OBJECTIVE: Guatemala's efforts to fight sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS are compromised by the lack of timely and accurate data. The strengthening of the national Monitoring and Evaluation system is key for a better understanding of the epidemics and the formulation of effective public health responses. This study assessed how health service providers in resource-poor countries can contribute indicators to national health authorities. METHODS: Review of data sources produced by projects of a NGO harmonizing the identified indicators with national and international standards. During a field visit, they were validated with key stakeholders. RESULTS: Study results are 19 original and 13 harmonized indicators. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that small-scale projects can contribute to the strengthening of national health information systems.
OBJECTIVE: Guatemala's efforts to fight sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS are compromised by the lack of timely and accurate data. The strengthening of the national Monitoring and Evaluation system is key for a better understanding of the epidemics and the formulation of effective public health responses. This study assessed how health service providers in resource-poor countries can contribute indicators to national health authorities. METHODS: Review of data sources produced by projects of a NGO harmonizing the identified indicators with national and international standards. During a field visit, they were validated with key stakeholders. RESULTS: Study results are 19 original and 13 harmonized indicators. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that small-scale projects can contribute to the strengthening of national health information systems.
Authors: Scott D Rhodes; Jorge Alonzo; Lilli Mann; Mario Downs; Mario Andrade; Cindy Wilks; Florence M Simán; Omar Martinez; Claire Abraham; Guillermo R Villatoro; Laura H Bachmann Journal: Health Promot Int Date: 2014-03-30 Impact factor: 2.483
Authors: Juan Ignacio García; Blanca Samayoa; Meritxell Sabidó; Luis Alberto Prieto; Mikhail Nikiforov; Rodolfo Pinzón; Luis Roberto Santa Marina de León; José Fernando Ortiz; Ernesto Ponce; Carlos Rodolfo Mejía; Eduardo Arathoon; Jordi Casabona; The Mangua Cohort Study Group Journal: AIDS Res Treat Date: 2015-09-06