A5051402105- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Heavy metals in environment
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Big Data Technologies and Applications
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Trace Elements in Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
National Center for Disease Control and Public Health
2016-2025
Tbilisi State University
2023
Development Fund
2021
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In 2012, the country of Georgia established an electronic integrated disease surveillance system (EIDSS) for acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. All medical facilities must report laboratory-confirmed HBV cases to regional public health centres (PHCs) within 24 hours, which are subsequently registered in EIDSS. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> To evaluate order identify areas improvement and develop recommendations that enhance its capacity inform...
Substance abuse has been considered as a growing challenge in Georgia that is closely linked with human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C transmission due to unsafe injection other uncontrolled behaviors. Methadone maintenance therapy one of the major treatment options for opioid-dependent individuals. It proven efficacy decreasing illegal opioid consumption criminal behavior well reducing level HIV infection, mortality, HCV increasing social functioning.The data was initially...
The incidence of lead (Pb) poisoning in children Georgia has been identified as a major health concern, with recent national survey identifying that 41% aged 2–7 years had blood concentrations (BLCs) greater than the reference value (BLRV) ≥5 µg dL−1. This study collected samples blood, spices, paint, soil, dust, flour, tea, toys, milk, and water from 36 households where child previously having BLC > BLRV. Pb these were determined compared to Georgian values. Samples 3 analysed for their...
In the Republic of Georgia, a 2018 national survey estimated that more than 40% children aged 2-7 years had blood lead concentration (BLC) 5 µg/dL. The objective this study was to document feasibility employing isotope ratios (LIRs) identify and rank Pb (lead) exposure sources most relevant across Georgia. A cross-sectional between November 2019 February 2020 36 previously identified as having BLCs > µg/dL from seven regions Georgia involved collection 528 environmental samples,...
In recent years, reports of lead contamination have dramatically increased in Georgia. Given concerns about the exposure children to (Pb), National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-2018) included a blood sampling component. The results showed that 41% participated had Pb levels (BLL) ≥ 5 µg/dL and BLL living Western Georgia were higher than those Eastern regions. response these findings, NCDC implemented written verbal advice families who MICS-2018 on how reduce exposure. From August...
Continuing medical education (CME) is a vital component of health systems. Setting up CME system complex task, requiring involvement stakeholders including educators, learners, institutions and policy makers. The aim the study was to conduct qualitative research involving multiple explore perceived effectiveness shortcomings in Georgia, its place potential means improving it.This study. All data were collected using semistructured individual interviews. questions derived from relevant...
Introduction: The major challenge in the HIV epidemic Georgia is a high proportion of undiagnosed people living with (estimated 48%) as well very late presentations for care, 66% presenting care CD4 count <350 and 40% <200 cells/mm 3 , 2013. objectives this study was to evaluate patient engagement continuum patients diagnosed 2013 and, within cohort, factors associated diagnosis attrition from care. Methods: Factors were analyzed through binary logistic regression. Exposure variables...
Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a growing burden worldwide, leading to over 10 million deaths each year. May Measurement Month (MMM) global initiative aimed at raising awareness of high BP and act as temporary solution the lack screening programmes worldwide. According STEPS-Georgia, between 2010 2016, arterial hypertension prevalence (BP ≥140/90 mmHg or being treated) increased from 33.4% 37.7%. Health for All (HFA) (WHO data set) Database in Georgia 2015 cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
Dental fear and anxiety are common problems in children adolescents worldwide among the factors that prevent patients from accessing oral care.Management of dental is complex includes basic advanced behavioral techniques, including Procedural Sedation General Anesthesia.Dental anxiety, complexity anticipated treatment, poor cooperation main indications for Anesthesia Dentistry.Studies estimate 7% general population will need sedation show majority who received treatment under would again...
Abstract The national response for reducing lead (Pb) exposure in Georgia is coordinated by the National Centre Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC&PH) implemented as a multi-agency (CDC, UNICEF, WHO, University of Emory) response. Given concerns about extent Pb exposure, 2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) representative samples children have been conducted to study several demographic health aspects, including prevalence blood levels among 2 7 years old (n = 1578). This...
Background and aims In recent years, reports of lead (Pb) contamination have dramatically increased in Georgia. 2018, 41% the children who participated Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), a nationally representative among 2 to 7 years old (n=1578), had blood Pb levels (BLL) above 5 microgram/dL. The National Centre for Disease Control Public Health Georgia (NCDC&PH) implemented written verbal advice on how reduce exposure, state program clinical follow-up was implemented. A...