Index by author

February 2014 | Volume 2 | Number 1

A

  1. Agarwal, Koki

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

  2. Akol, Angela

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  3. Akora, Vitalis

    1. Open Access
      Introduction of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Kenya through mobile outreach: review of service statistics and provider perspectives
      David Hubacher, Vitalis Akora, Rose Masaba, Mario Chen and Valentine Veena
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):47-54; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00134

      Limited introduction of the LNG IUS through mobile outreach in Kenya, without any special promotion, resulted in good uptake. And providers viewed it positively, particularly because of its noncontraceptive benefits. Increased provision of the LNG IUS can improve options for women needing highly effective reversible contraception.

B

  1. Bancroft, Emily

    1. Open Access
      SMS versus voice messaging to deliver MNCH communication in rural Malawi: assessment of delivery success and user experience
      Jessica Crawford, Erin Larsen-Cooper, Zachariah Jezman, Stacey C Cunningham and Emily Bancroft
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):35-46; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00155

      Mobile SMS health messages had higher successful delivery and led to higher intended or actual behavior change among subscribers than voice messages. Providing multiple delivery modalities led to greater overall access.

  2. Barone, Mark

    1. Open Access
      Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study
      Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal and Melinda Pavin
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):93-102; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120

      Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services.

  3. Brieger, William

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

  4. Brunie, Aurélie

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  5. Bufumbo, Leonard

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  6. Burchett, Helen Elizabeth Denise

    1. Open Access
      Meningococcal vaccine introduction in Mali through mass campaigns and its impact on the health system
      Sandra Mounier-Jack, Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Mamadou Konate and Kassibo Sira Diarra
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):117-129; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00130

      The meningococcal A vaccine campaign led to major disruption of routine vaccination services and reduced other services, notably antenatal care.

  7. Buxbaum, Ann

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

C

  1. Campbell, Natalie

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

  2. Chen, Mario

    1. Open Access
      Introduction of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Kenya through mobile outreach: review of service statistics and provider perspectives
      David Hubacher, Vitalis Akora, Rose Masaba, Mario Chen and Valentine Veena
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):47-54; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00134

      Limited introduction of the LNG IUS through mobile outreach in Kenya, without any special promotion, resulted in good uptake. And providers viewed it positively, particularly because of its noncontraceptive benefits. Increased provision of the LNG IUS can improve options for women needing highly effective reversible contraception.

    2. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  3. Coe, Gloria

    1. Open Access
      The imperative for health promotion in universal health coverage
      Gloria Coe and Joy de Beyer
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):10-22; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00164

      Health promotion and disease prevention have huge impact on health, yet given low priority, risk being overlooked in universal health coverage efforts. To effectively prioritize promotion and prevention, strong cadres of personnel are needed with expertise in legislation and health policy, social and behavior change communication, prevention and community health, health journalism, environmental health, and multisectoral health promotion.

  4. Crawford, Jessica

    1. Open Access
      SMS versus voice messaging to deliver MNCH communication in rural Malawi: assessment of delivery success and user experience
      Jessica Crawford, Erin Larsen-Cooper, Zachariah Jezman, Stacey C Cunningham and Emily Bancroft
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):35-46; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00155

      Mobile SMS health messages had higher successful delivery and led to higher intended or actual behavior change among subscribers than voice messages. Providing multiple delivery modalities led to greater overall access.

  5. Cunningham, Stacey C

    1. Open Access
      SMS versus voice messaging to deliver MNCH communication in rural Malawi: assessment of delivery success and user experience
      Jessica Crawford, Erin Larsen-Cooper, Zachariah Jezman, Stacey C Cunningham and Emily Bancroft
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):35-46; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00155

      Mobile SMS health messages had higher successful delivery and led to higher intended or actual behavior change among subscribers than voice messages. Providing multiple delivery modalities led to greater overall access.

