Sara Dada
Biographic Data
| ID | 4411589 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara Dada |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara |
| FAMILY NAME | Dada |
| SIGNATURE | DADA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University College Dublin |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3910-1856 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Theoretical and Practical Implications of Communication in Community Engagement for Maternal and Newborn Health
Community engagement has been used in a variety of settings to work with communities to support maternal and newborn health (MNH) care-seeking. Communication is an important component of CE, influencing how information is shared or behavior change is promoted. However, there is limited evidence explaining "how, why and for whom" communication works in these approaches. This study presents middle-range theories (MRTs) explaining how communication …
We move together
INTRODUCTION: In Zambia, where less than half of pregnant women complete the continuum of care for maternal health, community engagement initiatives like the Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs) are used to mobilise communities and support maternal and newborn health (MNH) care-seeking. However, there is a lack of documented evidence on communication in community engagement and its implementation across diverse settings. This study examines how …
Power dynamics and intersectoral collaboration for health in low- and middle-income countries
Intersectoral collaboration (ISC) is a critical strategy in global health for addressing complex challenges requiring multi-sectoral engagement. Although studies examined ISC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), gaps remain in understanding how power dynamics between stakeholders influence the effectiveness of ISC in these settings. This realist synthesis examines how, why, for whom, under what context, and to what extent power dynamics s…
Reflections from Planning and Conducting Data Collection for a Realist Evaluation in Zambia
Realist evaluations, a form of theory-driven evaluation, aim to explain how, why, for whom, and to what extent a complex health intervention works (or does not work). Realist evaluations are often “methods-flexible” and encourage the appropriate use of a range of evidence types that provide explanatory value. However, there is a lack of guidance in the published literature on how to identify and develop the methods and tools for realist evaluatio…
What’s in a name? Unpacking ‘Community Blank ’ terminology in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
Introduction Engaging the community as actors within reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) programmes (referred to as ‘community blank’ ) has seen increased implementation in recent years. While evidence suggests these approaches are effective, terminology (such as ‘community engagement,’ ‘community participation,’ ‘community mobilisation,’ and ‘ social accountability ’) is often used interchangeably across published literature…
Understanding communication in community engagement for maternal and newborn health programmes in low- and middle-income countries
As community engagement (CE) is implemented for sustainable maternal and newborn health (MNH) programming, it is important to determine how these approaches work. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have become a particular focus for MNH CE activities due to their high burden of maternal and neonatal deaths. MNH messaging and communication to engage communities are likely to differ by context, but how these approaches are actually developed …
Extreme events and gender-based violence
Does global health governance walk the talk? Gender representation in World Health Assemblies, 1948–2021
BACKGROUND: While an estimated 70%-75% of the health workforce are women, this is not reflected in the leadership roles of most health organisations-including global decision-making bodies such as the World Health Assembly (WHA). METHODS: We analysed gender representation in WHA delegations of Member States, Associate Members and Observers (country/territory), using data from 10 944 WHA delegations and 75 815 delegation members over 1948-2021. De…
Impact of conditional and unconditional cash transfers on health outcomes and use of health services in humanitarian settings
Learning from the past and present
In responding to the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries have proposed and implemented documentation policies that confer varying levels of freedoms or restrictions (e.g., ability to travel) based on individuals’ infection status or potential immunity. Most discussions around immunity- or infection-based documentation policies have focused on scientific plausibility, economic benefit, and challenges relating to ethics and equit…
Words matter
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on political leadership around the world. Differences in how leaders address the pandemic through public messages have practical implications for building trust and an effective response within a country. METHODS: We analysed the speeches made by 20 heads of government around the world (Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, New Ze…
Community mobilization to strengthen support for appropriate and timely use of antenatal and postnatal care
BACKGROUND: Antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are critical opportunities for women, babies and parents/families to receive quality care and support from health services. Community-based interventions may improve the accessibility, availability, and acceptance of this vital care. For example, community mobilization strategies have been used to involve and collaborate with women, families and communities to improve maternal and newborn …
Symptoms of a broken system
A growing chorus of voices are questioning the glaring lack of women in COVID-19 decision-making bodies. Men dominating leadership positions in global health has long been the default mode of governing. This is a symptom of a broken system where governance is not inclusive of any type of diversity, be it gender, geography, sexual orientation, race, socio-economic status or disciplines within and beyond health – excluding those who offer unique pe…
Lessons learned from engaging communities for Ebola vaccine trials in Sierra Leone
These findings provide an in-depth understanding of how interdisciplinary community liaison and social science teams can work with a clinical team to strengthen trust. The four R's suggest the ways in which trust relations are central to CE and confidence in vaccine trials, and could offer an approach to CE in vaccine trials
