Index by author
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Achola, Japhet Ominde
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Adedini, Sunday A.
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
Akiode, Akinsewa
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
Ali, Moazzam
- Open AccessAssessment of Family Planning Service Availability and Readiness in 10 African CountriesMoazzam Ali, Madeline Farron, Thandassery Ramachandran Dilip and Rachel FolzGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):473-483; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00041
In the 10 countries surveyed, the availability of oral contraceptives, injectables, and condoms varied greatly, and the availability of basic items indicating service readiness, such as guidelines, trained staff, equipment, and certain commodities, was low.
Almeida, Annette
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
AlMossawi, Hala Jassim
- Open AccessDecentralized, Community-Based Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Bangladesh Program ExperiencePaul Daru, Refiloe Matji, Hala Jassim AlMossawi, Krishnapada Chakraborty and Neeraj KakGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):594-602; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00345
Shifting from hospital- to community-based management of drug-resistant TB, increased treatment enrollment, reduced treatment initiation delays, improved follow-up and adherence, and lowered treatment failure, and was associated with higher cure rates and lower mortality.
Alphs, Sarah
- Open AccessLocal Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 CountriesPrashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain BartonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083
Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.
Amick, Erick
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
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Babalola, Stella
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
Barone, Mark A.
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Barton, Iain
- Open AccessLocal Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 CountriesPrashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain BartonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083
Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.
Bliss, Jessica
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Blumenthal, Paul D.
- Open AccessHelping Postpartum Women in Mali Achieve Their Fertility Intentions: Perspectives From Introduction of the Dedicated Postpartum IUD InserterEva Burke, Marie Léa Dakouo, Laura Glish, Pierre Moon and Paul D. BlumenthalGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):515-527; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00138
In this pilot introduction setting, trained providers reported higher acceptance and preference for the dedicated inserter compared with the conventional postpartum insertion with forceps, suggesting potential for the dedicated inserter to expand access to postpartum IUDs.
Briend, André
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Burke, Eva
- Open AccessHelping Postpartum Women in Mali Achieve Their Fertility Intentions: Perspectives From Introduction of the Dedicated Postpartum IUD InserterEva Burke, Marie Léa Dakouo, Laura Glish, Pierre Moon and Paul D. BlumenthalGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):515-527; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00138
In this pilot introduction setting, trained providers reported higher acceptance and preference for the dedicated inserter compared with the conventional postpartum insertion with forceps, suggesting potential for the dedicated inserter to expand access to postpartum IUDs.
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Cain, Carrie Jo
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Chakraborty, Krishnapada
- Open AccessDecentralized, Community-Based Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Bangladesh Program ExperiencePaul Daru, Refiloe Matji, Hala Jassim AlMossawi, Krishnapada Chakraborty and Neeraj KakGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):594-602; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00345
Shifting from hospital- to community-based management of drug-resistant TB, increased treatment enrollment, reduced treatment initiation delays, improved follow-up and adherence, and lowered treatment failure, and was associated with higher cure rates and lower mortality.
Chikandiwa, Admire
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Comstock, Gordon
- Open AccessLocal Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 CountriesPrashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain BartonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083
Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.
Cordero, Carmela
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
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D'Souza, Clinton
- Open AccessLocal Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 CountriesPrashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain BartonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083
Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.
Dakouo, Marie Léa
- Open AccessHelping Postpartum Women in Mali Achieve Their Fertility Intentions: Perspectives From Introduction of the Dedicated Postpartum IUD InserterEva Burke, Marie Léa Dakouo, Laura Glish, Pierre Moon and Paul D. BlumenthalGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):515-527; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00138
In this pilot introduction setting, trained providers reported higher acceptance and preference for the dedicated inserter compared with the conventional postpartum insertion with forceps, suggesting potential for the dedicated inserter to expand access to postpartum IUDs.
