Nicole Bergen
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 119600 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Nicole Bergen |
| PRENOMES | Nicole |
| SOBRENOME | Bergen |
| ASSINATURA | BERGEN N |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Ottawa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8161-2599 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 74 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2012 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
WHO launches global network of institutes to strengthen capacity for health inequality monitoring
This article introduces the global WHO-managed Health Inequality Monitoring Network, which is dedicated to strengthening and expanding health inequality monitoring practices at global, regional and country levels. Launched in 2025, the Health Inequality Monitoring Network consists of 12 inaugural institutional members, represented by over 140 affiliated individuals spanning all world regions. The Network aims to: strengthen capacities for health …
Visualizing health inequality data
Several resources and tools have been developed for carrying out health inequality analysis, including the preparation of disaggregated data and calculation of summary measures of health inequality. There is also a body of literature that addresses best practices for the preparation of commonly used graphs and maps. There is, however, little guidance for the selection and design of appropriate data visuals for corresponding health inequality data…
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-…
Education-related inequalities in beliefs and behaviors pertaining to Covid-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions
The study highlights important within-country education-related differences in COVID-19 beliefs, preventive behaviors and testing, as well as differing trends across country income groups. This has implications for considering and targeting specific population groups when designing public health interventions and messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic and future health emergencies
Health Inequality Monitoring channel on OpenWHO
WHO eLearning courses on health inequality monitoring are addressing the need for capacity strengthening in the collection, analysis and reporting of inequality data. They introduce learners to the foundational concepts, best practices, tools and skills required to conduct health inequality monitoring. The courses on the Health Inequality Monitoring channel demonstrate how technical information can be simplified and presented to broad audiences i…
Characterizing ‘health equity’ as a national health sector priority for maternal, newborn, and child health in Ethiopia
Background: The pursuit of health equity is a priority in Ethiopia, especially with regards to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). To date, there has been little characterization of the ‘problem’ of health inequity, and the normative assumptions implicit in the representation of the problem. Yet, such insights have implications for shaping the framing, incentivization, and implementation of health policies and their wider impact.Objective…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of maternity waiting homes in low- and middle-income countries
Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) provide women with accommodation close to a health facility to enable timely access to skilled care at birth. We examined whether MWH use and availability compared with non-use/unavailability were associated with facility birth, birth with a skilled health professional, attendance at postnatal visit(s) and/or improved maternal and newborn health, in LMICs. We included (non…
Practical considerations for establishing writing groups in interdisciplinary programs
Academic writing capabilities are a cornerstone of success in doctoral programs, yet prove to be a point of anxiety and apprehension for many students. Providing support for academic writing within interdisciplinary programs poses special considerations, as students in these programs are called upon to transcend single disciplinary perspectives to address a central area of research, and to integrate multiple different disciplinary perspectives th…
Promoting equity in maternal, newborn and child health – how does gender factor in? Perceptions of public servants in the Ethiopian health sector
The framing of gender as a women's health issue, advanced through patriarchal structures, does little to elevate the status of women, or promote power differentials that contribute to health inequity. Encouraging leadership roles for women as health decision makers and redressing certain gender-based norms, attitudes, practices and discrimination are possible ways forward in re-orienting gender equality efforts to align with the promotion of heal…
Effectiveness of upgraded maternity waiting homes and local leader training on improving institutional births
The trial was retrospectively registered on the Clinical Trials website ( https://clinicaltrials.gov ) on 3rd October 2017. The trial identifier is NCT03299491
Everything Is Perfect, and We Have No Problems
Many qualitative research studies acknowledge the possibility of social desirability bias (a tendency to present reality to align with what is perceived to be socially acceptable) as a limitation that creates complexities in interpreting findings. Drawing on experiences conducting interviews and focus groups in rural Ethiopia, this article provides an empirical account of how one research team developed and employed strategies to detect and limit…
Maternity waiting areas – serving all women? Barriers and enablers of an equity-oriented maternal health intervention in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, maternal waiting areas (MWAs) - residential areas near health facilities where women can stay while waiting to give birth - are community-based, equity-oriented interventions to improve maternal outcomes among rural populations. In this qualitative study we sought to explore the barriers and enablers that Health Extension Workers (HEWs) encounter when engaging with communities about MWAs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with …
National health inequality monitoring
National health inequality monitoring needs considerably more investment to realize equity-oriented health improvements in countries, including advancement towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Following an overview of national health inequality monitoring and the associated resource requirements, we highlight challenges that countries may encounter when setting up, expanding or strengthening national health inequality monitoring systems, an…
Subnational regional inequality in access to improved drinking water and sanitation in Indonesia
BACKGROUND: Universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation and hygiene in Indonesia are vital to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. OBJECTIVES: To quantify subnational regional inequality in access to improved drinking water and sanitation in Indonesia. METHODS: Data about access to improved drinking water and sanitation were derived from the 2015 Indonesian National Soci…
