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The Background, Social Support and Behavioural Characteristics Associated with Health Insurance Coverage among the Older Population in Kisii County, Kenya

Nyagero, Josephat (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2012-09)

Introduction: Universal health coverage has increasingly become the focus for improved health systems worldwide. In Kenya, the older populations are characterized by low health insurance coverage, resulting in either limited ...

Ball Back in Africa’s Court: Funding Malaria Control and Elimination

Thiam, Sylla; Kimotho, Victoria; Guerma, Teguest; Carter, Jane (Pan African Medical Journal, 1/26/2013)

Barriers and Enablers That Influence Utilization of Ultrasound Screening Services among Antenatal Women in Kajiado and Kisii Counties Kenya

Matiang’i, Micah; Joosse, Koen; Ngunju, Priscillah; Kiilu, Colleta; Harkx, Romy; Hangelbroek, Marianne; Omogi, Jarim (Scientific Research Publishing, 2/5/2021)

Background: The World Health Organization recommends to have all pregnant women to undergo an obstetric ultrasound scan before 24 weeks gestation. However, this has been a challenge as a result of limited access to appropriate ...

Barriers to Accessibility and Utilization of HIV Testing and Counseling Services in Tanzania: Experience from Angaza Zaidi Programme

Meremo, Alfred; Mboya, Beati; Ngilangwa, David; Dulle, Robert; Tarimo, Edith; Urassa, David; Michael, Emillian; Gibore, Nyasiro; Mpondo, Bonaventura; Mchonde, Gabriel; Ernest, Alex; Noronha, Rita; Ilako, Festus (Pan African Medical Journal, 4/14/2016)

Introduction: While HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services remain to be amongst the effective strategies in slowing HIV transmission, its accessibility and uptake in Tanzania is low. In 2011, 50% of adults have been ...

Barriers to Enrolment into a Professional Upgrading Programme for Enrolled Nurses in Kenya

Lakati, Alice; Ngatia, Peter; Mbindyo, Caroline; Mukami, Diana; Oywer, Elizabeth (Pan African Medical Journal, 12/25/2012)

Introduction: Nurses play a key role in the provision of health care. Over 70% of the nurses in Kenya are Enrolled Community Health Nurses (ECHNs). AMREF in partnership with Nursing Council of Kenya and the Ministry of ...

Barriers to Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights Among Young People in Mtwara district, Tanzania: a Qualitative Study

Mbeba, Rita Moses; Mkuye, Martin Sem; Magembe, Grace Elias; Yotham, William Lubazi; Mellah, Alfred Obeidy; Mkuwa, Serafina Baptist (Pan African Medical Journal, 12/26/2012)

Background: In Tanzania over 1/3 of the population is under 24 years. Nationwide 23% of teenagers have started childbearing. However, Mtwara Region has the highest percentage (25.5%) of teenagers who begin childbearing ...

BCHP 324: Mental Health

School of Medical Sciences, Amref International University (Amref International University, 8/6/2021)

Behavioral Change Communication Strategy Vital in Malaria Prevention Interventions in Rural Communities: Nakasongola District, Uganda

Mugisa, Margaret; Muzoora, Abel (Pan African Medical Journal, 12/25/2012)

Introduction: Malaria is a leading killer disease in Uganda and it accounts for significant morbidity in pregnant women and children. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria, which causes adverse effects including ...

Behavioral Change Communication Strategy Vital in Malaria Prevention Interventions in Rural Communities: Nakasongola District, Uganda

Mugisa, Margaret; Abel, Muzoora (Pan African Medical Journal, 12/25/2012)

Introduction: Malaria is a leading killer disease in Uganda and it accounts for significant morbidity in pregnant women and children. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria, which causes adverse effects including ...

Behavioral Change Communication Strategy Vital in Malaria Prevention Preventions in Rural Communities Nakasongola District, Uganda

Mugisa, Margaret; Muzoora, Abel (PanAfrican Medical Journal, 2012-12-25)

Introduction: Malaria is a leading killer disease in Uganda and it accounts for significant morbidity in pregnant women and children. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria, which causes adverse effects including ...

Behaviour Change and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Kenya

Nyagero, Josephat; Wangila, Samuel; Kutai, Vincent; Kutai, Vincent; Olango, Susan (Pan African Medical Journal, 12/26/2012)

Background: Initiatives aimed at behaviour change of key populations such as the female sex workers (FSWs) are pivotal in reducing the transmission of HIV. An 8-year implementation research to establish the predictor factors ...

Biological and Behavioural Impact of an Adolescent Sexual Health Intervention in Tanzania: A Community-Randomized Trial

Rossa, David A.; Changaluchab, John; Obasia, Angela I.N.; Todda, Jim; Plummera, Mary L.; Cleophas-Mazige, Bernadette; Anemonaa, Alessandra; Everetta, Dean; Weiss, Helen A.; Mabey, David C.; Grosskurth, Heiner; Hayes, Richard J. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007-02)

Objective: The impact of a multicomponent intervention programme on the sexual health of adolescents was assessed in rural Tanzania. Design: A community-randomized trial. Methods: Twenty communities were randomly allocated ...