Health Rights Of Children Research Articles

Quality management of the newborn screening network: the Chinese experience.

Quality management of the newborn screening network: the Chinese experience.

Nurses' awareness about children's health rights

Background: Non-discrimination, right to life and the right to dignity through mental and physical integrity recognized as basic children health rights. The study was conducted to assess the nurses’ awareness about children’s health rights in Kerbala Teaching Hospital for Children Method: A descriptive quantitative study design, which is used the assessing the nurses awareness about child’s health rights in Karbala during the period from 16 June 2020 to 1 August 2021. The study was conducted in Karbala Teaching Hospital for Children. Results: The findings of the current study reveal that the highest percentage (70%) 35 nurses were the female. Conclusion: The study concludes that the total mean of score for nurses’ awareness about child’s health rights is good level. Recommendations: The study recommends that need for increase number of nurses who hold bachelor’s degree in Karbala Teaching Hospital for Children. Adequate therapeutic rooms must be provided for children.

Stunting Prevention Policy as a Form of Child Health Rights Legal Protection

AIM: The objectives of this research are to reveal and to analyze the stunting prevention policy as a form of legal protection for children’s health rights (HR). METHODS: This type of research is a normative legal research approach to the legislation approach and conceptual approach. RESULTS: The results of the study show that stunting prevention policy as a form of legal protection for child HR has not been able to reduce the number of stunting. The high prevalence of stunting as evidence of the government’s failure in legal protection against the problem of malnutrition. Ignoring children’s rights is a form of HR violations committed by the state. CONCLUSION: Need to regulate the law related to stunting as a manifestation of state responsibility in upholding children’s rights. Prevention and handling of stunting are carried out holistically in various sectors with commitment and synergy between the central/regional government, parents, family, and community.

Fulfillment of Children's Health Rights in Ambon City During The Covid 19 Pandemic

Many challenges that can affect children's health, including access to health services, health disparities, social, cognitive, and emotional factors both in the family and society, environmental factors, especially poverty, and of course the Covid-19 virus are the main problems today. This study aims to see how the role of ambon city government in dealing with health problems in children during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the role and responsibility of the community in looking at health development in children during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted using a juridical approach emperis which is a descriptive study of qualitative analysis. The research seeks to illustrate how the Fulfillment of Children's Health Rights in Ambon City During the Covid-19 Pandemic. The workings of empirical juridical or sociological juridical methods in this research proposal are from the results of the collection and discovery of data and information through literature studies on the assumptions or basic assumptions used in answering the problems in this research, then conducted inductive-verifikative testing on the latest facts contained in society. The results of this study indicate that in the handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic children in Ambon, it went well according to the Health protocol, as well as the services provided by the health officers at the puskesmas and the Ambon City Health Service to the exposed children, all were examined and treated properly. But there are also parents who do not bring their children to do an examination if they feel symptoms of Covid-19. Therefore, the status of being exposed to Covid-19 in children is not so much because of the fear of parents to have their children checked.

How Big Tobacco uses disruptive tactics to deny child rights to be tobacco-free

The denial of children's rights is at the heart of the tobacco industry's interference in health policies. Big Tobacco (composed of the five largest tobacco companies) controls 80% of the global market, and mergers and acquisitions have solidified interference on an industrial scale. Driven by shareholder demand for profits, the industry needs children to replace the sick, the dying and those that have stopped smoking. With no apparent intention of ending their marketing of addictive, lethal products, which kill 8 million people a year, the industry is aggressively releasing new products and using front groups, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and philanthropy to disrupt tobacco control. The industry presents itself as caring about children and positions itself as part of the solution, not the problem. While the interference tactics of Big Tobacco are well documented, their misleading concerns about children (while simultaneously denying their rights) demands a more strategic response, with integrated use of treaties and frameworks to protect children. For this review, searches were conducted between 2015 and 2019 for articles in English referring to tobacco industry tactics that harm child health rights. A narrative synthesis was used to combine the evidence and author's experience in industry reporting. The analysis reveals that the tobacco industry delays interventions to protect children by expanding its use of allied front groups, flooding markets with novel products and disrupting tobacco control policies. To combat this approach, stakeholders in health need to reclaim the child health agenda. A variety of existing mechanisms can be used to develop more integrated and policy coherent reporting processes for protecting current and future generations of children.