Perceptions and experiences related to health and health inequality among rural communities in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Understanding community perceptions of health and health inequality can serve as an evidence base for community-level initiatives, including MNCH promotion. The findings of this study enable the development of audience-centered MNCH promotion activities that closely align with community priorities and experiences. This research demonstrates the application of rapid qualitative assessment methods to explore the context for MNCH promotion activitie…
Bypassing the sperm bank
Online informal sperm donation is an emerging phenomenon that relies on online platforms (social media or connection websites) to introduce donors and recipients; the donation process and subsequent interactions between the two parties take place according to informal, non-legal arrangements. Our research objective is to cultivate a deeper understanding of this phenomenon from the donor perspective, exploring donor expectations, motivations and e…
Narrative Depictions of Working With Language Interpreters in Cross-Language Qualitative Research
The role of the interpreter in cross-language qualitative research warrants methodological consideration at the onset and throughout the research. This study used a narrative approach to portray how two researchers’ epistemological positionings about the interpreter role were negotiated within the practical realities of conducting research. Data were obtained from a semistructured interview with an experienced cross-language researcher and field …
Monitoring subnational regional inequalities in health
When pairwise and complex measures lead to the same conclusions about the state of subnational regional inequality, pairwise measures may be sufficient for reporting inequality. In cases where complex measures are required, mean difference from mean measures can be easily communicated to non-technical audiences
Promoting health equity
BACKGROUND: Health equity is a priority in the post-2015 sustainable development agenda and other major health initiatives. The World Health Organization (WHO) has a history of promoting actions to achieve equity in health, including efforts to encourage the practice of health inequality monitoring. Health inequality monitoring systems use disaggregated data to identify disadvantaged subgroups within populations and inform equity-oriented health …
Socioeconomic inequalities in risk factors for non communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries
Disaggregated analysis of the prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors demonstrated different patterns and varying degrees of socioeconomic inequalities across low- and middle-income settings. Interventions should aim to reach and achieve sustained benefits for high-risk populations
Socioeconomic inequality in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Noncommunicable diseases are not necessarily diseases of the wealthy, and showed unequal distribution across socioeconomic groups in low- and middle-income country groups. Disaggregated research is warranted to assess the impact of individual noncommunicable diseases according to socioeconomic indicators
Everything Is Perfect, and We Have No Problems
Many qualitative research studies acknowledge the possibility of social desirability bias (a tendency to present reality to align with what is perceived to be socially acceptable) as a limitation that creates complexities in interpreting findings. Drawing on experiences conducting interviews and focus groups in rural Ethiopia, this article provides an empirical account of how one research team developed and employed strategies to detect and limit…
Narrative Depictions of Working With Language Interpreters in Cross-Language Qualitative Research
The role of the interpreter in cross-language qualitative research warrants methodological consideration at the onset and throughout the research. This study used a narrative approach to portray how two researchers’ epistemological positionings about the interpreter role were negotiated within the practical realities of conducting research. Data were obtained from a semistructured interview with an experienced cross-language researcher and field …
Socioeconomic inequalities in risk factors for non communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries
Disaggregated analysis of the prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors demonstrated different patterns and varying degrees of socioeconomic inequalities across low- and middle-income settings. Interventions should aim to reach and achieve sustained benefits for high-risk populations
Socioeconomic inequality in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Noncommunicable diseases are not necessarily diseases of the wealthy, and showed unequal distribution across socioeconomic groups in low- and middle-income country groups. Disaggregated research is warranted to assess the impact of individual noncommunicable diseases according to socioeconomic indicators
Promoting health equity
BACKGROUND: Health equity is a priority in the post-2015 sustainable development agenda and other major health initiatives. The World Health Organization (WHO) has a history of promoting actions to achieve equity in health, including efforts to encourage the practice of health inequality monitoring. Health inequality monitoring systems use disaggregated data to identify disadvantaged subgroups within populations and inform equity-oriented health …
Monitoring subnational regional inequalities in health
When pairwise and complex measures lead to the same conclusions about the state of subnational regional inequality, pairwise measures may be sufficient for reporting inequality. In cases where complex measures are required, mean difference from mean measures can be easily communicated to non-technical audiences
National health inequality monitoring
National health inequality monitoring needs considerably more investment to realize equity-oriented health improvements in countries, including advancement towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Following an overview of national health inequality monitoring and the associated resource requirements, we highlight challenges that countries may encounter when setting up, expanding or strengthening national health inequality monitoring systems, an…
Subnational regional inequality in access to improved drinking water and sanitation in Indonesia
BACKGROUND: Universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation and hygiene in Indonesia are vital to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. OBJECTIVES: To quantify subnational regional inequality in access to improved drinking water and sanitation in Indonesia. METHODS: Data about access to improved drinking water and sanitation were derived from the 2015 Indonesian National Soci…
