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Abraham, Sonia
- Open AccessWhat Is Global Health: Science and Practice Doing to Address Power Imbalances in Publishing?Sonia Abraham, Stephen Hodgins, Abdulmumin Saad and Madeleine Short FabicGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):325-326; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00453
Allen, Zola
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Amare, Yared
- Open AccessAre We Using the Right Approach to Change Newborn Care Practices in the Community? Qualitative Evidence From Ethiopia and Northern NigeriaZelee Hill, Pauline Scheelbeek, Yashua Hamza, Yared Amare and Joanna SchellenbergGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):383-395; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00410
In Ethiopia, high community-level exposure to consistent messages and the perceptions of community health workers and relationships with them drove newborn care behavior change. In Nigeria, exposure to messages was limited, community health workers were less trusted, and behavior change was reported less frequently.
Anthony, John
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Arale, Ahmed
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
Arnold, Bethany
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Assefa, Berhane
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
Atuyambe, Lynn M.
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
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Bellows, Ben
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Bengtson, Michel
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Beylerian, Emily
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Bharadwaj, Mitasha
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Bhatnagar, Neeta
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Biemba, Godfrey
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
Birhanu, Zewdie
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Bisrat, Filimona
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
Biziyaremye, Francois
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Blanchard, James
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Bodenheimer, Alison
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Bosch, Astrid ten
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Bothi, Kimberly L.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bradley, Sarah E.K.
- Open AccessWhere Do Caregivers Take Their Sick Children for Care? An Analysis of Care Seeking and Equity in 24 USAID Priority CountriesSarah E.K. Bradley, Lauren Rosapep and Tess ShirasGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):518-533; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00115
Understanding whether and where parents take sick children for care is critical to improve child health and survival. Stakeholders should use this information to ensure that resources are programmed effectively and that sectors complement one another to increase equitable access to high quality integrated management approaches for sick child care.
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Braxley, Ben
- Open AccessUsing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Promote Patient-Centered Practice: Building Capacity Among Pediatric Physiotherapists in RwandaMonika Mann, Ines Musabyemariya, Linn Harding and Ben BraxleyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):596-605; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00408
Tracking outcomes is integral to assessing effectiveness of health systems. Multimodal training was offered in the use of a contextually appropriate, patient-centered outcome measure in a low-resource setting. Results offer insights for designing future capacity-building programs.
Breysse, Patrick
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Brown, Stav
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Brunie, Aurélie
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Bulula, Ngwegwe
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Bwalya, Misheck
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
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Carnahan, Emily
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Cartwright, Alice F.
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
Chakraborty, Nirali M.
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Chang, Karen T.
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Chapman, Jenifer
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Checkley, William
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Christofield, Megan
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Costenbader, Elizabeth
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
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Dang, Allyson M.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis, Allie
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Dekker, Cees
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Dickin, Katherine L.
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Diehl, Jan-Carel
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Donco, Rotafina
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Donzanti, Michael J.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Engl, Elisabeth
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
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Fabic, Madeleine Short
- Open AccessWhat Is Global Health: Science and Practice Doing to Address Power Imbalances in Publishing?Sonia Abraham, Stephen Hodgins, Abdulmumin Saad and Madeleine Short FabicGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):325-326; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00453
Ferriss, Ellen
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Field, Emma
- Open AccessFactors That Influence Data Use to Improve Health Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesNicole Rendell, Kamalini Lokuge, Alexander Rosewell and Emma FieldGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):566-581; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00388
We identified factors that may influence the relationship between information generation and improvement of health service delivery: governance (leadership, participatory monitoring, regular review of data); production of information (presentation of findings, data quality, qualitative data); and health information system resources (electronic health management information systems, organizational structure, training).
Fong, Rachel M.
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
Fontanet, Constance P.
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
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Gilbert, Rachel M.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gleghorn, Jason P.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gothalwal, Vikas
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Grépin, Karen A
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Gul, Agha Xaher
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
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Hameed, Waqas
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Hamza, Yashua
- Open AccessAre We Using the Right Approach to Change Newborn Care Practices in the Community? Qualitative Evidence From Ethiopia and Northern NigeriaZelee Hill, Pauline Scheelbeek, Yashua Hamza, Yared Amare and Joanna SchellenbergGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):383-395; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00410
In Ethiopia, high community-level exposure to consistent messages and the perceptions of community health workers and relationships with them drove newborn care behavior change. In Nigeria, exposure to messages was limited, community health workers were less trusted, and behavior change was reported less frequently.
