scholarly journals Community-Based Operations Research

2007 ◽  
pp. 102-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Johnson ◽  
Karen Smilowitz
Keyword(s):  
Operations Research ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Expanding uterotonic protection following childbirth through community-based distribution of misoprostol: Operations research study in Nepal

2010 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swaraj Rajbhandari ◽  
Stephen Hodgins ◽  
Harshad Sanghvi ◽  
Robert McPherson ◽  
Yasho V. Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operations Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Using men as community-based distributors of condoms

2002 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Operations Research ◽  
Women And Gender ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Female Condoms ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Stis And Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has led program managers to seek approaches to family planning (FP) that will also help combat HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These approaches include use of simplified STI diagnosis and treatment protocols and promotion of male and female condoms. One aspect of condom promotion that is receiving increased attention is the idea of adding men to community-based distribution (CBD) programs. The male latex condom is the only contraceptive method that, when used correctly and consistently, provides protection against STIs, including HIV/AIDS. Currently, an estimated 6 to 9 billion male condoms are used worldwide annually. However, experts estimate that 24 billion male condoms should be used annually to provide adequate protection against STIs and HIV/AIDS. CBD programs are important sources of temporary FP methods in many countries, but most programs distribute far fewer condoms than oral contraceptives. One reason may be that most CBD agents are women, and gender differences between distributors and potential clients may limit the sale of condoms. This program brief reviews evidence from operations research and other studies in 13 countries about the effectiveness of men as CBD workers.

Immunization Drop-Outs and Maternal Behavior: Evaluation of Reasons Given and Strategies for Maintaining Gains Made in the National Vaccination Campaign in Liberia

1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Bender ◽  
Rose Jallah MacAuley
Keyword(s):  
Operations Research ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Front Line ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Childhood Diseases ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Made In

Through annual National Vaccination Weeks, Liberia, one of thirteen African countries participating in the CCCD program, has achieved good rates of initial vaccination coverage against childhood diseases. However, rates of completion have been disappointing. Described is a community-based operations research methodology for a.) identifying reasons for non-completion of the vaccination series according to groups of mothers, front-line health workers and country level administrators, b.) for making recommendations for alternatives in the delivery system, and c.) for critiquing the focus group methodology as a tool for increasing commitment to program goals.

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