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🌍 Unlock the Power of GIS for Public Health Decision-Making! 🌍 Are you an early- to mid-career public health professional looking to enhance your skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? The USAID-funded Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Program invites applications for the DHS Health Data Mapping Online Course, running from January 13 to April 11, 2025. This introductory course is perfect for professionals with no prior GIS experience and will teach you how to use GIS to create policy-relevant maps for better decision-making in public health and beyond. The course features: ✅ Hands-on training with QGIS, a free and open-source GIS software. ✅ Insights on managing and cleaning data in Microsoft Excel. ✅ Tools for creating and interpreting maps to influence programs and policies. Eligibility Criteria: 📍 Applicants must live and work in one of these countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, or Zambia. 🎓 Must have at least an undergraduate degree in public health, demography, statistics, monitoring & evaluation, or a related field. 📊 Basic statistical knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Excel are required. 🏢 Priority will be given to professionals in Ministries of Health, National Bureaus of Statistics, and public health/demographic research. 🕒 Commit 2–4 hours per week for the course, including 4 virtual sessions (2 hours each). Key Dates to Remember: 🗓️ December 9, 2024: Application deadline 🗓️ December 19, 2024: Selected candidates notified 🗓️ January 13, 2025: Course begins This is your opportunity to build critical GIS skills that can transform public health programming in your country. 🌟 Apply now to make a difference! Learn more about how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/gjQzp8Cw #GIS #PublicHealth #DHSProgram #CapacityBuilding #ProfessionalDevelopment The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program REMS Consult Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD

🎓 Attention Public Health Students & Early-Career Researchers! 🚀 Becoming a journal editor is a fantastic opportunity to: 🌟 Build your academic profile 🌍 Expand your professional network 📖 Contribute to shaping scientific knowledge Here are some health journals currently recruiting editors: 🩺 BMC Medicine: https://lnkd.in/g8buY_j4 🌐 BMC Public Health: https://lnkd.in/gBumW2xR 📚 Archives of Public Health: https://lnkd.in/g3k6XmVj 💖 Health and Quality of Life Outcomes: https://lnkd.in/gxKkhBMt 📘 SAGE Publications: https://lnkd.in/gJfjmAkN 🔬 PLOS ONE: https://lnkd.in/gmbntM55 👶 Reproductive Health: https://lnkd.in/gctaYYp9 Just click on the links to apply. 📢 Don’t miss this chance to contribute to public health research and elevate your career! 💪🧠 REMS Consult Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD #PublicHealth #AcademicOpportunities #EditorialBoard #CareerGrowth #Research

🌍 Global Burden of Disease (GBD): Transforming Global Health 🌍 The GBD study is the largest and most comprehensive effort to quantify health loss worldwide, providing critical insights to improve health systems and eliminate disparities. 📊 607 billion+ Highly standardized and comprehensive estimates measure health outcomes and systems across the globe. 🔬 459 health outcomes and risk factors These provide a powerful foundation for understanding global health trends and challenges. 🌎 204 countries and territories Including dozens of subnational locations, reveal regional, national, and local trends. 🤝 12,000+ collaborators From over 160 countries and territories work together to vet GBD data sources and estimates, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The GBD study is a clear indication of the power of collaboration in advancing global health. Let’s continue to drive change and build healthier futures for all! 🚀✨ #GlobalHealth #GBD #PublicHealth Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation REMS Consult Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD

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🌍 Discover the DHS Program's GitHub Repository! 📊🚀 For researchers, analysts, and public health professionals, the DHS Program GitHub is an invaluable resource! Hosted by The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program, this repository offers data analysis tools, code examples, and documentation for working with DHS data. 🔍 What can you find on the DHS GitHub? Code for Analyzing DHS Data: Examples in R, Python, Stata, and SPSS Tutorials & Guides: Step-by-step guidance on data analysis methods and best practices Data Visualization: Ready-to-use scripts for creating compelling visuals from DHS datasets 👉 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gFfiTUJ2 Let’s leverage these resources to make informed, data-driven decisions for better global health! 🌎📈 #DataScience #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #DHSProgram #GitHub #DataAnalysis #ResearchTools #HealthStatistics #CapacityBuilding The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program USAID Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD REMS Consult

We had a great workshop on an introduction to the DHS over the weekend with over 30 participants! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed. Let’s continue to learn more about the DHS together! 🌍 The DHS Program User Forum 🌍 A community for discussing DHS indicators, survey design, and dataset usage! 🌟 How to Post a Question 🌟 Before you post, remember: 🔍 Search the Forum: Your question might already have an answer! 📍 Details Matter: Include specifics like: Country name 🌐 Survey year 📅 Dataset name 📂 Posting a well-detailed question can speed up responses and make it easier for others to help! Let’s keep the forum efficient and supportive. 😊 #DHSProgram #ResearchCommunity #DataScience #SurveyDesign #LearningTogether The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program USAID Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD REMS Consult

📊 Are you ready to learn about the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)? 📈 Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge on one of the most essential tools in public health research! 🌍✨ 📅 Date: Friday, 8th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM GMT 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/gaTkAEEs Let's explore how DHS data empowers us to address health disparities, improve healthcare access, and impact lives. See you there! 👋 The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program USAID Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD REMS Consult

The Methods Section (Part 2) The purpose of the Methods section serves two key goals: 🧩 1️⃣ To explain how the study was conducted in enough detail for others to replicate it 🔁 2️⃣ To provide essential context, allowing readers to understand and interpret the findings accurately 📖 Typically, the Methods section includes these essential elements: Study Setting & Participants 🏥👥 Study Design & Timing ⏳ Recruitment & Sampling 🎯 Data Collection Process 📝 Dataset Description 📊 Variables: Dependent & Independent 🧩 Covariates 🔄 Analytic Approach for each research objective 📈 Ethical Approval ✅ Source: Busse, C., & August, E. (2021). How to write and publish a research paper for a peer-reviewed journal. Journal of Cancer Education, 36(5), 909-913. Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD REMS Consult

The Methods Section (Part 1) ✨ Why Methods Matter ✨ 🔬 The Methods section was once the part of a paper most likely to be abbreviated, overly summarized, or hidden away on publishers’ websites. While some journals still place additional details in supplementary sections, the push for greater reproducibility and scientific rigor has brought the Methods section back to center stage. 📊 Today, Methods are essential for establishing research credibility, alongside open access to data and results. This shift emphasizes transparency and trustworthiness, giving readers the information they need to evaluate and replicate studies. Source: https://lnkd.in/ga8gVRi2 🔗 #WhyMethodsMatter #ResearchMethods #ScientificRigor Abdul-Aziz Seidu, PhD REMS Consult