Harding, Linn
- Open AccessUsing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Promote Patient-Centered Practice: Building Capacity Among Pediatric Physiotherapists in RwandaMonika Mann, Ines Musabyemariya, Linn Harding and Ben BraxleyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):596-605; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00408
Tracking outcomes is integral to assessing effectiveness of health systems. Multimodal training was offered in the use of a contextually appropriate, patient-centered outcome measure in a low-resource setting. Results offer insights for designing future capacity-building programs.
Hatem, Christine L.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Brielle
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hedt-Gauthier, Bethany
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Hill, Zelee
- Open AccessAre We Using the Right Approach to Change Newborn Care Practices in the Community? Qualitative Evidence From Ethiopia and Northern NigeriaZelee Hill, Pauline Scheelbeek, Yashua Hamza, Yared Amare and Joanna SchellenbergGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):383-395; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00410
In Ethiopia, high community-level exposure to consistent messages and the perceptions of community health workers and relationships with them drove newborn care behavior change. In Nigeria, exposure to messages was limited, community health workers were less trusted, and behavior change was reported less frequently.
Hirschhorn, Lisa R.
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Hodgins, Stephen
- Open AccessWhat Is Global Health: Science and Practice Doing to Address Power Imbalances in Publishing?Sonia Abraham, Stephen Hodgins, Abdulmumin Saad and Madeleine Short FabicGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):325-326; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00453
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Isac, Shajy
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Iyer, Hari
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
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Jain, Mokshada
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
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Kaiser, Jeanette L.
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
Kalamar, Amanda M.
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Kalbarczyk, Anna
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Katz, Joanne
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Kebede, Yohannes
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Kemp, Hannah
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Keyes, Emily
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Khatry, Subarna K.
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Klemm, Gina C.
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Kok, Maarten Olivier
- Open AccessWhat Makes a National Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System Succeed? Lessons From TurkeyKoray Parmaksiz, Elizabeth Pisani and Maarten Olivier KokGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):431-441; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00084
Successful implementation of a pharmaceutical track and trace system depended on the political determination to eliminate reimbursement fraud, as well as establishing a pharmaceutical market dominated by a single payer, making reimbursement contingent on verified dispensing and prescription, and being flexible in adapting the system according to stakeholders’ needs.
Kozuki, Naoko
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Kumar, Pankaj
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
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Labrique, Alain B.
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Lathrop, Eva
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
LeBan, Karen
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
LeClerq, Steven C.
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Lewis, Judy
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
Lokuge, Kamalini
- Open AccessFactors That Influence Data Use to Improve Health Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesNicole Rendell, Kamalini Lokuge, Alexander Rosewell and Emma FieldGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):566-581; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00388
We identified factors that may influence the relationship between information generation and improvement of health service delivery: governance (leadership, participatory monitoring, regular review of data); production of information (presentation of findings, data quality, qualitative data); and health information system resources (electronic health management information systems, organizational structure, training).
Lyimo, Dafrossa
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
M
MacCarthy, James
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
MacDonald, Patricia
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Magge, Hema
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Makasa, Emmanuel
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Mamo, Girma
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Mann, Monika
- Open AccessUsing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Promote Patient-Centered Practice: Building Capacity Among Pediatric Physiotherapists in RwandaMonika Mann, Ines Musabyemariya, Linn Harding and Ben BraxleyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):596-605; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00408
Tracking outcomes is integral to assessing effectiveness of health systems. Multimodal training was offered in the use of a contextually appropriate, patient-centered outcome measure in a low-resource setting. Results offer insights for designing future capacity-building programs.
Manzi, Anatole
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Martin, Stephanie L.