Daru, Paul
- Open AccessDecentralized, Community-Based Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Bangladesh Program ExperiencePaul Daru, Refiloe Matji, Hala Jassim AlMossawi, Krishnapada Chakraborty and Neeraj KakGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):594-602; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00345
Shifting from hospital- to community-based management of drug-resistant TB, increased treatment enrollment, reduced treatment initiation delays, improved follow-up and adherence, and lowered treatment failure, and was associated with higher cure rates and lower mortality.
Delany-Moretlwe, Sinead
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Deorari, Ashok
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Dlamini, Nonhlanhla R
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
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Farron, Madeline
- Open AccessAssessment of Family Planning Service Availability and Readiness in 10 African CountriesMoazzam Ali, Madeline Farron, Thandassery Ramachandran Dilip and Rachel FolzGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):473-483; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00041
In the 10 countries surveyed, the availability of oral contraceptives, injectables, and condoms varied greatly, and the availability of basic items indicating service readiness, such as guidelines, trained staff, equipment, and certain commodities, was low.
Fernandez, Gwendolyn
- Open AccessThe Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Insight Into Client Experiences in Sexual and Reproductive Health ClinicsRebecca Koladycz, Gwendolyn Fernandez, Kate Gray and Heidi MarriottGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):413-424; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00068
The NPS measures a customer's likeliness to recommend a company to a friend or colleague on a 0-to-10 scale. Pilot testing in 4 countries suggests the NPS can also be successfully used in nonprofit clinics and among low-literacy populations. Combining the NPS with client demographic and service-use data can provide a powerful tool for identifying populations for whom the client experience can be improved.
Folz, Rachel
- Open AccessAssessment of Family Planning Service Availability and Readiness in 10 African CountriesMoazzam Ali, Madeline Farron, Thandassery Ramachandran Dilip and Rachel FolzGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):473-483; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00041
In the 10 countries surveyed, the availability of oral contraceptives, injectables, and condoms varied greatly, and the availability of basic items indicating service readiness, such as guidelines, trained staff, equipment, and certain commodities, was low.
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Gausman, Jewel
- Open AccessQuality and Cost Interventions During the Extended Perinatal Period to Increase Family Planning Use in Kinshasa, DRC: Results From an Initial StudyLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom, Gwyneth Vance and Jewel GausmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):456-472; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00075
The combined intervention of free contraceptives plus a set of quality inputs for family planning during the extended perinatal period, including provision of long-acting methods immediately postpartum, had the strongest effect on use of modern contraceptives, especially long-acting methods.
Glish, Laura
- Open AccessHelping Postpartum Women in Mali Achieve Their Fertility Intentions: Perspectives From Introduction of the Dedicated Postpartum IUD InserterEva Burke, Marie Léa Dakouo, Laura Glish, Pierre Moon and Paul D. BlumenthalGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):515-527; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00138
In this pilot introduction setting, trained providers reported higher acceptance and preference for the dedicated inserter compared with the conventional postpartum insertion with forceps, suggesting potential for the dedicated inserter to expand access to postpartum IUDs.
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Gray, Kate
- Open AccessThe Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Insight Into Client Experiences in Sexual and Reproductive Health ClinicsRebecca Koladycz, Gwendolyn Fernandez, Kate Gray and Heidi MarriottGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):413-424; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00068
The NPS measures a customer's likeliness to recommend a company to a friend or colleague on a 0-to-10 scale. Pilot testing in 4 countries suggests the NPS can also be successfully used in nonprofit clinics and among low-literacy populations. Combining the NPS with client demographic and service-use data can provide a powerful tool for identifying populations for whom the client experience can be improved.
Guerrero, Saul
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
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Hodgins, Steve
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe—Beyond TrainingSteve HodginsGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):402-404; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00291
The revised Helping Babies Breathe training package now emphasizes the need for regular practice and quality improvement—an important improvement since more is needed than one-off training to have substantial impact on asphyxia-related newborn mortality.
