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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 ...

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. (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2025)

This study examined the acceptability, feasibility, and perceived appropriateness of a mobile phone based message-framing intervention designed to improve maternal and newborn care practices. Using a mixed-methods approach, ...

Accounting for Clustering for Self-Reported Outcomes in The Design and Analysis of Population-Based Surveys: A Case Study of Estimation of Prevalence of Epilepsy in Nairobi, Kenya

Mwanga D. M.; Kipchirchir, I. C. II Muhua, G. O. II Newton, C. R. II Kadengye, D. T. (Frontiers Media SA, 2025)

This methodological study explored approaches for appropriately accounting for clustering in self-reported outcomes within population-based surveys, using epilepsy prevalence estimation in Nairobi as a case example. Several ...

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 ...

Effect of Community-Led Total Sanitation on Open Defecation in Uganda: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Asiimwe, J. B.; Namawejje, H. II Mirembe, F. R. II Adong, A. II Achola, J. II Nabaasa, H. II Mulusew, J. II Izudi, J. II Kadengye, D. T. (PLOS, 2025)

This study assessed the effectiveness of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) interventions in reducing open defecation in Uganda. Using a propensity score-matched approach, the analysis compared households exposed to ...

Effect of Safe Water Delivery Plus Water and Sanitation Hygiene Behavior Change Communication on Diarrheal Disease Prevalence Among Children Under 5 Years in A Slum Setting in Nairobi, Kenya: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Izudi, J.; Muchiri, E. II Musyoka, D. II Simiyu, S. II Tumwebaze, I. II Mbaya, N. II Sidze, E. II Abajobir, A. (BMC, 2025)

This study evaluated the combined effect of safe water delivery interventions and behavior change communication on diarrheal disease prevalence among children under five in Nairobi's informal settlements. Using a ...

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 ...

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

This follow-up study examined the long-term effects of the Informed Health Choices (IHC) curriculum on secondary school students critical thinking about health claims in Kenya. One year after the original cluster-randomized ...

Evaluating the Generalisability of Region-naïve Machine Learning Algorithms for the Identification of Epilepsy in Low-resource Settings

Duta I.; Kariuki S. M.; Ngugi A. K.; Mwesige A. K.; Masanja H.; Mwanga D. M.; ; Owusu-Agyei S.; ; Wagner R.; ; Cross J. H.; ; Sander J. W.; ; Newton C. R.; ; Sen A.; ; & Jones G. D; (PLOS (Public Library of Science), 2025)

This pilot stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial evaluated the effect of text message reminders on newborn vaccination timing in Nairobi slums. Pregnant women either received SMS prompts for birth-dose vaccines (oral polio ...

Evaluation of Optimal Strategies for Breast Cancer Screening in Ghana: a Simulation Study Based on a Continuous Tumor Growth Model

Larbi A.; Nyarko E.; Iddi S. (PLOS (Public Library of Science), 2025)

A randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a mobile app for diabetes self-management in rural India. The intervention group (n = 150) showed a 1.5% greater reduction in HbA1c levels compared to controls (n = ...

Examining Gender as An Issue of Policy Priority: A Case Study of Four Kenyan Health Policy Implementation Strategies

Odero, H; Kwesiga, D. II Odunga, S. II Kadengye, D. T. II Kiwuwa-Muyingo, S. (Frontiers Media, 2025)

This study analyzed how gender considerations are integrated into four major health policy implementation strategies in Kenya. Through document review and stakeholder interviews, the study found that although gender is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Impact of Differentiated Service Delivery Models on Quality of Life Among People Living with HIV In Uganda- A Quasi-Experimental Study

Nasasira B.; Banturaki, G. II Kalema, N. II Musaazi, J. II Nanvuma, A. II Okoboi, S. II Kiarie, N. G. II Moitui, J. N. II Kadengye, D. II Izudi, J. II Castelnuovo, B. (BioMed Central (BMC) / Springer Nature, 2025)

This study evaluated the impact of differentiated service delivery (DSD) models on the quality of life among people living with HIV in Uganda. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study compared patient outcomes across ...

Impact of Differentiated Service Delivery Models on Quality of Life Among People Living with Hiv in Uganda– a Quasi-experimental Study

Nasasira B.; Banturaki G.; Kalema N.; Musaazi J.; Nanvuma A.; Okoboi S; Kiarie N. G.; Moitui J. N.; Kadengye D.; Izudi J.; Castelnuovo B. (BioMed Central (Springer Nature), 2025)

This quasi experimental study evaluated the effect of differentiated service delivery (DSD) models such as fast-track drug refill and facility-based groups on quality of life (QoL), loss to follow up, and mortality among ...

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

Optimizing Breast Cancer Screening Strategies for Women with Different BMI Levels in Ghana: A Simulation-Based Study On BMI-Dependent Tumor Growth Model

Larbi , A.; Nyarko, E. II Iddi, S. (Public Library of Science, 2025)

This simulation study evaluated the effectiveness of BMI-sensitive breast cancer screening strategies for women in Ghana. Using a tumor-growth modeling framework, the study compared multiple screening intervals and modalities ...