Index by author
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Agrawal, Priya
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Avula, Rasmi
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
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Baer, James
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Bailey, Rebecca
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
Baquet, Zachary
- Open AccessLeveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and DevelopmentTara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary BaquetGlobal 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).
Basinga, Paulin
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Berman, Leslie
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Bertrand, Jane T
- Open AccessFamily Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for SustainabilityThibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T BertrandGlobal 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?
Binanga, Arsene
- Open AccessFamily Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for SustainabilityThibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T BertrandGlobal 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?
Black, Robert E
- Open AccessAppropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional SurveyChrista L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila MazumderGlobal 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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Chakraborty, Nirali M
- Open AccessEstablishing and Scaling-Up Clinical Social Franchise Networks: Lessons Learned From Marie Stopes International and Population Services InternationalSarah Thurston, Nirali M Chakraborty, Brendan Hayes, Anna Mackay and Pierre MoonGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):180-194; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00057
Family planning social franchising has succeeded in countries with an active private sector serving low- and middle-income clients, with services provided mostly by mid-level providers, such as nurses and midwives. Key support for social franchising includes: clinical training and supportive supervision, help building sustainable businesses, marketing and demand creation, and mechanisms to make services affordable for clients. The forward agenda includes selectively introducing other priority health services, improving cost-effectiveness of the model, and promoting sustainability and health system integration.
Cox, Carie Muntifering
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
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D’Adamo, Margaret
- Open AccessLeveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and DevelopmentTara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary BaquetGlobal 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).
Diedhiou, Abdoulaye
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
Duncan, Luke
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
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Farmer, Didi Bertrand
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Farmer, Paul E
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Fleur, Jacklin St
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Fohl, Sarah
- Open AccessFamily Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for SustainabilityThibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T BertrandGlobal 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?
Fort, Alfredo
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
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Gass, Jonathon
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Gawande, Atul
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Gilroy, Kate E
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
Graff, Kylie
- Open AccessPEPFAR Transitions to Country Ownership: Review of Past Donor Transitions and Application of Lessons Learned to the Eastern CaribbeanAbigail Vogus and Kylie GraffGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):274-286; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00227
Six key steps for effective transition: (1) develop a roadmap; (2) involve stakeholders; (3) communicate the plan; (4) support midterm evaluations; (5) strengthen financial, technical, and management capacity; and (6) support ongoing M&E. The Eastern Caribbean will need to identify HIV champions; strengthen leadership and management; improve policies to protect key populations; engage the private sector and civil society more; integrate HIV programs into primary care; improve supply chain capacity; and address health worker shortages.
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Habumugisha, Lameck
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Hausladen, Stephanie
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
Hayes, Brendan
- Open AccessEstablishing and Scaling-Up Clinical Social Franchise Networks: Lessons Learned From Marie Stopes International and Population Services InternationalSarah Thurston, Nirali M Chakraborty, Brendan Hayes, Anna Mackay and Pierre MoonGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):180-194; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00057
Family planning social franchising has succeeded in countries with an active private sector serving low- and middle-income clients, with services provided mostly by mid-level providers, such as nurses and midwives. Key support for social franchising includes: clinical training and supportive supervision, help building sustainable businesses, marketing and demand creation, and mechanisms to make services affordable for clients. The forward agenda includes selectively introducing other priority health services, improving cost-effectiveness of the model, and promoting sustainability and health system integration.
- Open AccessPrivate-Sector Social Franchising to Accelerate Family Planning Access, Choice, and Quality: Results From Marie Stopes InternationalErik Munroe, Brendan Hayes and Julia TaftGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):195-208; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00056
In just 7 years, Marie Stopes International (MSI) has scaled-up social franchising across Africa and Asia, from 7 countries to 17, cumulatively reaching an estimated 3.75 million clients including young adults and the poor. In 2014, 68% of clients chose long-acting reversible contraceptives, and many clients were adopters of family planning. Service quality and efficiency (couple-years of protection delivered per outlet) also improved significantly.
Hirschhorn, Lisa R
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Holtemeyer, Brian
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
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Kamali, Francois
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Kodkany, Bhala
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Kosec, Katrina
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
Koumtingue, Djimadoum
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
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Laube, Catharine
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
LeFevre, Amnesty
- Open AccessAppropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional SurveyChrista L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila MazumderGlobal 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.
Limaye, Rupali J
- Open AccessLeveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and DevelopmentTara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary BaquetGlobal 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).