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Lessons learned from engaging communities for Ebola vaccine trials in Sierra Leone
These findings provide an in-depth understanding of how interdisciplinary community liaison and social science teams can work with a clinical team to strengthen trust. The four R's suggest the ways in which trust relations are central to CE and confidence in vaccine trials, and could offer an approach to CE in vaccine trials
Symptoms of a broken system
A growing chorus of voices are questioning the glaring lack of women in COVID-19 decision-making bodies. Men dominating leadership positions in global health has long been the default mode of governing. This is a symptom of a broken system where governance is not inclusive of any type of diversity, be it gender, geography, sexual orientation, race, socio-economic status or disciplines within and beyond health – excluding those who offer unique pe…
Learning from the past and present
In responding to the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries have proposed and implemented documentation policies that confer varying levels of freedoms or restrictions (e.g., ability to travel) based on individuals’ infection status or potential immunity. Most discussions around immunity- or infection-based documentation policies have focused on scientific plausibility, economic benefit, and challenges relating to ethics and equit…
Words matter
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on political leadership around the world. Differences in how leaders address the pandemic through public messages have practical implications for building trust and an effective response within a country. METHODS: We analysed the speeches made by 20 heads of government around the world (Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, New Ze…
Community mobilization to strengthen support for appropriate and timely use of antenatal and postnatal care
BACKGROUND: Antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are critical opportunities for women, babies and parents/families to receive quality care and support from health services. Community-based interventions may improve the accessibility, availability, and acceptance of this vital care. For example, community mobilization strategies have been used to involve and collaborate with women, families and communities to improve maternal and newborn …
Extreme events and gender-based violence
Does global health governance walk the talk? Gender representation in World Health Assemblies, 1948–2021
BACKGROUND: While an estimated 70%-75% of the health workforce are women, this is not reflected in the leadership roles of most health organisations-including global decision-making bodies such as the World Health Assembly (WHA). METHODS: We analysed gender representation in WHA delegations of Member States, Associate Members and Observers (country/territory), using data from 10 944 WHA delegations and 75 815 delegation members over 1948-2021. De…
Impact of conditional and unconditional cash transfers on health outcomes and use of health services in humanitarian settings
What’s in a name? Unpacking ‘Community Blank ’ terminology in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
Introduction Engaging the community as actors within reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) programmes (referred to as ‘community blank’ ) has seen increased implementation in recent years. While evidence suggests these approaches are effective, terminology (such as ‘community engagement,’ ‘community participation,’ ‘community mobilisation,’ and ‘ social accountability ’) is often used interchangeably across published literature…
Understanding communication in community engagement for maternal and newborn health programmes in low- and middle-income countries
As community engagement (CE) is implemented for sustainable maternal and newborn health (MNH) programming, it is important to determine how these approaches work. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have become a particular focus for MNH CE activities due to their high burden of maternal and neonatal deaths. MNH messaging and communication to engage communities are likely to differ by context, but how these approaches are actually developed …
We move together
INTRODUCTION: In Zambia, where less than half of pregnant women complete the continuum of care for maternal health, community engagement initiatives like the Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs) are used to mobilise communities and support maternal and newborn health (MNH) care-seeking. However, there is a lack of documented evidence on communication in community engagement and its implementation across diverse settings. This study examines how …
Power dynamics and intersectoral collaboration for health in low- and middle-income countries
Intersectoral collaboration (ISC) is a critical strategy in global health for addressing complex challenges requiring multi-sectoral engagement. Although studies examined ISC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), gaps remain in understanding how power dynamics between stakeholders influence the effectiveness of ISC in these settings. This realist synthesis examines how, why, for whom, under what context, and to what extent power dynamics s…
Reflections from Planning and Conducting Data Collection for a Realist Evaluation in Zambia
Realist evaluations, a form of theory-driven evaluation, aim to explain how, why, for whom, and to what extent a complex health intervention works (or does not work). Realist evaluations are often “methods-flexible” and encourage the appropriate use of a range of evidence types that provide explanatory value. However, there is a lack of guidance in the published literature on how to identify and develop the methods and tools for realist evaluatio…
Theoretical and Practical Implications of Communication in Community Engagement for Maternal and Newborn Health
Community engagement has been used in a variety of settings to work with communities to support maternal and newborn health (MNH) care-seeking. Communication is an important component of CE, influencing how information is shared or behavior change is promoted. However, there is limited evidence explaining "how, why and for whom" communication works in these approaches. This study presents middle-range theories (MRTs) explaining how communication …
Political science (12 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Public relations (7 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Community engagement (4 works)