Other Program Locations

Guyana

Established: 1992
Workshops: 56
Projects: 78

PSBH Workshops: 56 (including follow-up workshops)
PSBH Follow-up Workshops:
PSBH Workshop Participants: 477
PSBH Projects: 78

Contact Information:
National Coordinator - PSBH
Ismay Murray
Tel: (592) 2226030 Extension 32
Fax: (592) 222-2477
ismaylmurray@yahoo.com

National Coordinator - CBH
Wallis Best Plummer
Tel: (592) 2226030 Extension 32
wsb2000@yahoo.com

Report of "Best Practices" in Latin America (Portuguese and Spanish)

The Problem Solving for Better Health^® (PSBH^®) program in Guyana was established in collaboration with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and implemented with the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana. The primary objective is to initiate and facilitate better health for all, beginning at the community level. The program has been successful in working with local institutions and agencies to replicate the PSBH process locally, such as the rehabilitation services of the Ministry of Health, regional health officers, the Guyana Nurses' Association, and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO).

The Communications for Better Health^® (CBH^®) program began in 1992 as a collaborative effort between the Center for International Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Guyana, and DHF. The Guyana Health Information Digest is distributed to health professionals, health workers, and students. The program also supports the information needs of its readers by conducting database searches on requested topics and through the provision of full-text delivery of articles. The digest contains information about communicable diseases, diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, respiratory diseases, and other health issues. Each issue provides information on local health issues and research from local contributors, as well as from regional and international journals and databases. The digest serves as a valuable source of information for workshop participants.

Country: Guyana
City: Georgetown

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