Other Program Locations

Belarus

Established: 2003
Workshops: 2
Follow-up Workshops: 1
Projects: 87

PSBH Workshops: 2
PSBH Follow-up Workshops: 1
PSBH Workshop Participants: 105
PSBH Projects: 87

Contact Information:
National Coordinator - PSBH, CBH
Vladimir Gordeiko
Tel: (375) 163123322
Email: gord@brest.by

The objective of the Problem Solving for Better Health^® (PSBH^®) program in Belarus is to improve health of the people through education, change of attitudes, and direct intervention. The program is carried out as a partnership between DHF and Brest State University. This cooperation was greatly facilitated by Dr. Jan Sobotka, regional coordinator for Europe and the Middle East. A wide range of specialists from many fields, predominantly medicine and education have participated in the country’s workshops.

Belarus became a member of the Communications for Better Health^® (CBH^®) program in 2004, under the direction of Dr. Vladimir Gordeiko, an environmental health specialist based at Brest State University. The first issue of the Belarussian Health Information Digest was produced at the end of December 2004. The digest is in Russian and contains abstracts from Medline, project information, and a section of original articles, some of which have never been published before. Topics include cancer, dental/oral health, the environment, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, psychology, and tuberculosis. The digest was distributed to medical colleges, universities, libraries, health institutions, and specialized health clinics.

Country: Belarus
City: Brest

Health and Social Areas Addressed:

Communicable/Infectious Diseases:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
Parasitic Diseases
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs/STIs)
Skin Diseases
Tuberculosis
Other Communicable Diseases
Demographic Groups:
Adolescents/Teen Health
Children's Health
Elder Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Economic Issues:
Employment/Job
Skills/Training
Income Generation
Occupational Health/Work Safety
Resources (human, equipment, funding)
Transportation (V- Economic)
Other Economic Issues
Environmental Health:
Air Pollution
Animal/Insect/Pest Control
Waste Management
Water Supply/Quality
Other Environmental Issues
Health Care & Policy Issues:
Access to Health Facilities/Services
Aging/Elder Care
Bioethics
Children's Health/Child Care
Clinics/Clinic Administration
Curative Medicine/Surgery
Health Care Workers
Health Equality/Inequality
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Hospitals/Hospital Administration
Injury/Trauma/Safety
Nurses (including students)
Physicians (including students)
&Other Health Care & Policy Issues
Health Promotion/Lifestyles:
Dental/Oral Health
Diet/Exercise/Fitness
Hygiene
Nutrition/Malnutrition
Obesity
Smoking
Substance Abuse
Vaccination
Vitamin Intake
Other Health Promotion/Lifestyle Issues
Mental Health:
Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders
Stress
Thought, Mood & Behavior Disorders
Other Mental Health Issues
Noncommunicable Diseases:
Allergies
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders
Foot Disorders/Foot Care
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Other Noncommunicable Diseases
Nutrition:
Dietary Habits
Food Safety
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Obesity
Other Nutrition Issues
Sensory Function:
Hearing
Nasal Function
Vision
Other Sensory Function Issues
Social Issues/Services:
Community Organization
Crime
Cultural Beliefs/Perceptions
Domestic Abuse/Violence
Education/Skill Building
Family Structure/Function
Interpersonal Relationships
Politics
Quality of Life Issues
Religious Beliefs/Customs
Other Social Issues
Women's Health/Reproductive Health:
Family Planning
Teenage Pregnancy
Prenatal/Postnatal Care
Other Reproductive Health Issues