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July 26, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Balancing adaptations and fidelity of implementation strategies to optimize primary healthcare in Ethiopia: Lessons from embedded implementation research

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BBBiruk BogaleGTGizachew Tadele TirunehMAMesele Damte Argaw

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Overview

Embedded implementation research improves primary healthcare delivery in Ethiopia, suggesting key lessons for adaptation and fidelity.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the balance between adaptations and fidelity in implementation strategies to enhance primary healthcare in Ethiopia.
  • Participatory pragmatic embedded implementation research approach was utilized.
  • Fourteen woredas were selected for testing health extension program optimization.
  • Continuous adaptation tracking and fidelity monitoring were performed from April 2022 to September 2024.
  • Adaptations led to improved maternal and child health service coverage, with specific increases noted in referral systems.
  • Performance-based incentives and governance restructuring were deprioritized due to sustainability concerns.
  • Contextualization of service delivery models enhanced community health engagement and accountability mechanisms.

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Bogale et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a3e4d3aea3239cd76c08https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0353519
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