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
Matoke-Muhia, Damaris
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
McDowell, Misti
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
Mielke, Erin
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Mikulich, Meridith
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Minahan, Daniel J.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montagu, Dominic
- Open AccessMeasuring Service Quality and Assessing Its Relationship to Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Prospective Cohort Study in Pakistan and UgandaKaren T. Chang, Nirali M. Chakraborty, Amanda M. Kalamar, Waqas Hameed, Ben Bellows, Karen A Grépin, Agha Xaher Gul, Sarah E.K. Bradley, Lynn M. Atuyambe and Dominic MontaguGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):442-454; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00105
The quality of services provided is likely to affect contraceptive continuation. However, findings are strongly influenced by the quality measurement tools used, emphasizing the need for standardization.
Mugunga, Jean Claude
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Mullany, Luke C.
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Mulligan, Brian
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Musabyemariya, Ines
- Open AccessUsing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Promote Patient-Centered Practice: Building Capacity Among Pediatric Physiotherapists in RwandaMonika Mann, Ines Musabyemariya, Linn Harding and Ben BraxleyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):596-605; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00408
Tracking outcomes is integral to assessing effectiveness of health systems. Multimodal training was offered in the use of a contextually appropriate, patient-centered outcome measure in a low-resource setting. Results offer insights for designing future capacity-building programs.
Mwansa, Francis Dien
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
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Nahimana, Evrard
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Namasivayam, Vasanthakumar
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Nascimento, Nena do
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Nelson, Katherine M.
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ngoma, Thandiwe
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
Niyikuri, Alliance
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Nkikabahizi, Fulgence
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Nyakundi, Hellen
- Open AccessMatching Development of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests to the Local Context: A Case Study of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya and UgandaMichel Bengtson, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Astrid ten Bosch, Hellen Nyakundi, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Cees Dekker and Jan-Carel DiehlGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):549-565; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00028
We provide a new protocol to connect how findings from field research on the local health care setting in resource-limited regions can inform researchers that are working toward developing a new point-of-care diagnostic test for neglected tropical diseases.
Nyishime, Merab
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
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Ortolano, Stephanie E.
- Open AccessIntegrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women’s Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement AdherenceGina C. Klemm, Zewdie Birhanu, Stephanie E. Ortolano, Yohannes Kebede, Stephanie L. Martin, Girma Mamo and Katherine L. DickinGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):413-430; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00008
In household trials of improved practices, rural Ethiopian women were motivated to adhere to antenatal calcium supplementation regimens, and tailored home-based strategies helped them overcome barriers such as regimen complexity, forgetfulness, side effects, and discouragement from others.
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Parker, Caleb
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Parmaksiz, Koray
- Open AccessWhat Makes a National Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System Succeed? Lessons From TurkeyKoray Parmaksiz, Elizabeth Pisani and Maarten Olivier KokGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):431-441; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00084
Successful implementation of a pharmaceutical track and trace system depended on the political determination to eliminate reimbursement fraud, as well as establishing a pharmaceutical market dominated by a single payer, making reimbursement contingent on verified dispensing and prescription, and being flexible in adapting the system according to stakeholders’ needs.
Peters, Alexander W.
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Pfitzer, Anne
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Pisani, Elizabeth
- Open AccessWhat Makes a National Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System Succeed? Lessons From TurkeyKoray Parmaksiz, Elizabeth Pisani and Maarten Olivier KokGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):431-441; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00084
Successful implementation of a pharmaceutical track and trace system depended on the political determination to eliminate reimbursement fraud, as well as establishing a pharmaceutical market dominated by a single payer, making reimbursement contingent on verified dispensing and prescription, and being flexible in adapting the system according to stakeholders’ needs.
Prakash, Ravi
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
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Rabemanantsoa, Andry
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Rahantanirina, Louisette
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
RamaRao, Saumya
- Open AccessOpportunities and Challenges of Delivering Postabortion Care and Postpartum Family Planning During the COVID-19 PandemicAnne Pfitzer, Eva Lathrop, Alison Bodenheimer, Saumya RamaRao, Megan Christofield, Patricia MacDonald, Bethany Arnold, Neeta Bhatnagar, Erin Mielke and Meridith MikulichGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):335-343; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00263
Devoting scarce health resources to meet the family planning needs of pregnant, postabortion, and postpartum women during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is an investment against higher health systems burdens during subsequent waves of the pandemic and a means to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Ramesh, B.M.