Lipsitz, Stuart
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
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Mackay, Anna
- Open AccessEstablishing and Scaling-Up Clinical Social Franchise Networks: Lessons Learned From Marie Stopes International and Population Services InternationalSarah Thurston, Nirali M Chakraborty, Brendan Hayes, Anna Mackay and Pierre MoonGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):180-194; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00057
Family planning social franchising has succeeded in countries with an active private sector serving low- and middle-income clients, with services provided mostly by mid-level providers, such as nurses and midwives. Key support for social franchising includes: clinical training and supportive supervision, help building sustainable businesses, marketing and demand creation, and mechanisms to make services affordable for clients. The forward agenda includes selectively introducing other priority health services, improving cost-effectiveness of the model, and promoting sustainability and health system integration.
Mazumder, Sarmila
- Open AccessAppropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional SurveyChrista L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila MazumderGlobal 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.
Meck, Kate
- Open AccessHow Can We Better Evaluate Complex Global Health Initiatives? Reflections From the January 2014 Institute of Medicine WorkshopSangeeta Mookherji and Kate MeckGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):174-179; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00184
An IOM workshop on evaluation design drew on recent evaluations of 4 complex initiatives (PEPFAR; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; the President's Malaria Initiative; and the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria). Key components for good evaluations: (1) a robust theory of change to understand how and why programs should work; (2) use of multiple analytic methods; and (3) triangulation of evidence to validate and deepen understanding of results as well as synthesis of findings to identify lessons for scale-up or broader application.
Menon, Purnima
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
Mitchell, Vanessa
- Open AccessLeveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and DevelopmentTara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary BaquetGlobal 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).
Mookherji, Sangeeta
- Open AccessHow Can We Better Evaluate Complex Global Health Initiatives? Reflections From the January 2014 Institute of Medicine WorkshopSangeeta Mookherji and Kate MeckGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):174-179; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00184
An IOM workshop on evaluation design drew on recent evaluations of 4 complex initiatives (PEPFAR; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; the President's Malaria Initiative; and the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria). Key components for good evaluations: (1) a robust theory of change to understand how and why programs should work; (2) use of multiple analytic methods; and (3) triangulation of evidence to validate and deepen understanding of results as well as synthesis of findings to identify lessons for scale-up or broader application.
Moon, Pierre
- Open AccessEstablishing and Scaling-Up Clinical Social Franchise Networks: Lessons Learned From Marie Stopes International and Population Services InternationalSarah Thurston, Nirali M Chakraborty, Brendan Hayes, Anna Mackay and Pierre MoonGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):180-194; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00057
Family planning social franchising has succeeded in countries with an active private sector serving low- and middle-income clients, with services provided mostly by mid-level providers, such as nurses and midwives. Key support for social franchising includes: clinical training and supportive supervision, help building sustainable businesses, marketing and demand creation, and mechanisms to make services affordable for clients. The forward agenda includes selectively introducing other priority health services, improving cost-effectiveness of the model, and promoting sustainability and health system integration.
Moucheraud, Corrina
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Mukaba, Thibaut
- Open AccessFamily Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for SustainabilityThibaut Mukaba, Arsene Binanga, Sarah Fohl and Jane T BertrandGlobal 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?
Munroe, Erik
- Open AccessPrivate-Sector Social Franchising to Accelerate Family Planning Access, Choice, and Quality: Results From Marie Stopes InternationalErik Munroe, Brendan Hayes and Julia TaftGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):195-208; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00056
In just 7 years, Marie Stopes International (MSI) has scaled-up social franchising across Africa and Asia, from 7 countries to 17, cumulatively reaching an estimated 3.75 million clients including young adults and the poor. In 2014, 68% of clients chose long-acting reversible contraceptives, and many clients were adopters of family planning. Service quality and efficiency (couple-years of protection delivered per outlet) also improved significantly.
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Ngabo, Fidele
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Ngizwenayo, Elias
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Niyigena, Peter
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Njeuhmeli, Emmanuel
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Nutt, Cameron
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
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Pacqué-Margolis, Sara
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
Parkyn, Rosie
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Pelletier, David
- Open AccessAction-Oriented Population Nutrition Research: High Demand but Limited SupplyJudy Pham and David PelletierGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):287-299; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00009
Action-oriented research in nutrition, vital to guiding effective policies and programs at scale, is greatly underrepresented in public health journals and, even more so, in nutrition journals.
Pham, Judy
- Open AccessAction-Oriented Population Nutrition Research: High Demand but Limited SupplyJudy Pham and David PelletierGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):287-299; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00009
Action-oriented research in nutrition, vital to guiding effective policies and programs at scale, is greatly underrepresented in public health journals and, even more so, in nutrition journals.
