Citation

Barczyk J, García J, Casabona J. Int. J. Public Health 2010; 55(6): 693-699.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00038-010-0179-7

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Guatemala's efforts to fight sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS are compromised by the lack of timely and accurate data. The strengthening of the national Monitoring and Evaluation system is key for a better understanding of the epidemics and the formulation of effective public health responses. This study assessed how health service providers in resource-poor countries can contribute indicators to national health authorities.

METHODS Review of data sources produced by projects of a NGO harmonizing the identified indicators with national and international standards. During a field visit, they were validated with key stakeholders.

RESULTS Study results are 19 original and 13 harmonized indicators.

CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that small-scale projects can contribute to the strengthening of national health information systems.

Language: en