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  Impact of the Stopcut Project on the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation/cutting in Southwest Nigeria: a Quasi-experimental Study 

  Olunuga O.; Robinson R.; Ojajuni P.; Opondo W.; Gitari W.; Owolabi I.; Izudi J.; Okumu B. (BioMed Central (Springer Nature), 2025)

  Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful cultural practice and human rights violation that remains prevalent in Nigeria, with weak law enforcement, limited public awareness, and deep-seated traditions impeding ...
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  Acceptability, Feasibility, and Appropriateness of Mobile Phone Messaging-based Message-framing Intervention for Promoting Maternal and Newborn Care Practices 

  Abdissa H. G.; Duguma G. B.; Jebena M.; Noll J.; Sori D. A.; Koricha Z. B. (MDPI, 2025)

  This study examines the impact of urban green spaces on mental health in high-density cities, using cross-sectional survey data from Hong Kong. Results indicate significant associations between access to green spaces and ...
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  Effect of Active Follow-up on Viral Load Suppression Among People Living with Hiv on Intensive Adherence Counseling in Uganda: an Instrumental Variable Analysis 

  Izudi J.; Okot S. P.; Komakech A.; Bajunir F. (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), 2025)

  In a quasi?experimental study using instrumental variable analysis, the effect of active follow-ups on viral load suppression among people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving intensive adherence counseling in Uganda was ...
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  Modeling the Determinants of Attrition in a Two-stage Epilepsy Prevalence Survey in Nairobi Using Machine Learning 

  Mwanga D. M.; Kipchirchir I. C.; Muhua G. O.; Newton C. R.; Kadengye D. T. (Elsevier, 2025)

  This study applies machine learning (including random forest, XGBoost, SVM, and Super Learner) to predict attrition in a two-stage epilepsy prevalence survey in Nairobi. Results show high model performance (AUC up to 0.98), ...
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  Exploring a Pan-African Vision for Population and Public Health Data Governance in the Digital Age 

  Mwanga D.; Ng'oda M.; Igumba B.; Mbaya N.; KisianganI.; Njeri A.; Maina D.; Odero H.; Ng'etich M.; Amadi D.; Kabiru C.; Kadengye D.; Kiwuwa-Muyingo S.; Kiragga A. (ResearchGateSage Journals, 2025)

  Background: This paper explores the evolving digital landscape in Africa, focusing on its challenges and opportunities for promoting data governance and sharing in Africa. As the region integrates digital technology into ...
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  Effects of the Informed Health Choices Secondary School Intervention on the Ability of Lower Secondary Students in Kenya to Think Critically About Health Choices: 1-year Follow-up of a Cluster-randomized Trial 

  Chesire F.; Kaseje M.; Gisore V.; Mugisha M.; Ssenyonga R.; Oxman M.; Nsangi A.; Semakula D.; Rose C. J.; Nyirazinyoye L.; Lewin S.; Sewankambo N. K.; Rosenbaum S.; Moberg J.; Oxman A. D. (BioMed Central (Springer Nature), 2025)

  This cluster-randomized trial evaluated the one-year follow-up of the Informed Health Choices (IHC) secondary school intervention in Western Kenya. Conducted across 80 schools, the intervention included 10 lessons and ...
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  Willingness to Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19 and Associated Factors in Migori County, Kenya: Analysis of Cross-sectional Observational Survey Data 

  Ferrara G.; Mudhune S.; Rogers A.; Mbeya J.; Achieng A.; Were V.; Shumba C.; Muga A.; Starnes J. (PLOS (Public Library of Science), 2025)

  Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the daunting challenge of vaccine hesitancy. We aimed to describe attitudes towards virus containment and vaccination in rural Kenya. Identifying factors associated with willingness ...
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  Impact of Schistosoma Mansoni Infection on the Gut Microbiome and Hepatitis B Vaccine Immune Response in Fishing Communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda. 

  Wang Y.; Waters A. K.; Basalirwa G.; Ssetaala A.; Mpendo J.; Namuniina A.; Keneema E.; Kiiza D.; Kyosiimire-Lugemwa J.; Mayanja Y.; Okech B.; Kiwuwa-Muyingo S. (MDPI, 2025)

  This study examines the impact of Schistosoma mansoni infection on the gut microbiome and the immune response to the hepatitis B vaccine among Ugandan fishing communities. Participants were tested for S. mansoni and treated ...
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  High Prevalence of Multidrug-resistant Bacteria on Patient Medical File Surfaces at Five Critical Care Units in Kampala, Uganda: an Explanatory Sequential Mixed-methods Study 

  Kyamulabi M.; Kyamulabi M.; Izudi J.; Mujugira A.; Okoboi S. (Cambridge University Press, 2025)

  Intensive care units (ICUs) and high-dependency units (HDUs) care for critically ill patients, many of whom have multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.Reference Lakbar, Medam and Ronfl1,Reference Tosi, Roat and De Biasi2 ...
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  Framework to Guide the Use of Mathematical Modelling in Evidence-based Policy Decision-making 

  Oliwa J.; Guleid F. H.; Owek C. J.; Maluni J.; Jepkosgei J.; Nzinga J.; Were V. O.; Sim S. Y.; Walekhwa A. W.; Clapham H.; Dabak S.; Kc S.; Hadley L.; Undurraga E.; Hagedorn B. L.; & Hutubessy R. C (BMJ (British Medical Journal), 2025)

  This study develops a comprehensive framework to guide the use of mathematical modeling in evidence-based policy decision-making, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Drawing from COVID-19 pandemic ...

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