Latest Research: From PrEP awareness and telehealth evidence in U.S. to child health in Kenya and immunization practices in Zambia

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals, JSI staff contribute to and expand the public health evidence base. JSI's evaluation studies, assessments, and implementation activities build upon existing knowledge to overcome project challenges.

These recent peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from PrEP awareness in the U.S. to newborn care in Nepal, convey our program experience so others may learn what's working in public health research and practice.

PrEP Awareness in the Context of HIV/AIDS Conspiracy Beliefs Among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino MSM in Three Urban US Cities
Journal of Homosexuality
E. Olansky, G. Mansergh, N. Pitts, MJ. Mimiaga, DJ. Denson, S. Landers, J. Holman, JH. Herbst 
Health Care and Public Health Planning
HIV and Infectious Diseases 
International

Measurement and Interpretation of Hemoglobin Concentration in Clinical and Field Settings: A narrative review
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (Abstract Only)
C. Karakochuk, S. Hess, D. Moorthy, S. Namaste, M. Parker, A. Rappaport, R. Wegmuller, O. Dary
Nutrition 
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research

The Value of Tailoring Vial Sizes to Populations and Locations
Vaccine
P. Wedlock, E. Mitgang, L. Haidari, W. Prosser, S. Brown, K. Krudwig, S. Siegmund, J. DePasse, J. Bakal, J. Leonard, J. Welling, R. Steinglass, F. Dien Mwansa, G. Phiri, B. Lee
Zambia
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research
Immunization

Coaching Community Health Volunteers in Integrated Community Case Management Improves the Care of Sick Children Under-5: Experience from Bondo Kenya 
International Journal of Integrated Care
M. Shiroya-Wandabwa, M. Kabue, D. Kasungami, J. Wambua, D. Ontieno, C. Waka, A. Ngindu, C. Ayuyo, S. Kingondu, J. Oliech, I. Malonza  
Capacity Development,
Health Systems Strengthening 
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Nepal Scale up Chlorhexidine as Part of Essential Newborn Care: Country Experience 
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
B. Lammichhane, L. Khanal, P. Ram Shrestha, P. Dawson, S. Singh 
Capacity Development,
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research 
 Health Systems Strengthening,