- Open AccessNew Evidence on Carbetocin: Another Arrow in Our QuiverSteve HodginsGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):405-407; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00336
Carbetocin is more heat stable than oxytocin with at least equivalent efficacy for preventing postpartum hemorrhage. It will certainly be helpful if the supplier can make it available in low-income country settings at a price comparable to oxytocin. But even so, programs will still need oxytocin and other uterotonic medications.
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Ibeawuchi, Charity
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
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James, Shamagonam
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Jarvis, Leah
- Open AccessQuality and Cost Interventions During the Extended Perinatal Period to Increase Family Planning Use in Kinshasa, DRC: Results From an Initial StudyLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom, Gwyneth Vance and Jewel GausmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):456-472; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00075
The combined intervention of free contraceptives plus a set of quality inputs for family planning during the extended perinatal period, including provision of long-acting methods immediately postpartum, had the strongest effect on use of modern contraceptives, especially long-acting methods.
- Open AccessClient Perceptions of Quality and Choice at Static, Mobile Outreach, and Special Family Planning Day Services in 3 African CountriesLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom and Caitlin ShannonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):439-455; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00047
In all 3 countries, nearly all women obtained their method of choice, with more mobile outreach and special family planning day clients having a preexisting preference for implants than static service clients. Clients of all service modalities in all countries reported experiencing most elements of full, free, and informed choice, but there is room for improvement with some aspects, such as counseling about potential side effects and giving clients the opportunity to ask questions.
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Kak, Neeraj
- Open AccessDecentralized, Community-Based Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Bangladesh Program ExperiencePaul Daru, Refiloe Matji, Hala Jassim AlMossawi, Krishnapada Chakraborty and Neeraj KakGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):594-602; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00345
Shifting from hospital- to community-based management of drug-resistant TB, increased treatment enrollment, reduced treatment initiation delays, improved follow-up and adherence, and lowered treatment failure, and was associated with higher cure rates and lower mortality.
Kalula, Alphonce
- Open AccessAdaptation of the Training Resource Package to Strengthen Preservice Family Planning Training for Nurses and Midwives in Tanzania and UgandaStembile Mugore, Mercy Mwanja, Vumilia Mmari and Alphonce KalulaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):584-593; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00030
Lessons learned when adapting the evidence-based global family planning training resource package included the need to: (1) engage key nursing and midwifery educators for buy-in; (2) update the technical skills of educators in contraceptive technology and competency-based training methods; and (3) adapt to the local context including condensing the global content for the time-limited preservice education context.
Kamath-Rayne, Beena D.
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Kanama, Joseph
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Keenan, William J.
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Kelley, Karen F.
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Kerac, Marko
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Koblinsky, Marge
- Open AccessBeyond the Safe Motherhood Initiative: Accelerated Action Urgently Needed to End Preventable Maternal MortalityMary Ellen Stanton, Barbara E. Kwast, Theresa Shaver, Betsy McCallon and Marge KoblinskyGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):408-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00100
Many countries will need to double, or more than double, their current annual rate of reduction of maternal mortality to ensure sufficient progress toward national targets and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Dedication to the principles and actions of quality, equity, dignity, social justice, and human rights are key.
Koladycz, Rebecca
- Open AccessThe Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Insight Into Client Experiences in Sexual and Reproductive Health ClinicsRebecca Koladycz, Gwendolyn Fernandez, Kate Gray and Heidi MarriottGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):413-424; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00068
The NPS measures a customer's likeliness to recommend a company to a friend or colleague on a 0-to-10 scale. Pilot testing in 4 countries suggests the NPS can also be successfully used in nonprofit clinics and among low-literacy populations. Combining the NPS with client demographic and service-use data can provide a powerful tool for identifying populations for whom the client experience can be improved.
Kwast, Barbara E.
- Open AccessBeyond the Safe Motherhood Initiative: Accelerated Action Urgently Needed to End Preventable Maternal MortalityMary Ellen Stanton, Barbara E. Kwast, Theresa Shaver, Betsy McCallon and Marge KoblinskyGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):408-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00100
Many countries will need to double, or more than double, their current annual rate of reduction of maternal mortality to ensure sufficient progress toward national targets and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Dedication to the principles and actions of quality, equity, dignity, social justice, and human rights are key.
