scholarly journals The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative for public health programmes

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ramsay ◽  
A. D. Harries ◽  
R. Zachariah ◽  
K. Bissell ◽  
S. G. Hinderaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Operational Research ◽  
Training Initiative ◽  
And Training ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

scholarly journals Quality, Equity and Utility of Observational Studies during 10 Years of Implementing the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative in 72 Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Rony Zachariah ◽  
Stefanie Rust ◽  
Pruthu Thekkur ◽  
Mohammed Khogali ◽  
Ajay MV Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Operational Research ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Informed Decision ◽  
Informed Decision Making ◽  
Sort It ◽  
Training Initiative ◽  
And Training

Introduction: Observational studies are often inadequately reported, making it difficult to assess their validity and generalizability and judge whether they can be included in systematic reviews. We assessed the publication characteristics and quality of reporting of observational studies generated by the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT). Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of original publications from SORT IT courses. SORT IT is a global partnership-based initiative aimed at building sustainable capacity for conducting operational research according to country priorities and using the generated evidence for informed decision-making to improve public health. Reporting quality was independently assessed using an adapted version of ‘Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology’ (STROBE) checklist. Results: In 392 publications, involving 72 countries, 50 journals, 28 publishers and 24 disease domains, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) first authorship was seen in 370 (94%) and LMIC last authorship in 214 (55%). Publications involved LMIC-LMIC collaboration in 90% and high-income-country-LMIC collaboration in 87%. The majority (89%) of publications were in immediate open access journals. A total of 346 (88.3%) publications achieved a STROBE reporting quality score of >85% (excellent), 41 (10.4%) achieved a score of 76–85% (good) and 5 (1.3%) a score of 65–75% (fair). Conclusion: The majority of publications from SORT IT adhere to STROBE guidelines, while also ensuring LMIC equity and collaborative partnerships. SORT IT is, thus, playing an important role in ensuring high-quality reporting of evidence for informed decision-making in public health.

scholarly journals Depression: major problem for public health

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene S. Paykel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Common Disorder ◽  
Social Adversity ◽  
Physical Disorders ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

AbstractThe aim of this Editorial is to discuss depression as an important disorder for public health. The literature regarding epidemiology, consequences, adequacy of service delivery and prevention of depression is reviewed. Depression is a common disorder with high lifetime rates, particularly in women, and those experiencing social adversity. It is a major cause of disability, and causes death both by suicide and due to raised rates of physical disorders. Many cases are undiagnosed and treatment is often inadequate. Primary prevention is not yet easily feasible but secondary prevention by earlier recognition, public and professional education, can produce benefits. There is a need for public health programmes aimed at improving recognition, treatment, and reducing consequences.

Attracting investors for public health programmes with Social Impact Bonds

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine de Gruyter ◽  
Dennis Petrie ◽  
Nicole Black ◽  
Philip Gharghori
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Impact Bonds ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

The Rockefeller Foundation and medical education in Ireland in the 1920s

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (120) ◽  
pp. 564-580
Author(s):  
Greta Jones
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Rockefeller Foundation ◽  
Social Background ◽  
The Political ◽  
Social Stability ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

In 1913 part of the enormous fortune of the American millionaire John D. Rockefeller was put aside for philanthropic and charitable purposes under the direction of the Rockefeller Foundation. Throughout the twentieth century the Rockefeller Foundation disbursed money to a wide range of economic, scientific and artistic projects. Among its interests were health and medical research, and Rockefeller invested funds in public health programmes throughout the world for the eradication of particular diseases or to strengthen the effectiveness of existing public health structures.The Rockefeller Foundation was also interested in providing aid for the reorganisation and modernisation of medical education. It was, however, loath to part with any of its monies unless it was assured of the political and social stability of a country, and also of the competence, honesty and good intentions of those to whom it entrusted funds. In order to assess this, the officers of the Rockefeller Foundation visited potential recipients. They reported back to the New York headquarters of the Foundation on the political and social background of the countries to which assistance might be given and also on the feasibility of the programmes of assistance devised to help them.

scholarly journals COVID‐19 vulnerability among people who use drugs: recommendations for global public health programmes and policies

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian W Holloway ◽  
Anne Spaulding ◽  
Ayako Miyashita Ochoa ◽  
Laura Randall ◽  
Adrian King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
People Who Use Drugs ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes
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