Peace Corps Partnered Health Services Implementation Research in Global Health: Opportunity for Impact:

Global Advances in Health and Medicine

AndrewDykens¹ 

关键词: Peace Corps;    health services implementation research;    global health;   

DOI  :  10.7453/gahmj.2014.031

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:There is abundant evidence of the affordable, life-saving interventions effective at the local primary health care level in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, the understanding of how to deliver those interventions in diverse settings is limited. Primary healthcare services implementation research is needed to elucidate the contextual factors that can influence the outcomes of interventions, especially at the local level. US universities commonly collaborate with LMIC universities, communities, and health system partners for health services research but common barriers exist. Current challenges include the capacity to establish an ongoing presence in local settings in order to facilitate close collaboration and communication. The Peace Corps is an established development organization currently aligned with local health services in many LMICs and is well-positioned to facilitate research partnerships. This article explores the potential of a community–Peace Corps–academic partners...

【 授权许可】

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