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Lelijveld, Natasha
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Little, George A.
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
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Mackenzie, Amelia
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Maldonado, Lauren Y.
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Manary, Mark
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Marie Zagre, Noël
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Marquina, Adriana
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Marriott, Heidi
- Open AccessThe Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Insight Into Client Experiences in Sexual and Reproductive Health ClinicsRebecca Koladycz, Gwendolyn Fernandez, Kate Gray and Heidi MarriottGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):413-424; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00068
The NPS measures a customer's likeliness to recommend a company to a friend or colleague on a 0-to-10 scale. Pilot testing in 4 countries suggests the NPS can also be successfully used in nonprofit clinics and among low-literacy populations. Combining the NPS with client demographic and service-use data can provide a powerful tool for identifying populations for whom the client experience can be improved.
Matji, Refiloe
- Open AccessDecentralized, Community-Based Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Bangladesh Program ExperiencePaul Daru, Refiloe Matji, Hala Jassim AlMossawi, Krishnapada Chakraborty and Neeraj KakGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):594-602; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00345
Shifting from hospital- to community-based management of drug-resistant TB, increased treatment enrollment, reduced treatment initiation delays, improved follow-up and adherence, and lowered treatment failure, and was associated with higher cure rates and lower mortality.
Mayberry, Amy
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Mbuguni, Zuhura
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
McCallon, Betsy
- Open AccessBeyond the Safe Motherhood Initiative: Accelerated Action Urgently Needed to End Preventable Maternal MortalityMary Ellen Stanton, Barbara E. Kwast, Theresa Shaver, Betsy McCallon and Marge KoblinskyGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):408-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00100
Many countries will need to double, or more than double, their current annual rate of reduction of maternal mortality to ensure sufficient progress toward national targets and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Dedication to the principles and actions of quality, equity, dignity, social justice, and human rights are key.
McGrath, Marie
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Mmari, Vumilia
- Open AccessAdaptation of the Training Resource Package to Strengthen Preservice Family Planning Training for Nurses and Midwives in Tanzania and UgandaStembile Mugore, Mercy Mwanja, Vumilia Mmari and Alphonce KalulaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):584-593; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00030
Lessons learned when adapting the evidence-based global family planning training resource package included the need to: (1) engage key nursing and midwifery educators for buy-in; (2) update the technical skills of educators in contraceptive technology and competency-based training methods; and (3) adapt to the local context including condensing the global content for the time-limited preservice education context.
Moon, Pierre
- Open AccessHelping Postpartum Women in Mali Achieve Their Fertility Intentions: Perspectives From Introduction of the Dedicated Postpartum IUD InserterEva Burke, Marie Léa Dakouo, Laura Glish, Pierre Moon and Paul D. BlumenthalGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):515-527; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00138
In this pilot introduction setting, trained providers reported higher acceptance and preference for the dedicated inserter compared with the conventional postpartum insertion with forceps, suggesting potential for the dedicated inserter to expand access to postpartum IUDs.
Muganyizi, Projestine
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Mugore, Stembile
- Open AccessAdaptation of the Training Resource Package to Strengthen Preservice Family Planning Training for Nurses and Midwives in Tanzania and UgandaStembile Mugore, Mercy Mwanja, Vumilia Mmari and Alphonce KalulaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):584-593; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00030
Lessons learned when adapting the evidence-based global family planning training resource package included the need to: (1) engage key nursing and midwifery educators for buy-in; (2) update the technical skills of educators in contraceptive technology and competency-based training methods; and (3) adapt to the local context including condensing the global content for the time-limited preservice education context.
