Background In the attempt to move towards universal health coverage (UHC), many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are actively seeking to contract-out non-state providers (NSPs) to deliver health services to a specified population. Research on contracting-out has focused more on the impact of contracting-out than on the actual processes underlying the intervention and contextual factors ...

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, an international study (N = 1066) was conducted to explore new bioterrorism conspiracy, faith in government, and compliance with public health guidelines related COVID-19. Hierarchical regressions showed that while general belief conspiracies decreased government during COVID-19, it increased regarding coronavirus. Critical thinking associated endorsement b...

This paper aims to place current safe design activity in Australia into context by providing an overview of the regulatory environment, the history of safe design initiatives in Australia, and the influence of the National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) strategy. The paper summarizes recent work in safe design policy undertaken at the national level in Australia. The paper sets out the Au...

Faith-based institutions and organizations represent a longstanding yet underutilized resource for health promotion and disease prevention efforts. The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and its affiliated office within the Department of Health and Human Services, are the highest-profile markers of federal efforts, but most faith-health partnerships are not federal...

Faith has always had an intense, but uneasy relationship with development. Donors are currently seeking greater engagement with FBOs. This positive shift needs careful consideration. Faith can be a powerful, but flammable fuel for change. FBOs are highly diverse and complex. Donors need to handle FBOs, but do so with understanding and care. This Viewpoint outlines both the major concerns about ...