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Rendell, Nicole
- Open AccessFactors That Influence Data Use to Improve Health Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesNicole Rendell, Kamalini Lokuge, Alexander Rosewell and Emma FieldGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):566-581; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00388
We identified factors that may influence the relationship between information generation and improvement of health service delivery: governance (leadership, participatory monitoring, regular review of data); production of information (presentation of findings, data quality, qualitative data); and health information system resources (electronic health management information systems, organizational structure, training).
Ribaira, Yvette
- Open AccessPractical Implications of Policy Guidelines: A GIS Model of the Deployment of Community Health Volunteers in MadagascarAurélie Brunie, James MacCarthy, Brian Mulligan, Yvette Ribaira, Andry Rabemanantsoa, Louisette Rahantanirina, Caleb Parker and Emily KeyesGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):466-477; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00421
Geographic information systems can be used to support informed decisions about practical issues related to implementing community health worker (CHW) programs. Demands placed on CHWs regarding expected population and surface area coverage and travel time to facilities need to be carefully considered to ensure they are rational and realistic.
Rosapep, Lauren
- Open AccessWhere Do Caregivers Take Their Sick Children for Care? An Analysis of Care Seeking and Equity in 24 USAID Priority CountriesSarah E.K. Bradley, Lauren Rosapep and Tess ShirasGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):518-533; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00115
Understanding whether and where parents take sick children for care is critical to improve child health and survival. Stakeholders should use this information to ensure that resources are programmed effectively and that sectors complement one another to increase equitable access to high quality integrated management approaches for sick child care.
Rosewell, Alexander
- Open AccessFactors That Influence Data Use to Improve Health Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesNicole Rendell, Kamalini Lokuge, Alexander Rosewell and Emma FieldGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):566-581; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00388
We identified factors that may influence the relationship between information generation and improvement of health service delivery: governance (leadership, participatory monitoring, regular review of data); production of information (presentation of findings, data quality, qualitative data); and health information system resources (electronic health management information systems, organizational structure, training).
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Saad, Abdulmumin
- Open AccessWhat Is Global Health: Science and Practice Doing to Address Power Imbalances in Publishing?Sonia Abraham, Stephen Hodgins, Abdulmumin Saad and Madeleine Short FabicGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):325-326; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00453
Sarriot, Eric
- Open AccessCommunity Ownership in Primary Health Care—Managing the IntangibleEric Sarriot and Ali Nashat ShaarGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):327-331; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00427
Although enduringly intangible, community ownership is foundational to primary health care. This intangibility is a reminder of what programs can and should do (create space for dialogue, question their own choices, expand diversity in stakeholder voices making sense of program-induced changes, including through evaluation) and what they cannot do (manage someone else’s ownership).
Sayinzoga, Felix
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Scheelbeek, Pauline
- Open AccessAre We Using the Right Approach to Change Newborn Care Practices in the Community? Qualitative Evidence From Ethiopia and Northern NigeriaZelee Hill, Pauline Scheelbeek, Yashua Hamza, Yared Amare and Joanna SchellenbergGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):383-395; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00410
In Ethiopia, high community-level exposure to consistent messages and the perceptions of community health workers and relationships with them drove newborn care behavior change. In Nigeria, exposure to messages was limited, community health workers were less trusted, and behavior change was reported less frequently.
Schellenberg, Joanna
- Open AccessAre We Using the Right Approach to Change Newborn Care Practices in the Community? Qualitative Evidence From Ethiopia and Northern NigeriaZelee Hill, Pauline Scheelbeek, Yashua Hamza, Yared Amare and Joanna SchellenbergGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):383-395; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-19-00410
In Ethiopia, high community-level exposure to consistent messages and the perceptions of community health workers and relationships with them drove newborn care behavior change. In Nigeria, exposure to messages was limited, community health workers were less trusted, and behavior change was reported less frequently.
Scott, Kerry
- Open AccessCounseling Is a Relationship Not Just a Skill: Re-conceptualizing Health Behavior Change Communication by India’s Accredited Social Health ActivistsRajani Ved and Kerry ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):332-334; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00426
The capacity for India’s community health workers—accredited social health activists (ASHAs)—to promote healthy behaviors must be understood within the health system and community context. Their ability to influence health behaviors depends on the strength of their relationships with families and support they receive from the health system.