Murray, John
- Open AccessChildbirth and Early Newborn Care Practices in 4 Provinces in China: A Comparison With WHO RecommendationsTao Xu, Qing Yue, Yan Wang, John Murray and Howard SobelGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):565-573; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00017
In the 10 hospitals studied, we found that hospital policies, protocols, and interventions only partially align with WHO early newborn care recommendations, and that many hospitals still use outdated and non-medically sound practices.
Mwanga, Jamilla
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Mwanja, Mercy
- Open AccessAdaptation of the Training Resource Package to Strengthen Preservice Family Planning Training for Nurses and Midwives in Tanzania and UgandaStembile Mugore, Mercy Mwanja, Vumilia Mmari and Alphonce KalulaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):584-593; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00030
Lessons learned when adapting the evidence-based global family planning training resource package included the need to: (1) engage key nursing and midwifery educators for buy-in; (2) update the technical skills of educators in contraceptive technology and competency-based training methods; and (3) adapt to the local context including condensing the global content for the time-limited preservice education context.
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Naidoo, Nicolette
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Nanda, Geeta
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Niermeyer, Susan
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
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Odeku, Mojisola
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
Omotoso, Olukunle
- Open AccessRole of Religious Leaders in Promoting Contraceptive Use in Nigeria: Evidence From the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health InitiativeSunday A. Adedini, Stella Babalola, Charity Ibeawuchi, Olukunle Omotoso, Akinsewa Akiode and Mojisola OdekuGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):500-514; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00135
Exposure to family planning messages from religious leaders was significantly associated with higher modern contraceptive use, after accounting for background characteristics and other variables such as myths and misconceptions. Engaging religious leaders to support positive social norms is an important strategy to improving voluntary contraceptive use in Nigeria.
Ouma, Daniel
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
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Pillay, Yogan
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
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Rademacher, Kate H.
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Ramachandran Dilip, Thandassery
- Open AccessAssessment of Family Planning Service Availability and Readiness in 10 African CountriesMoazzam Ali, Madeline Farron, Thandassery Ramachandran Dilip and Rachel FolzGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):473-483; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00041
In the 10 countries surveyed, the availability of oral contraceptives, injectables, and condoms varied greatly, and the availability of basic items indicating service readiness, such as guidelines, trained staff, equipment, and certain commodities, was low.
Rees, Helen
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
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Schoen, Eileen
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Scorgie, Fiona
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
Sergison, Jill
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Shannon, Caitlin
- Open AccessClient Perceptions of Quality and Choice at Static, Mobile Outreach, and Special Family Planning Day Services in 3 African CountriesLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom and Caitlin ShannonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):439-455; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00047
In all 3 countries, nearly all women obtained their method of choice, with more mobile outreach and special family planning day clients having a preexisting preference for implants than static service clients. Clients of all service modalities in all countries reported experiencing most elements of full, free, and informed choice, but there is room for improvement with some aspects, such as counseling about potential side effects and giving clients the opportunity to ask questions.
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Shaver, Theresa
- Open AccessBeyond the Safe Motherhood Initiative: Accelerated Action Urgently Needed to End Preventable Maternal MortalityMary Ellen Stanton, Barbara E. Kwast, Theresa Shaver, Betsy McCallon and Marge KoblinskyGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):408-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00100
Many countries will need to double, or more than double, their current annual rate of reduction of maternal mortality to ensure sufficient progress toward national targets and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Dedication to the principles and actions of quality, equity, dignity, social justice, and human rights are key.
Shepherd, Susan
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Singhal, Nalini
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Sobel, Howard
- Open AccessChildbirth and Early Newborn Care Practices in 4 Provinces in China: A Comparison With WHO RecommendationsTao Xu, Qing Yue, Yan Wang, John Murray and Howard SobelGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):565-573; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00017
In the 10 hospitals studied, we found that hospital policies, protocols, and interventions only partially align with WHO early newborn care recommendations, and that many hospitals still use outdated and non-medically sound practices.
