Publications

Röösli M, Dongus S, Jalilian H, Eyers J, Esu E, Oringanje C.M, Meremikwu M, Bosch-Capblanch X. The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on tinnitus, migraine and non-specific symptoms in the general and working population: a systematic review and meta-analysis on human observational studies. Environ Int. 2024;183:108338. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108338

Shayegh S, Andreu-Perez J, Akoth C, Bosch-Capblanch X, Dasgupta S, Falchetta G, Gregson S, Hammad A.T, Herringer M, Kapkea F, Labella A, Lisciotto L, Martínez L, Macharia P.M, Morales-Ruiz P, Murage N, Offeddu V, South A, Torbica A, Trentini F, Melegaro A. Prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine allocation in resource poor settings: towards an artificial intelligence-enabled and geospatial-assisted decision support framework. PLoS One. 2023;18(8):e0275037. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275037

Bosch-Capblanch X, Esu E, Dongus S, Oringanje C.M, Jalilian H, Eyers J, Oftedal G, Meremikwu M, Röösli M. The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on human self-reported symptoms: a protocol for a systematic review of human experimental studies. Environ Int. 2022;158:106953. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106953

Ekpenyong N, Heitz Tokpa K, Nwankwo O, O'Donnell D, Rodriguez Franco D, Berté S, Amani Kouassi S, Eteng G, Undelikwo V, Auer C, Guessan Bi G.B, Oyo-Ita A, Bosch-Capblanch X. Using and improving the PHISICC paper-based tools in the health facility laboratories: examples of Human Centered Design taking systems thinking into practice, in Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria. Front Public Health. 2022;10:916397. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.916397

Zuske M.K, Auer C, Oliver S, Eyers J, Bosch-Capblanch X. Framework synthesis to inform the ideation and design of a paper-based health information system (PHISICC). Int J Health Plann Manage. 2022;37(4):1953-1972. DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3487

Bosch-Capblanch X, O'Donnell D, Krause L.K, Auer C, Oyo-Ita A, Samba M, Matsinhe G, Garba A.B, Rodríguez D, Zuske M, Njepuome A.N, Lee S.M.M, Ross A, Gajewski S, Muloliwa A.M, Yapi R.B, Brown D.W. Researching, co-creating and testing innovations in paper-based health information systems (PHISICC) to support health workers’ decision-making: protocol of a multi-country, transdisciplinary, mixed-methods research programme in three sub-Saharan countrie. Health Res Policy Syst. 2021;19:112. DOI: 10.1186/s12961‑021‑00768‑0

Bosch-Capblanch X, Oyo-Ita A, Muloliwa A.M, Yapi R.B, Auer C, Samba M, Gajewski S, Ross A, Krause L.K, Ekpenyong N, Nwankwo O, Njepuome A.N, Lee S.M, Sacarlal J, Madede T, Berté S, Matsinhe G, Garba A.B, Brown D.W. Does an innovative paper-based health information system (PHISICC) improve data quality and use in primary healthcare? Protocol of a multicountry, cluster randomised controlled trial in sub-Saharan African rural settings. BMJ Open. 2021;11(7):e051823. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051823

Morales-Ruiz P, Auer C, Bosch-Capblanch X. Profiles of anti-COVID-19 vaccines currently in use and their contribution to current vaccination coverage rates. 2021. Unpublished work

Oyo-Ita A, Bosch-Capblanch X, Ross A, Oku A, Esu E, Ameh S, Oduwole O, Arikpo D, Meremikwu M. Effects of engaging communities in decision-making and action through traditional and religious leaders on vaccination coverage in Cross River State, Nigeria: a cluster-randomised control trial. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0248236. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248236

Oyo-Ita A.E, Hanlon P, Nwankwo O, Bosch-Capblanch X, Arikpo D, Esu E, Auer C, Meremikwu M. Cost-effectiveness analysis of an intervention project engaging traditional and religious leaders to improve uptake of childhood immunization in southern Nigeria. PLoS One. 2021;16(9):e0257277. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257277

Röösli M, Dongus S, Jalilian H, Feychting M, Eyers J, Esu E, Oringanje C.M, Meremikwu M, Bosch-Capblanch X. The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on tinnitus, migraine and non-specific symptoms in the general and working population: a protocol for a systematic review on human observational studies. Environ Int. 2021;157:106852. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106852

