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    Boosting research for health in the new Arab world at the Bellagio Center : 26th February - 1st March 2013
    (2013-01-16) Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED)
    This is a two-page introduction for a meeting that focuses on the improvement of evidence-based culture after the events of the Arab Spring, and moving towards the advancement of health equity, along with development through research and innovation for health.
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    Why Filipinas can't get birth control - even though it's now free by law
    (2015-08-10) Marshall, Lee
    This article covers the difficulties that Filipina women experience in obtaining birth control due to inherent obstacles of the Reproductive Health Law (2012) in the Philippines. In many cases, the government does not have the budget to carry out what the law demands. Opposition also runs deep because of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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    Synthèse sur les répercussions : répondre à la santé reproductive des adolescents en Afrique subsaharienne
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
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    Impact brief : addressing adolescent reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
    Adolescents need appropriate information and services to avoid an increased risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes. Initiatives that include the voice of adolescents and recognize their specific needs help them to overcome barriers and cultural norms, and improve health outcomes, including sexual and reproductive health. This report provides a brief review of the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) project, including a spotlight on success stories. IMCHA works to address the needs of adolescent mothers and their children. Nearly 16 million teenage girls between the ages of 15 and 19 in developing countries give birth every year.
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    Synthèse sur les répercussions : améliorer la santé reproductive des femmes en Afrique subsaharienne
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
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    Impact brief : improving women’s reproductive health in Sub-Saharan Africa
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
    The Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) initiative has supported 28 projects through 19 research teams, as well as two Health Policy and Research Organizations (HPROs) in 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Research teams work to educate women, their partners, and key family decision-makers about safe motherhood, the availability and benefits of contraceptive methods, and ways to improve their health. This report provides an outline of the work of IMCHA including briefs on case studies and results.
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    Ethiopia : social and political issues
    (Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2019) Zerai, Abdissa; Menuta, Fekede; Dejene, Melisew; Cochrane, Logan; Hudson, Derrick K.; Roach, Steven C.; Bergen, Nicole; Labonté, Ronald; Asfaw, Shifera; Mamo, Abebe; Teshome, Getenesh Berhanu; Whiting, Susan J.; Henry, Carol J.; Nigussie, Hagos; Drucza, Kristie; Tsegaye, Mulunesh; Rodriguez, Carmen Maria del; Amazan, Rose C.; Kassawmar, Tibebu; Zeleke, Gete; Bantider, Amare; Gessesse, Gizaw Desta; Shiferaw, Abebe; Abraha, Lemlem; Tadesse, Matebu; Rahmato, Dessalegn; Cochrane, Logan
    The complete book of eleven chapters is presented in four sections, respectively covering issues related to governance, health, gender and land. This document encompasses Chapters 1 and 2, which contextualize issues through provision of background history and politics of Ethiopia (Chapter1); and ethnicity, language and education (Chapter2).
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    Quality assessment of health management information system (HMIS) data for maternal and child health in Jimma zone, Ethiopia
    (2019-03-11) Ouedraogo, M.; Ouedraogo, Mariame; Kurji, Jaameeta; Abebe, Lakew; Labonté, Ronald; Morankar, Sudhakar; Bedru, Kunuz Haji; Bulcha, Gebeyehu; Potter, Beth K.; Roy-Gagnon, Marie-Hélène; KulkarniI, Manisha A.
    Health management information system (HMIS) data underpin attainment of health targets in low- and middle-income countries. However, the quality of HMIS data is often poor. The study appraised the completeness, timeliness, and internal consistency of eight key maternal and child health (MCH) indicators collected for all the primary health care units (PHCUs) located within three districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Results show that the HMIS may over-report the coverage of key MCH services, namely, antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and postnatal care. The quality of data at the zonal level could be improved to inform MCH research and programmatic efforts.
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    Causes of short birth interval (kunika) in Bauchi State, Nigeria : systematizing local knowledge with fuzzy cognitive mapping
    (BMC, 2021-04-06) Sarmiento, Ivan; Ansari, Umaira; Omer, Khalid; Gidado, Yagana; Baba, Muhammad Chadi; Gamawa, Adamu Ibrahim; Andersson, Neil; Cockcroft, Anne
    In Bauchi State (northern Nigeria), “kunika” describes a short interval between successive births, understood as becoming pregnant again before the previous child is weaned. Participants of the study mapped common causes of kunika: frequent sex; not using modern or traditional contraception; and family dynamics. Women indicated forced sex as an important cause, but men focused on lack of awareness about contraception and fear of side effects. Promoting contraception is unlikely to be enough on its own to reduce kunika. The summary maps can help local stakeholders to co-design culturally safe ways of reducing kunika.
