Index by author

June 2015 | Volume 3 | Number 2

  1. Agrawal, Priya

    1. Open Access
      Bedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, India
      Corrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala Kodkany
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):300-304; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00239

      Advance preparation and bedside availability of oxytocin before childbirth was significantly and robustly associated with rapid administration of the utertonic, as recommended to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

  2. Avula, Rasmi

    1. Open Access
      Predictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker Surveys
      Katrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima Menon
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):255-273; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00144

      Only about 35% of sample households reported receiving immunization, food supplements, pregnancy care information, or nutrition information. Monetary incentives for such product-oriented services as immunization improved performance and may have spillover effects for information-oriented services. Immunization day events and good frontline worker recordkeeping also improved service delivery.

  3. Baer, James

    1. Open Access
      Toward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field Studies
      Sema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine Laube
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):209-229; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00020

      Using an analytical framework to design and implement voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs can lead to more effective interventions, especially when insights are incorporated from disciplines such as behavioral science and commercial market research. Promising VMMC behavior change practices: (1) address individual, interpersonal, and environmental barriers and facilitators; (2) tailor messages to men’s behavior change stage and focus on other benefits besides HIV prevention, such as hygiene and sexual pleasure; (3) include women as a key target audience; (4) engage traditional and religious leaders; (5) use media to promote positive social norms; and (6) deploy community mobilizers to address individual concerns.

  4. Bailey, Rebecca

    1. Open Access
      Successful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMS
      Abdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca Bailey
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):305-321; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00220

      Health workers’ knowledge of contraceptive side effects increased substantially. The mobile phone approach was convenient and flexible and did not disrupt routine service delivery. Clear limitations of the medium are participants can’t practice clinical skills or have interactive discussions. Also, some participants had trouble with network reception.

  5. Baquet, Zachary

    1. Open Access
      Leveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and Development
      Tara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary Baquet
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):150-162; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00228

      Good knowledge is essential to prevent disease and improve health. Knowledge management (KM) provides a systematic process and tools to promote access to and use of knowledge among health and development practitioners to improve health and development outcomes. KM tools range from publications and resources (briefs, articles, job aids) and products and services (websites, eLearning courses, mobile applications), to training and events (workshops, webinars, meetings) and approaches and techniques (peer assists, coaching, after-action reviews, knowledge cafés).

  6. Basinga, Paulin

    1. Open Access
      Toward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field Studies
      Sema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine Laube
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):209-229; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00020

      Using an analytical framework to design and implement voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs can lead to more effective interventions, especially when insights are incorporated from disciplines such as behavioral science and commercial market research. Promising VMMC behavior change practices: (1) address individual, interpersonal, and environmental barriers and facilitators; (2) tailor messages to men’s behavior change stage and focus on other benefits besides HIV prevention, such as hygiene and sexual pleasure; (3) include women as a key target audience; (4) engage traditional and religious leaders; (5) use media to promote positive social norms; and (6) deploy community mobilizers to address individual concerns.

    2. Open Access
      Motivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza District
      Didi Bertrand Farmer, Leslie Berman, Grace Ryan, Lameck Habumugisha, Paulin Basinga, Cameron Nutt, Francois Kamali, Elias Ngizwenayo, Jacklin St Fleur, Peter Niyigena, Fidele Ngabo, Paul E Farmer and Michael L Rich
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):242-254; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00198

      Community members and health workers recognized the value of spacing and limiting births but a variety of traditional and gender norms constrain their use of contraception. Limited method choice, persistent side effects, transportation fees, stock-outs, long wait times, and hidden service costs also inhibit contraceptive use.

  7. Berman, Leslie

    1. Open Access
      Motivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza District
      Didi Bertrand Farmer, Leslie Berman, Grace Ryan, Lameck Habumugisha, Paulin Basinga, Cameron Nutt, Francois Kamali, Elias Ngizwenayo, Jacklin St Fleur, Peter Niyigena, Fidele Ngabo, Paul E Farmer and Michael L Rich
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):242-254; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00198

      Community members and health workers recognized the value of spacing and limiting births but a variety of traditional and gender norms constrain their use of contraception. Limited method choice, persistent side effects, transportation fees, stock-outs, long wait times, and hidden service costs also inhibit contraceptive use.

  8. Bertrand, Jane T

    1. Open Access
      Family Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for Sustainability
      Thibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T Bertrand
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):163-173; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00244

      Building on expressed support from the Prime Minister to the Ministries of Health and Planning, the country’s new family planning commitment grew out of: (1) recognition of the impact of family planning on maternal mortality and economic development; (2) knowledge sharing of best practices from other African countries; (3) participatory development of a national strategic plan; (4) strong collaboration between stakeholders; (5) effective advocacy by champions including country and international experts; and (6) increased donor support. The question becomes: Will the favorable policy environment translate into effective local programming?

  9. Binanga, Arsene

    1. Open Access
      Family Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for Sustainability
      Thibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T Bertrand
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):163-173; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00244

      Building on expressed support from the Prime Minister to the Ministries of Health and Planning, the country’s new family planning commitment grew out of: (1) recognition of the impact of family planning on maternal mortality and economic development; (2) knowledge sharing of best practices from other African countries; (3) participatory development of a national strategic plan; (4) strong collaboration between stakeholders; (5) effective advocacy by champions including country and international experts; and (6) increased donor support. The question becomes: Will the favorable policy environment translate into effective local programming?

  10. Black, Robert E

    1. Open Access
      Appropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional Survey
      Christa L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila Mazumder
      Global Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):230-241; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00209

      Training public-sector providers to treat diarrhea in children with low-osmolarity oral rehydration salts and zinc appeared to be effective. Among private providers, drug-detailing visits by pharmaceutical representatives seemed less effective, particularly in improving knowledge of the correct dosage and duration of zinc treatment. Consistent supplies and sufficient attention to training all health care cadres, especially community health workers who may be new to diarrhea treatment and informal-sector providers who are typically excluded from formal training, are critical to improving knowledge and prescribing behaviors.

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