Background The gap between research and practice or policy is often described as a
problem. To identify new barriers of and facilitators to the use of evidence by policymakers …

Abstract Background Maternal Death Surveillance and Response (MDSR) implementation is
monitored globally, but not much is known about what works well, where and why in scaling …

PURPOSE: Gender is an important factor in understanding premarital sexual attitudes and
behaviors. Many studies indicate that males are more likely to initiate sexual intercourse and …

There is a growing understanding that strong health systems are crucial to sustain progress.
Health systems, however, are complex and much of their success depends on factors …

In the last decade, a National School Health Policy (NSHP) has been formulated in several
developing countries following the recommendations of the Global School Health Initiative …

Abstract Background Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) formulated the National
Strategic Plan for Disaster Risk Management to reduce risks to the communities. This plan …

Abstract Background In Nigeria, there is a high burden of oral health diseases, poor
coordination of health services and human resources for delivery of oral health services …

Background Current literature systematically reports that interventions to attract and retain
health workers in underserved areas need to be context specific but rarely defines what that …

Background A huge number of people living with HIV/AIDS lives in developing countries.
Thus, strengthening health systems in these countries is a prerequisite for improving …

Purpose The effectiveness of non-governmental organization (NGO) participation in the
healthcare sector has been demonstrated globally. The purpose of this paper is to …