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4th International Social Sciences in Health (SSH) International Conference CALL FOR ABSTRACTS |
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THEME: `Africa Health at Crossroads: Challenges for the next millennium ' |
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University of Botswana 7th
- 11th August 2000
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Introduction
Social Sciences in Health (SSH) International Conferences are organized biennially by SOMA-Net, a multidisciplinary Network of Scientists, Institutions and Agencies whose primary goal is to promote and advocate for the application of social science approaches in improving health.
SSH conferences create fora for exchange of information, ideas and foster collaboration between social and health scientists with a view to strengthening contributions of social science to health development.
Conference Objective
The objective of this conference is to exchange information and share experiences on the social science interventions which have been used in research, programmes, projects and policies in the past with the aim of expanding on the lessons learned and coming up with Best Practices for improving health.
Specific objectives
The Main Health Areas and Sub Themes are:
1.0. Special Health Care Concerns
2.0. Population-based Health Care initiatives
3.0 Health sector reforms
4.0. Emerging and re-emerging infections
5.0. Recently adopted new approaches for improving health Care
The programme
Plenary speakers for position papers
Conference Format
Conference Presentations
Abstracts addressing the conference themes, will be selected by a committee for either poster or oral presentation. The submitter may indicate their preference, but final decisions regarding acceptance of abstracts and of the presentation format will be made by the selection committee.
Poster sessions - Presenters will display their work graphically. Posters will be displayed all day, but presenters must be available to discuss their work and answer questions during specified times. Detailed guidelines will be provided after the poster is accepted.
Paper presentation - Presenters will verbally present their findings in sessions organized by theme areas. They will be given 10 minutes to make contributions to the theme, after which the participants break into syndicate groups.
Guidelines
Abstracts may be in English or French. The entire abstract, including title and text, and name, complete address and affiliation of author(s) must not be more than two single spaced A4 papers. Use short, specific titles and standard abbreviations. Underline the name and initials of the presenter. The abstract should include the title, objectives of study, a summary of the intervention, main findings, constraints, successes, recommendations. The papers could be original, theoretical or empirical work.
The abstracts and full papers should be sent to the SOMA-Net secretariat by post, fax or E-mail
SOMA-Net
House No. 1, Diani Close Ole Odume Rd, off Argwings Kodhek Road
P.O. Box 20811, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 254-2-560569/ 567577
Fax 254-2-567577/ 560569
E-mail: SOMANET@AFRICAONLINE.CO.KE
All abstracts must be received at SOMA-Net offices at the above address by 15th July 2000. For additional information or enquiries contact the Coordinator, SOMA-Net using the same address.
Full papers to be received by 31st July 2000
Presentation Preference
Paper Presentation (15 minutes)
Poster Presentation
Audiovisual Equipment Requirements
All equipment must be ordered in advance. Only equipment specified below will be available at the time of the meeting. Any additional equipment requested will be charged to the presenter.
Note: Please provide a brief biographical paragraph for the introduction of the presenter of your paper for use by the Session Chairperson.
The conference registration fee is US$150. All participants are expected to cover their conference expenses.
Accommodation
Accommodation varies from US$ 15pp single at University Hostels to US$150 in Hotels. Please inform us early if you need reservations to be made for you.