Scott, Nancy A.
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
Sgaier, Sema K.
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Shaar, Ali Nashat
- Open AccessCommunity Ownership in Primary Health Care—Managing the IntangibleEric Sarriot and Ali Nashat ShaarGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):327-331; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00427
Although enduringly intangible, community ownership is foundational to primary health care. This intangibility is a reminder of what programs can and should do (create space for dialogue, question their own choices, expand diversity in stakeholder voices making sense of program-induced changes, including through evaluation) and what they cannot do (manage someone else’s ownership).
Shearer, Jessica C.
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
Shiras, Tess
- Open AccessWhere Do Caregivers Take Their Sick Children for Care? An Analysis of Care Seeking and Equity in 24 USAID Priority CountriesSarah E.K. Bradley, Lauren Rosapep and Tess ShirasGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):518-533; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00115
Understanding whether and where parents take sick children for care is critical to improve child health and survival. Stakeholders should use this information to ensure that resources are programmed effectively and that sectors complement one another to increase equitable access to high quality integrated management approaches for sick child care.
Shirazi, Jasmine
- Open AccessMask Reuse in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Creating an Inexpensive and Scalable Ultraviolet System for Filtering Facepiece Respirator DecontaminationRachel M. Gilbert, Michael J. Donzanti, Daniel J. Minahan, Jasmine Shirazi, Christine L. Hatem, Brielle Hayward-Piatkovskyi, Allyson M. Dang, Katherine M. Nelson, Kimberly L. Bothi and Jason P. GleghornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):582-595; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00218
We outline a simple, low-cost design—both scalable and adaptable worldwide—to decontaminate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) using ultraviolet bulbs and supplies found in most hardware stores. The setup will help health care workers safely reuse FFRs in light of the shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shrestha, Laxman
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
Shrime, Mark G.
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Smith, Emily R.
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Smittenaar, Peter
- Open AccessBringing Greater Precision to Interactions Between Community Health Workers and Households to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes in IndiaPeter Smittenaar, B.M. Ramesh, Mokshada Jain, James Blanchard, Hannah Kemp, Elisabeth Engl, Shajy Isac, John Anthony, Ravi Prakash, Vikas Gothalwal, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Pankaj Kumar and Sema K. SgaierGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):358-371; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00027
We identified how the quantity and quality of actions taken by community health workers can be refined to move from a one-size-fits-all model to a precision approach that stands to benefit the health of the mothers and newborns they support.
Solomon, Roma
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
Suchman, Lauren
- Open AccessPrivate Providers’ Experiences Implementing a Package of Interventions to Improve Quality of Care in Kenya: Findings From a Qualitative EvaluationMasila Syengo and Lauren SuchmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):478-487; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00034
Although private providers felt that social franchising, quality improvement interventions, and accreditation helped them to increase the quantity and quality of services in their facilities, the quality improvement process was viewed as prohibitively expensive, and the accreditation process often was complex and difficult to navigate without outside assistance.
Syengo, Masila
- Open AccessPrivate Providers’ Experiences Implementing a Package of Interventions to Improve Quality of Care in Kenya: Findings From a Qualitative EvaluationMasila Syengo and Lauren SuchmanGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):478-487; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00034
Although private providers felt that social franchising, quality improvement interventions, and accreditation helped them to increase the quantity and quality of services in their facilities, the quality improvement process was viewed as prohibitively expensive, and the accreditation process often was complex and difficult to navigate without outside assistance.
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Tadiri, Elisabeth
- Open AccessThe All Babies Count Initiative: Impact of a Health System Improvement Approach on Neonatal Care and Outcomes in RwandaHema Magge, Evrard Nahimana, Jean Claude Mugunga, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Elisabeth Tadiri, Felix Sayinzoga, Anatole Manzi, Merab Nyishime, Francois Biziyaremye, Hari Iyer, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier and Lisa R. HirschhornGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00031
A health system improvement program combining facility readiness support, clinical training/mentoring, and improvement collaboratives increased quality improvement capacity, improved maternal and newborn quality of care, and reduced neonatal mortality. These results can be used to inform system improvement approach design to transform quality of care and outcomes for newborns.
