Aaron Richterman
@draaron.bsky.social
Penn HIV/ID physician-scientist — Poverty/Food Insecurity and Health — Social Protection Policies
https://ldi.upenn.edu/fellows/fellows-directory/aaron-richterman-md-mph/
https://ldi.upenn.edu/fellows/fellows-directory/aaron-richterman-md-mph/
We also saw evidence of a dose-response:
The strongest effects tended to occur in countries where cash transfers reached more people.
The strongest effects tended to occur in countries where cash transfers reached more people.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We also saw evidence of a dose-response:
The strongest effects tended to occur in countries where cash transfers reached more people.
The strongest effects tended to occur in countries where cash transfers reached more people.
(3) healthier caregiver behaviors:
• +14 pp exclusive breastfeeding
• +7 pp minimum acceptable diet
• +5 pp measles vaccination coverage
• +14 pp exclusive breastfeeding
• +7 pp minimum acceptable diet
• +5 pp measles vaccination coverage
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
(3) healthier caregiver behaviors:
• +14 pp exclusive breastfeeding
• +7 pp minimum acceptable diet
• +5 pp measles vaccination coverage
• +14 pp exclusive breastfeeding
• +7 pp minimum acceptable diet
• +5 pp measles vaccination coverage
(2) reproductive empowerment:
• +2.5 mo longer interdelivery intervals
• +2 pp desired pregnancies
• -10 pp unmet need for contraception
• +2.5 mo longer interdelivery intervals
• +2 pp desired pregnancies
• -10 pp unmet need for contraception
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
(2) reproductive empowerment:
• +2.5 mo longer interdelivery intervals
• +2 pp desired pregnancies
• -10 pp unmet need for contraception
• +2.5 mo longer interdelivery intervals
• +2 pp desired pregnancies
• -10 pp unmet need for contraception
Cash transfer programs were associated with (1) improvements in crucial drivers of maternal/newborn survival:
• +5 pp early antenatal care
• +7 pp facility deliveries
• +8 pp deliveries by skilled birth attendants
• +5 pp early antenatal care
• +7 pp facility deliveries
• +8 pp deliveries by skilled birth attendants
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Cash transfer programs were associated with (1) improvements in crucial drivers of maternal/newborn survival:
• +5 pp early antenatal care
• +7 pp facility deliveries
• +8 pp deliveries by skilled birth attendants
• +5 pp early antenatal care
• +7 pp facility deliveries
• +8 pp deliveries by skilled birth attendants
Using data from >2M births & nearly 1M children across 37 countries (2000–2019), we linked national cash transfer programs to 17 health-related outcomes.
We used a two-stage difference-in-differences design (Gardner) to estimate program effects, and adjusted for multiple comparisons.
We used a two-stage difference-in-differences design (Gardner) to estimate program effects, and adjusted for multiple comparisons.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Using data from >2M births & nearly 1M children across 37 countries (2000–2019), we linked national cash transfer programs to 17 health-related outcomes.
We used a two-stage difference-in-differences design (Gardner) to estimate program effects, and adjusted for multiple comparisons.
We used a two-stage difference-in-differences design (Gardner) to estimate program effects, and adjusted for multiple comparisons.
New in @thelancet.com: a follow-up to our @nature.com paper on cash transfers and mortality in low- and middle-income countries.
This studies explores *why* cash transfers reduce death, tracing effects on determinants of survival.
free access 🔗: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...
This studies explores *why* cash transfers reduce death, tracing effects on determinants of survival.
free access 🔗: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
New in @thelancet.com: a follow-up to our @nature.com paper on cash transfers and mortality in low- and middle-income countries.
This studies explores *why* cash transfers reduce death, tracing effects on determinants of survival.
free access 🔗: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...
This studies explores *why* cash transfers reduce death, tracing effects on determinants of survival.
free access 🔗: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...
April 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The DHS Program's value is beyond measure.
Its loss would weaken the ability of governments, NGOs, global health leaders, and researchers to make informed decisions that improve wellbeing and save lives.
Losing DHS would be a tragedy with consequences for decades to come. 6/6
Its loss would weaken the ability of governments, NGOs, global health leaders, and researchers to make informed decisions that improve wellbeing and save lives.
Losing DHS would be a tragedy with consequences for decades to come. 6/6
February 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The DHS Program's value is beyond measure.
Its loss would weaken the ability of governments, NGOs, global health leaders, and researchers to make informed decisions that improve wellbeing and save lives.
Losing DHS would be a tragedy with consequences for decades to come. 6/6
Its loss would weaken the ability of governments, NGOs, global health leaders, and researchers to make informed decisions that improve wellbeing and save lives.
Losing DHS would be a tragedy with consequences for decades to come. 6/6
DHS data — collected from millions of respondents — are also publicly available to thousands of researchers worldwide
My teams have used them to:
My teams have used them to:
February 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
DHS data — collected from millions of respondents — are also publicly available to thousands of researchers worldwide
My teams have used them to:
My teams have used them to:
These estimates are essential for policymakers working to improve population health and meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Without them, evidence-based decision-making becomes much harder.
Without them, evidence-based decision-making becomes much harder.
February 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
These estimates are essential for policymakers working to improve population health and meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Without them, evidence-based decision-making becomes much harder.
Without them, evidence-based decision-making becomes much harder.
The DHS uses gold standard survey methods to generate estimates for dozens of critical indicators in low- and middle-income countries.
For many of the world's most vulnerable populations, the DHS is the *only* source of high quality estimates on child mortality, clean water access, and much more.
For many of the world's most vulnerable populations, the DHS is the *only* source of high quality estimates on child mortality, clean water access, and much more.
February 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The DHS uses gold standard survey methods to generate estimates for dozens of critical indicators in low- and middle-income countries.
For many of the world's most vulnerable populations, the DHS is the *only* source of high quality estimates on child mortality, clean water access, and much more.
For many of the world's most vulnerable populations, the DHS is the *only* source of high quality estimates on child mortality, clean water access, and much more.
If it's true that future collection of Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data "will cease," this would be a staggering loss to the global community. 1/6
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February 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
If it's true that future collection of Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data "will cease," this would be a staggering loss to the global community. 1/6
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Thankful that measles and whooping cough can (should) be relegated to the “long ago” of pop goes the weasel
November 28, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Thankful that measles and whooping cough can (should) be relegated to the “long ago” of pop goes the weasel
Applications for the Penn Summer Program in Infectious Diseases Research (SPIDR) will be opening soon. One of the summer scholars will work with my team on an evaluation of an exciting new health dept housing program for people w HIV.
See flyer for details. Please share widely! #IDSky #HIVSky
See flyer for details. Please share widely! #IDSky #HIVSky
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 PM