Monitoring & Evaluation by Bates Buckner
USAID Technical Report produced by MEASURE/Evaluation, 2006
The objective of this document is to illustrate and compare the current status of facilities in t... more The objective of this document is to illustrate and compare the current status of facilities in three countries for which data are available, using information derived from the core indicators to create a set of facility profiles. Also illustrated is the calculation of a composite index that combines results obtained from the individual indicators into an overall summary measure of facility-based service conditions in a given country. It is hoped that this application of core indicators results in the form of facility profiles will stimulate further discussion and refinement of the core indicators and the summary indices.
The ultimate aim is to facilitate the adoption of standard procedures that can produce consistent and internationally comparable information to inform the planning of health system investments and health programs, and to assess their impact. We believe that the use of standardized and internationally comparable information to produce facility profiles will allow donors and countries to understand better how conditions for facility-based services differ among countries, and can provide a context for interpreting status and needs.
Papers by Bates Buckner
This publication lists, by major institution, 32 population information resources in the United S... more This publication lists, by major institution, 32 population information resources in the United States. Each entry provides name and location of center or library, person in charge; date established; number of staff; size of collection and acquisition rate; area of specialization; publications circulated; services 415 t:.
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2004
This paper assesses the evidence of changes in sexual behaviour in Zambia, accounting for differe... more This paper assesses the evidence of changes in sexual behaviour in Zambia, accounting for differences in the composition of survey samples and for evidence of changes in reporting bias. It compares the estimates of sexual behaviour measures obtained using two different survey methodologies. Methods: Data from five nationally representative household surveys carried out between 1996 and 2003 were analysed for change in selected sexual behaviours. Results: There is some evidence for an increase in men's age at first sex. The proportion of people reporting multiple partnerships and not using a condom at last sex has declined since 1996. Unprotected sex with non-cohabiting partners is reported less frequently in the later surveys. The socioeconomic and demographic composition of the survey samples has changed across the years but the declines in behaviour remain statistically significant after adjustment for these changes. There is evidence of a changing reporting bias over the period of interest, with respondents less likely to report a young age at first sex in later surveys. Conclusions: Between 1996 and 2003, reported sexual behaviour has changed in Zambia among both men and women. Different survey methods produce significantly different estimates of sexual behaviour. This must be taken into account when carrying out trend analyses using data from different sources.
Health Care Management Review, 1989
Substantial investments have been and continue to be made to improve health services in countries... more Substantial investments have been and continue to be made to improve health services in countries with weak health systems. However, useful information on the status of services and the overall health systems within which they operate is rarely available. Sound decisions about where to invest resources to improve health services require knowledge of the existing health infrastructure, the services currently offered, the systems needed to support the services, and the availability of equipment and consumable supplies.
This publication lists, by major institution, 32 population information resources in the United S... more This publication lists, by major institution, 32 population information resources in the United States. Each entry provides name and location of center or library, person in charge; date established; number of staff; size of collection and acquisition rate; area of specialization; publications circulated; services offered, and whether or not the facility is equipped to handle outside requests. Personnel and organization indices are provided. (ED 050 961 is a preliminary listing of information sources outside the United States.) (JLB)
African health sciences, 2011
Age, poverty and alcohol use are seen as risk factors for HIV among women in sub-Saharan Africa. ... more Age, poverty and alcohol use are seen as risk factors for HIV among women in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to understand the influence of socioeconomic factors (including age and poverty) as well as alcohol use on risky sexual behaviors among women in Mongu, Zambia. This study examines these factors in the local context of Mongu, Zambia using the Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) methodology. This methodology allows for the study of risky behaviors while taking into consideration local factors. The two outcome variable studied were transactional sex in the past year and having two or more sexual partners in the past year. In this study age was not a significant factor, but alcohol use and poverty/desire for economic advancement were significant factors. Programs and policies need to address the influence of alcohol on risky sexual behaviors and also the important but complex influence of poverty.
AIDS and Behavior, 2010
Reaching populations at greatest risk for acquiring HIV is essential for efforts to combat the ep... more Reaching populations at greatest risk for acquiring HIV is essential for efforts to combat the epidemic. This paper presents, the Priorities for Local AIDS Control Efforts (PLACE) method which focuses on understanding the venues where people are meeting new sexual partners and behaviors which put people at risk. A comparison of data from two PLACE studies in Zambia with a national household survey, the Zambia Sexual Behavior Survey 2005, indicated that the PLACE population was at greater risk of acquiring HIV. Respondents in the two PLACE studies were significantly more likely to report 1+ new partners in the past 4 weeks, 2+ partners in the past 12 months, 1+ new partner in the past 12 months and transactional sex. Data from the PLACE method is important for targeting interventions for those most likely to acquire and transmit HIV.
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Monitoring & Evaluation by Bates Buckner
The ultimate aim is to facilitate the adoption of standard procedures that can produce consistent and internationally comparable information to inform the planning of health system investments and health programs, and to assess their impact. We believe that the use of standardized and internationally comparable information to produce facility profiles will allow donors and countries to understand better how conditions for facility-based services differ among countries, and can provide a context for interpreting status and needs.
Papers by Bates Buckner
The ultimate aim is to facilitate the adoption of standard procedures that can produce consistent and internationally comparable information to inform the planning of health system investments and health programs, and to assess their impact. We believe that the use of standardized and internationally comparable information to produce facility profiles will allow donors and countries to understand better how conditions for facility-based services differ among countries, and can provide a context for interpreting status and needs.