URGENCY OF LEGAL PROTECTION TO SNACKS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN LUMAJANG DISTRICT

The purpose of this study: The purpose is to produce a discussion about the pattern of legal protection and the obstacles faced by the Lumajang Regency government to guarantee children's health rights to snacks for school children. The research method: The method used is sociological juridical research data were collected using literature study, and the Field in the form of observations, interviews. This research is located in Lumajang Regency, where the object is related institutions to support the completeness of government data in the area of efforts to provide legal protection for children's health rights from the dangers of school snacks. Main Findings: This research is, first, the legal protection of snacks for school children have binding legal force, secondly, to protect children against the health of school children who are not healthy Lumajang district government has several obstacles, including the lack of optimal coordination between the school and the government, in this case, the Community Health Centers (Puskesmas), the existence of street vendors outside the school canteen making it difficult to control both the government and the school, lack of awareness of businesses about the importance of food safety, nutrition and quality, there are no specific and detailed guidelines relating to Healthy Snacks in Schools in Lumajang Regency. Applications: This research is intended to increase knowledge in the field of law and policy in the field of child health and useful for the study of child consumer protection. Novelty/Originality: This research has never been carried out before, especially those located in Lumajang Regency, basic information on strong legal protection is beneficial for the community to feel safe consuming school snacks and can be used as a legal basis for accountability if found school snacks that are not safe for consumption, also need guidelines specifically for the people of Lumajang to suit their conditions.

Damaging the Future: The Health Rights of Children and the Issue of Short-Termism; Issues Facing Australian Bioethicists.

This article considers recent ethical topics in Australia relating to the health rights of children in the contexts of (1) detention centers, (2) vaccination, and (3) procreative liberty, within a wider framework of discussion of the competing rights of society, parents, the child, and future generations.

Evaluating the health-related targets in the Sustainable Development Goals from a human rights perspective

ABSTRACTThis article evaluates the health targets identified in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at a September 2015 UN summit from a human rights perspective. Although there is considerable overlap in the subject matter of these targets and human rights commitments, the SDG framers did not adopt a human rights approach to the realisation of the health-related targets. This article details human rights shortfalls and their implications for the implementation of the SDGs. Given the limitations of space, the article focuses on health targets of particular relevance to the right to health, specifically promoting the health rights of children; realising universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and reproductive rights; delivering the underlying determinants of health; achieving universal health coverage; and providing access to affordable essential medicines.

Gesondheidsorg vir Kinders: Voldoen Suid-Afrikaanse Wetgewing Aan die Land se Verpligtinge Ingevolge die Konvensie Oor die Regte van die Kind en die Grondwet?

Included in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 (UN Children's Convention) is the right of children to the highest attainable standard of health. In terms of article 4 of the UN Children's Convention, in implementing the UN Children's Convention state parties must "undertake all appropriate legislative, administrative, and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognised in the present Convention". South Africa showed its commitment to protecting and promoting children's health when it ratified the UN Children's Convention and subsequently adopted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which includes provisions guaranteeing the health rights of children. South Africa also showed commitment to giving legislative effect to the protection and promotion of children's health by promulgating the National Health Act 61 of 2003, the Children's Act 38 of 2005 and the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002. The article evaluates existing policy and legislation affecting child health in order to assess how well South African legislation addresses the issue of children's healthcare rights and whether or not it complies with its international law and constitutional obligations in this regard. The article concludes that although much legislation exists, none provides comprehensively for children's healthcare rights, and there are many gaps in existing legislation. Most importantly, there is no reference to the core minimum requirements for the state in providing for the health of children, particularly in the way of healthcare services and nutrition. Further, there is a complete lack of legislation which protects the health needs of children with disabilities. In order to ensure that the health rights of children are protected and promoted, we propose more comprehensive legislative protection.

