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Kyrgyzstan

Established: 2004
Workshops: 2
Follow-up Workshops: 1
Projects: 68

PSBH Workshops: 2
PSBH Follow-up Workshops: 1
PSBH Workshop Participants: 113
PSBH Projects: 68

Contact Information:
National Coordinator – PSBH
Aibek S. Mukambetov
Tel: (996-312) 510478
Fax: (996-312) 510131
Email: sotsium@elcat.kg

The Problem Solving for Better Health^® (PSBH^®) program in Kyrgyzstan is based on a strong partnership with the Public Association on Social Development and Adaptation of the Person in a Society (SOTSIUM), a non-governmental organization in Bishkek, the Kyrgyzstan capital. SOTSIUM supports a wide range of mental, physical, and social welfare projects in the region. The support of SOTSIUM’s President, Batma Estebesova, has been integral to the success of the program.

The program promotes action and responsibility for positive change in the health of the community. The first workshop was held October 14-16, 2004 in Bishkek with representatives from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, lawyers, and non-governmental organization workers. A number of public health problems in the community were addressed such as HIV/AIDS and other STDs, poor sanitary conditions of local prisons, and first aid requirements for burn victims.

Country: Kyrgyzstan
City: Bishkek

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