Auer C, Mazitov R, Makhmudov A, Pirmahmadzoda B, Skrahina S, Dobre A, Sécula F, Bosch-Capblanch X, van den Boom M, Battista Migliori G, Mdivani N, Yassin M.A. Factors contributing to drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcome in five countries in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2020;90:1235. DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2020.1235

Ames H.M.R, Zuske M, King J.D, Steinmann P, Bosch-Capblanch X. Community and drug distributor perceptions and experiences of mass drug administration for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis: a rapid review of qualitative research. Adv Parasitol. 2019;103:117-149. DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2018.09.003

Brown D.W, Bosch-Capblanch X, Shimp L. Where do we go from here? Defining an agenda for home-based records research and action considering the 2018 WHO guidelines. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2019;7(1):6-11. DOI: 10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00431

Auer C, Bosch-Capblanch X. Taking tuberculosis seriously requires that we take poverty seriously: reinstating the ethics of public health. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2018;22(12):1390-1391. DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.18.0604

Auer C, Kiefer S, Zuske M, Schindler C, Wyss K, Blum J, Bosch-Capblanch X, Widmer U, Sauthier S, Janssens J.P, Bossard K, Chatonnet C, Mazza-StalderJ, Zacek B, Zellweger J-P, Altpeter E, Mäusezahl M. Health-seeking behaviour and treatment delay in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Switzerland: some slip through the net. Swiss Med Wkly. 2018;148(35-36):w14659. DOI: 10.4414/smw.2018.14659

Brouwers M.C, Ako-Arrey D, Spithoff K, Vukmirovic M, Florez I.D, Lavis J.N, Cluzeau F, Permanand G, Bosch-Capblanch X, Chen Y, AGREE-HS Research Team. Validity and usability testing of a health systems guidance appraisal tool, the AGREE-HS. Health Res Policy Syst. 2018;16(1):51. DOI: 10.1186/s12961-018-0334-9

Cusso-Calabuig R, Carrera Farran X, Bosch-Capblanch X. Effects of intensive use of computers in secondary school on gender differences in attitudes towards ICT: a systematic review. Educ Inf Technol. 2018;23(5):2111-2139. DOI: 10.1007/s10639-018-9706-6

Kaufman J, Ryan R, Lewin S, Bosch-Capblanch X, Glenton C, Cliff J, Oyo-Ita A, Muloliwa A.M, Oku A. Identification of preliminary core outcome domains for communication about childhood vaccination: an online Delphi survey. Vaccine. 2018;36(44):6520-6528. DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.08.027

Ames H, Njang D.M, Glenton C, Fretheim A, Kaufman J, Hill S, Oku A, Cliff J, Cartier Y, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Muloliwa A.M, Oyo-Ita A, Kum A.P, Lewin S. Stakeholder perceptions of communication about vaccination in two regions of Cameroon: a qualitative case study. PLoS One. 2017;12(8):e0183721. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183721

Bosch-Capblanch X, Auer C, Mandjate S, Mulilowa A, Guterman A, Curry M, Wang A. Characterisation of the health information system in Mozambique. Basel: Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, 2017

Bosch-Capblanch X, Auer C, Njepuome N, Saric J, Jarrett C, Guterman A, Curry M, O'Donnell D, Oyo-Ita A, Nwaze E, Ogah P, Garba A.B. Characterisation of the health information system in Nigeria. Basel: Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, 2017

Bosch-Capblanch X, Zuske M, Auer C, O'Donnell D, Guterman A, Curry M, Yapi R, Houngbedji C, Bonfoh B. Characterisation of the health information system in Côte d’Ivoire. Basel: Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, 2017

Bosch-Capblanch X, Zuske M.K, Auer C. Research on subgroups is not research on equity attributes: evidence from an overview of systematic reviews on vaccination. Int J Equity Health. 2017;16:95. DOI: 10.1186/s12939-017-0587-x

Cusso-Calabuig R, Carrera Farran X, Bosch-Capblanch X. Are boys and girls still digitally differentiated? The case of Catalonian teenagers. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research. 2017;16:411-435. DOI: 10.28945/3879

Kaufman J, Ames H, Bosch-Capblanch X, Cartier Y, Cliff J, Glenton C, Lewin S, Muloliwa A.M, Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Rada G, Hill S. The comprehensive 'Communicate to Vaccinate' taxonomy of communication interventions for childhood vaccination in routine and campaign contexts. BMC Public Health. 2017;17:423. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4320-x

