8Th Canadian Conference on International Health (CCIH)

International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH)

5th International Conference

in partnership with

GreekSchool of Public Health

Canadian Society for International Health

June 9, 112009

Crete, Greece

Call for Abstracts

Deadline for Submission:February 28, 2009

The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will be hosted by the GreekSchool of Public Health in Crete. The meeting will bring together, researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others concerned with equity in health to develop and international health agenda for governments, universities and organizations all over the world.

The 5th International Conference theme is “Social and Societal Influences on Equity in Health”. The Conference will explore this theme through a varied program of plenary sessions, forums, poster sessions and scientific sessions. We invite your participation in the advancement of knowledge, exchange of experiences and promotion of equity in health.

The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will especially encourage contributions that focus on major health concerns and that present work in the following areas:

-Pathways through which influence on equity in health operate

-Application of innovative methods for studying and monitoring equity in health

-Analysis to support the design and evaluation of policies, services and interventions that enhance equity in health

-Understanding processes for policy change to improve equity in health

-Using evidence towards enhanced public accountability in and social action for health equity

There is a special interest in abstracts that reflect a multidisciplinary conceptualization of health equity; that analyze or compare rather than just describe; are not limited to one measure of health, one age group, or one population subgroup; address issues of generalizability of findings beyond the particular population studied; include and compare different age groups and both genders; address access/utilization/appropriateness of health services for meetings different levels of needs within and across populations. There is also interest in abstracts that give evidence of linkage with policy or other constituencies that influence equity outcomes, and in work that provides evidence of analyses determinants of impact on equity outcomes.

Session Formats

Please read carefully the following descriptions before sending us your proposal.

Poster Session: This is a visual presentation of a paper using charts, photos, drawings and/or text mounted on a poster board. Presenters will be expected to be present at specific times to discuss their work with conference participants. Each presentation will be allocated a space 950 mm wide x 2380 mm high and must be designed so that it can be pinned or tacked to a poster board.

Scientific Sessions: Each presentation will be15 minutes, followed by a short discussion with the audience. The Conference Planning Committee will appoint a session chairperson. Three to four papers will be presented per session; each session will be two hours. It is expected that the person submitting the proposal will make the presentation.

Workshops: Will be 2-3 hours in length and interactive in nature. There will be approximately 30 people participating in each workshop. Workshop organizers will be chosen by the Conference Scientific Committee.

Selection Criteria

The Conference Scientific Committee will review the submitted abstracts based on criteria of:

1. Relevance to equity 4 points

2. Methodological Soundness2 points

3. Clarity of Presentation 2points

4. Relevance to Theme2points

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE 10 points

The selection of abstracts for presentation or for poster sessions will be around February 28, 2009. ISEqH will contact the presenters of selected papers by e-mail:

How to Prepare Your Abstract

Abstracts must not exceed 400 words and must be typed within the outlined area of the abstract template.
Use standard type size of 12 point, 12 characters per inch.
Type the title inside the border at the top left corner. The title should be brief (no more than 50 characters including punctuation), but long enough to identify the nature of the study. Capitalize the entire title.
Name(s) of author and/or facilitator must be typed below the title, leaving one line blank between title and author. The presenter’s name must be underlined. Omit degrees, titles and institutional appointments of facilitator(s) and/or presenter(s).

Helpful Hints:

 If the submission is a quantitative research project, the first sentence of the abstract should state the specific objectives of the study. Methods should describe the study design, subjects and evaluative procedures. Clear documentation of statistical methodology should accompany the methods/results section. A summary of results must be stated in the abstract to support the final conclusions. Statements about providing further data or conclusions at the time the manuscript is presented will reduce the score of the abstract.

 If the submission is a non-quantitative presentation, state the purpose and methodology as appropriate. The body of the abstract should include the main points that are to be made as well as the conclusions, and how these can be applied in other situations.

ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

Presenter or facilitator

First and last name
Is the primary author a student?
E-mail address
Organization:
Co-author(s)
First and last name(s)
ABSTRACT (MAXIMUM 400 WORDS)

How and Where to Send Your Abstract

Abstracts must be submitted as follows:

By e-mail to: our abstract must be attached to your message as an Acrobat Reader, MS Word or a WordPerfect document (if using a Macintosh or Apple, please save it for Windows 2000 or Windows 95)

You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the coordinators when we get your abstract. If you don’t receive a confirmation, we have not received your information. In this case, please send it again.

Note: Abstracts will appear in print in a bound program distributed at the conference, and may also be posted on the conference web site.

Abstracts not conforming to the above instructions will not be considered.

Deadline for Submissions: February 28, 2009

To receive general information about the conference or send a funding request, please write to:

5thInternational Conference

International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH)

June 9 to 11, 2009 Crete, Greece

Registration FORM

Deadline for early registration: February 28, 2009

SECTION A. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

First name:
Last name:
Professional Title:
Organization:
Mailing address:
City: / Province: / Postal Code:
Country:
E-mail address:
Phone number:
Fax number:
Student?
ISEqH member?

Some of this information may be used in the Conference Program. Do you agree?

Do you have any special meal requirement or transportation needs? Please, list them.

If you are a presenter, please fill in Section B. Otherwise please go to Section C.

SECTION B. PRESENTATIONS

Name of the presentation:

Language of presentation:

English

French

Spanish

Equipment or software you may require for your presentation:

Overhead projector

PowerPoint
Flip chart
Video player

SECTION C. PAYMENT INFORMATION

Registration categories: Please, check one.

Early Registration: Late Registration:

Non-member / $300 US / Non members / $340 US
Member / $250 US / Member / $290 US
Student non-member / $180 US / Student non-member / $210 US
Student member / $160 US / Student member / $180 US

Students are those enrolled in a diploma-or degree- granting program.

If you are not a member and wish to become one, please consult our website ( ).

Method of Payment

Check or International Money Order in US$ (payable to International Society for Equity in Health)
Bank Transfer

Please send themoney order together with this form, to the following address:

Fundación Centro de Documentación e Investigación Maya

5ta Calle 20-15 zona 11, Colonia Mirador I.

Guatemala, Central America. 01011

Instructions for international bank transfers to ISEqH.

Please make sure to include all the information as below:

Intermediary Bank: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Address:100 SE 2nd Street, Miami, Florida33131

ABA:066007681

Swift: BOFAUS3M

Beneficiary Bank: BANCO REFORMADOR, S. A.

Address:7ta. Avenida 7-24 Zona 9, Guatemala.

Bank Account:1901382580

Swift: CTRCGTGC

Name of final beneficiary: SOCIEDAD EQUIDAD Y SALUD

Bank account: 41-00946-62

You can submit this form:

1 By e-mail to s an attachment.

2. By regular mail to: International Society for Equity in Health

Executive Secretariat:

CEDIM-Guatemala

5ta. Calle 20-15 zona 11 Colonia Mirador I

Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala, C.A. 01011

By fax: (+502) 24752974

5thInternational Conference

International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH)

June 9 to 11 2009, Crete, Greece

FUNDING REQUEST FORM

Deadline for Submission:February 28, 2009

Support may be available for presenters from Latin America, Asia, Africa or from Eastern and Central Europe or the former Soviet Union, if the ISEqH receives the requested funds from international organizations. Applicants should consult the ISEqH web site for information and applications instructions.

Approved funds are to be used for travel expenses and registration only, and in selected instance, for membership fees. Decisions regarding the allocation of funds will be made by April 20, 2009 and applicants will be advised shortly thereafter.

Note: Funding will not be available to everyone who requests it. We ask you to please consider carefully your level of need before requesting funding.

First name:
Last name:
Mailing address:
City: / Province: / Postal Code:
Please, indicate what your intended contribution to the meeting will be:
Funds required for: / Travel / Registration / Membership fee / Meeting expenses
Total Estimated (US dollars)