Index by author

December 2018 | Volume 6 | Number 4

  1. Akilimali, Pierre Z.

    1. Open Access
      Evolution of a Large-Scale Community-Based Contraceptive Distribution Program in Kinshasa, DRC Based on Process Evaluation
      Julie H. Hernandez, Pierre Z. Akilimali, Mbadu Fidèle Muanda, Annie L. Glover and Jane T. Bertrand
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):657-667; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00205

      Midterm process evaluation results indicated that design and implementation failures hindered the program's success, notably: (1) the short-acting methods provided by community-based distributors (CBDs) offered limited choice; (2) the nominal revenue retained from selling the methods provided limited motivation for the volunteer CBDs; and (3) the model was poorly coordinated with the existing clinical service system, partly because of challenging systems issues. In the revised model, the CBDs will also provide subcutaneous injectables and emergency contraceptive pills, retain more revenue from contraceptive sales, and have better interaction with the existing system including conducting monthly mini-campaigns to increase visibility and attract more clients.

  2. Bertrand, Jane T.

    1. Open Access
      Evolution of a Large-Scale Community-Based Contraceptive Distribution Program in Kinshasa, DRC Based on Process Evaluation
      Julie H. Hernandez, Pierre Z. Akilimali, Mbadu Fidèle Muanda, Annie L. Glover and Jane T. Bertrand
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):657-667; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00205

      Midterm process evaluation results indicated that design and implementation failures hindered the program's success, notably: (1) the short-acting methods provided by community-based distributors (CBDs) offered limited choice; (2) the nominal revenue retained from selling the methods provided limited motivation for the volunteer CBDs; and (3) the model was poorly coordinated with the existing clinical service system, partly because of challenging systems issues. In the revised model, the CBDs will also provide subcutaneous injectables and emergency contraceptive pills, retain more revenue from contraceptive sales, and have better interaction with the existing system including conducting monthly mini-campaigns to increase visibility and attract more clients.

  3. Bolan, Nancy E.

    1. Open Access
      mLearning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility and Pilot Cluster Randomized Trial Using the Safe Delivery App
      Nancy E. Bolan, Larry Sthreshley, Bernard Ngoy, Faustin Ledy, Mano Ntayingi, Davis Makasy, Marie-Claude Mbuyi, Gisele Lowa, Lynne Nemeth and Susan Newman
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):693-710; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00275

      Health worker knowledge and self-confidence in basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) increased significantly 3 months after introduction of the Safe Delivery App in intervention facilities compared with controls.

  4. Bonawitz, Rachael

    1. Open Access
      Unpacking the “Black Box”: How an SMS-Based Continuing Medical Education Intervention Improved Medical Knowledge Among HIV Clinicians in Vietnam
      Maia R. Nofal, Nafisa Halim, Bao Ngoc Le, Lora L. Sabin, Anna Larson Williams, Rachael Bonawitz, Ha Viet Nguyen, Tam Thi Thanh Nguyen and Christopher J. Gill
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):668-679; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00298

      Daily SMS quizzes sent to medical practitioners seem to act as a stimulus for further self-study when paired with access to additional readings and online courses, improving medical knowledge as a result.

  5. Brett, Tracey

    1. Open Access
      Experiences With the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Among Clients, Providers, and Key Opinion Leaders: A Mixed-Methods Study in Nigeria
      Gillian Eva, Geeta Nanda, Kate Rademacher, Anna Mackay, Omaye Negedu, Anne Taiwo, Leila Dal Santo, Mariya Saleh, Lucky Palmer and Tracey Brett
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):680-692; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00242

      Between September 2016 and December 2017, Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria introduced the LNG IUS in 16 Nigerian states to increase method choice. Just under 1,000 devices were inserted, representing less than 1% of all long-acting reversible contraceptives provided. Qualitative feedback from opinion leaders, providers, and LNG IUS users found important benefits to users and suggested coordinated demand- and supply-side activities, including user champions and supportive providers to generate interest in the method, would be needed for successful scale-up.

  6. Chizuni, Nellisiwe Luyando

    1. Open Access
      Strengthening and Institutionalizing the Leadership and Management Role of Frontline Nurses to Advance Universal Health Coverage in Zambia
      Allison Annette Foster, Marjorie Kabinga Makukula, Carolyn Moore, Nellisiwe Luyando Chizuni, Fastone Goma, Alan Myles and David Nelson
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):736-746; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00067

      Through a 12-month blended learning program, nurses and nurse-midwives leading low-resource health facilities at the community level improved their capacity to engage community members, increased their ability to lead frontline teams, strengthened their skills and confidence in technology use, and optimized investments in the community health system to achieve high-quality services.

  7. Churfo, Wuletaw

    1. Open Access
      Implementing an Integrated Pharmaceutical Management Information System for Antiretrovirals and Other Medicines: Lessons From Namibia
      David Mabirizi, Bayobuya Phulu, Wuletaw Churfo, Samson Mwinga, Greatjoy Mazibuko, Evans Sagwa, Lazarus Indongo and Tamara Hafner
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):723-735; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00157

      Integrating patient and commodity data into one system while maintaining specialized functionality has allowed managers to monitor and mitigate stock-out risks more effectively, as well as provide earlier warning for HIV drug resistance.

  8. Dal Santo, Leila

    1. Open Access
      Experiences With the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Among Clients, Providers, and Key Opinion Leaders: A Mixed-Methods Study in Nigeria
      Gillian Eva, Geeta Nanda, Kate Rademacher, Anna Mackay, Omaye Negedu, Anne Taiwo, Leila Dal Santo, Mariya Saleh, Lucky Palmer and Tracey Brett
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):680-692; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00242

      Between September 2016 and December 2017, Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria introduced the LNG IUS in 16 Nigerian states to increase method choice. Just under 1,000 devices were inserted, representing less than 1% of all long-acting reversible contraceptives provided. Qualitative feedback from opinion leaders, providers, and LNG IUS users found important benefits to users and suggested coordinated demand- and supply-side activities, including user champions and supportive providers to generate interest in the method, would be needed for successful scale-up.

  9. Eichler, Rena

    1. Open Access
      Implementation Research to Strengthen Health Care Financing Reforms Toward Universal Health Coverage in Indonesia: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Real-World Monitoring
      Rena Eichler, Susan Gigli and Lisa LeRoy
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):747-753; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00328

      Implementation research enabled stakeholders to formulate questions, assess implications of research results that informed changes in regulations and payment at the primary care level, and strengthen monitoring capacity. While the national health insurance system had some impact on performance of primary care facilities, individual providers remained unsatisfied because payment was largely based on factors outside of their control such as tenure and position, rather than their contributions to improved performance.

  10. Eva, Gillian

    1. Open Access
      Experiences With the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Among Clients, Providers, and Key Opinion Leaders: A Mixed-Methods Study in Nigeria
      Gillian Eva, Geeta Nanda, Kate Rademacher, Anna Mackay, Omaye Negedu, Anne Taiwo, Leila Dal Santo, Mariya Saleh, Lucky Palmer and Tracey Brett
      Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):680-692; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00242

      Between September 2016 and December 2017, Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria introduced the LNG IUS in 16 Nigerian states to increase method choice. Just under 1,000 devices were inserted, representing less than 1% of all long-acting reversible contraceptives provided. Qualitative feedback from opinion leaders, providers, and LNG IUS users found important benefits to users and suggested coordinated demand- and supply-side activities, including user champions and supportive providers to generate interest in the method, would be needed for successful scale-up.

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