Jenny H Ledikwe
Biographic Data
| ID | 5220530 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jenny H Ledikwe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jenny H |
| FAMILY NAME | Ledikwe |
| SIGNATURE | LEDIKWE J H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8658-2993 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Looking back to see forward
To end the HIV epidemic as a public health threat, there is urgent need to increase the frequency, depth and intentionality of bidirectional and mutually beneficial collaboration and coordination between the USA and global HIV/AIDS response. The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is uniquely positioned to showcase bidirectional learning between high-income and low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the fight against…
Comparing Covid-19 physical distancing policies
BACKGROUND: Understanding the differences in timing and composition of physical distancing policies is important to evaluate the early global response to COVID-19. A physical distancing intensity monitoring framework comprising 16 domains was recently published to compare physical distancing approaches across 12 U.S. States. We applied this framework to a diverse set of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Botswana, India, Jamaica, Mozambique…
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision and Perceived Sexual Functioning, Satisfaction, and Risk Behavior
Triggering the decision to undergo medical male circumcision
In 2007, the World Health Organization endorsed voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as part of comprehensive HIV-prevention strategies. A major challenge facing VMMC programs in sub-Saharan Africa remains demand creation; there is urgent need for data on key elements needed to trigger the decision among eligible men to seek VMMC. Using qualitative methods, we sought to better understand the circumcision decision-making process in Botswana …
Strengthening monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and building sustainable health information systems in resource limited countries
The development of a dedicated M&E cadre at the district level contributed positively to health information systems in Botswana by helping build M&E capacity and improving data quality, management, and data use. This assessment has shown that such cadres can be developed sustainably if the initiative is country-led, focusing on recruitment and capacity-development of local counterparts, with a clear government retention plan
A reliable, valid questionnaire indicates that preference for dietary fat declines when following a reduced-fat diet
The influence of food portion size and energy density on energy intake
The influence of food portion size and energy density on energy intake
A reliable, valid questionnaire indicates that preference for dietary fat declines when following a reduced-fat diet
Strengthening monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and building sustainable health information systems in resource limited countries
The development of a dedicated M&E cadre at the district level contributed positively to health information systems in Botswana by helping build M&E capacity and improving data quality, management, and data use. This assessment has shown that such cadres can be developed sustainably if the initiative is country-led, focusing on recruitment and capacity-development of local counterparts, with a clear government retention plan
Triggering the decision to undergo medical male circumcision
In 2007, the World Health Organization endorsed voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as part of comprehensive HIV-prevention strategies. A major challenge facing VMMC programs in sub-Saharan Africa remains demand creation; there is urgent need for data on key elements needed to trigger the decision among eligible men to seek VMMC. Using qualitative methods, we sought to better understand the circumcision decision-making process in Botswana …
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision and Perceived Sexual Functioning, Satisfaction, and Risk Behavior
Comparing Covid-19 physical distancing policies
BACKGROUND: Understanding the differences in timing and composition of physical distancing policies is important to evaluate the early global response to COVID-19. A physical distancing intensity monitoring framework comprising 16 domains was recently published to compare physical distancing approaches across 12 U.S. States. We applied this framework to a diverse set of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Botswana, India, Jamaica, Mozambique…
Looking back to see forward
To end the HIV epidemic as a public health threat, there is urgent need to increase the frequency, depth and intentionality of bidirectional and mutually beneficial collaboration and coordination between the USA and global HIV/AIDS response. The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is uniquely positioned to showcase bidirectional learning between high-income and low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the fight against…
Medicine (7 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Focus group (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Animal science (2 works) · Biology (2 works) · Developing country (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works)