Stanton, Mary Ellen
- Open AccessBeyond the Safe Motherhood Initiative: Accelerated Action Urgently Needed to End Preventable Maternal MortalityMary Ellen Stanton, Barbara E. Kwast, Theresa Shaver, Betsy McCallon and Marge KoblinskyGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):408-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00100
Many countries will need to double, or more than double, their current annual rate of reduction of maternal mortality to ensure sufficient progress toward national targets and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Dedication to the principles and actions of quality, equity, dignity, social justice, and human rights are key.
Stuhlmiller, Cynthia
- Open AccessGlobal Health Competency Self-Confidence Scale: Tool Development and ValidationCynthia Stuhlmiller and Barry TolchardGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):528-537; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00031
The scale, designed to measure students' self-assessment of their confidence in 11 competency domains before and after participating in global placements, was found to be reliable and correlated well with an earlier validated scale.
Subedar, Hasina
- Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in South Africa: Implementation Lessons From an Evaluation of the National School-Based Vaccination CampaignSinead Delany-Moretlwe, Karen F. Kelley, Shamagonam James, Fiona Scorgie, Hasina Subedar, Nonhlanhla R Dlamini, Yogan Pillay, Nicolette Naidoo, Admire Chikandiwa and Helen ReesGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):425-438; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00090
Evaluation of the campaign confirmed its feasibility in this setting: it achieved high coverage, few adverse events, and mostly positive media coverage. However, challenges occurred in data and cold chain management. Future implementation requires improved partnerships between government ministries, simplified informed consent, and closer monitoring of social media messaging.
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Thukral, Anu
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
Tibyehabwa, Leopold
- Open AccessSafety of Tubal Occlusion by Minilaparotomy Provided by Trained Clinical Officers Versus Assistant Medical Officers in Tanzania: A Randomized, Controlled, Noninferiority TrialMark A. Barone, Zuhura Mbuguni, Japhet Ominde Achola, Annette Almeida, Carmela Cordero, Joseph Kanama, Adriana Marquina, Projestine Muganyizi, Jamilla Mwanga, Daniel Ouma, Caitlin Shannon and Leopold TibyehabwaGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):484-499; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00108
Trained clinical officers—nonphysicians with 3 years of specialized training—conducted the procedure safely and effectively compared with procedures performed by more advanced assistant medical officers. This evidence supports policy change allowing properly trained and supported clinical officers to perform minilaparotomy.
Tolchard, Barry
- Open AccessGlobal Health Competency Self-Confidence Scale: Tool Development and ValidationCynthia Stuhlmiller and Barry TolchardGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):528-537; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00031
The scale, designed to measure students' self-assessment of their confidence in 11 competency domains before and after participating in global placements, was found to be reliable and correlated well with an earlier validated scale.
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Vance, Gwyneth
- Open AccessQuality and Cost Interventions During the Extended Perinatal Period to Increase Family Planning Use in Kinshasa, DRC: Results From an Initial StudyLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom, Gwyneth Vance and Jewel GausmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):456-472; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00075
The combined intervention of free contraceptives plus a set of quality inputs for family planning during the extended perinatal period, including provision of long-acting methods immediately postpartum, had the strongest effect on use of modern contraceptives, especially long-acting methods.
Visick, Michael K.
- Open AccessHelping Babies Breathe, Second Edition: A Model for Strengthening Educational Programs to Increase Global Newborn SurvivalBeena D. Kamath-Rayne, Anu Thukral, Michael K. Visick, Eileen Schoen, Erick Amick, Ashok Deorari, Carrie Jo Cain, William J. Keenan, Nalini Singhal, George A. Little and Susan NiermeyerGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):538-551; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00147
The revised neonatal resuscitation curriculum updates not only the science of resuscitation but also the educational and implementation approaches needed to further enhance neonatal survival, including promoting ongoing practice to retain skills and linkages with quality improvement initiatives.
