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{"title":"Evaluation of implementation of evidence-based public health training in sub-Saharan Africa.","authors":"Anke C Rohwer, Nasreen S Jessani, Nyanyiwe M Mbeye, Bonny E Balugaba, Ann R Akiteng, David Tumusiime, Seleman Ntawuyirushintege, Kiya Kedir, Rawleigh Howe, Solange Durao, Ingrid Toews, Jacob Burns","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.576","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.576","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Collaboration for Evidence-based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+) developed and offered a course on evidence-based public health (EBPH) in five sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries to enhance individual and institutional capacity.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to assess, compare and learn from implementing the CEBHA+ EBPH course using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework and Practical, Robust, Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM).</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This study involved CEHBA+ partner universities in five countries in SSA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed a framework that draws on signalling questions for RE-AIM and PRISM dimensions. Country teams reflected on, discussed and mapped unique experiences. Using this framework, we then elicited common themes across countries and distilled country-specific experiences through virtual discussions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across countries, 130 public health practitioners, researchers and students completed the course (Reach). The course increased EBPH knowledge and skills and the capacity to teach EBPH and resulted in immediate opportunities for applying skills (Effectiveness). Hybrid offering in two countries presented challenges regarding Internet connectivity and hybrid discussions. Facilitators had previous training in teaching EBPH. While learning material was the same across countries, the content was adapted to represent local public health priorities (Implementation, Adoption). Course materials have informed other related training leading to spin-offs (Maintenance). Institutionalisation is dependent on external funding.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strengthening EBPH capacity across contexts is feasible. Curricula containing both core and contextualised elements create an authentic learning environment. Formal evaluations should be embedded within capacity-strengthening initiatives.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This is the first study evaluating EBPH training in SSA using an implementation science lens, offering learning about context-relevant adaptations that assist with plans for sustainability and scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"576"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369575/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mpox, stigma and the Public Health Emergency of Continental Security declaration: Addressing public health challenges in Africa.","authors":"Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.757","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.757","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"757"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369571/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"African vaccine manufacturing - The ecosystem and the Initiative.","authors":"Tolu Disu, Charles Kamau, Lisa Bonadonna, Farrah Losper, William Ampofo","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/jphia.v15i1.642","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"642"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369522/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Neglected mpox resurges with virulence in Africa: Will this be another neglected warning?","authors":"Oyewale Tomori","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.730","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.730","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"730"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369574/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"First report of <i>blaOXA-48</i> producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> isolates from wastewater in Morocco.","authors":"Amine Aiddi, Ilham Zerdani, Aboubakr Khazaz, Ihssane Benzaarate, Hafsa Mguild, Fatna Bourjilat, Kaotar Nayme","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.598","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.598","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"598"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369520/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public health policy and political contestation in Indonesia.","authors":"Cashtri Meher, Fotarisman Zaluchu","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.646","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Public health issues should be a focal concern for public leaders. A critical moment for articulating intended policies is during elections. At this time, candidates present significant ideas and proposals derived from the evaluation and reflection on the previous administration's governance. This approach ensures that the proposed programmes are grounded in evidence. In 2024, Indonesia conducted general elections, amid significant public health challenges such as the persistently high prevalence of stunting and poor maternal and child health outcomes. The Prabowo-Gibran, who then won the election, focused their campaign on providing free food and milk. This campaign appears to be unsupported by a comprehensive improvement plan, leading to the impression that public health issues are merely used to enhance electoral appeal.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"646"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321127/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141983498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hepatitis B serology testing and vaccination for Gambian healthcare workers: A pilot study.","authors":"Buba Manjang, Ebrima Keita, Sheikh Omar Bittaye, Bubacarr Jallow, Sambou Mbye, Abdoulie B Badjie, Ibrahim Touray, Lamin Bojang, Saydiba Tamba, Lamin Kebbeh, Lamin M Bojang, Sanna Kanyi, Modou Lamin Sanneh, Njaga Ceesay, Joanna M Gaitens, Hanna M LeBuhn, Melissa A McDiarmid","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.489","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.489","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hepatitis B infection is a significant global health threat contributing to healthcare worker (HCW) harm, threatening already precarious health systems.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To document self-reported hepatitis B vaccination history and serology results.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A select group of high-risk HCWs in a tertiary care hospital in Banjul, the Gambia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional pilot study conducted from 12 June 2023 to 16 June 2023. Participants were HCWs at high risk for blood exposure who completed a health history interview prior to serology testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) and vaccination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pilot study enrolled 70 HCWs who were primarily female (<i>n</i> = 44; 62.9%). The majority of the participants, 43 (61.4%) reported having received at least one dose of the hepatitis B vaccine in the past. The overall prevalence of HBsAg positivity in this study was 4.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.5-11.9), all in older participants. Importantly, 60.0% (95% CI: 48.3-70.7) of participants had no anti-HBs detected.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This pilot study documents a higher prevalence of hepatitis B infection among older workers and the lack of anti-HBs across the majority of participants. This suggests a serious vulnerability for the individual health worker and indicates the need for a wider screening and vaccination campaign to assess the risk across the Gambian health workforce.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This pilot study provides the first evidence to support a wider assessment of hepatitis B serology status of Gambian health workers to gauge the need for a broader vaccine campaign.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"489"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321128/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141983497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The pandemic agreement: Achieving an African win for health security inequity.","authors":"Nicaise Ndembi, Nebiyu Dereje, Fifa A Rahman, Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Aggrey Aluso, Nina Schwalbe, Tajudeen Raji, Mosoka P Fallah, Sofonias K Tessema, Mohamed Moussif, Sultani Matendechero, Olive Shisana, Alain N Ngongo, Jean Kaseya","doi":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.618","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jphia.v15i1.618","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"15 1","pages":"618"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141983499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Online capacity building for the health workforce: the case of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response for the African region.","authors":"Boukare Bonkoungou, Heini Utunen, Ambrose Otau Talisuna, Gillian O'Connell, Etien Koua, Dick Damas Chamla, Elham Arabi, Anna Tokar, Abdou Salam Gueye","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2478","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2023.2478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) has developed a comprehensive capacity devel-opment programme to support the successful implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response 3rd edition Technical Guidelines (IDSR). As part of the learning program, a series of asyn-chronous online courses are offered on OpenWHO in English, French and Portuguese. This paper describes the use of five IDSR online courses and reports on feedback received from learners on Course 1 in the English series. An online learner survey was developed, and a descriptive analysis was conducted. This paper also reports on use related empirical metadata from the OpenWHO platform. Overall, learners (97%-n/N) of Course 1 IDSR English series indicated a positive perception toward their online learning experience because of the quality of course content, its organization, ease of use and relevance to their workplace needs. In addition, 88% (n/N) of learners reported that they had used their acquired knowledge at least sometimes and 54.4% (n/N) had shared their learning with others. Lastly, the quiz analyses showed an average of right answers of 78.97% for quiz 1 and 69.94% for quiz 2. Online learning is an essential component of a blended capacity development programme and provides cost effective, equitable and impactful learning. Learners who have a learning goal and find their needs met in courses tend to show more satisfaction and motivation to share their learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 12","pages":"2478"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10946300/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140159181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tackling the twin threats of pandemics and climate change: An agenda for action.","authors":"Jean Kaseya, Yewande Alimi, Aggrey Aluso, Mahlet K Habtemariam, Trevor A Crowell, Alain Ngashi Ngongo, Yenew Kebede, Nicaise Ndembi","doi":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2868","DOIUrl":"10.4081/jphia.2024.2868","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44723,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health in Africa","volume":"14 10","pages":"2868"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10928979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}