Search Results - "BAZZANO, ALESSANDRA N."

Human-centred design in global health: A scoping review of applications and contexts by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Martin, Jane, Hicks, Elaine, Faughnan, Maille, Murphy, Laura

“…Health and wellbeing are determined by a number of complex, interrelated factors. The application of design thinking to questions around health may prove…”
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Effectiveness of Smartphone-Based Mindfulness Training on Maternal Perinatal Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial by Sun, Yaoyao, Li, Yanyan, Wang, Juan, Chen, Qingyi, Bazzano, Alessandra N, Cao, Fenglin

“…Despite potential for benefit, mindfulness remains an emergent area in perinatal mental health care, and evidence of smartphone-based mindfulness training for…”
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"We help people change harmful norms": Working with key opinion leaders to influence MNCH+N behaviors in Nigeria by Adetunji, Adetayo, Etim, Eno-Obong E, Adediran, Mayokun, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Nigeria's Maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition (MNCH+N) outcomes rank among the world's poorest. Engaging traditional and religious leaders shows…”
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Optimizing Telehealth for Diabetes Management in the Deep South of the United States: Qualitative Study of Barriers and Facilitators on the Patient and Clinician Journey by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Patel, Tejal, Nauman, Elizabeth, Cernigliaro, Dana, Shi, Lizheng

“…The Deep South of the United States, and Louisiana in particular, bears a greater burden of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease compared with other regions in…”
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Correction: Predictors of relapse of acute malnutrition following exit from community-based management program in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study by Abitew, Dereje Birhanu, Yalew, Alemayehu Worku, Bezabih, Afework Mulugeta, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231524.]…”
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How do pregnant and lactating women, and young children, experience religious food restriction at the community level? A qualitative study of fasting traditions and feeding behaviors in four regions of Ethiopia by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Potts, Kaitlin Storck, Mulugeta, Afework

“…Maternal and child feeding behaviors are often rooted in family and sociocultural context, making these an important point of inquiry for improving nutrition…”
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Predictors of relapse of acute malnutrition following exit from community-based management program in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study by Abitew, Dereje Birhanu, Yalew, Alemayehu Worku, Bezabih, Afework Mulugeta, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) is an effective program to manage children with acute malnutrition, including both severe and moderate…”
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Warming the postpartum body as a form of postnatal care: An ethnographic study of medical injections and traditional health practices in Cambodia by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Stolow, Jeni A, Duggal, Ryan, Oberhelman, Richard A, Var, Chivorn

“…Postpartum care is a critical element for ensuring survival and health of mothers and newborns but is often inadequate in low- and middle-income countries due…”
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The Impact of Reimbursement for Non–Face-to-Face Chronic Care Management on Comprehensive Metabolic Biomarkers Among Multimorbid Patients With Type 2 Diabetes by Shao, Yixue, Stoecker, Charles, Hong, Dongzhe, Nauman, Elizabeth, Fonseca, Vivian, Hu, Gang, Bazzano, Alessandra N., Fort, Daniel, Kabagambe, Edmond K., Shi, Lizheng

“…We evaluated the impact of reimbursement for non-face-to-face chronic care management (NFFCCM) on comprehensive metabolic risk factors among multimorbid…”
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Low levels and determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months from Tigray, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study by Mulugeta, Afework, Abebe, Haftom Temesgen, Redae, Getachew, Gebremariam, Mebrahten, Abay, Meseret, Yohannes, Desta Berhe, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…IntroductionComplementary feeding is considered appropriate when introduced timely at 6 months of age, and where it fulfils the minimum meal frequency, minimum…”
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Lived experience of healthcare providers amidst war and siege: a phenomenological study of Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia by Legesse, Awol Yemane, Hadush, Znabu, Teka, Hale, Berhe, Ephrem, Abera, Bisrat Tesfay, Amdeselassie, Fasika, Abraha, Hiluf Ebuy, Gebre, Daniel, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Most wars are fought in poor countries and result in significant proportions of disabilities and mortalities. The consequences of wars and political…”
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Experiences of menopausal transition among populations exposed to chronic psychosocial stress in the United States: a scoping review by Blackson, Emma A, McCarthy, Christina, Bell, Caryn, Ramirez, Shokufeh, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…The transition to menopause is a significant event affecting health, well-being, and quality of life. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 44-57,…”
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Acceptance of the Advocacy Core Group approach in promoting integrated social and behaviour change for MNCH+N in Nigeria: a qualitative study by Adetunji, Adetayo, Adediran, Mayokun, Etim, Eno-Obong E, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…ObjectiveThis paper examines the acceptance of the Advocacy Core Group (ACG) programme, a social and behaviour change intervention addressing maternal,…”
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Animal Source Food Consumption in Young Children from Four Regions of Ethiopia: Association with Religion, Livelihood, and Participation in the Productive Safety Net Program by Potts, Kaitlin S, Mulugeta, Afework, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Child undernutrition remains a challenge globally and in the geographically diverse country of Ethiopia. Improving dietary diversity and consumption of animal…”
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Rural children remain more at risk of acute malnutrition following exit from community based management of acute malnutrition program in South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Abitew, Dereje B, Worku, Alemayehu, Mulugeta, Afework, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Community-based management of acute malnutrition has been reported effective in terms of recovery rate, but recovered children may be at increased risk of…”
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Comparison of Mid-Upper-Arm Circumference and Weight-For-Height Z-Score in Identifying Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children Aged 6–59 Months in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia by Abitew, Dereje Birhanu, Yalew, Alemayehu Worku, Bezabih, Afework Mulugeta, Bazzano, Alessandra N.

“…Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) are identified for admission to outpatient therapeutic programs using mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) or…”
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Qualitative Studies of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Lower-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Dietary Patterns by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Kaji, Aiko, Felker-Kantor, Erica, Bazzano, Lydia A, Potts, Kaitlin S

“…Continued high rates of both under- and over-nutrition in low- and low-middle-income countries highlight the importance of understanding dietary practices such…”
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A qualitative study of drivers of psychoactive substance use among Mekelle University students, Northern Ethiopia by Kahsay, Znabu Hadush, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Psychoactive substance (PS) use is a public health concern among University students. Understanding the factors underlay the use helps to underpin effective…”
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Quality and Content Concordance of International Clinical Guidelines on Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Using the AGREE II Instrument: An Updated Systematic Review by Bazzano, Alessandra N, Keenan, Alexandra, Woltz, Sara, Subramanian, Advaith, Akpogheneta, Onome, Coronado Daza, Jorge, Bazzano, Lydia A L

“…Utilization of high-quality clinical practice guidelines has the potential to positively impact health outcomes. This study aimed to assess the quality and…”
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Demand and Supply Side Barriers that Limit the Uptake of Nutrition Services among Pregnant Women from Rural Ethiopia: An Exploratory Qualitative Study by Bezabih, Afework Mulugeta, Wereta, Mekonnen Haileselassie, Kahsay, Znabu Hadus, Getahun, Zewditu, Bazzano, Alessandra N

“…Despite poverty reduction and increased promotion of improved nutrition practices in the community, undernutrition in Ethiopia remains a concern. The present…”
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