Disseminating Evidence on Abortion Facilities to Health Departments: A Randomized Study of E-mail Strategies

Woodruff, Katie; Berglas, Nancy F.; Herold, Stephanie; Roberts, Sarah C. M.

doi:10.1080/10410236.2021.1932109

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“…Overall, the Infomails' median open rate was 26.0% (range 10.9%-39.9%), comparable to the average open rates of 27.4% reported by Constant Contact (an email marketing platform similar to Mailchimp, as used in our study) for the health and wellness business type [25]. Few comparable studies exist in the literature: Woodruff et al [26] sent biweekly emails containing links to a website summarising evidence on abortion facility regulation and reported an overall rate of 36% (95% CI 29-42%) for opening at least one out of five emails.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

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Dissemination of Evidence by Cochrane Public Health Europe in German-Speaking Countries: An Online Stakeholder Survey

Griebler¹,

Kien²,

Santis

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: To investigate the reach and impact of “Infomails”, email summaries of Cochrane reviews in German, regularly disseminated by Cochrane Public Health Europe (CPHE) to stakeholders in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.Methods: We analysed email campaign reports from 15 Infomails delivered until November 2020. Furthermore, we invited all previous Infomail recipients to participate in an online survey on the impact and perceptions regarding our Infomails in November 2020. We analysed the results using descriptive statistics.Results: The Infomails’ open rate ranged from 10.9% to 39.3% (median 26.0%), and the median click rate on the embedded links was 28.0% (range 8.6–53.8%), highest for nutrition and prevention topics. Out of 1259 recipients, 267 (21.2%) completed our survey. Infomails were most used in discussions, writing reports or statements, for policy or strategy development or programme or guideline development. Persons who remembered receiving Infomails rated them as useful, comprehensible or informative.Conclusion: Infomails summarising recent Cochrane reviews were considered useful for the daily work of public health stakeholders in German-speaking countries. Regular targeted messaging may increase the perceived usefulness.

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“…Those who remembered having received an Infomail rated the example Infomail as comprehensive and informative and would recommend it to other people. Also, Woodruff et al [26] concluded that repeated mailings may increase the effectiveness.…”

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confidence: 99%

Dissemination of Evidence by Cochrane Public Health Europe in German-Speaking Countries: An Online Stakeholder Survey

Griebler¹,

Kien²,

Santis

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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“…First, public health professionals from health departments came together and talked openly about abortion. Despite (or perhaps due to) the politicized nature of the topic, 38 36 participants from state and local health departments across regions of the United States made time to engage in deep discussions about appropriate activities related to abortion for health departments. They did this even in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.…”

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Reaching Consensus on Politicized Topics: A Convening of Public Health Professionals to Discuss Appropriate Abortion Activities for US Health Departments

Zaugg

Berglas²,

Johnson³

et al. 2021

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

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Context: Public health professionals, particularly those in state and local health departments, do not always have clear understandings of their roles related to politically controversial public health topics. A process of consensus development among public health professionals that considers the best available evidence may be able to guide decision making and lay out an appropriate course of action. Approach: In May 2020, a group of maternal and child health and family planning professionals working in health departments, representatives of schools of public health, and members of affiliated organizations convened to explore values and principles relevant to health departments' engagement in abortion and delineate activities related to abortion that are appropriate for health departments. The convening followed a structured consensus process that included multiple rounds of input and opportunities for feedback and revisions. Outcomes: Convening participants came to consensus on principles to guide engagement in activities related to abortion, a set of activities related to abortion that are appropriate for health departments, and next steps to support implementation of such activities. Lessons Learned: The experience of the convening indicates that consensus processes can be feasible for politically controversial public health topics such as abortion.

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On the Use of Control Variables in Pornography Effects Research: A Longitudinal Conceptual Replication

Wright

Tokunaga

2022

Health Communication

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Disseminating Evidence on Abortion Facilities to Health Departments: A Randomized Study of E-mail Strategies

Cited by 4 publications

References 63 publications

Dissemination of Evidence by Cochrane Public Health Europe in German-Speaking Countries: An Online Stakeholder Survey

Dissemination of Evidence by Cochrane Public Health Europe in German-Speaking Countries: An Online Stakeholder Survey

Reaching Consensus on Politicized Topics: A Convening of Public Health Professionals to Discuss Appropriate Abortion Activities for US Health Departments

On the Use of Control Variables in Pornography Effects Research: A Longitudinal Conceptual Replication

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