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Rich, Michael L
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
Rutz, Daniel C
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Ryan, Grace
- Open AccessMotivations and Constraints to Family Planning: A Qualitative Study in Rwanda’s Southern Kayonza DistrictDidi 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 RichGlobal 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.
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Seifert-Ahanda, Kim
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Settle, Dykki
- Open AccessSuccessful mLearning Pilot in Senegal: Delivering Family Planning Refresher Training Using Interactive Voice Response and SMSAbdoulaye Diedhiou, Kate E Gilroy, Carie Muntifering Cox, Luke Duncan, Djimadoum Koumtingue, Sara Pacqué-Margolis, Alfredo Fort, Dykki Settle and Rebecca BaileyGlobal 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.
Sgaier, Sema K
- Open AccessToward a Systematic Approach to Generating Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Insights and Results From Field StudiesSema K Sgaier, James Baer, Daniel C Rutz, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Kim Seifert-Ahanda, Paulin Basinga, Rosie Parkyn and Catharine LaubeGlobal 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.
Spector, Jonathan
- Open AccessBedside Availability of Prepared Oxytocin and Rapid Administration After Delivery to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Karnataka, IndiaCorrina Moucheraud, Jonathon Gass, Stuart Lipsitz, Jonathan Spector, Priya Agrawal, Lisa R Hirschhorn, Atul Gawande and Bhala KodkanyGlobal 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.
Sullivan, Tara M
- Open AccessLeveraging the Power of Knowledge Management to Transform Global Health and DevelopmentTara M Sullivan, Rupali J Limaye, Vanessa Mitchell, Margaret D’Adamo and Zachary BaquetGlobal 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).
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Taft, Julia
- Open AccessPrivate-Sector Social Franchising to Accelerate Family Planning Access, Choice, and Quality: Results From Marie Stopes InternationalErik Munroe, Brendan Hayes and Julia TaftGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):195-208; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00056
In just 7 years, Marie Stopes International (MSI) has scaled-up social franchising across Africa and Asia, from 7 countries to 17, cumulatively reaching an estimated 3.75 million clients including young adults and the poor. In 2014, 68% of clients chose long-acting reversible contraceptives, and many clients were adopters of family planning. Service quality and efficiency (couple-years of protection delivered per outlet) also improved significantly.
Taneja, Sunita
- Open AccessAppropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional SurveyChrista L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila MazumderGlobal 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.
Thurston, Sarah
- Open AccessEstablishing and Scaling-Up Clinical Social Franchise Networks: Lessons Learned From Marie Stopes International and Population Services InternationalSarah Thurston, Nirali M Chakraborty, Brendan Hayes, Anna Mackay and Pierre MoonGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):180-194; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00057
Family planning social franchising has succeeded in countries with an active private sector serving low- and middle-income clients, with services provided mostly by mid-level providers, such as nurses and midwives. Key support for social franchising includes: clinical training and supportive supervision, help building sustainable businesses, marketing and demand creation, and mechanisms to make services affordable for clients. The forward agenda includes selectively introducing other priority health services, improving cost-effectiveness of the model, and promoting sustainability and health system integration.
Tyagi, Parul
- Open AccessPredictors of Essential Health and Nutrition Service Delivery in Bihar, India: Results From Household and Frontline Worker SurveysKatrina Kosec, Rasmi Avula, Brian Holtemeyer, Parul Tyagi, Stephanie Hausladen and Purnima MenonGlobal 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.
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Vogus, Abigail
- Open AccessPEPFAR Transitions to Country Ownership: Review of Past Donor Transitions and Application of Lessons Learned to the Eastern CaribbeanAbigail Vogus and Kylie GraffGlobal Health: Science and Practice June 2015, 3(2):274-286; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00227
Six key steps for effective transition: (1) develop a roadmap; (2) involve stakeholders; (3) communicate the plan; (4) support midterm evaluations; (5) strengthen financial, technical, and management capacity; and (6) support ongoing M&E. The Eastern Caribbean will need to identify HIV champions; strengthen leadership and management; improve policies to protect key populations; engage the private sector and civil society more; integrate HIV programs into primary care; improve supply chain capacity; and address health worker shortages.
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Walker, Christa L Fischer
- Open AccessAppropriate Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children Among Public and Private Providers in Gujarat, India: A Cross-Sectional SurveyChrista L Fischer Walker, Sunita Taneja, Amnesty LeFevre, Robert E Black and Sarmila MazumderGlobal 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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