[HTML][HTML] Politics of disease control in Africa and the critical role of global health diplomacy: A systematic review
Background: Africa is facing the triple burden of communicable diseases, non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …
Systematic review of community engagement approach in research: describing partnership approaches, challenges and benefits
GR Taffere, HT Abebe, Z Zerihun, C Mallen… - Journal of Public …, 2024 - Springer
Background Community engagement in research has gained momentum as people have
realised the importance and value it brings to research. However, a lack of standardization …
realised the importance and value it brings to research. However, a lack of standardization …
[HTML][HTML] Neonatal mortality within 24 hours of birth in six low-and lower-middle-income countries
Objective To estimate neonatal mortality, particularly within 24 hours of birth, in six low-and
lower-middle-income countries. Methods We analysed epidemiological data on a total of …
lower-middle-income countries. Methods We analysed epidemiological data on a total of …
Effectiveness of 4% chlorhexidine umbilical cord care on neonatal mortality in Southern Province, Zambia (ZamCAT): a cluster-randomised controlled trial
KEA Semrau, J Herlihy, C Grogan… - The Lancet Global …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Background Chlorhexidine umbilical cord washes reduce neonatal mortality in south Asian
populations with high neonatal mortality rates and predominantly home-based deliveries …
populations with high neonatal mortality rates and predominantly home-based deliveries …
[HTML][HTML] Cultural beliefs and health-seeking practices: Rural Zambians' views on maternal-newborn care
Background-Far too many newborns die or face serious morbidity in Zambia, as in many
other sub-Saharan African countries. New knowledge is needed to enhance our …
other sub-Saharan African countries. New knowledge is needed to enhance our …
Impact of maternity waiting homes on facility delivery among remote households in Zambia: protocol for a quasiexperimental, mixed-methods study
Introduction Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) aim to improve access to facility delivery in
rural areas. However, there is limited rigorous evidence of their effectiveness. Using …
rural areas. However, there is limited rigorous evidence of their effectiveness. Using …
Impact of a community-based package of interventions on child development in Zambia: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Background Community-based programmes are a critical platform for improving child health
and development. We tested the impact of a community-based early childhood intervention …
and development. We tested the impact of a community-based early childhood intervention …
Correlates of attendance at community engagement meetings held in advance of bio-behavioral research studies: A longitudinal, sociocentric social network study in …
B Kakuhikire, EN Satinsky, C Baguma… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Community engagement is central to the conduct of health-related research
studies as a way to determine priorities, inform study design and implementation, increase …
studies as a way to determine priorities, inform study design and implementation, increase …
Community engagement in research in sub-Saharan Africa: current practices, barriers, facilitators, ethical considerations and the role of gender-a systematic review
LE Bain, C Akondeng, WY Njamnshi, HE Mandi… - Pan African Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Introduction: meaningful community engagement is increasingly being considered the major
determinant of successful research, innovation and intervention uptake. Even though there …
determinant of successful research, innovation and intervention uptake. Even though there …
The impact of a multi-level maternal health programme on facility delivery and capacity for emergency obstetric care in Zambia
ABSTRACT In 2012, Saving Mothers, Giving Life (SMGL), a multi-level health systems
initiative, launched in Kalomo District, Zambia, to address persistent challenges in reducing …
initiative, launched in Kalomo District, Zambia, to address persistent challenges in reducing …