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Wang, Yan
- Open AccessChildbirth and Early Newborn Care Practices in 4 Provinces in China: A Comparison With WHO RecommendationsTao Xu, Qing Yue, Yan Wang, John Murray and Howard SobelGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):565-573; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00017
In the 10 hospitals studied, we found that hospital policies, protocols, and interventions only partially align with WHO early newborn care recommendations, and that many hospitals still use outdated and non-medically sound practices.
Weise Prinzo, Zita
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
Wickstrom, Jane
- Open AccessQuality and Cost Interventions During the Extended Perinatal Period to Increase Family Planning Use in Kinshasa, DRC: Results From an Initial StudyLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom, Gwyneth Vance and Jewel GausmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):456-472; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00075
The combined intervention of free contraceptives plus a set of quality inputs for family planning during the extended perinatal period, including provision of long-acting methods immediately postpartum, had the strongest effect on use of modern contraceptives, especially long-acting methods.
- Open AccessClient Perceptions of Quality and Choice at Static, Mobile Outreach, and Special Family Planning Day Services in 3 African CountriesLeah Jarvis, Jane Wickstrom and Caitlin ShannonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):439-455; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00047
In all 3 countries, nearly all women obtained their method of choice, with more mobile outreach and special family planning day clients having a preexisting preference for implants than static service clients. Clients of all service modalities in all countries reported experiencing most elements of full, free, and informed choice, but there is room for improvement with some aspects, such as counseling about potential side effects and giving clients the opportunity to ask questions.
Woodhead, Sophie
- Open AccessUse of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference by Novel Community Platforms to Detect, Diagnose, and Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: A Systematic ReviewJessica Bliss, Natasha Lelijveld, André Briend, Marko Kerac, Mark Manary, Marie McGrath, Zita Weise Prinzo, Susan Shepherd, Noël Marie Zagre, Sophie Woodhead, Saul Guerrero and Amy MayberryGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):552-564; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00105
Limited studies suggest that with robust program inputs caregivers and CHWs can correctly use mid-upper arm circumference to detect severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and that properly trained and supported CHWs can treat uncomplicated SAM in communities.
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Xu, Tao
- Open AccessChildbirth and Early Newborn Care Practices in 4 Provinces in China: A Comparison With WHO RecommendationsTao Xu, Qing Yue, Yan Wang, John Murray and Howard SobelGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):565-573; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00017
In the 10 hospitals studied, we found that hospital policies, protocols, and interventions only partially align with WHO early newborn care recommendations, and that many hospitals still use outdated and non-medically sound practices.
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Yacobson, Irina
- Open AccessMenstrual Bleeding Changes Are NORMAL: Proposed Counseling Tool to Address Common Reasons for Non-Use and Discontinuation of ContraceptionKate H. Rademacher, Jill Sergison, Laura Glish, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Amelia Mackenzie, Geeta Nanda and Irina YacobsonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):603-610; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00093
A new family planning counseling tool uses the simple mnemonic device “NORMAL” to help family planning counselors and providers communicate to their clients key messages about menstrual bleeding changes associated with use of hormonal contraception and the copper IUD.
Yadav, Prashant
- Open AccessLocal Sourcing and Supplier Development in Global Health: Analysis of the Supply Chain Management System's Local Procurement in 4 CountriesPrashant Yadav, Sarah Alphs, Clinton D'Souza, Gordon Comstock and Iain BartonGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):574-583; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00083
Local suppliers reported that after doing business with PEPFAR's global procurement and distribution project for essential HIV/AIDS medicines and supplies, they achieved revenue and asset growth, improved their quality standards, acquired new contracts with other businesses, and hired more employees.
Yue, Qing
- Open AccessChildbirth and Early Newborn Care Practices in 4 Provinces in China: A Comparison With WHO RecommendationsTao Xu, Qing Yue, Yan Wang, John Murray and Howard SobelGlobal Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(3):565-573; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00017
In the 10 hospitals studied, we found that hospital policies, protocols, and interventions only partially align with WHO early newborn care recommendations, and that many hospitals still use outdated and non-medically sound practices.
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