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Assessing the Readiness to Provide Integrated Management of Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya: Results From a National Survey

Otieno, P.; Agyemang, C.; Wami, W.; Wilunda, C.; Sanya, R. E.; Asiki, G. (PubMed CentralGlobal Heart Journal, 2023)

Integrated chronic disease management is the desired core function of a responsive healthcare system. However, many challenges surround its implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa. The current study assessed the readiness of ...

Effectiveness of Self-Financing Patient-Led Support Groups in the Management of Hypertension and Diabetes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review.

Sanya, R.E.; Johnston ,E.S.; Kibe, P.; Werfalli ,M.; Mahone ,S.; Levitt ,N.S.; Klipstein-Grobusch ,K.; Asiki,G. (PubMed CentralWiley online LibraryResearchGate, 2023)

There is insufficient evidence on the role of self-financing patient support groups in the control of blood pressure (BP) and/or diabetes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a systematic review to ...

Intimate Partner Violence During Covid-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From The I-SHARE Consortium.

Campbell, L; Tan, R.K; Uhlich, M; Francis, J.M; Mark, K; Miall, N; Eleuteri, S; Gabster, A; Shamu, S; Plášilová, L; Kemigisha E (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes substantial physical and psychological trauma. Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, may exacerbate IPV risk and ...

Reduced Incidence of Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Malaria Infections Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Kenya: An Analysis of Facility-Based and Weekly Diaries Data.

Gomez-Perez, G.; Groot, R.D.; Abajobir, A.A.; Wainaina, C.W.; Rinke de Wit,T.F.; Sidze, E.; Pradhan, M.; Janssens, W. (Journal of Global HealthNational Institutes of Health, 2023)

Epidemics can cause significant disruptions of essential health care services. This was evident in West-Africa during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak, raising concerns that COVID-19 would have similar devastating consequences ...

Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization among Adolescent Girls in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Embleton, L.; Braitstein, P.; Di Ruggiero, E.; Oduor, C.; Wado, Y.D. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

We examined the association between adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service utilization in the past 12 months and structural, health facility, community, interpersonal, and individual level factors in ...

Pin34 Covid-19 Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in A Southeastern City in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Iloanusi, N.; Iloanusi, S.; Mgbere, O.; Ajayi,A.I; Essie,E. (National Library of MedicineValue in Health, 2023)

Although guidelines and recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19 are in place, it is vital to assess how well people know and practice them, as well as people's attitude towards these measures to inform robust ...

Identifying The Prevalence and Correlates of Multimorbidity in Middle-Aged Men and Women: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study in Four African Countries.

Micklesfield, L. K.; Munthali, R.; Agongo, G.; Asiki, G.; Boua, P.; Choma, S.S.; Mohamed, S. F.; Ramsay, M. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

To determine the prevalence of multimorbidity, to identify which chronic conditions cluster together and to identify factors associated with a greater risk for multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design Cross-sectional, ...

Perceptions of the Influence of a Mobile Phone-Based Messaging Platform on Caregiver ECD Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices: A Qualitative Exploration in an Informal Settlement in Nairobi.

Wambui, E.; Nampijja,M.; Okelo, K.O.; Onyango, S.; Kimani-Murage, E.W.; Kitsao-Wekulo, P.; Muendo, R. (BioMed CentralNational Instututes of HealthResearchGate, 2023)

Programs supporting initiatives for children younger than three years are inadequate and not accessible to many families, particularly in resource-limited settings. Many primary caregivers have little knowledge on how to ...

Perceived Health System Facilitators and Barriers To Integrated Management of Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya: A Qualitative Study

Otieno, P.; Agyemang, C.; Wainaina, C.; Igonya, E.K.; Oudraogo, R.; Wambiya, E.O.A.; Osindo, J.; Asiki, G. (ResearchGateNational Library of Medicine, 2023)

Understanding the facilitators and barriers to managing hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D) will inform the design of a contextually appropriate integrated chronic care model in Kenya. We explored the perceived facilitators ...

Preferences of Healthcare Workers for Provider Payment Systems in The Gambia's National Health Insurance Scheme

Njie, H.; Ilboudo, P.G; Gopinathan, U.; Chola, L.; Wangen, K.R. (ResearchGateNational Library of Medicine, 2023)

The Government of The Gambia introduced a national health insurance scheme (NHIS) in 2021 to promote universal health coverage (UHC). Provider payment systems (PPS) are strategic purchasing arrangements that can enhance ...

