Community based program in Ethiopia: from CBD to massive, state-run health extension program
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: The Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) pioneered a Community-based FP Distribution [CBD] program in Ethiopia in 1991. The CBD agents were selected by the community members through prior set selection criteria including interest and willingness to volunteer for community...[Read More]
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Nurturing healthy, happy, well-planned and empowered Filipino families: the Philippine experience
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: This paper discuss about challenges facing by Filipino families in nurturing healthy, happy, well-planned and empowered and the strategies in Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 to overcome this problem.
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Kesan amalan dan status kesihatan terhadap kemurungan di kalangan warga tua lelaki di Semenanjung Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: This study aims to look at the factors of practice and health status that contribute to depression among elderly men aged 60 years and above in Peninsular Malaysia. The data used in this study was obtained from the 4th Malaysian Population and Family Survey which was conducted by the...[Read More]
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Population ageing and social protection in Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: With rapid increase in number of older persons, Malaysia is faced with multitude issues of graying population resulting from declining birth rate and rising life expectancy. In 2010 4.7% of the population was above 65 years old and the life expectancy was 71.7 years for males and 75...[Read More]
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Mengharmonikan intergenerasi
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: The purpose of the presentation is to give an overview of the differences between the older and younger generations in Malaysia and suggest some steps to bring the old and the young together. The formulation of more policies that consider the needs of the younger generation such as in...[Read More]
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Financing old age in a rapidly ageing high income city state: the case of Singapore
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: Singapore, an affluent city state, is among the most rapidly ageing society globally. This is due to low fertility rate (TFR of 1.2 in 2011); and increasing life expectancy (18.3 years for men and 21.8 years for women at age 65 in 2011). Its support ratio (working age persons/elderly)...[Read More]
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Enhancing family institution towards addressing population ageing
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: Malaysia will be aged by the year 2030. The objective of National Policy for Older Persons, 2011 is to enhance the respect for and self-worth of the elderly in family, society and nation at the same time to develop the potential of the elderly so that they remain active and productive...[Read More]
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