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National disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 257 diseases and injuries in Ethiopia, 1990–2015: findings from the global burden of disease study 2015
(Population Health Metrics, 2017)Background: Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) provide a summary measure of health and can be a critical input to guide health systems, investments, and priority-setting in Ethiopia. We aimed to determine the leading ... -
Cystic Echinococcosis in Turkana, Kenya: The Role of Cross-Sectional Screening Surveys in Assessing the Prevalence of Human Infection
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 5/30/2017)Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Infection leads to formation of cysts within the viscera of the human host. In the 1980s, the transhumant population of ... -
Factors influencing deliveries at health facilities in a rural Maasai Community in Magadi sub-County, Kenya
(Springer, 2018-01)Background: In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the “Boma” model was launched to promote health facility delivery by establishing community health units and training community ... -
Stroke distribution patterns and characteristics in Kenya’s leading public health tertiary institutions: Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 2018-03)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. However, there is limited clinic-epidemiological data on stroke to inform decision making. This study sought to establish ... -
Is Sexual Autonomy a Protective Factor for Neonatal, Child, and Infant Mortality? A Multi-country Analysis
(Plos One, 2/22/2019)Background Sexual autonomy empowers women to set boundaries, take control of their bodies, prevent sexually transmitted diseases and avoid unplanned pregnancy. A woman’s ability to negotiate safer sex is crucial for her ... -
Underlying Sociocultural Practices Influencing Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Kajiado District
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 4/25/2019)Background: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) often has lifelong negative consequences for a woman’s physical and mental health but is still practiced in some parts of Kenya including Kajiado County. We aimed to ... -
Understanding Different Positions on Female Genital Cutting Among Maasai and Samburu Communities in Kenya: A Cultural Psychological Perspective
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 4/19/2018)This paper presents an analysis of different positions on female genital cutting, either legitimising the practice or challenging it. The framework it offers has been developed from cultural psychological theory and ... -
Prospective Results after First-time Surgery for Obstetric Fistulas in East African Women
(Springer, 4/20/2007)The objective of this study was to document the complications, outcomes and causes of obstetric fistulas in East African women who underwent first-time surgical repair. Attention was also paid to social background and ... -
Legitimacy Status and Capacity to Conduct Social Accountability Among Community Based Organizations in Kenya. A Survey of Health Civil Society Organizations in Siaya County
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2021-06)The study investigated the influence of legitimacy status and capacity to conduct social accountability among community-based organizations in Kenya with a specific focus on health-relatedCivil Society ... -
Laboratory Malaria Diagnostic Capacity in Health Facilities in Five Administrative Zones of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
(2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2010-12)Objectives and methods: Quality laboratory services are a requisite to guide rational case management of malaria. Using a pre-tested, standardized assessment tool, we assessed laboratory diagnostic capacity in 69 primary, ... -
Determinants of Delivery Practices Among Afar Pastoralists of Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journal, 12/26/2012)Introduction: In a previous qualitative study in Afar, it was reported that most mothers deliver at home, assisted by Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs). However, determinant factors of delivery practices in this region ... -
Behaviour Change and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Kenya
(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 ... -
Contribution of Traditional Birth Attendants to Formal Health Systems in Ethiopia: the Case of Afar Region
(Pan African Medical Journal., 12/26/2012)Background: Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) have been a subject of discussion in the provision of maternal and newborn health care. The objective of this study was to assess the role of trained traditional birth ... -
Effectiveness of Kenya’s Community Health Strategy in Delivering Community-based Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Busia County, Kenya:
(Pan African Medical Journal, 12/26/2012)Background: Maternal mortality ratio and neonatal mortality rate trends in Kenya have remained unacceptably high in a decade. In 2007, the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation adopted a community health strategy to ... -
Using Partnership Approach to Reduce Mortality and Morbidity Among Children Under Five in Limpopo Province, South Africa
(Pan African Medical Journal., 12/26/2012)Background: Limpopo province has among the highest child mortality and morbidity rates in South Africa. To address this problem, the African Medical and Research Foundation implemented an integrated c-IMCI and child survival ... -
Barriers to Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights Among Young People in Mtwara district, Tanzania: a Qualitative Study
(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 ... -
Integrated Community-based Child Survival Reproductive Health and Water and Sanitation Program in Mkuranga district, Tanzania
(Pan African Medical Journal, 12/26/2012)Background: Over decades, evidence has accumulated to justify the concern that top-down approaches do not work and may result in lack of program ownership and sustainability. As a result, participatory approaches have ... -
Barriers to Enrolment into a Professional Upgrading Programme for Enrolled Nurses in Kenya
(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 ... -
Ownership and Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticide-treated Bed Nets in Afar, Northeast Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journal, 12/25/2012)Introduction: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Afar Region. Distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (LLINs) has been one of the major interventions to combat malaria. However, ... -
Trachoma and Its Determinants in Mojo and Lume Districts of Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journa, 12/25/2012)Introduction: Trachoma is a public health problem in Ethiopia accounting for 35?50% of cases of blindness. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of trachoma and its determinant factors in Mojo and Lume districts. ...
