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    Introduction of Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA-SC) Injectable Contraception at Facility and Community Levels: Pilot Results From 4 Districts of Uganda
    George Odwe, Kate Gray, Annet Kyarimpa, Francis Obare and Grace Nagendi
    Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):711-722; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00117

    Over 1 year, the NGO-led project provided more than 14,000 units of DMPA-SC, mostly in community settings and to a substantial proportion (43%) of young women. The share of injectables increased significantly, as did the volume of all methods provided, including short-acting, long-acting, and permanent methods.

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

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

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

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

  • Open Access
    Antenatal Corticosteroids for Women at Risk of Imminent Preterm Birth in 7 sub-Saharan African Countries: A Policy and Implementation Landscape Analysis
    Dawn Greensides, Judith Robb-McCord, Angeline Noriega and James A. Litch
    Global Health: Science and Practice December 2018, 6(4):644-656; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00171

    Countries have put in place some elements necessary for safe and effective antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) use, but significant challenges remain including: ensuring accurate gestational age determination, establishing clear treatment guidelines, strengthening provider capacity, incorporating obstetric indications for ACS use in national essential medicines lists, and collecting and using ACS-related data in the HMIS. Most importantly, the quality of maternal and newborn care, including specialized newborn care, needs improvement to ensure a strong foundation for the safe and effective use of ACS.

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

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

  • Open Access
    Strengthening Delivery of Health Services Using Digital Devices
    Maeghan Orton, Smisha Agarwal, Pierre Muhoza, Lavanya Vasudevan and Alexander Vu
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(Supplement 1):S61-S71; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00229

    Delivery of high-quality efficient health services is a cornerstone of the global agenda to achieve universal health coverage. Digital health interventions for service delivery, such as digital health-enhanced referral coordination and mobile clinical decision support systems, demonstrate considerable potential to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of care received by patients but require greater standardization and engagement of health workers at different levels of the health system for effective scale up.

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    The State of Digital Interventions for Demand Generation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Considerations, Emerging Approaches, and Research Gaps
    Dustin G. Gibson, Tigest Tamrat and Garrett Mehl
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(Supplement 1):S49-S60; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00165

    Despite advances in digital technology to generate demand for health services, considerable gaps remain in our understanding of which interventions are effective, which characteristics mediate their benefit for different target populations and health domains, and what is necessary to ensure effective deployment. Future research should examine the long-term effects of, equity in access to, and cost-effectiveness and efficiency of digital demand generation interventions.

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    What Does It Take to Be an Effective National Steward of Digital Health Integration for Health Systems Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries?
    Michael J. Frost, Jacqueline B. Tran, Fatema Khatun, Ingrid K. Friberg and Daniela C. Rodríguez
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(Supplement 1):S18-S28; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00270

    A purposeful literature review of peer-reviewed and gray literature identified 4 broad thematic areas of digital health stewardship—strategic direction, policies and procedures, roles and responsibilities, and health service delivery—that need further research and development in order for digital health to be better positioned to positively impact low- and middle-income country health systems.

  • Open Access
    Digital Technologies for Health Workforce Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review
    Lesley-Anne Long, George Pariyo and Karin Kallander
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(Supplement 1):S41-S48; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00167

    Digital health interventions have the potential to improve the health workforce by supporting training, supervision, and communication. More evidence is needed on the effectiveness of interventions implemented at scale, including the return on investment, the effect of government and donor policies on scale up, and the role of the private sector.

  • Open Access
    The Role of Digital Strategies in Financing Health Care for Universal Health Coverage in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
    Bruno Meessen
    Global Health: Science and Practice October 2018, 6(Supplement 1):S29-S40; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00271

    The development and adoption of effective digital health financing solutions that fit well in both coherent digital health information architectures and the universal health coverage agenda will require strong partnerships between entrepreneurs, developers, implementers, policy makers, and funders.

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