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  Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of a Life Skills Training Intervention for Adolescent Mothers in Korogocho, Kenya 

  Ajayi, A. I.; Maina, B. (APHRC, 2025)

  In Kenya, as in many sub-Saharan African countries, early childbearing has detrimental effects on the health and social and economic well-being of girls and women. Despite the profound impact of adolescent childbearing on ...
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  Evaluation of the Blantyre Prevention Strategy: Program Design, Implementation, and Impact 

  Ziraba, A.; Kemigisha, E.; Osindo, J.; Ng'oda, M.; Maina, S. G.; Munthali, A. (APHRC, 2025)

  Malawi continues to grapple with a high HIV burden compounded by systemic weaknesses in its healthcare infrastructure. In response, the Blantyre Prevention Strategy (BPS) was implemented as a six-year initiative focused ...
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  Promoting Mental Wellbeing Among Pregnant and Postpartum Adolescents: A Toolkit for Adolescents Living in Urban Poor Environments. 

  Sidze, E.M.; Wainaina, C.W.; Anyango, H.O.; Khasowa, D.; Kathoka, F.; Badillo-Amberg, I.; Okoror, C.E. (Research SquareResearchGate, 2022)

  About one in five of women aged between 15 and 49 years old experience a mental disorder in antepartum and postpartum period in developing countries where routine screening and treatment are sometimes not prioritized due ...
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  Mapping the Functioning of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative and Identifying Its Needs Within the Kenyan Health System 

  Kimani-Murage, E.; Griffiths, P.; Wilunda, C.; Mutoro, A.; Wanjohi, M.; Jun, T.G.; Tako, A.; Waterson, P. (APHRC, 2022)

  The Kenyan government has adopted the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) to promote and support optimal maternal and child nutrition at the community level. The BFCI applies the principles of the baby-friendly ...
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  Kenya - National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (K-NAMHS) Report 

  Wado,Y.D.; Wekesah, F.; Odunga, S.; Nyakangi, V.; Njeri, A.; Kabiru, C.W.; Erskine, H.E.; Wallis, K.; McGrath, C.; Blondell, S.J.; Whiteford, H.A.; Scott, J.G.; Blum, R.; Fine, S.; Li, M.; Ramaiya, A. (APHRC, 2022)

  Little is known about the prevalence of mental disorders among Kenyan adolescents. This is a critical gap in knowledge as studies have shown that mental disorders during adolescence, particularly those that remain untreated ...
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  La Politique De Gratuite Des Soins De Sante Maternelle Et Infantile Au Burkina Faso: Effets Et Perennite De l'Intervention 

  Ilboudo, P.; Siri, A. (African Economic Research Consortium, 2022)

  This report highlights the effects and sustainability of the Policy on Free Maternal and Child Health Care in Burkina Faso.
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  Understanding the Experiences of Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents in Blantyre, Southern Malawi. 

  Unknown author (APHRC, 2022)

  This is a summary of the findings from a study conducted in Blantyre District, Southern Malawi. We examined how early and unintended pregnancies culminates in the social exclusion of adolescent mothers and explored ...
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  Experiences De L'avortement Au Benin: Determinants Sociaux Et Parcours De Soins Dans Le Departement De l'Atlantique 

  Ouedraogo, R.; Boko, I.; Sekpon, V.; Kpatinvoh, A.; Amoussou, E.; Mahame, S.; Kafando, C.L.; Akinyi,G.; Both, J.; Antillon, C.; Moussa, I. (APHRC, 2022)

  This report highlights findings on abortion experiences ,the social determinants and care pathways in the Atlantic department Benin.
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  Comprendre Les Experiences Des Adolescentes Enceintes Et Meres Dans La Region Du Centre Au Burkina Faso: Resultats D'une Etude Mixte 

  Sawadogo, N.; Onadja, Y.; Tarnagda, A.M.; Ilboudo, K.A.; Ouedraogo, R.; Otukpa, E.; Kimotho, J.; Mutuku, I.; Kabiru, C.; Ajayi, A. (APHRC, 2022)

  This report presents findings from a mixed study on experiences of pregnant adolescents and mothers in the Central region of Burkina Faso.
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  Food Systems Transformative Integrated Policy Evaluation Report 

  Kimani-Murage, E.; Mutoro, A.; Mwaniki, E.; Ogunsola, A.; Amugsi, D.; Asiki, G.; Sipalla, F. (IDRC, 2022)

  There are many challenges in African countries' food systems, including food insecurity and nutrition, which can be addressed by evidence-informed food system policies. However, there is limited evidence on the current ...

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