Abstract
Small investment, big returns: examining the effects of having a ‘Yellow Card’ on immunization and growth monitoring of young children in Lao PDR
Highlights
In collaboration with the Swiss Red Cross, we conducted a survey of over 400 households living in rural districts of the Luang Prabang province
Regression models indicated that immunization and growth monitoring were significantly predicted by distance to nearest health center or hospital, mothers’ contact with health facilities and health professionals, and ethnic group membership
The strongest individual predictor was related to whether the family was in possession of a ‘yellow card,’ explaining an additional 5.4% and 1.6% of the variability in immunization coverage and growth monitoring outcomes, respectively, above and beyond predictions of reduced models
Summary
Structure/Method/Design: Utilizing the Global Community Health Collaborative model, ATH builds partnerships, seeks opportunities to address community-identified needs, and utilizes diverse professional and strategic approaches to implement projects founded on ideals without illusions. ATH identifies local community strengths and assets, and pairs them with the resources of a large university. This generates targeted, adaptable outcomes based on evidence and best practices. In Maliewith input and contribution from graduate students and facultyea community advisory board participated in selecting projects that a local organization implements and community-based advocates monitor. Going Forward: Challenges include identifying strong community and organizational partners and resource scarcity when poor and insecure communities invest in long-term projects. Measelle; University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA, 2Swiss Red Cross, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
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