[HTML][HTML] Social determinants of multimorbidity in Jamaica: application of latent class analysis in a cross-sectional study

…, DR Hotchkiss, JH Hernandez… - BMC public health, 2021 - Springer
Background Non-communicable disease (NCD) multimorbidity is associated with impaired
functioning, lower quality of life and higher mortality. Susceptibility to accumulation of multiple …

[HTML][HTML] Is Covid-19 community level testing effective in reaching at-risk populations? Evidence from spatial analysis of New Orleans patient data at walk-up sites

JH Hernandez, D Karletsos, J Avegno, CH Reed - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background This paper evaluates the increase in coverage and use of Covid-19 testing
services for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations through the introduction of community-…

[HTML][HTML] An observational study to test the acceptability and feasibility of using medical and nursing students to instruct clients in DMPA-SC self-injection at the …

JT Bertrand, D Bidashimwa, PB Makani, JH Hernandez… - Contraception, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives Given the promise of DMPA-SC to increase community-level access to modern
contraception in developing countries, we conducted an observational study to assess the …

[HTML][HTML] Multimorbidity patterns and health-related quality of life in Jamaican adults: a cross sectional study exploring potential pathways

…, KP Theall, J Gustat, JH Hernandez… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Multimorbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are intimately linked.
Multiple chronic conditions may adversely affect physical and mental functioning, while …

[HTML][HTML] As long as (I think) my husband agrees…: role of perceived partner approval in contraceptive use among couples living in military camps in Kinshasa, DRC

JH Hernandez, S Babazadeh, PA Anglewicz… - Reproductive …, 2022 - Springer
Background Male partner’s approval is a key determinant of contraceptive use for women
living in Sub-Saharan Africa and improving men’s support and couple communication is a …

[HTML][HTML] The provision of emergency contraception in Kinshasa's private sector pharmacies: experiences of mystery clients

JH Hernandez, MF Mbadu, M Garcia, A Glover - Contraception, 2018 - Elsevier
… Author links open overlay panel Julie H. Hernandez a , Muanda Fidèle Mbadu b , Mélissa …
) indicated that EC has to be taken within 72 h of unprotected intercourse. 20% incorrectly said …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in the Jamaican population: a comparative analysis of latent variable models

…, KP Theall, C Cunningham-Myrie, JH Hernandez… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Evidence suggests that the single-disease paradigm does not accurately reflect
the individual experience, with increasing prevalence of chronic disease multimorbidity, …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility and acceptability of using medical and nursing students to provide Implanon NXT at the community level in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of …

JH Hernandez, P Akilimali, A Glover, JT Bertrand - BMC women's health, 2020 - Springer
Background The use of implants has steadily increased in Kinshasa since 2013 but clinic-based
access to this family planning method is limited due to distance and costs barriers. The …

Awareness and perceptions of emergency contraceptive pills among women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

JH Hernandez, M Muanda, M Garcia… - … Perspectives on Sexual …, 2017 - JSTOR
CONTEXT: Despite the commitment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to
expand the family planning method mix and increase access to services, awareness of …

Evolution of a Large-scale community-based contraceptive distribution program in Kinshasa, DRC based on process evaluation

JH Hernandez, PZ Akilimali, MF Muanda… - … Health: Science and …, 2018 - ghspjournal.org
In a context where distance, user fees, and health staff shortages constitute significant
barriers to accessing facility-based family planning services, the use of community-based …