Brynne Gilmore
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4218052 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Brynne Gilmore |
| NOMBRES | Brynne |
| APELLIDO | Gilmore |
| FIRMA | GILMORE B |
| AFILIACIONES | University College Dublin |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4496-9254 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 28 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2013 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Exploring Adolescent Girls’ and Young Women’s Perceptions of HIV Prevention Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use
Adolescent girls' and young women's (AGYW) perceptions of HIV prevention Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) shape interest in use, uptake and sexual decisions. Although PrEP and its choices are increasingly available in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), evidence on how AGYW perceive its use in their daily lives remains fragmented. This qualitative evidence synthesis reviewed existing studies on AGYW's perception of PrEP in SSA. Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, CABI…
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 …
Understanding the influence of power dynamics in intersectoral collaboration
Intersectoral Collaboration (ISC) involves multiple sectors working together to tackle complex challenges that no single sector can address alone. In global health, where interconnected issues demand holistic approaches, ISC aligns goals and resources to enhance effectiveness and equity. However, power dynamics within and between sectors can either foster synergy or create tensions, shaping ISC outcomes. This study explores how, why, for whom, in…
Institutionalising community participation in decision-making in maternal and newborn health services in low-and middle-income countries
In 2024, 194 countries endorsed World Health Assembly Resolution (WHA77.2) to strengthen participation in health-related decision-making. Achieving this requires strong leadership to institutionalise community participation by embedding it into health system functions. However, efforts are often fragmented and short-term, hindering both sustainability and scalability. There is limited understanding of how well countries have institutionalised com…
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…
Developing middle-range theories within a realist evaluation of how health committees support community capacity for health
Health committees link formalised health services and the community. However, ‘how, why, and for whom’ health committees work warrants further exploration. This article presents the development of a middle-range theory for how health committees work for building community capacity for health. Resulting programme theories from a realist evaluation in Uganda were synthesised for demi-regularities and supplemented by four key informant interviews – …
Vignettes to Support Theory Refinement
Realist evaluation methodology aims to understand social programmes by revealing what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how and why. Realist evaluation starts with generating initial programme theories (IPTs), which are subsequently tested and refined systematically using a multi-methods approach. This article describes a case study of the utilisation of vignettes, or short hypothetical stories, as part of the teacher-learner cycles rec…
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…
A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: The world will face a human resource gap of 10 million health workers in 2030. Community health workers (CHWs) can contribute to mitigating this workforce gap while improving equitable access to care and health outcomes. However, questions on how to best implement and optimise CHW programmes, especially across varied contexts, remain. As each context has its determinants for a successful CHW programme, this research identifies and ass…
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 …
Understanding maternity waiting home uptake and scale-up within low-income and middle-income countries
INTRODUCTION: Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) link pregnant women to skilled birth attendance at health facilities. Research suggests that some MWH-facility birth interventions are more success at meeting the needs and expectations of their intended users than others. We aimed to develop theory regarding what resources work to support uptake and scale-up of MHW-facility birth interventions, how, for whom, in what contexts and why. METHODS: A four-…
The role of psychosocial factors in explaining sex differences in major depression and generalized anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic
Observed sex-differences in depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland are best explained by psychosocial factors of COVID-19 related anxiety, trait neuroticism, lower sleep quality, higher levels of loneliness, greater somatic problems, and, in the case of depression, increases in childcaring responsibilities and lower trait consciousnesses. Implications of these findings for public health policy and intervent…
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 …
A mapping and synthesis of tools for stakeholder and community engagement in quality improvement initiatives for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health
Community engagement for Covid-19 prevention and control
INTRODUCTION: Community engagement has been considered a fundamental component of past outbreaks, such as Ebola. However, there is concern over the lack of involvement of communities and 'bottom-up' approaches used within COVID-19 responses thus far. Identifying how community engagement approaches have been used in past epidemics may support more robust implementation within the COVID-19 response. METHODOLOGY: A rapid evidence review was conducte…
Data Analysis and Synthesis Within a Realist Evaluation
Realist evaluations are increasingly used in the study of complex health interventions. The methodological procedures applied within realist evaluations however are often inexplicit, prompting scholars to call for increased transparency and more detailed description within realist studies. This publication details the data analysis and synthesis process used within two realist evaluation studies of community health interventions taking place acro…
Are posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex-PTSD distinguishable within a treatment-seeking sample of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon
Support for the discriminant validity of ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD was observed for the first time within a sample of refugees. In support of the cross-cultural validity of the ICD-11 proposals, the prevalence of PTSD and CPTSD were similar to those observed in culturally distinct contexts
Promoting good policy for leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation
BACKGROUND: Good governance may result in strengthened performance of a health system. Coherent policies are essential for good health system governance. The overall aim of this research is to provide the best available scientific evidence on principles of good policy related leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation services in less resourced settings. This research was also conducted to support development of the World Health O…
Effectiveness of community health workers delivering preventive interventions for maternal and child health in low- and middle-income countries
Data Analysis and Synthesis Within a Realist Evaluation
Realist evaluations are increasingly used in the study of complex health interventions. The methodological procedures applied within realist evaluations however are often inexplicit, prompting scholars to call for increased transparency and more detailed description within realist studies. This publication details the data analysis and synthesis process used within two realist evaluation studies of community health interventions taking place acro…