Tejeji, Meza Yirga
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
Tenaw, Eskindir
- Open AccessFactors Associated With Delayed Contraceptive Implant Removal in EthiopiaElizabeth Costenbader, Alice F. Cartwright, Misti McDowell, Berhane Assefa, Meza Yirga Tejeji and Eskindir TenawGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):000; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00135
Women receiving implant insertion at the community level were significantly more likely to report keeping their implant for more than 3 years. Even when a referral or back-up system for removals existed, efforts to task-shift the provision of contraceptive implants may have inadvertently led to extended implant use.
Tielsch, James M.
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
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Usman, Samuel
- Open AccessThe Critical Role and Evaluation of Community Mobilizers in Polio Eradication in Remote Settings in Africa and AsiaJudy Lewis, Karen LeBan, Roma Solomon, Filimona Bisrat, Samuel Usman and Ahmed AraleGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):396-412; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00024
Critical community health worker criteria are important for all community programs, including those focused on a single disease. Areas of importance include community engagement, local adaptation, and linkage with the health system—critical areas for current and future epidemics.
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Ved, Rajani
- Open AccessCounseling Is a Relationship Not Just a Skill: Re-conceptualizing Health Behavior Change Communication by India’s Accredited Social Health ActivistsRajani Ved and Kerry ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):332-334; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00426
The capacity for India’s community health workers—accredited social health activists (ASHAs)—to promote healthy behaviors must be understood within the health system and community context. Their ability to influence health behaviors depends on the strength of their relationships with families and support they receive from the health system.
Velthausz, Daan
- Open AccessA Qualitative Comparative Analysis of the Drivers of HIV Status Knowledge in Orphans and Vulnerable Children in MozambiqueAllie Davis, Zola Allen, Nena do Nascimento, Jenifer Chapman, Rotafina Donco and Daan VelthauszGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):534-548; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00311
We identified combinations of modifiable factors that HIV programs supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and their families may be able to act on to increase the proportion of beneficiaries who know their HIV status.
Vervoort, Dominique
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
Vian, Taryn
- Open AccessA Qualitative Exploration of Community Ownership of a Maternity Waiting Home Model in Rural ZambiaConstance P. Fontanet, Rachel M. Fong, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Misheck Bwalya, Thandiwe Ngoma, Taryn Vian, Godfrey Biemba and Nancy A. ScottGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):344-357; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00136
Community-based maternal child health programs should foster a sense of community ownership to promote sustainability. In rural Zambia, health interventions should be accessible to target communities and clear roles should be established among stakeholders for effective governance.
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Werner, Laurie
- Open AccessDeterminants of Facility-Level Use of Electronic Immunization Registries in Tanzania and Zambia: An Observational AnalysisEmily Carnahan, Ellen Ferriss, Emily Beylerian, Francis Dien Mwansa, Ngwegwe Bulula, Dafrossa Lyimo, Anna Kalbarczyk, Alain B. Labrique, Laurie Werner and Jessica C. ShearerGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):488-504; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00134
We provide a framework to quantify the use of electronic immunization registry systems at the facility level and results show the importance of behavioral and organizational factors in explaining their sustained use in Tanzania and Zambia.
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Yamey, Gavin
- Open AccessTop 10 Resources in Global SurgeryAlliance Niyikuri, Emily R. Smith, Dominique Vervoort, Mark G. Shrime, Stav Brown, Alexander W. Peters, Gavin Yamey and Emmanuel MakasaGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):606-611; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00050
This resource list could serve to orient those interested in global surgery and could be supplemented with resources advocating for global surgery from clinical, population health, or policy perspectives.
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Zeger, Scott L.
- Open AccessImpact of Improved Biomass and Liquid Petroleum Gas Stoves on Birth Outcomes in Rural Nepal: Results of 2 Randomized TrialsJoanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Subarna K. Khatry, Laxman Shrestha, Patrick Breysse, Scott L. Zeger, Naoko Kozuki, William Checkley, Steven C. LeClerq and Luke C. MullanyGlobal Health: Science and Practice September 2020, 8(3):372-382; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00011
Improved biomass stoves may not reduce indoor air pollution as much as is needed to have an impact on adverse birth outcomes.
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