Dr Haribondhu Sarma
BSS, MSS and PhD in Implementation Science
Research Fellow, Department of Global Health, National Center for Epidemiology and Population Health
ANU College of Health and Medicine
Areas of expertise
- Implementation Science And Evaluation 420312
- Nutritional Epidemiology 420208
- Health Promotion 111712
- Public Nutrition Intervention 111104
- Public Health And Health Services 1117
- Social Epidemiology 420210
- Social Determinants Of Health 420606
Research interests
Implementation science and Impact assessment
Public Health Nutrition
Anaemia
Concurrent evaluation
Health systems analysis
International/Global public health
Biography
As a Research Fellow, I am providing support to the ANU Department of Global Health on its various research and academic activities, including teaching Global Population Health and Research Design and Methods courses. I am also affiliated with the Centre for Mental Health Research at the ANU and am supporting impact analysis of digital mental health implementations. My research has strongly contributed to implementation science, providing a comprehensive, conceptual framework for scaling-up innovative health interventions in a real-world setting. Earlier, I was affiliated with icddr,b, a reputed international health research institute. At icddr,b, I led multiple research projects on infectious disease, nutrition, vaccination, HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases, publishing more than 70 papers, including peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and research reports. As a principal investigator, I have awarded nine research grants, totalling approximately US $2 million. I have developed networks among several international funding agencies, research institutes, UN bodies and global alliances, including the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (UK), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) (Switzerland), Gavi–The Vaccine Alliance (Switzerland), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).
Publications
- Muraya, K, Ogutu, M, Mwadhi, M et al. 2021, 'Applying a gender lens to understand pathways through care for acutely ill young children in Kenyan urban informal settlements', International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 20, no. 1.
- Tariqujjaman, M, Rahman, M, Luies, S et al. 2021, 'Unintended consequences of programmatic changes to infant and young child feeding practices in Bangladesh', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol. 17, no. -, pp. 1-14.
- Sarma, H 2021, 'Implementation science in nutrition: A summary and synthesis', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, no. s1, pp. s1-s6.
- Salvador-Carulla, L, Fernandez , A, Sarma, H et al. 2021, 'Impact of Ed-LinQ: A Public Policy Strategy to Facilitate Engagement between Schools and the Mental Health Care System in Queensland, Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 18, no. 15.
- Uddin, M, Molyneux, S, Muraya, K et al. 2021, 'Gender-related influences on adherence to advice and treatment-seeking guidance for infants and young children post-hospital discharge in Bangladesh', International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 20, no. 1.
- Wangdi, K, Sarma, H, Leaburi , J et al. 2020, 'Evaluation of the malaria reporting system supported by the District Health Information System 2 in Solomon Islands', Malaria Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 1-14.
- Ahmed, S, Sarma, H, Hasan, M et al. 2020, 'Cost-effectiveness of a market-based home fortification of food with micronutrient powder programme in Bangladesh', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, pp. 59-70.
- Sarma, H, Tariqujjaman, M, Mbuya, M et al. 2020, 'Factors associated with home visits by volunteer community health workers to implement a home-fortification intervention in Bangladesh: A multilevel analysis', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, no. S1, pp. s23ââ¬âs36.
- Rahman, M, Delarosa, J, Luies, S et al. 2020, 'Understanding key drivers and barriers to implementation of the WHO recommendations for the case management of childhood pneumonia and possible serious bacterial infection with amoxicillin dispersible tablets (DT) in Bangladesh: A qualitative study', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. -.
- Sarma, H, Jabeen, I, Luies, S et al. 2020, 'Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 15, no. 4, pp. -.
- Sarma, H, Mbuya, M, Tariqujjaman, M et al. 2020, 'Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: To improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, no. S1, pp. S48-S58.
- Sarma, H, Uddin, F, Islam, M et al. 2020, 'Use of concurrent evaluation to improve implementation of a home fortification programme in Bangladesh: A methodological innovation', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, no. S1, pp. S37-S47.
- Sarma, H, D'Este, C, Ahmed, T et al. 2020, 'Developing a conceptual framework for implementation science to evaluate a nutrition intervention scaled-up in a real-world setting', Public Health Nutrition, vol. 24, no. S1, pp. 7-22.
- Moucheraud, C, Sarma, H, Ha , T et al. 2020, 'Can complex programs be sustained? A mixed methods sustainability evaluation of a national infant and young child feeding program in Bangladesh and Vietnam', BMC Public Health, vol. 20, no. 1361, pp. 1-14.
