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Xu F, Ding S, Liu G, Wang Z, Otsen B, Ji K, Zheng X, Chen R. Factors related to the internal social capital of elderly-caring social organizations: a cross-sectional study in Chongqing, China. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:896. [PMID: 37612683 PMCID: PMC10463601 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09912-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aging has given birth to the demand for high-quality elderly care service and social organizations (ESOs) are gradually taking on a supportive role in the field of elderly care services.. In view of this, our study is designed to examine influencing factors of social capital within the elderly-caring social organizations. METHOD The study was conducted in four districts of Chongqing Province and a multi-stage random sampling method was used to sample 80 ESOs as subjects for the research. Through a meticulously crafted questionnaire, we gathered valuable data on internal social capital, basic information about the organization, and other variables. Univariate and Binary Logistic Regression analysis were performed on the data to explore the factors associated with social capital within the elderly-caring social organizations using IBM SPSS version 26.0. RESULT The results showed that 67(83.8%) OF ESOs surveyed were A-type institutions and 13(16.3%) B-type institutions. Among them, 49(61.3%) institutions covered an area of more than 50m2.The institutions of ≤ 2 years were 33(41.3%), 21(26.3%) were established for ≤ 3 ≤ 8 years, and residual 26(32.5%) were institutions ˃ 8 years old. ESOs that possessed 4-6 management employees were 52.422 times more likely to score high for social support (p<0.05, OR = 52.422). Accommodating special care objects and hiring 16-30 employees were significantly linked to the shared language and shared vision dimension (p<0.001, OR = 0.8) and (p<0.05, OR = 8.672), respectively. and the overall social capital dimension (p<0.01, OR = 0.221) (p<0.05, OR = 5.730). CONCLUSION ESOs with different basic conditions have different amounts of social capital. Factors such as the presence of special care and volunteer staff, a certain number of full-time staff as well as types of services rendered are accompanied with the higher internal social capital of ESOs.
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- Fuqin Xu
- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Private Mail Bag, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
- Key Laboratory of Public Health Social Governance, Philosophy and Social Sciences of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, China.
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Bouey JZH, Han J, Liu Y, Vuckovic M, Zhu K, Zhou K, Su Y. A case study of HIV/AIDS services from community-based organizations during COVID-19 lockdown in China. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:288. [PMID: 36973805 PMCID: PMC10042409 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09271-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION People living with HIV (PLHIV) relied on community-based organizations (CBOs) in accessing HIV care and support during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. However, little is known about the impact of, and challenges faced by Chinese CBOs supporting PLHIV during lockdowns. METHODS A survey and interview study was conducted among 29 CBOs serving PLHIV in China between November 10 and November 23, 2020. Participants were asked to complete a 20-minute online survey on their routine operations, organizational capacity building, service provided, and challenges during the pandemic. A focus group interview was conducted with CBOs after the survey to gather CBOs' policy recommendations. Survey data analysis was conducted using STATA 17.0 while qualitative data was examined using thematic analysis. RESULTS HIV-focused CBOs in China serve diverse clients including PLHIV, HIV high-risk groups, and the public. The scope of services provided is broad, ranging from HIV testing to peer support. All CBOs surveyed maintained their services during the pandemic, many by switching to online or hybrid mode. Many CBOs reported adding new clients and services, such as mailing medications. The top challenges faced by CBOs included service reduction due to staff shortage, lack of PPE for staff, and lack of operational funding during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. CBOs considered the ability to better network with other CBOs and other sectors (e.g., clinics, governments), a standard emergency response guideline, and ready strategies to help PLHIV build resilience to be critical for future emergency preparation. CONCLUSION Chinese CBOs serving vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS are instrumental in building resilience in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they can play significant roles in providing uninterrupted services during emergencies by mobilizing resources, creating new services and operation methods, and utilizing existing networks. Chinese CBOs' experiences, challenges, and their policy recommendations can inform policy makers on how to support future CBO capacity building to bridge service gaps during crises and reduce health inequalities in China and globally.
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- Jennifer Z H Bouey
- Department of Global Health, School of Health, Georgetown University, 3700 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20057, USA.
- RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA.
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- Ditan Infectious Disease Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Global Health, School of Health, Georgetown University, 3700 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20057, USA
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- Department of Global Health, School of Health, Georgetown University, 3700 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20057, USA
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- RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Home of Red Ribbon, Beijing, China
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Wang Z, Chen X, Ji K, Sang L, Bai Z, Chen R. Relationship between social network and individual performance of core members from aged care services social organizations: cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:108. [PMID: 36823574 PMCID: PMC9948443 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03837-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The social network of core members can affect the performance of the organization, while there is a lack of research on the relationship between the social network of core members of social organizations and individual performance in the field of aged care services. This study aimed to explore the relationship between social network and individual performance of core members from social organizations engaged in aged care services and explore measures to promote the development of aged care services. METHODS We used a multi-stage stratified sampling method to conduct a cross-sectional study and collected the required data in six cities in Anhui Province, China. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression were used to estimate the relationship between social network and individual performance. RESULTS Our results indicated that core members with higher social network scores were more likely to yield better individual performance, including receiving awards or recognitions related to aged care services (AOR=2.534; 95% CI: 1.397-4.596). Moreover, teams led by the core members were more likely to receive awards or recognitions related to aged care services (AOR=2.930; 95% CI: 1.740-4.933). The core members or the teams led by them were more likely to be reported by the media (AOR=1.748; 95% CI: 1.030-2.966) and participate in the drafting or discussion of local aged care service standards or service specifications (AOR=2.088; 95% CI: 1.093-3.911). In addition, demographic variables such as gender, marital status, and education of core members were significantly related to their performance (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The social network of core members of aged care service social organizations has an impact on their individual performance. To improve the performance of the core members of senior citizens services and organizations, relevant measures should be taken from the government, social organizations and core members to strengthen the social network construction of core members.
