In 2023, a total of 40 peer-reviewed journal publications were supported by PSI projects or had PSI-affiliated co-authors. These publications feature research from 24 countries and have generated insights in cross-cutting areas including self-care and digital consumer and digital healthcare provider solutions, and market-based approaches.
These studies examine preferences for partner-delivered HIV self-tests in Zimbabwe, the acceptability of a pleasure-oriented sexual and reproductive health chatbot in Kenya, consumer and healthcare provider preferences related to self-sampling for HPV screening in Mozambique, the quality of facility-based distribution of insecticide treated nets for malaria prevention in Ghana, and much more.
PSI strives for inclusive and equitable authorship in scientific publications. In 2023, 42% of lead authors were based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and 70% of lead authors were women. Eleven publications were by first-time first authors. More than 92% of publications included an LMIC-based author in any authorship position. Nearly all (97%) of our data-based publications were free of authorship parasitism, which is the lack authorship representation from the countries providing data.¹
See below to explore our most discussed, most viewed, most cited publications of the year, as well as a full list of all 2023 publications!
Most Viewed
The following publications had the highest number page views relative to their publication date:
Malaria elimination in Zanzibar: where next? 3,803 views since August 2023.
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative’s Support for Improving the Quality of Malaria Case Management Services: Fifteen Years of Progress and Learning. 1,393 views since November 2023
Applying Human-Centered Design to Replicate an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention: A Case Study of Binti Shupavu in Kenya. 864 views since December 2023
Most Cited
Secondary distribution of HIV self-test kits by HIV index and antenatal care clients
This publication from STAR has been cited by three other papers since June 2023. It was also shared in the Health Systems Trust Bulletin, a South Africa-based bi-monthly digest of public health news.
Missed opportunity for self-injectable contraception awareness and adoption
This research article from DISC has already been cited by one other peer-reviewed publication since September 2023.
Most Discussed
These publications had the highest Altmetric—a score that includes social media mentions, news stories, blog posts, citations, and other types of engagement.
Priority indicators for sexual and reproductive health self-care: recommendations from an expert working group. Altmetric of 15 ranks it in the top 25% of all tracked articles.
How a co-design process led to more contextually relevant family planning interventions in emerging urban settings in Eastern Uganda. Altmetric of 12 ranks it in the top 25% of all tracked articles.
Do community measures impact the effectiveness of a community led HIV testing intervention. Secondary analysis of an HIV self-testing intervention in rural communities in Zimbabwe. Altmetric of 11 ranks it in the top 25% of all tracked articles.
Also notable: Two of our publications top the “Editor’s Picks” and “Most Read” lists for Global Health: Science and Practice
Editor’s Pick: Uptake and Short-Term Retention in HIV Treatment Among Men in South Africa: The Coach Mpilo Pilot Project
Most Read: Strengthening Integrated Approaches for Family Planning and Menstrual Health
Full list of 2023 peer-reviewed journal publications with PSI-affiliated authors
Activating people and communities
Evaluating Counseling for Choice in Malawi: A Client-Centered Approach to Contraceptive Counseling
Lessons Learned in Improving the Quality of a Free Reproductive Health Hotline in Benin
Growing markets for new and underused products and services
The Mulher Study: cervical cancer screening with primary HPV testing in Mozambique.
Building resilient health systems
Malaria elimination in Zanzibar: where next?
Measuring quality of facility-based ITN distribution in Ghana.
Strengthening Integrated Approaches for Family Planning and Menstrual Health
¹ Rees, C. A., Lukolyo, H., Keating, E. M., Dearden, K. A., Luboga, S. A., Schutze, G. E., & Kazembe, P. N. (2017). Authorship in paediatric research conducted in low‐and middle‐income countries: parity or parasitism?. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 22(11), 1362-1370.