P Garner

Summary

Affiliation: University of Liverpool
Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Antimalarial drug prescribing practice in private and public health facilities in South-east Nigeria: a descriptive study
    Martin Meremikwu
    Institute of Tropical Diseases Research and Prevention, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
    Malar J 6:55. 2007
  2. ncbi Patient medical costs for tuberculosis treatment and impact on adherence in China: a systematic review
    Qian Long
    School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
    BMC Public Health 11:393. 2011
  3. ncbi Do existing research summaries on health systems match immunisation managers' needs in middle- and low-income countries? Analysis of GAVI health systems strengthening support
    Xavier Bosch-Capblanch
    Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Socinstrasse 57, Basel 4051, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 11:449. 2011
  4. ncbi Traditional beliefs and practices in the postpartum period in Fujian Province, China: a qualitative study
    Joanna H Raven
    International Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 7:8. 2007
  5. ncbi Pathogens associated with persistent diarrhoea in children in low and middle income countries: systematic review
    Katharine Abba
    International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
    BMC Infect Dis 9:88. 2009
  6. ncbi Antimicrobial drugs for persistent diarrhoea of unknown or non-specific cause in children under six in low and middle income countries: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
    Katharine Abba
    Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
    BMC Infect Dis 9:24. 2009
  7. ncbi Benzodiazepine prescribing behaviour and attitudes: a survey among general practitioners practicing in northern Thailand
    Manit Srisurapanont
    Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
    BMC Fam Pract 6:27. 2005
  8. ncbi Families help cure tuberculosis
    Paul Garner
    International Health Research Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK
    Lancet 367:878-9. 2006
  9. ncbi Systematic reviews in malaria: global policies need global reviews
    Paul Garner
    International Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
    Infect Dis Clin North Am 23:387-404, Table of Contents. 2009
  10. ncbi Unintended pregnancy and induced abortion among unmarried women in China: a systematic review
    Xu Qian
    Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Medical Center of Fudan University, Shanghai, People s Republic of China
    BMC Health Serv Res 4:1. 2004

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Publications16

  1. ncbi Antimalarial drug prescribing practice in private and public health facilities in South-east Nigeria: a descriptive study
    Martin Meremikwu
    Institute of Tropical Diseases Research and Prevention, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
    Malar J 6:55. 2007
    ..As clinicians in the private sector are responsible for attending a large proportion of the population ill with malaria, this study compared prescribing in the private and public sector in one State in Nigeria prior to promoting ACTs...
  2. ncbi Patient medical costs for tuberculosis treatment and impact on adherence in China: a systematic review
    Qian Long
    School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
    BMC Public Health 11:393. 2011
    ..We identified and synthesised studies that measure costs of TB treatment, estimates of adherence and the potential impact of charging on treatment completion in China...
  3. ncbi Do existing research summaries on health systems match immunisation managers' needs in middle- and low-income countries? Analysis of GAVI health systems strengthening support
    Xavier Bosch-Capblanch
    Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Socinstrasse 57, Basel 4051, Switzerland
    BMC Public Health 11:449. 2011
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  4. ncbi Traditional beliefs and practices in the postpartum period in Fujian Province, China: a qualitative study
    Joanna H Raven
    International Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 7:8. 2007
    ..Zuo yuezi is the month postpartum in China associated with a variety of traditional beliefs and practices. We explored the current status of zuo yuezi from social, cultural and western medical perspectives...
  5. ncbi Pathogens associated with persistent diarrhoea in children in low and middle income countries: systematic review
    Katharine Abba
    International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
    BMC Infect Dis 9:88. 2009
    ..To help target appropriate treatment for specific pathogens in the absence of diagnostic tests, we systematically reviewed pathogens most commonly associated with persistent diarrhoea in children...
  6. ncbi Antimicrobial drugs for persistent diarrhoea of unknown or non-specific cause in children under six in low and middle income countries: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
    Katharine Abba
    Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
    BMC Infect Dis 9:24. 2009
    ..The best treatment is not clear. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial drug treatment for persistent diarrhoea of unknown or non-specific cause...
  7. ncbi Benzodiazepine prescribing behaviour and attitudes: a survey among general practitioners practicing in northern Thailand
    Manit Srisurapanont
    Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
    BMC Fam Pract 6:27. 2005
    ..This study aimed to evaluate benzodiazepine prescribing behaviour and attitudes in general practitioners practising in Chiang Mai and Lampoon, Thailand...
  8. ncbi Families help cure tuberculosis
    Paul Garner
    International Health Research Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK
    Lancet 367:878-9. 2006
  9. ncbi Systematic reviews in malaria: global policies need global reviews
    Paul Garner
    International Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
    Infect Dis Clin North Am 23:387-404, Table of Contents. 2009
    ..It illustrates how systematic reviews have been used to guide policy, shows what has been learned about synthesizing research in this area, and reflects on how best to maximize their uptake in policy and practice...
  10. ncbi Unintended pregnancy and induced abortion among unmarried women in China: a systematic review
    Xu Qian
    Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Medical Center of Fudan University, Shanghai, People s Republic of China
    BMC Health Serv Res 4:1. 2004
    ..To systematically identify, appraise and summarise all available studies documenting pregnancy and induced abortion among unmarried Chinese women attending premarital examinations...
  11. ncbi Direct observation and adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Chongqing, China: a descriptive study
    Daiyu Hu
    Chongqing Institute of TB Prevention and Treatment, Jiulongpo district, Chongqing, China
    Health Policy Plan 23:43-55. 2008
    ..However, some research suggests there is a gap between the official policies and practice...
  12. ncbi Promoting adherence to tuberculosis treatment
    Paul Garner
    International Health Group, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, England
    Bull World Health Organ 85:404-6. 2007
  13. ncbi Evidence-informed obstetric practice during normal birth in China: trends and influences in four hospitals
    Xu Qian
    Effective Health Care Research Programme, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Fudan University School of Public Health, 138 Yi Xue Yuan Road, Shanghai 200032, PR China
    BMC Health Serv Res 6:29. 2006
    ..We measured change in obstetric practice during vaginal delivery that could be attributed to the diffusion of evidence-based messages, and explored influences on practice change...
  14. ncbi Promoting contraceptive use among unmarried female migrants in one factory in Shanghai: a pilot workplace intervention
    Xu Qian
    Effective Health Care Research Programme, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Fudan University School of Public Health, Shanghai, PR China
    BMC Health Serv Res 7:77. 2007
    ..We developed and piloted a workplace-based intervention to promote contraceptive use in unmarried female migrants working in privately owned factories...
  15. ncbi Promoting childbirth companions in South Africa: a randomised pilot study
    Heather Brown
    Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, W Sussex, UK
    BMC Med 5:7. 2007
    ..We piloted a multi-faceted intervention to encourage uptake of childbirth companions in state hospitals, and hypothesised that lay carers would improve the behaviour of health professionals...
  16. ncbi Is DOTS-plus a feasible and cost-effective strategy?
    Paul Garner
    Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom
    PLoS Med 3:e350. 2006