Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Amref Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) model for female genital mutilation/cutting, teenage pregnancies, and child, early and forced marriages in Kenya:
(2023)The Amref Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) model was initiated in 2009. To date, about 20,000 girls have been supported by their communities to denounce female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and graduate into ‘maturity’ ... -
Performance & Utilization of Handwashing Stations deployed in response to COVID-19 in Kenya:
(2021)Handwashing, although a simple task, is lifesaving and adherence to proper hand hygiene has been strongly linked to prevention of gastrointestinal infections, respiratory infection, influenza, healthcare-associated infections, ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS Programming in Kenya:
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Quality an Essential Ingredient for Enhanced Health Sector Workforces in Africa
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Uganda Country Case Study: Equity in COVID-19 mitigation and policy responses
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2023-06)Objective: To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Material and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried ... -
Effects of Covid-19 Among School Adolescents in Kween District
(Heroes for Gender Transformative Action, 2022)The ISPHD programme (Heros4GTA) is a joint district-based programme implemented by the consortium of Amref Health Africa in Uganda, Cordaid, MIFUMI, and the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) for the period ... -
Knowledge And Use Of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (Ecp) Among 15-24years Olds In 9 High-Burden Districts In Uganda
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Reducing unmet need for contraceptive services among youth in Homabay and Narok counties, Kenya:
(BMC Health Services Research, 2021)Abstract Background: Access to contraceptive services is a cornerstone of human well-being. While Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) promote family planning in Kenya, the unmet need for contraceptives among youth remains ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and the effects of COVID-19 among the youth in Kenya
(Springer, 2021)Abstract Background: Cases of the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) in Kenya have continued to increase rapidly, since the first case in the country was confirmed in March 2020. In the wake of the pandemic, the ... -
Contraceptive Use Among Girls and Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in 9 High-Burden Districts
(Heroes for Gender Transformative Action, 2021)Most abortions are the result of unintended pregnancy. In Uganda, 52% of pregnancies are unintended, and about a quarter of these unintended pregnancies end in abortion each year. The integrated sexual health program ... -
SPARC the Change: What the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center Has Learned about Improving Strategic Health Purchasing in Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group - HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM, 2022-12-06)Embodied in the goals of universal health coverage (UHC) are societal norms about ethics, equity, solidarity, and social justice. As African countries work toward UHC, it is important for their governments to use all ... -
Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Associated with FGM/C in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Synthesis
(eClinicalMedicine, 2023-01-10)There are gaps in evidence regarding mental and sexual outcomes and associated interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) living in Africa. This study employed a narrative synthesis to ... -
Factors Influencing the Transition from Training to Clinical Practice by Occupational Therapy Graduates from Kenya Medical Training College
(Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education, 2023-01)Achievement of SDG3 and Universal health coverage requires adequate attention to health workforce characteristics and behavior. Of paramount importance is the successful transition of healthcare workers from the training ... -
Impact of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV/AIDS Programming in Kenya: Evidence from Kibera Informal Settlement and COVID-19 Hotspot Counties
(MDPI, 2023-01)The study sought to determine the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS programming in the Kibera informal settlement and COVID-19 hotspot counties during the first wave of the pandemic. The study was conducted in two phases. The ... -
Empowering Communities against Harmful Social Practices through Integrated Water Hygiene and Sanitation and Alternative Rites of Passage Model in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-11-15)The limited number of sonographers in developing countries and high cost of conventional obstetric ultrasound screening services has led to only 6.9 percent of pregnant women accessing the service in rural areas. It ... -
Factors influencing Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine students performance in Clinical Officer Council Licensure examination, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021-10-20)Background: Clinical medicine program has recorded high rates of student’s enrolment to training while their performance in clinical officers’ council (COC) licensure examination remains variable. This study investigate ... -
Opportunities to Integrate Primary Health Care Digital Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Kenya
(Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2022-09-13)Background: Adequate and quality Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) care is considered essential in reduction of maternal and child mortality. More than half of the global maternal deaths (66%) are in sub-Saharan Africa with ...
