3 papers
stat.AP2025
Bayesian Statistical Modeling in Action for Estimation and Forecasting in Low- and Middle-income Countries: The Case of the Family Planning Estimation Tool
Leontine Alkema, Herbert Susmann, Evan Ray +12
The Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET) is used in low- and middle-income countries to produce estimates and short-term forecasts of family planning indicators, such as modern c…
stat.ME2025
Bayesian probabilistic projections of proportions with limited data: An application to subnational contraceptive method supply shares
Hannah Comiskey, Niamh Cahill, Leontine Alkema +2
Engaging the private sector in contraceptive method supply is critical for creating equitable, sustainable, and accessible healthcare systems. To achieve this, it is essential to u…
stat.AP2025
Enhancing the use of family planning service statistics using a Bayesian modelling approach to inform estimates of modern contraceptive use in low- and middle-income countries
Shauna Mooney, Leontine Alkema, Emily Sonneveldt +3
Monitoring family planning indicators, such as modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR), is essential for family planning programming. The Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET)…