand why this minority group appear to be more inclined to reach mental health crisis and require inpatient admission. All individuals have rights to equity of access to mental health support, autistic …
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A Design Science Research Framework for building Resilience in South Africa’s National Digital Health Information System: an Ultra-Large-Scale Systems perspective
… ecosystem that exhibits the characteristics of an Ultra-Large-Scale System (ULSS). Conventional design and governance approaches are inadequate for ensuring resilience in such environments. This study adopts a Design Science Research (DSR) methodology to develop and evaluate a resilience …
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Transforming School-Based Mental Health to Heal the Collective Soul Wound
Pervasive well-being concerns of youth in Alberta are steadily contributing to society’s collective soul wound. In response to this growing need, K-12 systems are faced with increased demands for school-based mental health services. Public Prairie School Division (PPSD) provides student mental …
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Effective policymaking for developing ICT industries : lessons from three African governments' approach to information and communications technology
This thesis studies the effect of different information and communication technology (ICT) policies on the performance of the ICT industry in a given country. Many developing country governments are in the process of focusing more on developing their ICT industries as a mechanism to improve …
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Environmental Justice and Obesity Rates In Neighborhoods Surrounding Urban Greenways
<p> In many U.S. cities the availability of quality greenspace has diminished in recent decades. With less greenspace for recreation and physical fitness, American society has been described as an `obesogenic' community that does not encourage healthy lifestyles. One method several cities have …
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“Down Your Drink” (DYD): a digital intervention to reduce harmful drinking
… have the potential to reach large numbers of people, who would not otherwise receive help, at low marginal costs. Downyourdrink (DYD) is a digital intervention based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Social and Behaviour Network Therapy. DYD was evaluated using …
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Alcohol-Related Brain Damage: A Delphi Consensus Study and the Development and Pretesting of a Novel Screening Tool
… and predictors and the navigation of ARBD in NHS and third-sector services. The second and third rounds employed consensus questionnaires to refine and quantify agreement on screening-relevant items. Thirty-one of thirty-five items reached consensus, forming the evidence base for …
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Tweeting in the Agora: An Historical Documentary of Educational Structures and Discourse in Ancient Greece and in Modern Social Media
… focuses on the systems and structures of formal and informal education in Ancient Greece under the leadership of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle and the systems and structures of education and discourse on social media, specifically on blogs and Twitter. Using historical documentary …
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What is the experience of assisted dying for Dutch healthcare staff working in a hospice or chronic disease care centre?
What is the experience of assisted dying for Dutch healthcare staff working in a hospice or chronic disease care centre? Background: Assisted dying is a contemporary issue with worldwide interest. Debate has largely focused around individuals seeking the right-to-die. Lacking thus far has been …
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Student persistence in STEM fields: school structures and student choices in Finland, Sweden and the United States
… producing high level talent and increasing equity of access and engagement are prominent but sometimes conflicting policy directives. Yet, retention and persistence are important outcomes both for the production of elite talent and for promoting equity within STEM fields. This dissertation …
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Determinants of Care Seeking for Persons with Low Back and Neck Pain Treated By Physicians, Chiropractors or Physical Therapists
… for adults to seek healthcare. Three types of practitioners are commonly used in the United States: physicians, chiropractors and physical therapists. In this study, Andersen's "Behavioral Model of Health Services Utilization" is used to examine care seeking and provider selection. Estimates …
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Degrees by Independent Learning: a case study of practice at Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand
… Pathway (ILP) approach to acquiring degrees offered by Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand. The ILP approach is for professionally experienced adults who are often poorly served by traditional taught approaches to achieving degree qualifications. These learners already have considerable …
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Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Community education and referral (ACER) project - Ng'ombe project site
In Zambia, the prevalence of HIV is estimated to be 16% among individuals 15-49 years old. Among 15-24 year olds, women (12.7%) are four times more likely to be infected by HIV than men (3.8%) (ZDHS, 2002).The Antiretroviral Community Education and Referral (ACER) project was conceptually designed …
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A critical evaluation of the sector wide approach (SWAp) in the health sector in Zambia
International recognition of the health problems being faced by developing countries have resulted in significant increases in external development assistance for health since the late 1980s. However, it has been established that this aid has not been effective due to poor coordination, …
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