D

  1. D'Adamo, Margaret

    1. Open Access
      mHealth resources to strengthen health programs
      Kelly L'Engle, Laura Raney and Margaret D'Adamo
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):130-131; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00013

      A suite of resources provides implementation guidance for mHealth initiatives, particularly in less developed countries. The suite includes an eLearning course, online guide, evidence database, and a High-Impact Practices brief, along with the mHealth Working Group and website.

  2. de Beyer, Joy

    1. Open Access
      The imperative for health promotion in universal health coverage
      Gloria Coe and Joy de Beyer
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):10-22; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00164

      Health promotion and disease prevention have huge impact on health, yet given low priority, risk being overlooked in universal health coverage efforts. To effectively prioritize promotion and prevention, strong cadres of personnel are needed with expertise in legislation and health policy, social and behavior change communication, prevention and community health, health journalism, environmental health, and multisectoral health promotion.

  3. Diarra, Kassibo Sira

    1. Open Access
      Meningococcal vaccine introduction in Mali through mass campaigns and its impact on the health system
      Sandra Mounier-Jack, Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Mamadou Konate and Kassibo Sira Diarra
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):117-129; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00130

      The meningococcal A vaccine campaign led to major disruption of routine vaccination services and reduced other services, notably antenatal care.

  4. Dickerson, Aimee

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

  5. Duvall, Susan

    1. Open Access
      Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International
      Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio and Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):72-92; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116

      Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI's strategy.

E

  1. Egan, Shannon

    1. Open Access
      It's about time: WHO and partners release programming strategies for postpartum family planning
      Mary Eluned Gaffield, Shannon Egan and Marleen Temmerman
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):4-9; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00156

      The postpartum period is a critical time to address high unmet family planning need and to reduce the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. Practical tools are included in the new resource for integrating postpartum family planning at points when women have frequent health system contact, including during antenatal care, labor and delivery, postnatal care, immunization, and child health care.

F

  1. Frajzyngier, Vera

    1. Open Access
      Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study
      Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal and Melinda Pavin
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):93-102; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120

      Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services.

  2. Fuchs-Montgomery, Nomi

    1. Open Access
      Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International
      Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio and Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):72-92; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116

      Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI's strategy.

G

  1. Gaffield, Mary Eluned

    1. Open Access
      It's about time: WHO and partners release programming strategies for postpartum family planning
      Mary Eluned Gaffield, Shannon Egan and Marleen Temmerman
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):4-9; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00156

      The postpartum period is a critical time to address high unmet family planning need and to reduce the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. Practical tools are included in the new resource for integrating postpartum family planning at points when women have frequent health system contact, including during antenatal care, labor and delivery, postnatal care, immunization, and child health care.

  2. Griffiths, Ulla Kou

    1. Open Access
      Meningococcal vaccine introduction in Mali through mass campaigns and its impact on the health system
      Sandra Mounier-Jack, Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Mamadou Konate and Kassibo Sira Diarra
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):117-129; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00130

      The meningococcal A vaccine campaign led to major disruption of routine vaccination services and reduced other services, notably antenatal care.

H

  1. Heiby, James

    1. Open Access
      The centrality of behavior change in health systems development
      Joseph F. Naimoli, Kathleen A. Parker and James Heiby
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):132-133; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00170

  2. Hubacher, David

    1. Open Access
      Introduction of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Kenya through mobile outreach: review of service statistics and provider perspectives
      David Hubacher, Vitalis Akora, Rose Masaba, Mario Chen and Valentine Veena
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):47-54; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00134

      Limited introduction of the LNG IUS through mobile outreach in Kenya, without any special promotion, resulted in good uptake. And providers viewed it positively, particularly because of its noncontraceptive benefits. Increased provision of the LNG IUS can improve options for women needing highly effective reversible contraception.

J

  1. Jezman, Zachariah

    1. Open Access
      SMS versus voice messaging to deliver MNCH communication in rural Malawi: assessment of delivery success and user experience
      Jessica Crawford, Erin Larsen-Cooper, Zachariah Jezman, Stacey C Cunningham and Emily Bancroft
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):35-46; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00155

      Mobile SMS health messages had higher successful delivery and led to higher intended or actual behavior change among subscribers than voice messages. Providing multiple delivery modalities led to greater overall access.

