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January 18, 2023

Inequalities in child immunization coverage: potential lessons from the Guinea-Bissau case

Immunization is one of the main interventions responsible for the decline in under-5 mortality. In Guinea-Bissau, a low-income African country, vaccination is supported by international agencies, such as the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. Vaccines are provided free of charge in health centers and the program is implemented via routine vaccinations, specific campaigns, and catch-up and mop-up campaigns. The immunization schedule includes one dose

December 20, 2022

Early initiation of breastfeeding is inversely associated with public and private c-sections in 73 lower- and middle-income countries

Early initiation of breastfeeding—putting a newborn to the breast within the first hour after birth—ensures that the infant receives essential protection factors via colostrum, and it also increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and the overall duration of breastfeeding. Cesarean section deliveries have been systematically and directly associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Some obsolete practices in health facilities and the lack of knowledge about breas

November 22, 2022

Geographic inequalities in health intervention coverage – mapping the composite coverage index in Peru using geospatial modelling

The composite coverage index (CCI) provides an integrated perspective towards universal health coverage in the context of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. Given the sample design of most household surveys does not provide coverage estimates below the first administrative level, approaches for achieving more granular estimates are needed. We used a model-based geostatistical approach to estimate the CCI at multiple resolutions in Peru. We generated estimates for the eight indi

October 26, 2022

Religious affiliation as a driver of immunization coverage: Analyses of zero-dose vaccine prevalence in 66 low- and middle-income countries

The literature on the association between religion and immunization coverage is scant, mostly consisting of single-country studies. Analyses in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess whether the proportions of zero-dose children vary according to religion remains necessary to better understand non-socioeconomic immunization barriers and to inform interventions that target zero-dose children. We included 66 LMICs with standardized national surveys carried out since 2010, with inform

October 25, 2022

Birth registration coverage according to the sex of the head of household: an analysis of national surveys from 93 low- and middle-income countries

Universal birth registration is a human right and monitoring inequalities in coverage are a useful tool to identify vulnerable groups and to promote change. Within-country inequalities in birth registration coverage have been documented according to wealth, place of residence and other household characteristics. Our goal was to provide a comprehensive, global view of how the sex of heads of household might affect birth registration coverage in 93 low- and middle-income cou

September 22, 2022

Exposure of Zero-Dose Children to Multiple Deprivation: Analyses of Data from 80 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprise an ambitious agenda with multisectoral goals covering health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, and several other topics, with the ultimate aim of achieving “a better and more sustainable future for all”. The concept of multiple deprivation recognizes that the same individuals, households, and communities are often exposed to several forms of scarcity. Integrated approaches to service delivery can be efficient ways to red

September 09, 2022

Maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan African: poor populations residing in urban areas of the most populous cities in Sub-Saharan Africa

ICEH researchers – Cauane Blumenberg and Leonardo Ferreira, participated in a Workshop promoted by the Countdown to 2030 and African Population & Health Research Center. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the content of articles that will be part of a supplement for the Journal of Urban Health, on maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan African populations. Unlike other works carried out by the ICEH, which rely on national estimates from popula

July 12, 2022

The International Center for Equity in Health is selecting post-doctoral researchers

The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH, www.equidade.org), at the Federal University of Pelotas, is selecting post-doctoral researchers to work on global health, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, neonatal, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH +N). Profile PhD degree in Epidemiology or related areas, such as Statistics or Public Health Strong background in statistical analysis Experience in writing papers (in English) Average to high level of skill with data a

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