Publications by authors named "M Fajardo"

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  • Researchers created a tool called CoRiCal to help people understand the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination by using simple explanations.
  • They tested different ways to present information, like graphs and animations, to see which helped people understand better.
  • The results showed that easy-to-understand explanations and animations helped people learn more about COVID-19 and vaccines than standard government information.
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We investigated the distribution of injected dye after deep serratus anterior plane and superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks in 15 Thiel embalmed cadavers. We injected 0.4 ml.

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  • Recent research highlights a growing interest in social innovations in health, but there's a lack of training tailored to boost research capabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • A multi-phase investigation involving surveys and group discussions identified training needs, leading to a series of co-created workshops designed for LMIC researchers in the Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) network.
  • The final evaluation showed that most participants rated the workshops highly, with a strong emphasis on the need for training in writing research grants and manuscripts, suggesting that locally developed training may be more effective than externally designed programs.
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Objective: To explore the effect of SMS nudge messages amongst people with varying health literacy on their intention to get a Heart Health Check.

Methods: A 3 (Initial SMS: scarcity, regret, or control nudge) x 2 (Reminder SMS: social norm or control nudge) factorial design was used in a hypothetical online experiment. 705 participants eligible for Heart Health Checks were recruited.

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