K

  1. Konate, Mamadou

    1. Open Access
      Meningococcal vaccine introduction in Mali through mass campaigns and its impact on the health system
      Sandra Mounier-Jack, Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Mamadou Konate and Kassibo Sira Diarra
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):117-129; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00130

      The meningococcal A vaccine campaign led to major disruption of routine vaccination services and reduced other services, notably antenatal care.

L

  1. L'Engle, Kelly

    1. Open Access
      mHealth resources to strengthen health programs
      Kelly L'Engle, Laura Raney and Margaret D'Adamo
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):130-131; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00013

      A suite of resources provides implementation guidance for mHealth initiatives, particularly in less developed countries. The suite includes an eLearning course, online guide, evidence database, and a High-Impact Practices brief, along with the mHealth Working Group and website.

  2. Larsen-Cooper, Erin

    1. Open Access
      SMS versus voice messaging to deliver MNCH communication in rural Malawi: assessment of delivery success and user experience
      Jessica Crawford, Erin Larsen-Cooper, Zachariah Jezman, Stacey C Cunningham and Emily Bancroft
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):35-46; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00155

      Mobile SMS health messages had higher successful delivery and led to higher intended or actual behavior change among subscribers than voice messages. Providing multiple delivery modalities led to greater overall access.

M

  1. Masaba, Rose

    1. Open Access
      Introduction of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Kenya through mobile outreach: review of service statistics and provider perspectives
      David Hubacher, Vitalis Akora, Rose Masaba, Mario Chen and Valentine Veena
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):47-54; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00134

      Limited introduction of the LNG IUS through mobile outreach in Kenya, without any special promotion, resulted in good uptake. And providers viewed it positively, particularly because of its noncontraceptive benefits. Increased provision of the LNG IUS can improve options for women needing highly effective reversible contraception.

  2. McLean, Elizabeth

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

  3. Mounier-Jack, Sandra

    1. Open Access
      Meningococcal vaccine introduction in Mali through mass campaigns and its impact on the health system
      Sandra Mounier-Jack, Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Mamadou Konate and Kassibo Sira Diarra
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):117-129; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00130

      The meningococcal A vaccine campaign led to major disruption of routine vaccination services and reduced other services, notably antenatal care.

N

  1. Naimoli, Joseph F.

    1. Open Access
      The centrality of behavior change in health systems development
      Joseph F. Naimoli, Kathleen A. Parker and James Heiby
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):132-133; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00170

  2. Nuccio, Olivia

    1. Open Access
      Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International
      Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio and Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):72-92; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116

      Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI's strategy.

O

  1. Odingo, George

    1. Open Access
      Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study
      Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal and Melinda Pavin
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):93-102; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120

      Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services.

  2. Otterness, Conrad

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

P

  1. Parker, Kathleen A.

    1. Open Access
      The centrality of behavior change in health systems development
      Joseph F. Naimoli, Kathleen A. Parker and James Heiby
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):132-133; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00170

  2. Pavin, Melinda

    1. Open Access
      Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study
      Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal and Melinda Pavin
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):93-102; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120

      Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services.

  3. Perchal, Paul

    1. Open Access
      Safety of adult medical male circumcision performed by non-physician clinicians in Kenya: a prospective cohort study
      Vera Frajzyngier, George Odingo, Mark Barone, Paul Perchal and Melinda Pavin
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):93-102; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00120

      Trained, experienced nurses and clinical officers provided safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in public health facilities in Nyanza Province, Kenya, as evidenced by the low 2% adverse event rate (most commonly, excess swelling). Task shifting for male circumcision can improve access to quality VMMC services.

