Healthcare and Disease Burden in Africa

The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Public Health
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-19718-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 136 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 257 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Economics

This open access book evaluates African healthcare systems from multiple perspectives. By examining empirical data from various African countries, it analyzes the effects of socioeconomic factors such as urbanization, population growth, and education on various health indicators, including the situation of health professionals, patients's decision making, health resource distribution, mortality rates, and the burden of disease. Furthermore, topics such as the use of social media in healthcare and insurance policy in Africa are addressed. This book appeals to scholars and professionals interested in healthcare in Africa.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Niohuru, Ilha

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Krankenhausmanagement, Praxismanagement
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Gesundheitsökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Country Demographics.- Chapter 3. Disease Burden and Mortality.- Chapter 4. Health Resource.- Chapter 5 Healthcare Affordability.- Chapter 6. Social Media and Technology Use.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Ilha Niohuru earned her psychology degree from Smith College, USA. Her academic interest focuses on mental health and well-being. Her previous research topic includes self-perception, self-confidence, suicide prevention and acceptance and commitment therapy. In this book, she explores not only the healthcare system itself, but also other factors that influences healthcare workers, governments and patient’s decision making.