Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and Barriers to Ending Female Genital Cutting:
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The association between core job components, physical activity, and mental health in African academics in a post-COVID-19 context
(Springer Science, 2021-07-22)Abstract This study examined the association between core job components (i.e. teaching, research, and student assessment), physical activity (PA), and mental health in a post-COVID-19 context. An online questionnaire ... -
The relationship between job components, neighbourhood walkability and African academics’ physical activity: a post-COVID-19 context
(Oxford University Press, 2021-07-19)Abstract Research to date suggests that physical activity (PA) among academics is insufficient globally. Academics in many African countries were recently required to resume work while observing social distancing ... -
Quality Blood Sampling Techniques and Influence of Socio-cultural Factors among ARVs Forces Community in Seeking Healthcare
(SMU Medical Journal, Volume – 3, No. – 1, January, 2016, 2016-01)Project monitoring and evaluation (M/E) determines resource accountability and its impact to various stakeholders. Plenary project success requires holistic community participation and empowerment. However, this approach ... -
Assessment of hygienic and food handling practices among street food vendors in Nakuru Town in Kenya
(Science Journal of Public Health., 2014-11-10)Withstanding the test of time, the precarious working condition; and the ministry of public health and sanitation not acknowledging their existence, street food vendors continue to feed more than 50% of the urban population. ... -
Factors Affecting Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care at Vihiga County Referral Hospital
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2018-11-11)Background: Interdisciplinary collaboration is a vital phenomenon to healthcare providers and patients. The level of collaboration that takes place among providers can directly impact patient outcomes. Increase in ... -
Women’s knowledge of physiotherapy during pregnancy: a mixed study
(Springer Nature, 2023)Abstract Background Many women may not be aware of physiotherapy in pregnancy. The objective of this study was to assess the level of awareness of physiotherapy in pregnancy among pregnant women in the Kisii Teaching ... -
The Role of the Maridi Dam in Causing an Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy Epidemic in Maridi, South Sudan: An Epidemiological, Sociological, and Entomological Study
(PubMed, 2020-04-24)Background: An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was documented in onchocerciasis-endemic villages close to the Maridi River in South Sudan. We investigated the role of the Maridi dam in causing an onchocerciasis-associated ... -
Evaluation of A WASH/MNCH Targeted Primary Health Care Program in Uganda; A Mixed Methods Study
(PubMed, 2023-02-18)Background: Evidence on the impact of Maternal Newborn and child health (MNCH) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions on skilled birth attendance (SBA) and neonatal sepsis remains unclear. We conducted this ... -
Tuberculosis Burden in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2016: Evidence from the Global Burden of Diseases 2016 Study
(PubMed, 2018-09-01)Background: The burden of Tuberculosis (TB) has not been comprehensively evaluated over the last 25 years in Ethiopia. In this study, we used the 2016 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) data to ... -
The SPIN Framework to Control and Prevent the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
(2023-02-28)A full grasp of the epidemiological factors promoting transmission is necessary for responding to highly infectious diseases, which involves their control and prevention. With the recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease ... -
Increased Sexual Abstinence Among In-school Adolescents as a Result of School Health Education in Soroti district, Uganda
(PubMed, 1999)A school health education programme in primary schools aimed at AIDS prevention in Soroti district of Uganda emphasized improved access to information, improved peer interaction and improved quality of performance of the ... -
The impact and Cost-effectiveness of the Amref Health Africa-Smile Train Cleft Lip and Palate Surgical Repair Programme in Eastern and Central Africa
(Pubmed, 2017-09-14)Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP) is a congenital malformation that causes significant morbidity in low and middle income countries. Amref Health Africa has partnered with Smile Train to provide CLP surgeries ... -
Provision of Essential Health Package in Public Hospitals: a Case of Homabay County Hospitals, Kenya
(2016-05)Introduction: Essential Health Packages (EHP) delivery is likely to strengthen service delivery. Healthcare utilization rate is 77% for the sick. 44% and 18% who don't seek care are hindered by cost and distance respectively. ... -
Preventing Female Genital Mutilation in High Income Countries: a Systematic Review of the Evidence
(2019-07)Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is prevalent in communities of migration. Given the harmful effects of the practice and its illegal status in many countries, there have been concerted primary, secondary and ... -
Sexuality Experiences of Secondary School Students in Nakuru, Kenya: a Cross-Sectional Study
(2018-06)Background: Adolescence is a phase where one is inquisitive about sex and sexuality. It is but natural to exchange the half-baked feelings and experiences with peers. These days the environment that includes public media ... -
Measles Incidence in South Africa: a Six-Year Review, 2015-2020
(2022-08)In 2012 the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed to eliminate measles in five regions by 2020. This retrospective descriptive study reviewed measles surveillance data in South Africa for the period 2015-2020 to document ... -
Tuberculosis Treatment and Resulting Abnormal Blood Glucose: a Scoping Review of Studies from 1981 - 2021
(2022-12)Hyperglycaemia is a risk factor for tuberculosis. Evidence of changes in blood glucose levels during and after tuberculosis treatment is unclear. Conclusion: Elevated blood glucose in normoglycaemic patients receiving ... -
Community Health Workers: An Underappreciated Asset to Tackle NCD
(PubMed, 2016-12)NCD are an urgent social, economic, and health issue, and we need solutions at the community level to tackle them. There is dearth of skilled health force to tackle the challenges posed by NCD. Training and empowering ... -
Considerations for Establishing Successful Coronavirus Disease Vaccination Programs in Africa
(2021-08)The accelerated development of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) candidate vaccines is intended to achieve worldwide immunity. Ensuring COVID-19 vaccination is crucial to stemming the pandemic, reclaiming everyday life, and ...
