Toxoplasma health education in Europe

Article Abstract:

Understanding of the dangers of toxoplasma infection varies greatly among pregnant women in different European countries, according to the results of a survey of 53 teams with a special interest in congenital toxoplasmosis in 18 European countries. It was found that health education is often undertaken at local, rather than national, level, with respondents in 12 countries not being aware of toxoplasma health education being undertaken at all in their country. Research also looked at the best ways of heightening awareness of this issue.

Health aspects, Toxoplasmosis

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An examination of the use of health education leaflets by health promotion officers

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Leaflets play too great a part in health promotion work, according to a survey of 29 health promotion officers, most of whom wished to reduce their role as leaflet providers. However, there is currently no replacement for leaflets, and they are very effective in backing up health information from professionals. In the future, the provision of leaflets is likely to be rationalised, especially because of financial restrictions, and this will force health promotion officers to rely more heavily on commercially produced leaflets.

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Parents' attitudes towards immunisation in Wales according to socio-economic group: a preliminary investigation

Article Abstract:

A preliminary investigation into parents' and care-givers' attitudes towards immunization of children is presented. The study of 228 parents and care-givers in mid-Glamorgan, Wales, reveals that reported uptake of immunization lessened in respondents with lower socio-economic status (SES). This group also regarded immunization as less important than those in higher SES groups.

Social aspects, Infants, Immunization, Child health services, Immunization of infants

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