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Karumazondo JJ, Ross DA, Mangombe A, Zvoushe LK, Jani K, Mugarapanyama D, Gumbo JT, Nyanungo KRL, Nyamayaro W, Murinda E, Mhloyi MM, Ferrand RA, Mackworth-Young CRS. Innovative Professional Development for Multisectoral Policy Making and Programming for Adolescent Wellbeing. J Adolesc Health 2024; 74:637-643. [PMID: 38323967 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- JayJay J Karumazondo
- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Demography Settlement and Development, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Adolescent Well-being, Child Health Initiative, FIA Foundation, Stellenbosch, South Africa; Institute for Life Course Health Research, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Demography Settlement and Development, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe; Ministry of Health and Childcare, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Demography Settlement and Development, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Demography Settlement and Development, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Young Peoples Network on Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV/AIDS (YPNSRHHA), National AIDS Council, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Ministry of Health and Childcare, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Demography Settlement and Development, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- The Health Research Unit, Zimbabwe, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe; Department of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
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Walmisley U, De Jong M, George A, Okeyo I, Späth C, Siegfried N, Harker N, Tomlinson M, Doherty T. Whole-of-community and intersectoral interventions that address alcohol-related harms: A scoping review. Glob Public Health 2024; 19:2357211. [PMID: 38916343 DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2024.2357211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
Abstract
Alcohol harms threaten global population health, with youth particularly vulnerable. Low - and middle-income countries (LMIC) are increasingly targeted by the alcohol industry. Intersectoral and whole-of-community actions are recommended to combat alcohol harms, but there is insufficient global evidence synthesis and research examining interventions in LMIC. This paper maps existing literature on whole-of - community and intersectoral alcohol harms reduction interventions in high-income countries (HIC) and LMIC. Systematic searching and screening produced 61 articles from an initial set of 1325: HIC (n = 53), LMIC (n = 8). Data were extracted on geographic location, intersectoral action, reported outcomes, barriers, and enablers. HIC interventions most often targeted adolescents and combined community action with other components. LMIC interventions did not target adolescents or use policy, schools, alcohol outlets, or enforcement components. Programme enablers were a clear intervention focus with high political support and local level leadership, locally appropriate plans, high community motivation, community action and specific strategies for parents. Challenges were sustainability, complexity of interventions, managing participant expectations and difficulty engaging multiple sectors. A learning agenda to pilot, scale and sustain whole-of-community approaches to address alcohol harms in settings is crucial, with consideration of local contexts and capacities, more standardised methods, and a focus on community-driven action.
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- Ulla Walmisley
- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- School of Pharmacy, University of the Western Cape, Belville, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- Division of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use and Tobacco Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Mental Health and Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use and Tobacco Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- School of Public Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University, Belfast, UK
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- Health Systems Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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Kwachi B, Njiri S, Mulyanga S, Choge I, Mwalimu R, Ontiri S. Implementation of a Multisectoral Approach to Address Adolescent Pregnancy: A Case Study of Subnational Advocacy Informing National Scale-Up in Kenya. GLOBAL HEALTH, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2023; 11:e2200546. [PMID: 37903578 PMCID: PMC10615237 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-22-00546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Adolescent pregnancy continues to be a major concern globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes to high maternal mortality and morbidity and other non-health consequences, such as school dropouts. Addressing adolescent sexual and reproductive health requires an enabling environment that extends beyond an individual to community and society levels through concerted efforts by various sectors and agencies. From 2016 to 2022, we implemented an advocacy intervention in Kenya that catalyzed multisectoral collaboration to address adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues, specifically adolescent pregnancy, at subnational and national levels. In this article, we document our experiences implementing the intervention by presenting a case study of this initiative, including the processes and lessons learned. Our experience to date demonstrates that multisectoral initiatives can be rolled out to address adolescent pregnancies in countries that continue to have a high burden of adolescent pregnancy. Successful implementation requires inclusivity, commitment, and leadership to fully realize the potential that multisectoral actions have in preventing adolescent pregnancy.
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- Advance Family Planning, Jhpiego Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Advance Family Planning, Jhpiego Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Advance Family Planning, Jhpiego Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Center for Reproductive Health-Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya.
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Nyarko MJ, van Rooyen DR, Ten Ham-Baloyi W. Preventing malnutrition within the first 1000 days of life in under-resourced communities: An integrative literature review. J Child Health Care 2023:13674935231166427. [PMID: 37011277 DOI: 10.1177/13674935231166427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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This integrative review aimed to summarise existing best evidence practice for preventing malnutrition within the First 1000 Days of Life in under-resourced communities. BioMed Central, EBSCOHOST (Academic Search Complete, CINAHL and MEDLINE), Cochrane Library, JSTOR, Science Direct and Scopus were searched as well as Google Scholar and relevant websites for grey literature. Most recent versions of strategies, guidelines, interventions and policies; published in English, focussing on preventing malnutrition in pregnant women and in children less than 2 years old in under-resourced communities, from January 2015 to November 2021 were searched for. Initial searches yielded 119 citations of which 19 studies met inclusion criteria. Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidenced-Based Practice Evidence Rating Scales for appraising research evidence and non-research evidence were used. Extracted data were synthesised using thematic data analysis. Five themes were derived from extracted data: 1. Improving social determinants of health using a multisector approach; 2. Enhancing infant and toddler feeding; 3. Managing healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices in pregnancy; 4. Improving personal and environmental health practices; and 5. Reducing low-birthweight incidence. Further exploration regarding preventing malnutrition in the First 1000 Days in under-resourced communities is required using high-quality studies. Systematic review registration number: H18-HEA-NUR-001 (Nelson Mandela University).
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- Marian Joyce Nyarko
- Faculty of Health Sciences, 56723Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, 56723Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, 56723Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Melton TN, Agans JP, Lawhon B, Mateer TJ, Freeman S, Taff BD. "Pick your team wisely": A case study of a long-standing research-practice partnership. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2022; 95:102169. [PMID: 36183421 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2022.102169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Research-practice partnerships (RPP) provide opportunities to connect researchers, practitioners, and/or community development professionals in meaningful ways, thereby improving the quality of research, evaluation, and practice in communities. Yet, there is still much to learn about how successful partnerships between researchers and practitioners develop. Historically, research on this topic has emphasized challenges that prevent RPP from developing to their highest potential, with limited information available on ways to promote RPP and how to ensure RPP are mutually beneficial for participants. However, research on partnerships more generally, such as multisector partnerships, can contribute meaningfully to the RPP field. We present an in-depth case study on a successful, long-term partnership. In this study, we pull from the broader partnership literature to explore contexts that are likely to promote partnerships, as well as the activities that can strengthen RPP. Findings focus on addressing ways to promote RPP and highlight the importance of preexisting factors, such as a culture that values both researcher and practitioner expertise, history, and chemistry between partners. Additionally, non-professional space and time, productive disagreements, clear but evolving roles, and shared power were found to strengthen collaboration within the partnership. Specific advice for anyone considering joining an RPP is also discussed.
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- Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
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- Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
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- Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
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- Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
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