Covid-19 Excess Mortality Map

Explaining international differences in excess mortality due to Covid-19

Nature Scientific Reports This study uses Bayesian Model Averaging to address the challenge of identifying which factors best explain cross-country variation in Covid-19 excess mortality. We find a key role for the quality of government.

April 2025 · Donya Brown, Martina Dattilo, James Rockey
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Children’s Vulnerability to Sexual Violence during COVID-19 in Kenya: Recommendations for the Future

Frontiers in Global Womens Health During COVID-19 in Kenya, child sexual violence has shifted: victims are younger and more often targeted by neighbors during the day. Given lockdowns and school closures, providing safe alternatives is crucial to reduce risk during such crises.

February 2021 · Laura M. Stevens, James C. Rockey, Sarah R. Rockowitz, Wangu Kanja, Melissa F. Colloff, Heather D. Flowe