@article{ref1,
title="The potential contribution of small-scale intervention projects in the field to the national health information system for HIV and sexually transmitted infections: a case study of a multilevel intervention in Guatemala",
journal="International journal of public health",
year="2010",
author="Barczyk, Joanna and García, Judith and Casabona, Jordi",
volume="55",
number="6",
pages="693-699",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>RESULTS Study results are 19 original and 13 harmonized indicators. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that small-scale projects can contribute to the strengthening of national health information systems.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-8556",
doi="10.1007/s00038-010-0179-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00038-010-0179-7"
}