Publications by authors named "Jamaica Corker"

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  • * A survey revealed that while 92% of participants knew about prevention measures, misconceptions persisted, with 27% believing Ebola could spread through air and 49% thinking avoiding mosquito bites could prevent infection.
  • * High engagement in preventive actions was observed, with 95% taking steps to avoid Ebola, and many preferred safer burial practices over traditional rites, informing future health communication strategies.*
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Demographic research in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has long relied on a blunt urban/rural dichotomy that may obscure important inter-urban fertility and mortality differentials. This paper uses Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) geo-referenced data to look beyond the simple urban/rural division by spatially locating survey clusters along an urban continuum and producing estimates of fertility and child mortality by four city size categories in West Africa. Results show a gradient in urban characteristics and demographic outcomes: the largest cities are the most advantaged and smaller cities least advantaged with respect to access to urban amenities, lower fertility and under-5 survival rates.

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The rapid population growth of many African cities has important implications for population health, yet little is known about factors contributing to increasing population, such as the fertility of internal migrants. We examine whether in-migrants to Kinshasa have different fertility patterns than lifetime Kinshasa residents, and identify characteristics of migrants that may explain differences in fertility. We also use detailed migration histories to examine whether fertility differs by features of migration.

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Introduction: In 2014-2016, an Ebola epidemic devastated Guinea; more than 3800 cases and 2500 deaths were reported to the World Health Organization. In August 2015, as the epidemic waned and clinical trials of an experimental, Ebola vaccine continued in Guinea and neighboring Sierra Leone, we conducted a national household survey about Ebola-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) and opinions about "hypothetical" Ebola vaccines.

Methods: Using cluster-randomized sampling, we selected participants aged 15+ years old in Guinea's 8 administrative regions, which had varied cumulative case counts.

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  • The study focused on the border areas of Forécariah (Guinea) and Kambia (Sierra Leone) to evaluate public knowledge and practices regarding Ebola through household surveys conducted in mid-2015.
  • Knowledge of Ebola was generally high, with handwashing being the most common preventive practice, but acceptance of safe burial methods was notably lower in Forécariah compared to Kambia.
  • Radio was the main information source for both regions, but Kambia residents were more likely to get information from community sources, highlighting the need for continued collaboration with community and religious leaders for effective health messaging.
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  • * Population Services International (PSI) launched a pilot program in 2013 in four countries to enhance public-provider IUD services by analyzing the family planning market, identifying gaps, and advocating for government engagement.
  • * The pilot yielded over 102,000 IUD services in two years, indicating significant demand for public sector IUD services and highlighting the potential for enhanced public involvement in family planning initiatives.
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Background: In sub-Saharan African cities, the epidemiological transition has shifted a greater proportion of the burden of non-communicable diseases, including mental and behavioral disorder, to the adult population. The burden of major depressive disorder and its social risk factors in the urban sub-Saharan African population are not well understood and estimates vary widely. We conducted a study in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in order to estimate the prevalence of major depressive episodes among adults in this urban setting.

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