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High Burden of COVID-19 among Unvaccinated Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters

High Burden of COVID-19 Among Unvaccinated Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters

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First responders are at increased risk for COVID-19, but have relatively low vaccine uptake, and the resulting sick leave threatens public health and safety.
L.A.’s new homeless solution clears camps but struggles to house people

L.A.’s new homeless solution clears camps but struggles to house people

News
Inside Safe is Los Angeles’ program to provide hotel and motel rooms as shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Seven months in, CalMatters took a look at how the initiative’s performed thus far, and spoke to Abt experts Nichole Fiore and Lauren Dunton.
How Peer Counselors are Unlocking Kazakhstan's Path to Tuberculosis Eradication

How Peer Counselors are Unlocking Kazakhstan's Path to Tuberculosis Eradication

Impact Brief
The Abt-led USAID Eliminating TB in Central Asia Activity has helped TB self-support groups and increased treatment rates.
Detection and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Three Self Collected Specimen Types: flocked mid-2 turbinate swab (MTS) in viral transport media, foam MTS, and saliva

Detection and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Three Self Collected Specimen Types: flocked mid-2 turbinate swab (MTS) in viral transport media, foam MTS, and saliva

Publication
Abt study shows accuracy of multiple COVID-19 specimen collection approaches, which can provide options during pandemic supply shortages.
Homeless Encampments: Local Responses to a National Problem

Homeless Encampments: Local Responses to a National Problem

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Evaluating the Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs)

Evaluating the Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs)

Project
The Institute of Education Sciences’ Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) provide applied research and trainings to state and local education agencies. Their mission is to support a more evidence-based educational system. To determine whether the…
Using Behavioral Insights to Market a Workplace Safety Program: Evidence From a Multi-Armed Experiment

Using Behavioral Insights to Market a Workplace Safety Program: Evidence From a Multi-Armed Experiment

Publication
An Abt evaluation found marketing OSHA’s safety consultation service via brochure was effective but incorporating behavioral nudges didn’t increase uptake.
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Mastering the NTD Master Plan: Lessons Learned from the Ascend Programme

Blog
High-quality, nationally-owned NTD Master Plans are critical to achieve the WHO 2030 Roadmap vision to eradicate and eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
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First Nationally Representative Study of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs in 20 Years Offers a Treasure Trove of Data

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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs provide early childhood education, social and support services to culturally and linguistically diverse migrant and seasonal farmworker families and their children. Since the last nationally representative study of MSHS was conducted almost 20 years ago, there’s an urgent need for an update on MSHS programs and centers, and the farmworker families they serve. Changes in migration patterns, immigration policies and climate conditions may be affecting these children and families in as yet unknown ways, and the MSHS program may have to adapt to their changing needs.