  4. Perry, Cary

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

R

  1. Raney, Laura

    1. Open Access
      mHealth resources to strengthen health programs
      Kelly L'Engle, Laura Raney and Margaret D'Adamo
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):130-131; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00013

      A suite of resources provides implementation guidance for mHealth initiatives, particularly in less developed countries. The suite includes an eLearning course, online guide, evidence database, and a High-Impact Practices brief, along with the mHealth Working Group and website.

  2. Rawlins, Barbara

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

  3. Roman, Elaine

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

S

  1. Schiffer, Eva

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

  2. Shelton, James D

    1. Open Access
      The centrality of behavior change in health systems development – Author's response
      James D Shelton
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):134; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00005

  3. Sullivan, Tara M

    1. Open Access
      Taking knowledge for health the extra mile: participatory evaluation of a mobile phone intervention for community health workers in Malawi
      Natalie Campbell, Eva Schiffer, Ann Buxbaum, Elizabeth McLean, Cary Perry and Tara M Sullivan
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):23-34; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

      A participatory evaluation process called Net-Map showed that providing community health workers (CHWs) with mobile phones and essential technical information changed CHWs, from passive recipients of information with little influence to active information agents who sought and provided information to improve health services.

T

  1. Temmerman, Marleen

    1. Open Access
      It's about time: WHO and partners release programming strategies for postpartum family planning
      Mary Eluned Gaffield, Shannon Egan and Marleen Temmerman
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):4-9; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00156

      The postpartum period is a critical time to address high unmet family planning need and to reduce the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. Practical tools are included in the new resource for integrating postpartum family planning at points when women have frequent health system contact, including during antenatal care, labor and delivery, postnatal care, immunization, and child health care.

  2. Thurston, Sarah

    1. Open Access
      Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International
      Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio and Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):72-92; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116

      Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI's strategy.

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  1. Veena, Valentine

    1. Open Access
      Introduction of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in Kenya through mobile outreach: review of service statistics and provider perspectives
      David Hubacher, Vitalis Akora, Rose Masaba, Mario Chen and Valentine Veena
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):47-54; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00134

      Limited introduction of the LNG IUS through mobile outreach in Kenya, without any special promotion, resulted in good uptake. And providers viewed it positively, particularly because of its noncontraceptive benefits. Increased provision of the LNG IUS can improve options for women needing highly effective reversible contraception.

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  1. Wallon, Michelle

    1. Open Access
      Moving malaria in pregnancy programs from neglect to priority: experience from Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia
      Elaine Roman, Michelle Wallon, William Brieger, Aimee Dickerson, Barbara Rawlins and Koki Agarwal
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):55-71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00136

      Program areas that were generally working well in malaria in pregnancy programs (MIP) included: (1) integration of MIP interventions into antenatal care; (2) development of up-to-date policies; (3) active involvement of communities; and (4) development of capacity-building materials for training. Challenges remain in the areas of: (1) commodities; (2) quality assurance; (3) monitoring and evaluation; and (4) financing.

  2. Wamala-Mucheri, Patricia

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  3. Weaver, Mark

    1. Open Access
      Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
      Aurélie Brunie, Patricia Wamala-Mucheri, Conrad Otterness, Angela Akol, Mario Chen, Leonard Bufumbo and Mark Weaver
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):103-116; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00140

      In Uganda, community-based health programs using volunteers should focus on strengthening support systems to address transportation and stockout issues and on improving links with the health structure while reinforcing effort recognition, status, and acquisition of new skills.

  4. Weinberger, Michelle

    1. Open Access
      Scaling up delivery of contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa: operational experiences of Marie Stopes International
      Susan Duvall, Sarah Thurston, Michelle Weinberger, Olivia Nuccio and Nomi Fuchs-Montgomery
      Global Health: Science and Practice February 2014, 2(1):72-92; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00116

      Between 2008 and 2012, Marie Stopes International (MSI) provided 1.7 million contraceptive implants in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a comprehensive method mix, primarily through mobile outreach using dedicated MSI providers and also through social franchising and MSI-run clinics. Large-scale access, quality, and informed choice were key elements of MSI's strategy.

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