- Sarma, H, Gerth-Guyette, E, Shakil, S et al. 2019, 'Evaluating the use of job aids and user instructions to improve adherence for the treatment of childhood pneumonia using amoxicillin dispersible tablets in a low-income setting: a mixed method study', BMJ Open, vol. 9.
- Sarma, H, Budden, A, Luies, S et al. 2019, 'Implementation of the World's largest measles-rubella mass vaccination campaign in Bangladesh: a process evaluation', BMC Public Health, vol. 19, no. 925, pp. 1-10.
- Epstein, A, Moucheraud, C, Sarma, H et al. 2019, 'Does health worker performance affect clients' health behaviors? A multilevel analysis from Bangladesh', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 1-9.
- Sarma, H, Islam, M, Khan, J et al. 2017, 'Impact of teachers training on HIV/AIDS education program among secondary school students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 12, no. 7, pp. e0181627-e0181627.
- Sarma, H, Khan, J, Asaduzzaman, M et al. 2017, 'Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Stunting Among Children Aged Below Five Years in Bangladesh', Food and Nutrition Bulletin, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 291-301pp.
- Sarma, H, Saquib, N, Hasan, M et al. 2016, 'Determinants of overweight or obesity among ever-married adult women in Bangladesh', BMC Obesity, vol. 3, no. 13, pp. 1-11.
- Sarma, H, Uddin, F, Harbour, C et al. 2016, 'Factors Influencing Child Feeding Practices Related to Home Fortification With Micronutrient Powder Among Caregivers of Under-5 Children in Bangladesh', Food and Nutrition Bulletin, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 340-352.
- Uddin, M, Alam, N, Sarma, H et al. 2014, 'Consequences of Hypertension and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors of Patients, and Responses of the Health System: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh', BMC Public Health, vol. 14, no. 547, pp. 1-11.
- Uddin, M, Sarma, H, Wahed, T et al. 2014, 'Vulnerability of Bangladeshi street-children to HIV/AIDS: a qualitative study', BMC Public Health, vol. 14, no. 1151, pp. 1-8.
- Sarma, H, Islam, M & Gazi, R 2013, 'Impact of training of teachers on their ability, skills, and confidence to teach HIV/AIDS in classroom: a qualitative assessment', BMC Public Health, vol. 13, no. 990.
- Uddin, M, Sarma, H, Bari , T et al. 2013, 'Introduction of New Vaccines: Decision-Making Process in Bangladesh', Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 211-217.
- Sarma, H & Oliveras , E 2012, 'Implementing HIV/AIDS Education: Impact of Teachers' Training on HIV/AIDS Education in Bangladesh', Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 20-27.
- Burchett, H, Mounier-Jack, S, Griffiths , U et al. 2012, 'New vaccine adoption: qualitative study ofnational decision-making processes in sevenlow- and middle-income countries', Health Policy and Planning, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 5â16.
- Sarma, H & Oliveras , E 2011, 'Improving STI counseling services of non-formal providers in Bangladesh: Testing an alternative strategy', Sexually Transmitted Infections, vol. 87, pp. 476-478.
- Koehlmoos, T, Uddin, M & Sarma, H 2011, 'Impact of Measles Eradication Activities on Routine Immunization Services and Health Systems in Bangladesh', The Journal of Infectious Diseases, vol. 204 , no. Suppl 1, pp. S90-S97.
- Hanvoravongchai, P, Mounier-Jack, S, Oliveira Cruz, V et al. 2011, 'Impact of Measles Elimination Activities on Immunization Services and Health Systems: Findings From Six Countries', The Journal of Infectious Diseases, vol. 204, no. supp.1, pp. S82-S89.
- Hanvoravongchai, P, Mounier-Jack, S, Oliveira Cruz, V et al. 2011, 'The impacts of measles elimination activities on immunizations services and health systems in six countries', in Stephen L Cochi and Walter R Dowdle (ed.), Disease eradication in the 21st century: Implications for global health, The MIT Press, Cambridge Massachusetts, pp. 235-254.
- Gazi, R, Sarma, H, Islam, M et al. 2009, 'Young Clients of Hotel-Based Sex Workers in Bangladesh: Vulnerability to HIV, Risk Perceptions, and Expressed Needs for Interventions', International Journal of Sexual Health, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 167-182.
