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Private Sector Resources for Health in Antigua and Barbuda: A Rapid Mapping
This report documents the mapping of private sector resources for health in Antigua and Barbuda. The mapping exercise gathered information through structured interviews with private health facilities, pharmacies, laboratories, diagnostic facilities, dental facilities, nursing homes, and NGOs…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Private Health Sector Assessments
Aponjon Business Plan: July 1, 2012–June 30, 2015
Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) Bangladesh launched Aponjon, a national-scale mobile health information service, in July 2102. With technical assistance from the Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project, this three-year business plan was developed in…
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Language : English
Technical Area: Digital Health, Public-Private Engagement
m4RH Impact Evaluation
This presentation describes a SHOPS evaluation of the impact of accessing mobiles for reproductive health (m4RH) on family planning methods and the use of contraception. It was presented at the Global mHealth Forum in National Harbor, Maryland on December 11, 2014.
Resource Type : Presentation
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Health Area: Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Digital Health
Technology Recommendations MAMA Bangladesh
In July 2012, Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) Bangladesh launched Aponjon, a national scale mobile health information service to achieve sustained improvements in maternal and child health knowledge, behaviors, and outcomes. The Aponjon service provides both audio and text health…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Digital Health
Implementing Total Market Approaches: Family Planning and Beyond
A Total Market Approach (TMA) is commonly referred to as a process to bring together the public and private health sectors for the purpose of coordinating policies and programs for greater health impact and sustainability. This approach to achieving public health goals, particularly in the area…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Total Market Approach
Revisiting a Total Market Approach to Contraceptive Security in Honduras
Although several Total Market Approach (TMA) initiatives to family planning products have been implemented, little research has been conducted to evaluate the outcomes of these interventions. This article aims to help fill this gap in the literature by examining the effects of a TMA activity…
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Health Area: Family Planning
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Total Market Approach
The Role of Alumni Associations in Strengthening Private Medical Training Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
The significant growth in private medical training institutions (PMTIs) throughout sub-Saharan Africa is a response to the demand for medical training and supply shortages. PMTIs can significantly increase the number of health workers needed to address the many health challenges facing sub-…
Resource Type : Brief
Country : Tanzania
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Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
Technical Area: Provider Quality
PEPFAR Transitions
In 2013, USAID/Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean requested SHOPS’ assistance to help frame the transition of PEPFAR programming to country ownership in the Caribbean by conducting a literature review. This study identifies key themes and lessons learned to guide Caribbean nations to plan,…
Resource Type : Report
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Health Area: HIV/AIDS
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
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Prescribing Practices of Doctors in Management of Acute Diarrhea
This study was conducted to determine the prescribing practices of doctors in management of acute diarrhea in children in the age group of 6 month -5 year. Antimotility agents and low/zero lactose formula was prescibed in 9.8% and 24.7% cases, respectively by general practitioners. In about 66.…
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Country : India
Health Area: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
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Effectiveness of Street Theatre in Improving Home Diarrhea Management Practices
In India, childhood diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under five. Although ORS is widely available and affordable and there is high awareness of the product, there is relatively low use of ORS. Only 20% of caregivers give ORS in and 18% of doctors prescribe ORS in North…
Resource Type : Presentation
Country : India
Health Area: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Project: SHOPS
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Language : English
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What is the Market Development Approach?
- What is the Market Development Approach (MDA) Process for Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health? Brief #1 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What is the Market System Framework and Its Role in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets? Brief #2 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What are Key Terms Used in a Market Development Approach for Health? Brief #3 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- The Meaning and Importance of Stewardship in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets. Brief #4 of 4 in a series on the MDA
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