A5082155619- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Media Influence and Politics
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- E-Learning and COVID-19
- Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Sex work and related issues
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
Stockholm School of Economics
2014-2024
Abstract Widespread acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines is crucial for achieving sufficient immunization coverage to end the global pandemic, yet few studies have investigated vaccination attitudes in lower-income countries, where large-scale just beginning. We analyze vaccine across 15 survey samples covering 10 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Asia, Africa South America, Russia (an upper-middle-income country) United States, including a total 44,260 individuals. find considerably...
We evaluate the longer run impact of a local accountability intervention in primary health care provision Uganda. Short-run improvements delivery and outcomes remained despite minimal follow-up. find no on quality or lower cost that focused encouraging participation but did not provide information staff performance. suggestive evidence informed beneficiaries are more likely to identify challenge (mis)behavior by providers and, as result, turn their focus issues they can manage locally. (JEL...
Abstract We analyze COVID-19 vaccine acceptance across 15 survey samples covering ten low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Asia, Africa, South America, Russia (an upper-middle-income country), the United States, using responses from 44,260 individuals. find considerably higher willingness to take a LMIC (80% on average) compared States (65%) (30%). Vaccine was primarily explained by an interest personal protection against COVID-19, while concern about side effects most commonly...
The delivery of basic health products and services remains abysmal in many parts the world where child mortality is high. This paper shows results from a large-scale randomized evaluation novel approach to care delivery. In randomly selected villages, sales agent was locally recruited incentivized conduct home visits, educate households on essential behaviors, provide medical advice referrals, sell preventive curative products. Results after 3 years show substantial impact: under 5-years...
We study the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and associated school closure on primary children's learning mental wellbeing in Assam, India. Using a comprehensive dataset that tracked repeatedly surveyed approximately 5000 children across 200 schools between 2018 2022, we find lost equivalent nine months mathematics eleven language, during pandemic. Children lacking resources parental support experienced largest losses. Regular practice, teacher interaction, technology were with less loss. Over...
We investigate the effect of a financial lottery program in Lesotho with relatively low expected payments but chance to win high prize conditional on negative test results for sexually transmitted infections. The intervention resulted 21.4 percent reduction HIV incidence over two years. Lottery incentives appear be particularly effective targeting individuals ex ante risky sexual behavior, consistent hypothesis that lotteries are more valued by willing take risks. (JEL I12, I18, O15)
Maternal mortality is extremely high in Nigeria. Accurate estimation of maternal challenging low-income settings such as Nigeria where vital registration incomplete. The objective this study was to estimate the lifetime risk (LTR) death and ratio (MMR) Jigawa State, Northern using Sisterhood Method.Interviews with 7,069 women aged 15-49 96 randomly selected clusters communities 24 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across state were conducted. A retrospective cohort their sisters reproductive age...
This study evaluates a communication training program for mothers in Uganda, motivated by prior evidence suggesting that often prioritize children's needs more than fathers. The aims to enable women effectively communicate their knowledge and preferences about child health husbands, thereby increasing investments health. Using randomized experiment, we find the increases spousal discussion family's health, nutrition, finances. It also women's intake of animal-sourced foods, as well household...
Research on intrahousehold decision-making generally finds that fathers have more bargaining power than mothers, but mothers put weight children's well-being. This suggests a tradeoff when targeting policies to improve child health: change household behavior in ways health, might stronger desire do so. paper compares health classes Uganda enrolled either or fathers. We find educating leads greater adoption of health-promoting behaviors by the household. In addition, one parent positive...
Maternal and newborn mortality continue to be major challenges in Nigeria. While greater participation of men maternal health has been associated with positive outcomes many settings, male involvement remains low. The objective this analysis was investigate Jigawa state, northern Nigeria.This qualitative study included 40 event narratives conducted families who had experienced a or complication death, in-depth interviews 10 husbands four community leaders, focus group discussions workers....
Maternal mortality and newborn continue to be major challenges in Nigeria, with the highest levels northern part of country. The objective this study was explore process sequence symptom recognition, decision-making, care-seeking among families experiencing maternal neonatal illness deaths 24 local governmental areas Jigawa State, Northern Nigeria. This qualitative included 40 narratives (ten each for deaths, perceived postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), illness) that collected data on perceptions...
Abstract Background Human-caused climate change is already increasing the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as droughts. The health economic consequences these events are expected to be particularly severe for populations in low-income settings whose livelihoods rely on rain-fed agriculture. Within populations, children an especially vulnerable group, undernutrition linked 45% all child deaths across globe. Despite progress, adaptation gaps exist. We still lack strong...
Abstract How can quality be improved in markets developing countries, which are known to plagued by substandard and counterfeit (“fake”, short) products? We study the market for antimalarial drugs Uganda, where we randomly assign entry of a retailer (non-governmental organization (NGO)) providing superior product—an authentic drug priced below market—and investigate how incumbent firms consumers respond. find that presence NGO had economically important effects. Approximately one year after...
Background The burden of maternal and neonatal mortality remains persistently high in Nigeria. Sepsis contributes significantly to both newborn mortality, safe delivery kits have long been promoted as a cost-effective intervention ensure hygienic practices reduce sepsis. However, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness home birth kit distribution by community health workers, particularly impact this outcomes. This paper reports secondary analysis data from cluster randomized trial...
This paper presents the results of two field experiments on local accountability in primary health care Uganda. Efforts to stimulate beneficiary control, coupled with provision report cards staff performance, resulted significant improvements delivery and outcomes both short longer run. control without providing information performance had no impact quality or outcomes. The shows that informed users are more likely identify challenge (mis)behavior by providers as a result turn their focus...
We study the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and associated school closure on primary children’s learning mental wellbeing in Assam, India. Using a comprehensive dataset that tracked repeatedly surveyed approximately 5,000 children across 200 schools between 2018 2022, we find lost equivalent nine months mathematics eleven language, during pandemic. Children lacking resources parental support experienced largest losses. Regular practice, teacher interaction, technology helped sustain learning....