Aspects of Common Traditional Medical Practices Applied for Under-Five Children in Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Eastern-Harargie District, Dadar Woreda, 2011 G.C

Traditional medical practices (TMPs) are widely used in Ethiopia. Among these, some of them may be harmful and others can be useful. The type and degree of the practices with their risks and benefits vary from place to place in the country requiring the need for researches. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate aspects of common TMPs applied for under-five children. Objectives: To identify the major pushing and pulling factors for the use of common traditional health practices for under-five children in the area, during, 2011 G.C. To rule out the health hazards of invasive traditional health practices which were applied as alternative options for under-five children. To point out the contribution of the most common traditional health practices applied for under-five children to the achievement of MDG 4. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dadar woreda from January to April 2011. Data as collected mainly by using qualitative technique from 24 FGDs participants and 12 in-depth interview respondents using guiding questions and interview questionnaires. Data were analyzed by using SPSS v16 software. According to the study result, Uvulectomy, tonsillectomy, cauterization, milk tooth extraction, spiritual healing and herbal medicine provision are commonly used as a therapeutic purpose. Culture, availability of practitioners, relief response, cost and distance were reported as the main reasons for use of TMPs. This study result has reminded us of the fact that practicing invasive traditional practices was abusing the health rights of children and hindering the country from achieving MDG 4. Generally, some TMPs were harmful while others were useful from health science perspective. For example, “Huddufor” TMP that was identified by this study, is more harmful because of three reasons: 1) Insertion of green stick into anus is more stressful, 2) It repeatedly ulcerates anal region and causes bleeding, 3) The site is prone to develop infection and prolapsed rectal sphincter. Though it has been practiced as a healing practice was found to be a killing practice for children. On the other hand, oral rehydration solution (honey, water, lemon and salt) used by herbalist to treat diarrhea and Spiritual healer’s advices on personal and environmental hygiene to prevent evil attack need to be strengthened, while non-invasive practices were somewhat contributing positively. Finally, continuous and sustainable health education, integration of HEWs, Traditional practitioners, and religious leaders; Banning and Broadcasting information about HTHPs, Strong political leadership, community mobilization and involvement as well as further cross sectional to determine perception of the communities toward use of HTHPs and analytical studies for safety and efficacy of important medicinal plants for conservation are recommended.

Gesondheidsorg vir Kinders: Voldoen Suid-Afrikaanse Wetgewing Aan die Land se Verpligtinge Ingevolge die Konvensie Oor die Regte van die Kind en die Grondwet?

Included in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 (UN Children's Convention) is the right of children to the highest attainable standard of health. In terms of article 4 of the UN Children's Convention, in implementing the UN Children's Convention state parties must "undertake all appropriate legislative, administrative, and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognised in the present Convention". South Africa showed its commitment to protecting and promoting children's health when it ratified the UN Children's Convention and subsequently adopted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which includes provisions guaranteeing the health rights of children. South Africa also showed commitment to giving legislative effect to the protection and promotion of children's health by promulgating the National Health Act 61 of 2003, the Children's Act 38 of 2005 and the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002.The article evaluates existing policy and legislation affecting child health in order to assess how well South African legislation addresses the issue of children's healthcare rights and whether or not it complies with its international law and constitutional obligations in this regard. The article concludes that although much legislation exists, none provides comprehensively for children's healthcare rights, and there are many gaps in existing legislation. Most importantly, there is no reference to the core minimum requirements for the state in providing for the health of children, particularly in the way of healthcare services and nutrition. Further, there is a complete lack of legislation which protects the health needs of children with disabilities. In order to ensure that the health rights of children are protected and promoted, we propose more comprehensive legislative protection.KEYWORDS: Children; basic healthcare; UN Children's Convention; Convention on the Rights of the Child; South African legislation; responsibilities; socio-economic rights; section 28 of the Constitution

Child Health Rights. A Practitioners' Guide

Child Health Rights. A Practitioners' Guide

Student nurses' attitudes toward children's health rights: implications for advocacy.

Student nurses were asked to consider a 10-year-old male clinic patient with urinary tract infections when responding to the Children's Rights Attitude Scale. Participants were also informed that the child's parents reported symptoms and complied with treatment. Attitudes were more favorable toward extending rights to receive health services than they were toward extending rights to make health-related decisions. The more concerned student nurses perceived the child's parents to be, the less willing they were to extend rights for special health services. Participants can be expected to be advocates for child health services but not for children's rights to act on their health decisions.