Vignettes to Support Theory Refinement
Realist evaluation methodology aims to understand social programmes by revealing what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how and why. Realist evaluation starts with generating initial programme theories (IPTs), which are subsequently tested and refined systematically using a multi-methods approach. This article describes a case study of the utilisation of vignettes, or short hypothetical stories, as part of the teacher-learner cycles rec…
Effectiveness of community health workers delivering preventive interventions for maternal and child health in low- and middle-income countries
Promoting good policy for leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation
BACKGROUND: Good governance may result in strengthened performance of a health system. Coherent policies are essential for good health system governance. The overall aim of this research is to provide the best available scientific evidence on principles of good policy related leadership and governance of health related rehabilitation services in less resourced settings. This research was also conducted to support development of the World Health O…
Are posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex-PTSD distinguishable within a treatment-seeking sample of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon
Support for the discriminant validity of ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD was observed for the first time within a sample of refugees. In support of the cross-cultural validity of the ICD-11 proposals, the prevalence of PTSD and CPTSD were similar to those observed in culturally distinct contexts
Data Analysis and Synthesis Within a Realist Evaluation
Realist evaluations are increasingly used in the study of complex health interventions. The methodological procedures applied within realist evaluations however are often inexplicit, prompting scholars to call for increased transparency and more detailed description within realist studies. This publication details the data analysis and synthesis process used within two realist evaluation studies of community health interventions taking place acro…
Community engagement for Covid-19 prevention and control
INTRODUCTION: Community engagement has been considered a fundamental component of past outbreaks, such as Ebola. However, there is concern over the lack of involvement of communities and 'bottom-up' approaches used within COVID-19 responses thus far. Identifying how community engagement approaches have been used in past epidemics may support more robust implementation within the COVID-19 response. METHODOLOGY: A rapid evidence review was conducte…
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 …
A mapping and synthesis of tools for stakeholder and community engagement in quality improvement initiatives for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health
Understanding maternity waiting home uptake and scale-up within low-income and middle-income countries
INTRODUCTION: Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) link pregnant women to skilled birth attendance at health facilities. Research suggests that some MWH-facility birth interventions are more success at meeting the needs and expectations of their intended users than others. We aimed to develop theory regarding what resources work to support uptake and scale-up of MHW-facility birth interventions, how, for whom, in what contexts and why. METHODS: A four-…
The role of psychosocial factors in explaining sex differences in major depression and generalized anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic
Observed sex-differences in depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland are best explained by psychosocial factors of COVID-19 related anxiety, trait neuroticism, lower sleep quality, higher levels of loneliness, greater somatic problems, and, in the case of depression, increases in childcaring responsibilities and lower trait consciousnesses. Implications of these findings for public health policy and intervent…
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…
A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings
BACKGROUND: The world will face a human resource gap of 10 million health workers in 2030. Community health workers (CHWs) can contribute to mitigating this workforce gap while improving equitable access to care and health outcomes. However, questions on how to best implement and optimise CHW programmes, especially across varied contexts, remain. As each context has its determinants for a successful CHW programme, this research identifies and ass…
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 …
Developing middle-range theories within a realist evaluation of how health committees support community capacity for health
Health committees link formalised health services and the community. However, ‘how, why, and for whom’ health committees work warrants further exploration. This article presents the development of a middle-range theory for how health committees work for building community capacity for health. Resulting programme theories from a realist evaluation in Uganda were synthesised for demi-regularities and supplemented by four key informant interviews – …
Vignettes to Support Theory Refinement
Realist evaluation methodology aims to understand social programmes by revealing what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how and why. Realist evaluation starts with generating initial programme theories (IPTs), which are subsequently tested and refined systematically using a multi-methods approach. This article describes a case study of the utilisation of vignettes, or short hypothetical stories, as part of the teacher-learner cycles rec…
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 …
Understanding the influence of power dynamics in intersectoral collaboration
Intersectoral Collaboration (ISC) involves multiple sectors working together to tackle complex challenges that no single sector can address alone. In global health, where interconnected issues demand holistic approaches, ISC aligns goals and resources to enhance effectiveness and equity. However, power dynamics within and between sectors can either foster synergy or create tensions, shaping ISC outcomes. This study explores how, why, for whom, in…
Institutionalising community participation in decision-making in maternal and newborn health services in low-and middle-income countries
In 2024, 194 countries endorsed World Health Assembly Resolution (WHA77.2) to strengthen participation in health-related decision-making. Achieving this requires strong leadership to institutionalise community participation by embedding it into health system functions. However, efforts are often fragmented and short-term, hindering both sustainability and scalability. There is limited understanding of how well countries have institutionalised com…
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…
Exploring Adolescent Girls’ and Young Women’s Perceptions of HIV Prevention Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use
Adolescent girls' and young women's (AGYW) perceptions of HIV prevention Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) shape interest in use, uptake and sexual decisions. Although PrEP and its choices are increasingly available in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), evidence on how AGYW perceive its use in their daily lives remains fragmented. This qualitative evidence synthesis reviewed existing studies on AGYW's perception of PrEP in SSA. Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, CABI…
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 …
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