Perceptions and experiences related to health and health inequality among rural communities in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Understanding community perceptions of health and health inequality can serve as an evidence base for community-level initiatives, including MNCH promotion. The findings of this study enable the development of audience-centered MNCH promotion activities that closely align with community priorities and experiences. This research demonstrates the application of rapid qualitative assessment methods to explore the context for MNCH promotion activitie…
Bypassing the sperm bank
Online informal sperm donation is an emerging phenomenon that relies on online platforms (social media or connection websites) to introduce donors and recipients; the donation process and subsequent interactions between the two parties take place according to informal, non-legal arrangements. Our research objective is to cultivate a deeper understanding of this phenomenon from the donor perspective, exploring donor expectations, motivations and e…
Narrative Depictions of Working With Language Interpreters in Cross-Language Qualitative Research
The role of the interpreter in cross-language qualitative research warrants methodological consideration at the onset and throughout the research. This study used a narrative approach to portray how two researchers’ epistemological positionings about the interpreter role were negotiated within the practical realities of conducting research. Data were obtained from a semistructured interview with an experienced cross-language researcher and field …
Maternity waiting areas – serving all women? Barriers and enablers of an equity-oriented maternal health intervention in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, maternal waiting areas (MWAs) - residential areas near health facilities where women can stay while waiting to give birth - are community-based, equity-oriented interventions to improve maternal outcomes among rural populations. In this qualitative study we sought to explore the barriers and enablers that Health Extension Workers (HEWs) encounter when engaging with communities about MWAs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with …
Practical considerations for establishing writing groups in interdisciplinary programs
Academic writing capabilities are a cornerstone of success in doctoral programs, yet prove to be a point of anxiety and apprehension for many students. Providing support for academic writing within interdisciplinary programs poses special considerations, as students in these programs are called upon to transcend single disciplinary perspectives to address a central area of research, and to integrate multiple different disciplinary perspectives th…
Promoting equity in maternal, newborn and child health – how does gender factor in? Perceptions of public servants in the Ethiopian health sector
The framing of gender as a women's health issue, advanced through patriarchal structures, does little to elevate the status of women, or promote power differentials that contribute to health inequity. Encouraging leadership roles for women as health decision makers and redressing certain gender-based norms, attitudes, practices and discrimination are possible ways forward in re-orienting gender equality efforts to align with the promotion of heal…
Effectiveness of upgraded maternity waiting homes and local leader training on improving institutional births
The trial was retrospectively registered on the Clinical Trials website ( https://clinicaltrials.gov ) on 3rd October 2017. The trial identifier is NCT03299491
Everything Is Perfect, and We Have No Problems
Many qualitative research studies acknowledge the possibility of social desirability bias (a tendency to present reality to align with what is perceived to be socially acceptable) as a limitation that creates complexities in interpreting findings. Drawing on experiences conducting interviews and focus groups in rural Ethiopia, this article provides an empirical account of how one research team developed and employed strategies to detect and limit…
Characterizing ‘health equity’ as a national health sector priority for maternal, newborn, and child health in Ethiopia
Background: The pursuit of health equity is a priority in Ethiopia, especially with regards to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). To date, there has been little characterization of the ‘problem’ of health inequity, and the normative assumptions implicit in the representation of the problem. Yet, such insights have implications for shaping the framing, incentivization, and implementation of health policies and their wider impact.Objective…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of maternity waiting homes in low- and middle-income countries
Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) provide women with accommodation close to a health facility to enable timely access to skilled care at birth. We examined whether MWH use and availability compared with non-use/unavailability were associated with facility birth, birth with a skilled health professional, attendance at postnatal visit(s) and/or improved maternal and newborn health, in LMICs. We included (non…
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-…
Education-related inequalities in beliefs and behaviors pertaining to Covid-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions
The study highlights important within-country education-related differences in COVID-19 beliefs, preventive behaviors and testing, as well as differing trends across country income groups. This has implications for considering and targeting specific population groups when designing public health interventions and messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic and future health emergencies
Health Inequality Monitoring channel on OpenWHO
WHO eLearning courses on health inequality monitoring are addressing the need for capacity strengthening in the collection, analysis and reporting of inequality data. They introduce learners to the foundational concepts, best practices, tools and skills required to conduct health inequality monitoring. The courses on the Health Inequality Monitoring channel demonstrate how technical information can be simplified and presented to broad audiences i…
Visualizing health inequality data
Several resources and tools have been developed for carrying out health inequality analysis, including the preparation of disaggregated data and calculation of summary measures of health inequality. There is also a body of literature that addresses best practices for the preparation of commonly used graphs and maps. There is, however, little guidance for the selection and design of appropriate data visuals for corresponding health inequality data…
WHO launches global network of institutes to strengthen capacity for health inequality monitoring
This article introduces the global WHO-managed Health Inequality Monitoring Network, which is dedicated to strengthening and expanding health inequality monitoring practices at global, regional and country levels. Launched in 2025, the Health Inequality Monitoring Network consists of 12 inaugural institutional members, represented by over 140 affiliated individuals spanning all world regions. The Network aims to: strengthen capacities for health …
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