Search Results - "Jere, Diana"

A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge by Kumbani, Lily C, Jere, Diana L, Banda, Chimwemwe K, Chang, Cecilia, Liu, Li, McCreary, Linda L, Patil, Crystal L, Norr, Kathleen F

“…HIV prevention knowledge levels are low in sub-Saharan Africa. In our efficacy study, the Mzake ndi Mzake (Friend-to-Friend; hereafter Mzake) 6-session peer…”
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A hybrid design testing a 3-step implementation model for community scale-up of an HIV prevention intervention in rural Malawi: study protocol by Jere, Diana L N, Banda, Chimwemwe K, Kumbani, Lily C, Liu, Li, McCreary, Linda L, Park, Chang Gi, Patil, Crystal L, Norr, Kathleen F

“…Scaling-up evidence-based behavior change interventions can make a major contribution to meeting the UNAIDS goal of no new HIV infections by 2030. We developed…”
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Acceptability and feasibility of a screening protocol for antenatal depression (SPADe) in Blantyre District, Malawi by Chorwe-Sungani, Genesis, Mwagomba, Modesta, Chirwa, Ellen, Jere, Diana, Chipps, Jennifer

“…Abstract Background Depression is one of the most common perinatal mental health problems that affect pregnant women. Antenatal depression can adversely affect…”
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Experiences of nurse managers and practitioners on implementation of an evidence-based practice intervention by Chiwaula, Catherine Haulesi, Jere, Diana L

“…An evidence based practice (EBP) research project was undertaken to implement EBP interventions utilising the Iowa model in order to build the capacity of the…”
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Status of information, education, and communication as perceived by clients receiving antenatal care at Chiradzulu District Hospital in Malawi by Lungu, Gaily Graysham, Chodzaza, Elizabeth, Kamanga, Martha, Chikazinga, Wanangwa, Jere, Diana

“…Information, education, and communication is a strategy to spread awareness through communication channels to a target audience to achieve a desired positive…”
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An effectiveness-implementation hybrid type 1 trial assessing the impact of group versus individual antenatal care on maternal and infant outcomes in Malawi by Chirwa, Ellen, Kapito, Esnath, Jere, Diana L, Kafulafula, Ursula, Chodzaza, Elizabeth, Chorwe-Sungani, Genesis, Gresh, Ashley, Liu, Li, Abrams, Elizabeth T, Klima, Carrie S, McCreary, Linda L, Norr, Kathleen F, Patil, Crystal L

“…Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest rates of maternal and perinatal mortality and accounts for two-thirds of new HIV infections and 25% of preterm…”
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Knowledge deficit on health promotion activities during pregnancy: the case for adolescent pregnant women at Chiladzulu District, Malawi by Kululanga, Lucy Ida, Kadango, Alice, Lungu, Gaily, Jere, Diana, Ngwale, Matthews, Kumbani, Lily Caroline

“…Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern in Malawi as it is associated with high risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Almost 29% of adolescent women…”
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Healthcare workers' perceptions on collaborative capacity at a Referral Hospital in Malawi by Soko, Tulipoka N, Jere, Diana L, Wilson, Lynda L

“…Lack of collaborative capacity results in provision of fragmented health services that do not meet the needs of patients. Collaborative capacity refers to the…”
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Experiential Training Workshops for Group Antenatal Care in Malawi by Gresh, Ashley, Abrams, Elizabeth T., Chirwa, Ellen, Jere, Diana L., Chodzaza, Elizabeth, Chorwe‐Sungani, Genesis, Kafulafula, Ursula, Kapito, Esnath, Patel, Dhruvi R., Jeremiah, Rohan D., Klima, Carrie S., MacDonald, Amy, Norr, Kathleen F., Patil, Crystal L.

“…The positive effects of the CenteringPregnancy group antenatal care (ANC) model on perinatal outcomes in the United States has led to its adaptation and…”
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Outcomes of an HIV Prevention Peer Group Intervention for Rural Adults in Malawi by Kaponda, Chrissie P. N., Norr, Kathleen F., Crittenden, Kathleen S., Norr, James L., McCreary, Linda L., Kachingwe, Sitingawawo I., Mbeba, Mary M., Jere, Diana L. N., Dancy, Barbara L.

