To assess accessibility and affordability of health care in eight countries the former Soviet Union.Primary data collection conducted 2010 Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine.Cross-sectional household survey using multistage stratified random sampling.Data were collected standardized questionnaires with subjects aged 18+ on demographic, socioeconomic, access characteristics. Descriptive multivariate regression analyses used.Almost half respondents who...

Background Research suggests that the prevalence of loneliness varies between countries and feeling lonely may be associated with poorer health behaviours outcomes. The aim current study was to examine factors loneliness, relationship outcomes in former Soviet Union (FSU) – a region where has been little studied date. Methods Using data from 18,000 respondents collected during cross-sectional survey undertaken nine FSU Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,...

Measurement of health system performance increasingly includes the views healthcare users, yet little research has focussed on general population satisfaction with systems. This study is first to examine public systems in former Soviet Union (fSU). Data were derived from two related studies conducted 2001 and 2010 nine fSU countries, using nationally representative cross-sectional surveys. The prevalence each country was compared for 2010. Patterns further examined by comparing other parts...

Background The post-Soviet countries had very similar starting points after gaining independence in 1991, yet embarked on widely varying developments. More than two decades since the collapse of Soviet Union, it is time to review progress have made reforming their health systems, and lessons this experience offers other countries. This abstract presents findings a study undertaken by European …

Abstract Background The design and operation of health systems can influence vaccine uptake, including through the way that vaccination programmes are governed, financed delivered. This study examined organization delivery in 28 EU member states key barriers facilitators to improved coverage. Methods We undertook an umbrella review systematic reviews on system related factors influencing uptake commissioned country fiches describe each states, followed by a comparative analysis. focus was...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, their prevalence in lower- middle-income countries (LMIC) is on rise. The burden chronic health expenditure born by patient households these may be very high, particularly where out-of-pocket payments for care common. One such country especially high Ukraine. financial impact NCDs this has not been researched. We set out to explore NCD Ukraine with a study angina patients. Using data from World Health...

In 2004, the Moldovan government introduced mandatory (social) health insurance (MHI) with goals of sustainable financing and improved access to services for poorer sections population. The pays contributions non-employed groups but self-employed, which in Moldova include many agricultural workers, must purchase their own cover. This paper describes extent MHI scheme has managed achieve coverage its population characteristics those who remain without cover.The 2008 July-October enhanced...

Research suggests that since the collapse of Soviet Union there has been a sharp growth in use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) some former countries. However, as yet, comparatively little is known about CAM countries throughout this region. Against background, aim current study was to determine prevalence using (folk) practitioners eight (fSU) examine factors associated with their use. Data were obtained from Living Conditions, Lifestyles Health (LLH) survey undertaken (Armenia,...

Background: In 1998, a UNICEF report quantified the large East–West gap in Europe child mortality from external causes (injuries and violence). past decade, much has changed central eastern Europe, economically, politically socially. This study updates earlier analysis, tracking changes deaths different parts of Europe. Methods: The WHO database was used to examine for children aged 1–14 years between 1993 2008, by country, European subregion cause. Results: Deaths have fallen all since...

Official data on sex ratios at birth suggest a rise in sex-selective abortions some post-Soviet states following the introduction of ultrasonography. However, questions remain about validity official these nations as well whether high are statistical artifact.Trends from 1985 to 2009 for 12 were examined using vital registration data. For three countries that had Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) 2005-2010 (Armenia, Azerbaijan Moldova), survey used calculate according order, 2010 estimate...

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, millions people have fled the country. Most gone to neighbouring countries Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. This vulnerable population has significant healthcare needs. Among most challenging address will be chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental disorders, as these require long-term, continuous care access medicines. Host country health systems are faced with challenge ensuring accessible...

Abstract Objective To assess how the frequency of low fruit and vegetable consumption has changed in countries former Soviet Union (FSU) between 2001 2010 to identify factors associated with consumption. Design Cross-sectional surveys. A standard questionnaire was administered at both time points examine frequency. Logistic regression analysis used relationship demographic, socio-economic health behavioural variables 2010. Setting Nationally representative population samples from Armenia,...

It is well known that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a growing cause of mortality and morbidity in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). While hypertension (HTN), leading risk factor for CVD, can be easily managed with widely available medicines, there huge gap treatment HTN many LMIC. One such country Kyrgyzstan, where major public health concern adherence to medication low. The reasons low Kyrgyzstan not understood, but some evidence suggests medicines may unaffordable low-income...