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- Zhengsheng Wang
- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XSchool of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032 China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XSchool of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032 China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XSchool of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032 China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XSchool of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032 China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China. .,Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1QU, UK.
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China. .,Suzhou Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Suzhou, 234000, Anhui, China.
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Wang Z, Zhang X, Liu L, Tang L, Zhu Y, Bai Z, Chen R. Factors related to the social network of core members of elderly care service social organizations: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1147. [PMID: 36088321 PMCID: PMC9464390 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08545-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The social network of the core members of elderly care service social organizations could affect the performance of the organization, while studies concerning its related factors are limited. We aimed to explore factors that are associated with the social network of core members from elderly care service social organizations and provide references and suggestions for improving elderly care services.
Methods
This cross-sectional study employed a multi-stage stratified sampling method, and collected data concerning social network, demographic information and occupation. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression were used to analyze factors that could affect the social network of the core members.
Results
Our results demonstrated that there is low social network of core members of elderly care social organizations. Out of the total membership, men (AOR = 1.708; 95%CI: 1.034–2.823), those with senior high school education (AOR = 1.923; 95%CI: 1.053–3.511), those with a college degree and above (AOR = 3.010; 95%CI: 1.591–5.692) and those that receive awards related to elderly care services (AOR = 2.260; 95%CI: 1.285–3.976) were associated with higher social network scores.
Conclusions
Our data successfully characterized the social status of core members of elderly care organizations. Therefore, health care professionals and policy makers in social organizations should use this knowledge in the care and service provision to the elderly; and implement actions that would promote networking in social organizations.
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Sun Y, Zhan Y, Li H, Yuan T, Gao Y, Liang B, Feng A, Li P, Zheng W, Fitzpatrick T, Wu D, Zhai X, Zou H. Stakeholder efforts to mitigate antiretroviral therapy interruption among people living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a qualitative study. J Int AIDS Soc 2021; 24:e25781. [PMID: 34473409 PMCID: PMC8412021 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction The COVID‐19 pandemic has affected antiretroviral therapy (ART) continuity among people living with HIV (PLHIV) worldwide. We conducted a qualitative study to explore barriers to ART maintenance and solutions to ART interruption when stringent COVID‐19 control measures were implemented in China, from the perspective of PLHIV and relevant key stakeholders. Methods Between 11 February and 15 February 2020, we interviewed PLHIV, community‐based organization (CBO) workers, staff from centres for disease control and prevention (CDC) at various levels whose work is relevant to HIV care (CDC staff), HIV doctors and nurses and drug vendors from various regions in China. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted using a messaging and social media app. Challenges and responses relevant to ART continuity during the COVID‐19 pandemic were discussed. Themes were identified by transcript coding and mindmaps. Results Sixty‐four stakeholders were recruited, including 16 PLHIV, 17 CBO workers, 15 CDC staff, 14 HIV doctors and nurses and two drug vendors. Many CDC staff, HIV doctors and nurses responsible for ART delivery and HIV care were shifted to COVID‐19 response efforts. Barriers to ART maintenance were (a) travel restrictions, (b) inadequate communication and bureaucratic obstacles, (c) shortage in personnel, (d) privacy concerns, and (e) insufficient ART reserve. CBO helped PLHIV maintain access to ART through five solutions identified from thematic analysis: (a) coordination to refill ART from local CDC clinics or hospitals, (b) delivery of ART by mail, (c) privacy protection measures, (d) mental health counselling, and (e) providing connections to alternative sources of ART. Drug vendors contributed to ART maintenance by selling out‐of‐pocket ART. Conclusions Social and institutional disruption from COVID‐19 contributed to increased risk of ART interruption among PLHIV in China. Collaboration among key stakeholders was needed to maintain access to ART, with CBO playing an important role. Other countries facing ART interruption during current or future public health emergencies may learn from the solutions employed in China.
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- Yinghui Sun
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shizhong District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Danlan Goodness, BlueCity Holdings Ltd., Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.,School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Qiao J, Wang Y, Li X, Jiang F, Zhang Y, Ma J, Song Y, Ma J, Fu W, Pang R, Zhu Z, Zhang J, Qian X, Wang L, Wu J, Chang HM, Leung PCK, Mao M, Ma D, Guo Y, Qiu J, Liu L, Wang H, Norman RJ, Lawn J, Black RE, Ronsmans C, Patton G, Zhu J, Song L, Hesketh T. A Lancet Commission on 70 years of women's reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in China. Lancet 2021; 397:2497-2536. [PMID: 34043953 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(20)32708-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Jie Qiao
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Office for Maternal and Child Health Surveillance of China, National Center for Birth Defect Surveillance of China, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Child Health Advocacy Institute, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Child Health Advocacy Institute, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- China Program for Health Innovation & Transformation, Department of Population Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- China National Health and Development Research Centre, Beijing, China
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- China Maternal and Child Health Association, Beijing, China
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- China National Health and Development Research Centre, Beijing, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health & Global Health Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Office for Maternal and Child Health Surveillance of China, National Center for Birth Defect Surveillance of China, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Molecular Medicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Global Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Robinson Research Institute, Fertility SA, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Centre for Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive and Child Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- National Office for Maternal and Child Health Surveillance of China, National Center for Birth Defect Surveillance of China, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Women and Children Health, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Bejing, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; and Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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