General - GEN: Recent submissions
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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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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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease Among Patients Presenting at a Haemodialysis Unit in Dodoma, Tanzania
(East African Health Research Journal, 2018-01)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide, due to its epidemic proportions and the associated cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, data on the burden of CKD among patients ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of HIV Sero-discordance among Cohabiting Couples Tested in northern Tanzania
(PanAfrican Medical Journal, 2015-11-23)Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa where HIV/AIDS epidemic is predominantly generalized, majority of HIV infections occur among heterosexual couples. The majority of people do not know their sero-status. Thus, utilisation ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pneumonia among Under-fives with Acute Respiratory Symptoms: A Cross Sectional Study at a Teaching Hospital in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2021-12-01)Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia among children under-five years pre senting with acute respiratory symptoms. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study at the Pediatric ... -
Predictors of Public and Private Healthcare Utilization and Associated Health System Responsiveness among Older Adults in Ghana
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-06-04)Background: Previous studies investigating factors associated with healthcare utilization by older Ghanaians lack distinction between public and private health services. The present study examined factors associated with ... -
Policy Environment for Prevention, Control and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in Primary Health Care in Kenya
(Springer, 2018-05)Background: In Kenya, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) accounted for more than 10% of total deaths and 4% of total Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in 2015 with a steady increase over the past decade. The main objective ... -
Persons with Onchocerciasis-associated Epilepsy and Nodding Seizures Have a More Severe Form of Epilepsy with More Cognitive Impairment and Higher Levels of Onchocerca volvulus Infection
(Epileptic Disorders, 2020-06)Aims. Following previous reports of very high epilepsy prevalence in the onchocerciasis-endemic villages in Maridi County, South Sudan, a study was conducted to investigate the association between the level of Onchocerca ... -
Optimising Age Adjustment of Trichiasis Prevalence Estimates Using Data from 162 Standardised Surveys from Seven Regions of Ethiopia
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-12-28)Purpose: The prevalence of trichiasis is higher in females and increases markedly with age. Surveys carried out in the daytime, particularly in developing countries, are prone to find older individuals and females at ...
