Browsing BioMedical Journal Articles by Author "Fylkesnes, Knut"
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A critical assessment of the WHO responsiveness tool: lessons from voluntary HIV testing and counselling services in Kenya
Njeru, Mercy K; Blystad, Astrid; Nyamongo, Isaac K; Fylkesnes, Knut (2009-12-22)Abstract Background Health, fair financing and responsiveness to the user's needs and expectations are seen as the essential objectives of health systems. Efforts have been made to conceptualise and measure ... -
Accountable priority setting for trust in health systems - the need for research into a new approach for strengthening sustainable health action in developing countries
Byskov, Jens; Bloch, Paul; Blystad, Astrid; Hurtig, Anna-Karin; Fylkesnes, Knut; Kamuzora, Peter; Kombe, Yeri; Kvåle, Gunnar; Marchal, Bruno; Martin, Douglas K; Michelo, Charles; Ndawi, Benedict; Ngulube, Thabale J; Nyamongo, Isaac K; Olsen, Øystein E; Onyango-Ouma, Washington; Sandøy, Ingvild F; Shayo, Elizabeth H; Silwamba, Gavin; Songstad, Nils G; Tuba, Mary (2009-10-24)Abstract Despite multiple efforts to strengthen health systems in low and middle income countries, intended sustainable improvements in health outcomes have not been shown. To date most priority ... -
Practicing provider-initiated HIV testing in high prevalence settings: Consent concerns and missed preventive opportunities
Njeru, Mercy K; Blystad, Astrid; Shayo, Elizabeth H; Nyamongo, Isaac K; Fylkesnes, Knut (2011-04-21)Abstract Background Counselling is considered a prerequisite for the proper handling of testing and for ensuring effective HIV preventive efforts. HIV testing services have recently been scaled up substantially with a ...