Ribka Amsalu

Datos Biográficos

ID1445815
NOMBRERibka Amsalu
NOMBRESRibka
APELLIDOAmsalu
FIRMAAMSALU R
AFILIACIONESSave the Children
ORCID0000-0001-8077-7685
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS11
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR11
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2011
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Implementation of essential newborn care in settings of high-intensity armed conflict

    Open AccessAhmed Moutwakil, Abhinav Kumar et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2026

    INTRODUCTION: A disproportionate share of global neonatal deaths occurs in armed-conflict settings, where progress in reducing neonatal mortality remains slow. This systematic review aims to synthesise the literature on implementing essential newborn care (ENC) interventions in high-intensity armed conflict settings. METHODS: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and the grey literature from January 2014 to March 2024. Eligible original studies in E…

  • Estimating stillbirth and neonatal mortality rate among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, September 2017 to December 2018

    Open AccessRibka Amsalu, J Costello et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2022

    INTRODUCTION: There is limited literature on neonatal mortality in humanitarian emergencies. We estimated neonatal mortality and stillbirth rates; determined whether an association exists between proximity to a secondary health facility and neonatal mortality or stillbirth; and tested the correlation between the number of health facilities in a camp and neonatal mortality or stillbirth rates in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. METHODS: We co…

  • Humanitarian paediatrics

    Open AccessDaniel Martinez Garcia, Ribka Amsalu et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2022

    From pandemics to war, from climate change to disasters-in humanitarian settings, children bear a disproportionate burden. Half of all deaths among children under five years occur in such settings [1]. Globally, one in six children-approximately 450 million-lived in a conflict zone in 2020 [2]. In 2021, children represented 41% of displaced people despite only comprising 30% of the population [3]. Yet, for children, the humanitarian machinery is …

  • Implementation of maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) in humanitarian settings

    Open AccessNeal Russell, Hannah Tappis et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2022

    Despite the challenges, examples exist where the lessons learnt from MPDSR processes have led to improved access and quality of care in humanitarian contexts, including successful advocacy. An adapted approach is required to ensure feasibility, with varying implementation being possible in different phases of crises. There is a need for guidance on MPDSR in humanitarian contexts, and for greater documentation and learning from experiences

  • An analytic perspective of a mixed methods study during humanitarian crises in South Sudan

    Open AccessSamira Sami, Ribka Amsalu et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2021

    The case analysis provides lessons that are applicable to other humanitarian settings including the need for flexible research methods, budgets and timelines; innovative training and supervision; and a local research team with careful consideration of sociopolitical factors that impact their access and safety. Engagement of national and local stakeholders can ensure health services and data collection continue and findings translate to public hea…

  • Women, children and adolescents in conflict countries

    Open AccessNadia Akseer, James Wright et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2020

    Introduction: Conflict adversely impacts health and health systems, yet its effect on health inequalities, particularly for women and children, has not been systematically studied. We examined wealth, education and urban/rural residence inequalities for child mortality and essential reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health interventions between conflict and non-conflict low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: We carried o…

  • Essential newborn care practice at four primary health facilities in conflict affected areas of Bossaso, Somalia

    Open AccessRibka Amsalu, Catherine Morris et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2019

    Essential newborn care interventions were not universally available. Quality of care varied by health facility and type of intervention. Training and supervision using the Field Guide could improve newborn outcomes

  • You have to take action

    Open AccessSamira Sami, Kate Kerber et al.ARTICLEReproductive Health Matters2017Referencias: 19

    Highest rates of neonatal mortality occur in countries that have recently experienced conflict. International Medical Corps implemented a package of newborn interventions in June 2016, based on the Newborn health in humanitarian settings: field guide, targeting community- and facility-based health workers in displaced person camps in South Sudan. We describe health workers' knowledge and attitudes toward newborn health interventions, before and a…

  • Neonatal survival in complex humanitarian emergencies

    Open AccessDiane Morof, Kate Kerber et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2014

    In this study, a diverse group of experts used the CHRNI methodology to systematically identify and determine research priorities for neonatal health and survival in complex humanitarian emergencies. The priorities included the need to better understand the magnitude of the disease burden and interventions to improve neonatal health in complex humanitarian emergencies. The findings from this study will provide guidance to researchers and program …

  • Neonatal survival interventions in humanitarian emergencies

    Open AccessJennifer O Lam, Ribka Amsalu et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2012

    Neonatal care is provided by most of the responding humanitarian organizations; however, the quality, breadth and consistency of this care are limited

  • Family planning in conflict

    Open AccessTherese Mcginn, Judy Austin et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2011

    Family planning services are desired by women living in crisis situations when offered in a manner appropriate to their needs, yet services are rarely adequate to meet these needs. Refugee and internally displaced women must be included in national and donors' plans to improve family planning in Africa