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    Factors associated with short birth interval in low- and middle-income countries : a systematic review
    (BMC, 2020-03-12) Pimentel, Juan; Ansari, Umaira; Omer, Khalid; Gidado, Yagana; Baba, Muhd Chadi; Andersson, Neil; Cockcroft, Anne
    Short birth interval is more common among women in low- and middle-income countries. Identifying actionable aspects of short birth interval is necessary to address the problem. The review concludes that research has most commonly explored education and age of the mother, previous pregnancy outcome, breastfeeding, contraception, socioeconomic level, parity, and sex of the preceding child. A shorter time breastfeeding and the female children were the only factors consistently associated with short birth intervals. The quantitative and qualitative studies reported largely non-overlapping results.
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    Impact brief : improving quality of care in health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
    Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) initiatives have made important strides towards improving the lives of women and children in 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This two-page brief provides an overview of the IMCHA programme, along with information on a successful programme that involves improved services in Tanzania, as well as research aimed at saving premature babies in Malawi through an integrated healthcare initiative.
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    Synthèse sur les répercussions : améliorer la qualité des services dans les établissements de santé en Afrique subsaharienne
    (2021) Initiative Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique
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    Impact brief : changing the lives of women and children in sub-Saharan Africa
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
    This impact brief outlines the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) approach; it highlights achievements, and shares success stories. The results can be scaled in order to continue to move towards more inclusive and evidence-informed decision-making and healthier communities. The success stories in this four-page brief focus on: improvements in neonatal health in Malawi; addressing the barriers to reproductive health care for women and adolescents in Mozambique; access to health care in Mali; and, maternal and child health in Tanzania.
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    Impact brief : better maternal and child health through enhanced community engagement
    (2021) Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative
    Communities that are more involved in research are more likely to share information, take ownership of successful solutions, and push for lasting change in women's and children's health. Identifying women and men champions and supporting women's leadership can help to influence peers. This policy brief provides examples of the participatory approach as it translates to health policy in Tanzania; decrease of newborn deaths in Mozambique; and “Changing norms at a national scale in Senegal.”
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    Synthèse sur les répercussions : changer la vie des femmes et des enfants en Afrique subsaharienne
    (2021) Initiative Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique
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    New record of Aedes Albopictus in a suburban area of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
    (2019-09) Contreras-Pereira, Yamili J.; Briceno-Mendez, Marcos; Flores-Suarez, Adriana E.; Manrique-Saide, Pablo; Palacio-Vergas, Jorge A.; Huerta-Jimenez, Heron; Martin-Park, Abdiel
    Along with Aedes aegypti (L.), Aedes albopictus has been implicated as a secondary vector for dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus in Latin America. The article covers an entomological survey in 2018, in a suburban area of Merida (the largest and capital city in Yucatan). This is the first report of Ae. albopictus in a suburban area of Merida City. A total of 259 specimens were collected. It is important to consider the ecology of Ae. albopictus alongside that of Ae. aegypti when developing vector/disease control programs.
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    Manual de instalación y mantenimiento de mallas mosquiteras : instrucciones de reparación
    (2020) Bojorquez, Josue Gaspar Herrera; Saide, Pablo Manrique
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    Analysing the trend of illicit tobacco in the Philippines from 1998 to 2018
    (BMJ, 2020-12-23) Lavares, Monica Paula; Ross, Hana; Francisco, Ariza; Doytch, Nadia
    This study provides an estimate of the size of the illicit tobacco market, comparing the survey-based adult cigarette consumption with legally sold cigarettes in the Philippines. Illicit trade estimates are contrasted with the evolution of tax changes. Findings show that although the illicit market dropped substantially, and during the same time as large tax increases were implemented, the illicit share in 2018 remains similar to the 1998 level at 16% of the total market.
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    La recherche en santé mondiale : recueil de cas
    (2011) Matkovich, Heidi; Kay, Caroline; Di Ruggiero, Erica; Lopez, Leticia; Initiative de recherche en santé mondiale (IRSM); Perry, Alita
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    Building and evaluating research capacity in healthcare systems : case studies and innovative models
    (IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2016) Mortley, Natasha; Teasdale-Corti Project Teams; Edwards, Nancy; Owino Kaseje, Dan C.; Kokuangisa Kahwa, Eulalia
    In many lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) research capacity remains fragmented, uneven and fragile. This book addresses these gaps, capturing insights from 13 teams working on the Global Health Research Initiative, co-led by Canadians and LMIC researchers in several regions of the world, including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. As well as enhancing skills of individual scientists, research capacity must aim towards strengthening institutional systems that can enable sustained scientific productivity, and extend understanding and development of useful indicators that can capture the impacts of initiatives that have capacity building as their focus.