Trends and Challenges in Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review

Achen, D.; Fernandes, D.; Kemigisha, E.; Rukundo, G.Z.; Nyakato, V.N.; Coene, G. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Purpose of the review: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health remains a major public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Comprehensive sex education (CSE) has been hailed as a key strategy to inform young ...

Naive, Uninformed and Sexually Abused: Circumstances Surrounding Adolescent Pregnancies in Malawi

Chamdimba, E.; Kabiru, C.W.; Ushie, B.A; Ajayi A.I. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Pregnancy and childbearing in adolescence could negatively affect girls health and socio-economic wellbeing across the life course. Previous studies on drivers of adolescent pregnancy in Africa have not fully considered ...

Ethical Concerns Facing Abortion Researchers in Restrictive Settings: The Need for Guidelines

Kimemia, G.W.; Kabiru, C.W.; Ushie, B. A. (PubMed CentralResearchGateEurope PMC, 2023)

Several African countries criminalise induced abortion, and the issue is hotly contested. Nevertheless, induced abortion occurs as frequently in countries that ban abortion totally (with only minor exceptions) as in countries ...

Support, Networks, and Relationships: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Mentorship Programme for Early Career Women Researchers in Sexual and Reproductive

Asim, M.; Gatheru, P. M.; Chebet, J. J.; Shah, M. G.; Thorson, A.; Brizuela, V. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Low research output among women researchers in health research has been linked to inadequate mentorship opportunities for early career women researchers and particularly in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) ...

Uganda Schistosomiasis Symposium 2023: Understanding Morbidity Drivers and Developing Controlled Human Infection Models for Vaccine Research.

Egesa, M.; Kiberu, D.; Sanya, R.E.; Alabi, A.; Sonnet, F.; Koopman, J.P.R.; Baluku, J.B.; Oguttu, D.W.; Driciru, E.; Odongo, M.; Walusimbi, B.; Elliott, A.M.; Nkurunungi, G. (National Library of MedicineResearchGateCabi Databases, 2023)

This article presents the proceedings of a symposium held in Uganda, which focused on schistosomiasis research and the development of controlled human infection (CHI) studies for helminth vaccine development in Africa. The ...

Impact of DREAMS Interventions on Experiences of Violence Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Findings from Population-Based Cohort Studies in Kenya and South Africa.

Wambiya.A.O.E; Gourlay J.A; Mulwa, S.; Magut, F.; Mthiyane, N.; Orindi, B.; Chimbindi, N.; Kwaro, D.; Shahmanesh, M.; Floyd, S.; Birdthistle, I.; Ziraba, A. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

DREAMS aims to reduce HIV incidence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) by tackling drivers of HIV risk including gender-based violence. We evaluate the impact of DREAMS on recent experiences of violence perpetuated ...

Effects of the Free Healthcare Policy on Maternal and Child Health in Burkina Faso: A Nationwide Evaluation Using Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

Ilboudo, P.G.; Siri, A. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Background Burkina Faso has recently instituted a free healthcare policy for women and children under five. This comprehensive study examined the effects of this policy on the use of services, health outcomes, and removal ...

Sexual Violence among Young Women in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Reporting and Care-Seeking Behaviours

Ajayi, A.I.; Alex-Ojei, C.A.; Ahinkorah B.O. (National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)

Background: Only a few studies, mostly hospital-based, have examined sexual violence among young people women in Nigeria. We examined the prevalence, correlates, perpetrators, reporting of and health-seeking behaviour for ...

Community Advisory Committee as a Facilitator of Health and Wellbeing: A Qualitative Study in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

Chumo, I.; Kabaria, C.; Oduor, C.; Amondi, C.; Njeri, A.; Mberu, B. (Frontiers in Public HealthPubmed Central, 2023)

A range of community engagement initiatives to advance health and wellbeing are currently taking place in informal settlements in low and middle income countries (LMICs), including community and stakeholder meetings, use ...

COVID-19 and Mental Health in 8 Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Aksunger, N.; Vernot, C.; Littman, R.; Voors, M.; Meriggi, N.F.; Abajobir, A.; Beber, B.; Dai, K.; Egger, D.; Islam, A.; Kelly, J.; Kharel, A.; Matabaro, A.; Moya, A.; Mwachofi, P.; Nekesa, C.; Ochieng, E.; Rahman, T.; Scacco, A.; Van-Dalen, Y.; Walker, M.; Janssens, W.; Mobarak, A.M. (PLOSResearchGate, 2023)

Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated mitigation policies created a global economic and health crisis of unprecedented depth and scale, raising the estimated prevalence of depression ...