A5010452569- Global Health Care Issues
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Economic Sanctions and International Relations
- Psychology of Development and Education
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Community Health and Development
- Global Socioeconomic and Political Dynamics
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Curatio International Foundation
2015-2025
Ilia State University
2024
There is large gap in mental illness treatment globally and potentially especially so war-affected populations. The study aim was to examine health care utilization patterns for mental, behavioural emotional problems among the adult population Republic of Georgia.A cross-sectional household survey conducted 3600 adults affected by 1990s 2008 armed conflicts Georgia. Service use measured last 12 months any or problems. TSQ, PHQ-9 GAD-7 were used measure current symptoms PTSD, depression...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant public health concern worldwide. Georgia among the countries with high burden of HCV infection. People who inject drugs (PWID) have highest in Georgia. In 2015, Government Georgia, partners' support, initiated one world's first Elimination Programs. Despite notable progress, challenges to achieving targets persist. This qualitative study aimed better understand some barriers and facilitators testing treatment services for PWID inform...
There is a paucity of evidence on access to services for mental health and psychosocial support conflict-affected populations in low- middle-income countries. In the Republic Georgia, rates utilization among internally displaced people with disorders are low. We set out identify system barriers leading this treatment gap. used rapid appraisal methods (collection triangulation multiple data sources) investigate accessing care adult IDPs Georgia. Data collection included review existing policy...
Abstract Aim To describe the self‐reported mental health of nurses from 35 countries who worked during COVID‐19 pandemic. Background There is little occupationally specific data about nurses' worldwide. Studies have documented impact on nurses’ pandemic, but few baseline referents. Methods A descriptive, cross‐sectional design structured study. Data reflect a convenience sample 9,387 participants completed opt‐in survey between July 31, 2022, and October 2023. Descriptive statistics were run...
External technical assistance has played a vital role in facilitating the transitions of donor-supported health projects/programmes (or their key components) to domestic systems China and Georgia. Despite large differences size socio-political systems, these two upper-middle-income countries have both undergone similar trajectories 'graduating' from external for gradually established strong national ownership programme financing policymaking over recent decades. Although there been many...
Tuberculosis is one of the greatest global health concerns and disease management challenging particularly in low- middle-income countries. Despite improvements addressing this epidemic Georgia, tuberculosis remains a significant public concern due to sub-optimal patient management. Low remuneration for specialists, limited private-sector interest provision infectious care incomplete integration primary are at core problem.This protocol sets out methods two-arm cluster randomized control...
Whilst there is recognition that the global burden of disease associated with mental health disorders significant, economic resources available, especially in Low and Middle Income Countries, are particularly scarce. Identifying (system) financial (individual) barriers to delivering services assessing opportunities for reform can support development strategies change. A mixed methods study was developed, which engaged a range stakeholders from services, including key informants, service...
This paper presents the iterative process of participatory multistakeholder engagement that informed development a new national tuberculosis (TB) policy in Georgia, and lessons learnt. Guided by realist evaluation methods, dialogue was organised to elicit stakeholders' assumptions on challenges possible solutions for better TB control. Two workshops were conducted with key actors, interspersed reflection meetings within research team discussions policymakers. Using concept mapping causal...
The decade between the ages of 14 and 25 is a particularly vulnerable period for development mental health problems, especially common disorders. Mental psychosocial prevention support services young people in Republic Georgia have been extremely limited, leaving wide treatment care gap. Club Synergy was designed as an innovative, pragmatic solution that responsive to needs incorporates all necessary levels required (prevention, early identification & intervention, treatment) into...
Abstract Health management information systems (HMISs) are essential in programme planning, budgeting, monitoring and evidence-informed decision-making. This paper focuses on donor transitions two upper-middle-income countries, China Georgia, explores how national HMIS adaptations were made what facilitated or limited successful sustainable transitions. comparative analytical case study uses a policy triangle framework mixed-methods approach to explore why the occurred under Gavi Alliance...