Publications by authors named "Simone Storey"
Purpose: To assess alignment of the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA) draft adolescent health indicators with national policies and explore challenges and opportunities for collecting data on adolescent sexual, reproductive, and mental health in Armenia.
Methods: We reviewed Armenia's national laws, decrees, policies, strategies, and programs for content related to the draft indicators. We conducted three focus group discussions with government and nongovernmental stakeholders and youth representatives on the feasibility of collecting the draft indicators, and analyzed the discussion segments related to sexual, reproductive, and mental health indicators.
Purpose: To explore data availability, perceived relevance, acceptability and feasibility of implementing 52 draft indicators for adolescent health measurement in different countries globally.
Methods: A mixed-methods, sequential explanatory study was conducted in 12 countries. An online spreadsheet was used to assess data availability and a stakeholder survey to assess perceived relevance, acceptability, and feasibility of implementing each draft indicator proposed by the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA).
Article Synopsis
- The Global Action for the Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA) Advisory Group was established in 2018 to enhance how adolescent health is measured, culminating in a draft list of 52 indicators published in 2022.
- The selection process for the GAMA-recommended indicators involved evaluating data availability, stakeholder feedback, and alignment with existing health measurement practices, leading to input from various experts and organizations.
- Ultimately, 47 indicators across six health domains were identified, facilitating improved measurement of adolescent health worldwide, with an emphasis on engaging young people in the process.
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