Olinda Santin
Biographic Data
| ID | 3443201 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Olinda Santin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Olinda |
| FAMILY NAME | Santin |
| SIGNATURE | SANTIN O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7600-0259 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Effects of interventions on the psychosocial health and well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
BACKGROUND: As the incidence of dementia grows globally, so does the number of individuals providing informal care. The highest care burden will likely be experienced by those living in low-resource settings, where need exceeds current service availability. The aim of this review was to explore the effects of interventions to support informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with respect to psychosoci…
Caring for people with non-communicable diseases
Resource-limited health systems in sub-Saharan Africa struggle to provide population-wide high-quality primary healthcare, with particular concerns relating to professional workforce issues and the role of family caregivers. This qualitative study design explores the perceptions of ( n = 19) health and social care professionals of the challenges they face in caring for individuals living with non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Identified challe…
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Many families with dioxin victims lived with little support and information, highlighting their high demand for information about care and rehabilitation. Thus, the healthcare system should promote information support, policy, and psychological support for caregivers and victims. An online support system for caregivers and victims is also recommended
Evaluation of human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge among healthcare professionals
Human papillomavirus (HPV) plays an essential role in cervical cancer development. Angola has a high cervical cancer incidence rate (36.1 per 100,000); therefore, knowledge of HPV among clinicians is essential for the prevention of cervical cancer and educating at-risk individuals. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge of HPV among healthcare professionals in Angola. A 44-item questionnaire was distributed to 65 healthcare professionals who atte…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
What works in global health partnerships? Reflections on a collaboration between researchers from Vietnam and Northern Ireland
There is a growing body of literature within global health that highlights the importance of thinking actively about how research partnerships should function. Our field is slowly coming to terms with inherent power inequalities that continue to characterise many global health research partnerships.1–6 It is encouraging to see the growth and breadth of articles being written on this crucially important subject.1 5 7–9 We felt, however, that the l…
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Understanding family-based health insurance enrolment among informal sector workers in a rural district of Vietnam
Background : Challenges remain in the implementation of family-based health insurance (FHI) - the key strategy for achieving universal health coverage in Vietnam. Objectives : To explore the experiences of and factors influencing enrolment in FHI among informal sector workers (ISW) in a rural district in Vietnam. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2016 in Tien Du, a rural district in Bac Ninh province. Secondary …
What is known from the existing literature about peer support interventions for carers of individuals living with dementia
This scoping review comprehensively describes evidence of using peer support to assist informal carers of individuals with dementia (any type). A systematic search of 11 databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, PsychInfo, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, TRIP and PubMed) was conducted for research published between 2007-2017 focussing on informal dementia carers, and research designs with interventions incorporating …
Adapting Digital Social Prescribing for Suicide Bereavement Support
This paper describes a consultation exercise to explore the acceptability of adapting digital social prescribing (DSP) for suicide bereavement support. Bereavement by suicide increases the risk of suicide and mental health issues. Social prescribing improves connectedness and empowerment and can provide digital outcomes-based reporting to improve the capacity for measuring the effectiveness of interventions. Our aim was to consult on the acceptab…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
Adapting Digital Social Prescribing for Suicide Bereavement Support
This paper describes a consultation exercise to explore the acceptability of adapting digital social prescribing (DSP) for suicide bereavement support. Bereavement by suicide increases the risk of suicide and mental health issues. Social prescribing improves connectedness and empowerment and can provide digital outcomes-based reporting to improve the capacity for measuring the effectiveness of interventions. Our aim was to consult on the acceptab…
Understanding family-based health insurance enrolment among informal sector workers in a rural district of Vietnam
Background : Challenges remain in the implementation of family-based health insurance (FHI) - the key strategy for achieving universal health coverage in Vietnam. Objectives : To explore the experiences of and factors influencing enrolment in FHI among informal sector workers (ISW) in a rural district in Vietnam. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2016 in Tien Du, a rural district in Bac Ninh province. Secondary …
What is known from the existing literature about peer support interventions for carers of individuals living with dementia
This scoping review comprehensively describes evidence of using peer support to assist informal carers of individuals with dementia (any type). A systematic search of 11 databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, PsychInfo, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, TRIP and PubMed) was conducted for research published between 2007-2017 focussing on informal dementia carers, and research designs with interventions incorporating …
What works in global health partnerships? Reflections on a collaboration between researchers from Vietnam and Northern Ireland
There is a growing body of literature within global health that highlights the importance of thinking actively about how research partnerships should function. Our field is slowly coming to terms with inherent power inequalities that continue to characterise many global health research partnerships.1–6 It is encouraging to see the growth and breadth of articles being written on this crucially important subject.1 5 7–9 We felt, however, that the l…
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Evaluation of human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge among healthcare professionals
Human papillomavirus (HPV) plays an essential role in cervical cancer development. Angola has a high cervical cancer incidence rate (36.1 per 100,000); therefore, knowledge of HPV among clinicians is essential for the prevention of cervical cancer and educating at-risk individuals. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge of HPV among healthcare professionals in Angola. A 44-item questionnaire was distributed to 65 healthcare professionals who atte…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Many families with dioxin victims lived with little support and information, highlighting their high demand for information about care and rehabilitation. Thus, the healthcare system should promote information support, policy, and psychological support for caregivers and victims. An online support system for caregivers and victims is also recommended
Caring for people with non-communicable diseases
Resource-limited health systems in sub-Saharan Africa struggle to provide population-wide high-quality primary healthcare, with particular concerns relating to professional workforce issues and the role of family caregivers. This qualitative study design explores the perceptions of ( n = 19) health and social care professionals of the challenges they face in caring for individuals living with non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Identified challe…
Effects of interventions on the psychosocial health and well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
BACKGROUND: As the incidence of dementia grows globally, so does the number of individuals providing informal care. The highest care burden will likely be experienced by those living in low-resource settings, where need exceeds current service availability. The aim of this review was to explore the effects of interventions to support informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with respect to psychosoci…
Medicine (10 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Political science (7 works) · Health care (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · MEDLINE (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)