Health system performance and resilience in times of crisis: an adapted conceptual framework (Publications)
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the notion of health system (HS) performance has been discussed, and the notion of resilience has become increasingly important. Lacking a recognised framework that measure
Efficacy of the spatial repellent product Mosquito Shield™ against wild pyrethroid-resistant <em>Anopheles arabiensis</em> in south-eastern Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Spatial repellents that create airborne concentrations of an active ingredient (AI) within a space offer a scalable solution to further reduce transmission of malaria, by disrupting mosqui
Effects of health insurance on quality of care in low-income countries: a systematic review (Publications)
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of health insurance on quality of care in low-income countries (LICs). Methods: We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. We searched seve
Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Objectives: We report results of a systematic review on the health effects of long-term traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and diabetes in the adult population. Methods: An expert Panel appointed by
Breastfeeding initiation in mothers with repeat cesarean section: the impact of marital status (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Approximately 90% of mothers with a primary C-section have a subsequent C-section. To date, research has demonstrated that primary C-sections are associated with breastfeeding noninitiatio
Interracial couples and breastfeeding initiation in the United States (Publications)
In the past decade, the prevalence of interracial couples has steadily increased. Recent reports state that nearly one in five marriages are between spouses of different races. Interracial couples rec
The role of paternity acknowledgment in breastfeeding noninitiation (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In the United States, less than a quarter of mothers breastfeed in accordance with national recommendations. To date, researchers have demonstrated that paternal support directly influence
Discordance in couples pregnancy intentions and breastfeeding duration: results from the national survey of family growth 2011-2013 (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Parental disagreement in pregnancy intention elevates the risk of adverse health events for mother and child. However, research surrounding parental pregnancy intention discrepancies and b
Marital status disruptions and internalizing disorders of children (Publications)
Marital disruption (i.e., separation or divorce) impacts an estimated 40-50% of married couples. Previous research has shown that marital disruption results in negative health outcomes for children an