Kaufman J, Ryan R, Glenton C, Lewin S, Bosch-Capblanch X, Cartier Y, Cliff J, Oyo-Ita A, Ames H, Muloliwa A.M, Oku A, Rada G, Hill S. Childhood vaccination communication outcomes unpacked and organised in a taxonomy to facilitate core outcome establishment. J Clin Epidemiol. 2017;84:173-184. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.02.007

Muloliwa A.M, Cliff J, Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Glenton C, Ames H, Kaufman J, Hill S, Cartier Y, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Lewin S. Using the COMMVAC taxonomy to map vaccination communication interventions in Mozambique. Glob Health Action. 2017;10(1):1321313. DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2017.1321313

Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Glenton C, Fretheim A, Ames H, Muloliwa A, Kaufman J, Hill S, Cliff J, Cartier Y, Owoaje E, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Lewin S. Perceptions and experiences of childhood vaccination communication strategies among caregivers and health workers in Nigeria: a qualitative study. PLoS One. 2017;12(11):e0186733. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186733

Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Glenton C, Fretheim A, Eteng G, Ames H, Muloliwa A, Kaufman J, Hill S, Cliff J, Cartier Y, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Lewin S. Factors affecting the implementation of childhood vaccination communication strategies in Nigeria: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2017;17:200. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4020-6mplementation of childhood vaccination communication strategies in Nigeria: a qualitative st

Ako-Arrey D.E, Brouwers M.C, Lavis J.N, Giacomini M.K, AGREE HS Team. Health system guidance appraisal-concept evaluation and usability testing. Implement Sci. 2016;11:3. DOI: 10.1186/s13012-015-0365-3

Kaufman J, Ryan R, Bosch-Capblanch X, Cartier Y, Cliff J, Glenton C, Lewin S, Rada G, Ames H, Muloliwa A.M, Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Hill S. Outcomes mapping study for childhood vaccination communication: too few concepts were measured in too many ways. J Clin Epidemiol. 2016;72:33-44. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.10.003

Oku A, Oyo-Ita A, Glenton C, Fretheim A, Ames H, Muloliwa A, Kaufman J, Hill S, Cliff J, Cartier Y, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Lewin S. Communication strategies to promote the uptake of childhood vaccination in Nigeria: a systematic map. Glob Health Action. 2016;9:30337. DOI: 10.3402/gha.v9.30337.

Ames H, Njang D.M, Glenton C, Fretheim A, Kaufman J, Hill S, Oku A, Cliff J, Cartier Y, Bosch-Capblanch X, Rada G, Muloliwa A, Oyo-Ita A, Lewin S. Mapping how information about childhood vaccination is communicated in two regions of Cameroon: what is done and where are the gaps?. BMC Public Health. 2015;15:1264. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-2557-9

Bonenberger M, Aikins M, Akweongo P, Bosch-Capblanch X, Wyss K. What do district health managers in Ghana use their working time for? A case study of three districts. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0130633. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130633

Bonenberger M, Aikins M, Akweongo P, Bosch-Capblanch X, Wyss K. For what do district health managers in Ghana use their working time? A time use survey in three districts. Trop Med Int Health, 2015;20(Suppl. 1):372

Bosch-Capblanch X. From Alma Ata to sustainable development goals. Trop Med Int Health, 2015;20(Suppl. 1):100

Buckley G.J, Pittluck R.E. Improving quality of care in low- and middle-income countries : workshop summary. Washington: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2015. Swiss TPH Contributors: Bosch-Caplanche,X.; Prytherch,H.

Cobos Muñoz D, Monzón Llamas L, Bosch-Capblanch X. Exposing concerns about vaccination in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. Int J Public Health. 2015;60(7):767-780. DOI: 10.1007/s00038-015-0715-6

Harder T, Abu Sin M, Bosch-Capblanch X, Bruno Coignard, de Carvalho Gomes H, Duclos P, Eckmanns T, Elder R, Ellis S, Forland F, Garner P, James R, Jansen A, Krause G, Levy-Bruhl D, Morgan A, Meerpohl J.J, Norris S, Rehfuess E, Sanchez-Vivar A, Schunemann H, Takla A, Wichmann O, Zingg W, Zuiderent-Jerak T. Towards a framework for evaluating and grading evidence in public health. Health Policy. 2015;119(6):732-736. DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2015.02.010