Process evaluation of a community mobilization intervention for preventing men’s partner violence use in peri-urban South Africa
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Abigail M Hatcher, Ruari McBride, Dumisani Rebombo, Shehnaz Munshi, Mzwakhe Khumalo, Nicola ChristofidesAbstractIntimate partner violence (IPV) is experienced by one-third of women globally, yet few programs attempt to shift men’s IPV perpetration. Community mobilization is a potential strategy for reducing men’s IPV perpetration, but this has rarely been examined globally. We conducted a mixed-methods process evaluation alongside a trial testing community mobilization in peri-urban South Africa. We used in-depth intervie...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - October 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Qualitative Benefits of Livestock Development Programmes. Evidence from the Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Scheme in South Africa
The objective of the study was to develop an index which circumvents the need for quantitative measures in evaluating Livestock Development Programmes (LDPs). This was done through a conceptual framework which integrates indexing and the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to attain qualitative benefits. The study utilised a cross-sectional survey of Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Scheme participants in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Limpopo Provinces, South Africa, as a case. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Multiple sampling methods were used to identify 164 respondents. The results showed low benefits as e...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - October 6, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Embedding Value-for-Money in Practice: A Case Study of a Health Pooled Fund Programme Implemented in Conflict-Affected South Sudan
Publication date: Available online 3 October 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Sonja Nieuwenhuis, Adesoji Ologun, Gordon Mortimore, Martin MpakateniAbstractIn recent times, there has been an increasing drive to demonstrate value for money (VfM) for investments made in public health globally. However, there is limited information on practical insights and best practices that have helped implementing organisations to successfully embed VfM in practice for programming and evaluation. In this article, we discuss strengths and weaknesses of approaches that been used and insights on b...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - October 4, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Analysing facilitating and hindering factors for implementing gender equality interventions in R&I: Structures and Processes
Publication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Rachel Palmén, Evanthia Kalpazidou Schmidt (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - October 1, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Potential of Dialogues on Social Identity and Diversity for Immigrant Civic Integration
Publication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Felipe A. Filomeno (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - October 1, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Integrating the resources of Korean disaster management research via the Johari window
Publication date: Available online 30 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Kyoo-Man HaAbstractIt is not widely known that quite a few researchers are faced with difficulties in using various resources of disaster management research in Korea. The article aims to assess how rigorously the Korean field of disaster management research resources has been managed or how it can be improved for the ultimate goal of disaster management. Descriptive content analysis has been used as the major methodology by referring to the Johari window. In doing so, electronic research resources have been systematically...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The practice and perceptions of RRI—A gender perspective
Publication date: December 2019Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 77Author(s): Susanne Bührer, Angela WroblewskiAbstractLittle is known to date about the practice and perceptions of RRI among researchers in Europe as well as the integration of the gender dimension into everyday RRI practices. This lack was addressed by two large-scale surveys that were launched in the course of the EU-funded MoRRI project (Monitoring the evolution and benefits of RRI, Contract number RTD-B6-PP-00964-2013, Duration 09/2013–03/2018). The analysis shows that the institutional environment positively influences the degree of RRI...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
SenseMaker® as a monitoring and evaluation tool to provide new insights on gender-based violence programs and services in Lebanon
Publication date: December 2019Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 77Author(s): Susan Andrea Bartels, Saja Michael, Luissa Vahedi, Amanda Collier, Jocelyn Kelly, Colleen Davison, Jennifer Scott, Parveen Parmar, Petronille GearaAbstractMonitoring and evaluation (M&E) of gender-based violence (GBV) programs is challenging in humanitarian settings. To address these challenges, we used SenseMaker® as a mixed methods M&E tool for GBV services and programs in Lebanon. Over a three-month period in 2018, a total of 198 self-interpreted stories were collected from women and girls accessing GBV programs from six service...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Quasi-experimental evaluation using confirmatory procedures: A case study of an economic and social empowerment intervention to reduce girls’ vulnerability to HIV in rural Mozambique
ConclusionsAlthough our study did not find evidence of impact on the a priori selected outcomes, we report on our experience implementing this robust methodologic design and describe how the challenges encountered in this program setting affected our ability to attain results. We recommend prospective evaluation designs with random allocation be accommodated early during planning. When not possible, quasi-experimental studies should collect data from large samples. To reduce measurement bias, biological endpoints such sexually transmitted infections should serve as primary outcomes for programs intending to reduce sexual b...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Monitoring S3: key dimensions and implications
Publication date: Available online 12 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Ricard Esparza Masana, Tatiana FernándezAbstractOur work analyses the implications of a smart specialisation strategy (S3) monitoring model based on a system that considers three main axes linked to the logic of the strategies: output/results, smart specialisation process, and a learning component, on which we build our main approach. This strategic learning is based on the logic that S3 presents a new paradigm within the innovation policy scope that requires the inclusion of monitoring schemes that integrate the assessme...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Using formative research to tailor a community intervention focused on the prevention of chronic disease
Publication date: Available online 12 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Andrew Pleasant, Catina O’Leary, Richard H. CarmonaAbstractThis case study attempts to illustrate and address in-depth the issues surrounding the collection, analysis, and application of formative research findings to program development and implementation. We provide an in-depth case study of tailoring a program for the residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The formative research process includes collection and analysis of secondary data sources, extensive in-person interviews with community leaders, and in-dept...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of a Population-Based Program: Theory-Driven Evaluation Approach
Publication date: Available online 11 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Huey T. Chen, Liliana Morosanu, Kia Powell-Threets, Brad Lian, Nannette Turner (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A Qualitative Study to Examine How Differences in Motivation Can Inform the Development of Targeted Physical Activity Interventions for African American Women
This study used qualitative methods to examine whether individual differences in autonomous motivation offers a useful framework for developing targeted intervention programs for African American women. Focus groups (k = 6) were conducted to examine how different levels of autonomous motivation for physical activity related to differences in physical activity barriers and facilitators among African American women (N = 31). Sessions were audiotaped, transcribed, and coded by independent raters (r = .70). QSR NVivo 11 was used to analyze data, and themes were identified separately for women with low, medium, or high autonomo...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 11, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Governing and Managing Higher Education Institutions: The quality audit contributions
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Chokri KooliAbstractThis paper aims to evaluate the role and effects of national accreditation practices in the improvement and development of the Omani private higher educational institutions in term of Governance and Management. A documental collection, revision and analysis was performed in order to enhance our understandings of the impact of quality audit in terms of Governance and Management. The study focused on analysing the quality audit reports of 25 assessed Omani HEIs. It covered published reports of all private ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Pragmatic ex-ante evaluation using an innovative conceptual framework: the case of a high-tech entrepreneurship program for women
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Clemens Striebing, Evanthia Kalpazidou Schmidt, Rachel PalménAbstractProgram designers at local project level usually design interventions under conditions of scarce resources and bounded rationality lacking sufficient information about the process and impact mechanisms of the complex social programs they design and implement. This paper proposes a model for pragmatic ex ante evaluation using an innovative conceptual framework for practitioners working in the field to improve gender equality in research and innovation.The ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - September 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
