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- Innovations in Providing HIV Index Testing Services: A Retrospective Evaluation of Partner Elicitation Models in Southern Nigeria
The implementation of the elicitation box model to elicit sexual partners of HIV-positive index cases resulted in an increase in partner elicitation compared to the conventional model.
- Development and Piloting of Implementation Strategies to Support Delivery of a Clinical Intervention for Postpartum Hemorrhage in Four sub-Saharan Africa Countries
We describe the systematic approach taken to identify areas of suboptimal postpartum hemorrhage detection and management to develop implementation strategies to support the delivery of the E-MOTIVE intervention in 4 countries.
- Adapting the Social Norms Exploration Tool in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Identify Social Norms for Behavior Change
The Social Norms Exploration Tool is a rapid assessment tool for programs that research can adapt to help determine how to explore social norms and identify which norms and population interventions to address to facilitate the behavior of interest.
- Documenting the Provision of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Through Youth-Serving Delivery Channels: Exploratory Mixed Methods Research on Malawi’s Emergency Contraception Strategy
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) uptake may increase for young people, first-time users, and those living in rural areas of Malawi by offering the method through public, youth-serving channels, especially youth clubs and community health workers. A national strategy focused specifically on this product can help grow ECP demand; however, the supply chain for ECPs must be strengthened to meet the additional demand.
- Establishment of the First Institution-Based Poison Information Center in Nepal Through a Multilateral International Partnership
Through an innovative local and international partnership model, the first institution-based poison information center in Nepal was established in response to a mandate from the Nepal government, the high burden of toxicological emergencies in Nepal, and the known economic and health benefits of poison information centers.
- Early Lessons From Working With Local Partners to Expand Private-Sector Health Care Networks in Burundi and Mali
Expanding private health care delivery networks is possible through partnerships with local organizations. This article explores how expanded networks differ from traditional social franchise networks and discusses how they can support and steward private health care facilities in contexts like Burundi and Mali.
- Family Planning, Reproductive Health, and Progress Toward the Sustainable Development Goals: Reflections and Directions on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
Investing in family planning and reproductive health—broadly defined as the services, policies, information, attitudes, practices, and commodities, including contraceptives, that help individuals achieve their fertility intentions—is integral to attaining many Sustainable Development Goals.
- Maturity Assessment of the Health Information System Using Stages of Continuous Improvement Methodology: Results From Serbia
A structural and well-defined approach to the comprehensive assessment of the fragmented health information system points to items that could be improved in future governance efforts.
- Promoting Male Involvement in Family Planning: Insights From the No-Scalpel Vasectomy Program of Davao City, Philippines
The no-scalpel vasectomy program in Davao City, Philippines, serves as a promising model for engaging men in family planning and addressing gender disparities in such initiatives.
- “Je suis désolé, je parle français”: How English Hegemony Undermines Efforts to Shift Power in Global Health
English hegemony in the field of sexual and reproductive health works against efforts to shift power to local communities. To fully embrace locally led development, we must grapple with English language dominance and take actions toward becoming a more linguistically inclusive community.