Research: Equity
Equity
In our research, equity is our top priority. We are dedicated to ensuring that the health initiatives of our partners reach everyone, particularly the most vulnerable women and children, irrespective of their circumstances. By pinpointing and addressing disparities in access to resources and health outcomes, we contribute to establishing a more equitable global health landscape where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Consider the implementation of a nutrition education program or national policy targeting underserved communities. We examine questions such as: 'Who benefits from the program?' and 'Who is left behind?' Additionally, we explore 'What are the reasons behind these disparities?'"
By identifying obstacles and advocating for inclusive approaches, we strive to guarantee that every woman and child, regardless of their background or situation, has equal access to life-saving information and services.
(* represents William & Mary undergraduate student authors)
Odhiambo, Julius Nyerere, Carrie B. Dolan, Lydia Troup,* Nathaly Perez Rojas*. “Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiological approaches to inform COVID-19 surveillance and control: a systematic review of statistical and modelling methods in Africa.” BMJ Open 2023; 13:e067134. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-0671346.
Odhiambo, Julius Nyerere, and Carrie B. Dolan. "Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiological approaches to inform COVID-19 surveillance and control: a review protocol." Systematic Reviews 11, no. 1 (2022): 1-6.
Sasman,* Madison, Carrie B. Dolan, Daniel Villegas,* Estelle Eyob,* and Catherine Barrett.* "The Influence of Marginalization on Cultural Attitudes and Trash Disposal Practices in Esfuerzo de Paraíso of the Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Interview Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6 (2021): 2872.
Dolan, Carrie B., McKinley Saunders,* and Ariel BenYishay. "Childhood health and the changing distribution of foreign aid: Evidence from Nigeria's transition to lower-middle-income status." Plos one 15, no. 11 (2020): e0241866.
Dolan, Carrie B., and Kaci Kennedy McDade. "Pulling the Purse Strings: Are there Sectoral Differences in Political Preferencing of Chinese Aid to Africa?" PloS one 15, no. 4 (2020): e0232126.