A5012763779- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sex work and related issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
International Centre for Reproductive Health
2017-2024
University College Cork
2024
Munster Technological University
2023
Ghent University
2020
Eduardo Mondlane University
2020
University of Cambridge
1998
Université Joseph Fourier
1996-1997
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
1996-1997
Our purpose was to identify an experimental procedure using PCR that provides a reliable genotype at microsatellite locus only few picograms of template DNA. Under these circumstances, it is possible (i) one allele heterozygous individual will not be detected and (ii) PCR-generated alleles or 'false alleles' arise. A mathematical model has been developed account for stochastic events when pipetting DNA in very dilute extract computer simulations have performed. Laboratory experiments were...
Abstract Pyrenean brown bears Ursus arctos are threatened with extinction. Management efforts to preserve this population require a comprehensive knowledge of the number and sex remaining individuals their respective home ranges. This goal has been achieved using combination noninvasive genetic sampling hair faeces collected in field corresponding track size data. Genotypic data were at 24 micrdsatellite loci rigorous multiple‐tubes approach avoid genotyping errors associated low quantities...
Background COVID-19 may have a profound impact on sexual health, reproductive health and social life across the world. Shelter in place regulations that extended globe influence condomless sex, exacerbate intimate partner violence reduce access to essential services. Population representative research is challenging during shelter place, leaving major gaps our understanding of COVID-19. This International Sexual Health And ReproductivE (I-SHARE) study protocol manuscript describes common...
Evidence suggests that many women experience mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities across the world, but magnitude of problem is unknown. The occurrence disrespect and abuse (D&A) maternity care services affects overall quality may undermine women's trust system. Studies about Mozambican are scarce. aim this study was to explore giving birth hospital different settings Maputo City Province, Mozambique.A cross sectional descriptive survey conducted between April June 2018...
Complications due to unsafe abortions are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many sub-Saharan African countries. We aimed characterise abortion-related complication severity, describe their management, report women's experience abortion care Africa.A cross-sectional study was implemented 210 health facilities across 11 Data were collected on characteristics, clinical information (using the audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) system). Severity complications...
BackgroundHigh levels of maternal and newborn mortality morbidity remain a daunting reality in many low-income countries. Several interventions delivered during antenatal care have been shown to improve outcomes, but stockouts medical supplies at point can prevent implementation these services. We aimed evaluate whether supply chain strategy based on the provision kits could quality care.MethodsWe did pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial ten clinics Mozambique....
Abstract Background Increasing male involvement during pregnancy is considered an important, but often overlooked intervention for improving maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa. Intervention studies aimed at mostly target mothers hereby ignoring the crucial role their partners play ability to access antenatal care (ANC) and prevent treat infectious diseases like HIV malaria. Very little known about current level of barriers different levels. This study explores attitudes beliefs...
Postpartum care (PPC) has remained relatively neglected in many interventions designed to improve maternal and neonatal health sub-Saharan Africa. The Missed Opportunities Maternal Infant Health project developed implemented a context-specific package of system strengthening demand generation four African countries, aiming access quality PPC. A realist evaluation was conducted enable nuanced understanding the influence different contextual factors on both implementation impacts...
Abstract Background The role of the male partner and wider family in maternal health, especially case emergencies, has been receiving increasing attention over last decade. Qualitative research highlighted that women depend on others to access high quality maternity care. Currently little is known about these factors relation health Mozambique. Methods A cross sectional household survey was conducted with men southern Mozambique decision making, financial support knowledge danger signs....
Abstract Background Midwifery care plays a vital role in the reduction of preventable maternal and newborn mortality morbidity. There is growing concern about quality during facility based childbirth occurrence disrespect abuse (D&A) worldwide. While several studies have reported high prevalence D&A, evidence drivers D&A scarce. This study aims to explore midwives’ professional identity perspectives on urban Mozambique. Methods A qualitative took place central hospital Maputo,...
Adolescents and young women in Mozambique experience high levels of unintended pregnancies, with induced abortion being a common outcome. Stigma gender norms are likely to negatively impact experiences pregnancy abortion, hamper access information services. We assessed knowledge, attitudes, practices, around six communities Nampula Zambézia provinces. conducted 19 triad interviews girls, focus group discussions male female adult community members, 15 in-depth experience. Participants...
Preconception health is increasingly seen as a key target for improving population in the UK and Ireland, yet little known about attitudes beliefs of adults regarding preconception care strategies. This online cross-sectional survey aimed to explore behaviours, reproductive age regard care. The was developed by reviewing previous literature engaging with those from group. It one first surveys assess across Island Ireland Results 386 individuals mean 29.9 ± 10.3 years were included. A variety...
Background: Theories of change explaining how interventions work are increasingly important, yet the methods/data to develop these less advanced than for evaluating effects. Methods: We conducted a systematic evidence synthesis theory structural adolescent contraception interventions. reflect on utility information provided in evaluation reports. Findings/discussion: Few included evaluations presented their change, or rich, qualitative process data. Authors’ descriptions context and...
To enhance uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services by female sex workers (FSWs), we conducted an implementation study in which piloted tested context-specific 'diagonal' interventions, combining vertical, targeted interventions with horizontally improved access to the general services, three cities sub-Saharan Africa.We collected indicators SRH service through face-to-face interviews approximately 400 FSWs, pre- post-intervention, Durban, South Africa; Tete, Mozambique;...
In Mozambique, both the government and partners have undertaken efforts over last decade to improve FP (family planning) services, especially through training health care providers promoting uptake of LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives). Despite this, methods has not increased significantly. This study aims examine women's knowledge on LARCs, including their main sources information, quality services in rural areas. We conducted a repeated cross-sectional study, interviewing 417...
Purpose Currently, no standard instrument exists for assessing the concept of male involvement in maternal health, hampering comparison results and interpretation literature. The aim this study was to construct key elements a global multidimensional framework, based on latest evidence input experts field. Methods For purpose, Delphi study, including an international panel 26 experts, carried out. consisted three rounds, with 92% respondents completing all surveys. Experts were asked rate...
Good progress is being made towards universal access to contraceptives, however stock-outs still jeopardize progress. A seldom considered but important building block in optimizing supply management the degree which health workers feel motivated and responsible for monitoring supply. We explored how what extent motivation can be improved, impact this have on avoiding stock-outs. Fifteen facilities Maputo Province, Mozambique, were divided into 3 groups (2 intervention 1 control), 10 monthly...
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) have high risks for adverse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, yet low access to services. Within an implementation research project enhancing uptake of SRH services by FSWs, we piloted a 'diagonal' intervention, which combined strengthening FSW-targeted (vertical) with making public facilities more FSW-friendly (horizontal), tested its effect. Methods The study applied convergent parallel mixed-methods design assess changes in Results...