“…This study used a quasi-experimental design to evaluate a six-session peer group intervention for HIV prevention among rural adults in Malawi. Two rural…”
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Participation and diffusion effects of a peer-intervention for HIV prevention among adults in rural Malawi by Crittenden, Kathleen S., Kaponda, Chrissie P.N., Jere, Diana L., McCreary, Linda L., Norr, Kathleen F.

“…This paper examines whether a peer group intervention that reduced self-reported risky behaviors for rural adults in Malawi also had impacts on…”
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Protocol for assessing feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of screening for antenatal depression (FAFSAD) by midwives in Blantyre District, Malawi by Chorwe-Sungani, Genesis, Mwagomba, Modesta, Kulisewa, Kazione, Chirwa, Ellen, Jere, Diana, Chipps, Jennifer

“…Depression is often underdiagnosed by treating health professionals. This is a situation in Malawi where there is no routine screening of depression at…”
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Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi by Lofton, Saria, Norr, Kathleen F., Jere, Diana, Patil, Crystal, Banda, Chimwemwe

“…Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and…”
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An implementation model to guide rural Malawian communities in the scaling-up of an effective HIV prevention programme: an implementation science study by McCreary, Linda L, Jere, Diana, Patil, Crystal, Norr, Kathleen

“…Scaling-up of evidence-based programmes for HIV prevention in areas of high prevalence is a global priority. Many implementation models exist, but a major…”
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Process evaluation of HIV prevention peer groups in Malawi: a look inside the black box by McCreary, Linda L., Kaponda, Chrissie P. N., Kafulafula, Ursula K., Ngalande, Rebecca C., Kumbani, Lily C., Jere, Diana L. N., Norr, James L., Norr, Kathleen F.

“…This paper reports the process evaluation of a peer group intervention for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention which had positive outcomes for three…”
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Systematic mapping on availability, extent and distribution of mental health research in Malawi by Chorwe-Sungani, Genesis, Chisoni, Felix, Nyirongo, Ditress, Myaba, Japhet, Sefasi, Anthony, Sagawa, Jonas, Sibande, Grace, Chaima, Costantine, Katola, Eluby N., Jamieson, Febbie, Kululanga, Lucy, Jere, Diana

“…Background Mental health research is essential in the implementation of evidence-based interventions. This can be impeded by unavailability or limited access…”
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Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Young Men Working at a Rural Roadside Market in Malawi by Jere, Diana L., Norr, Kathleen F., Bell, Carl C., Corte, Colleen, Dancy, Barbara L., Kaponda, Chrissie P.N., Levy, Judith A.

“…Using an ecological model, we describe substance use and sexual risk behaviors of young male laborers at a roadside market in Malawi. Data included…”
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HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for Rural Adolescents in Malawi by Dancy, Barbara L., Jere, Diana L., Kachingwe, Sitingawawo I., Kaponda, Chrissie P. N., Norr, James L., Norr, Kathleen F.

“…Malawian adolescents are at risk for HIV infection. Using a quasi-experimental two-group research design, we determined the efficacy of Mzake ndi Mzake…”
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Improving universal precautions and client teaching for rural health workers: a peer-group intervention by Jere, Diana L., Kaponda, Chrissie P.N., Chimwaza, Angela, Crittenden, Kathleen S., Kachingwe, Sitingawawo I., McCreary, Linda L., Norr, James L., Norr, Kathleen

“…Health workers can contribute to HIV prevention by minimizing HIV transmission in health facilities and increasing client teaching. We offered a peer-group…”
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Introducing evidence based practice in nursing care delivery, utilizing the Iowa model in intensive care unit at Kamuzu Central Hospital, Malawi by Chiwaula, Catherine Haulesi, Kanjakaya, Phillis, Chipeta, Deliwe, Chikatipwa, Aphrida, Kalimbuka, Tracy, Zyambo, Lucia, Nkata, Steve, Jere, Diana Linda

“…Nowadays, having knowledge of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and its implementation strategies are critical skills for nurses to promote delivery of safe,…”
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