APHRC Corporate Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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A Two-Mediator Serial Mediation Chain of the Association Between Social Isolation and Sleep Quality in Old Age.
(National Library of MedicineScientific reports, 2022)Poor sleep is a long-term public health issue that has become increasingly prevalent among socially isolated older adults. However, research on the mechanisms explaining the link between social isolation and impaired sleep ... -
Culturally Relevant Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(National Library of Medicine, 2022)In sub-Saharan Africa, the reasons for low rates of COVID-19 vaccination and unwillingness to accept the vaccine vary, so country-specific solutions are needed.1 Public health action that is humane, culturally relevant, ... -
Co-created Research Agenda to Support Advocacy Toward Social Inclusion for Sexual and Gender Minorities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(Taylor & FrancisResearchGate, 2022)Advocacy actors play a unique role in promoting changes in policy, legal, and social environments for sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their efforts may be hampered by limited incorporation ... -
Lower Limb Amputations Among Individuals Living With Diabetes Mellitus in Low–And Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review Protocol
(National Library of MedicinePLOS ONE, 2022)Background The burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its associated complications continue to burgeon, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Lower limb amputation (LLA) is one of the most life-altering ... -
Associations of Financial Inclusion With Physical Activity Participation in Later Life
(National Library of MedicineCell Press, 2022)Background: Physical activity (PA) is a vital modifiable psychosocial intervention for promoting healthy longevity but problematically decreases with age. Innovative community-based strategies are recommended by the World ... -
Association of Diabetes with Meningitis Infection Risks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
(National Library of MedicineWiley Online Library, 2022)Background: The Global Burden of Disease Study in 2016 estimated that the global incident cases of meningitis have increased by 320,000 between 1990 and 2016. Current evidence suggests that diabetes may be a prime risk ... -
"This Is Not Our Disease": A Qualitative Study of Influencers of COVID-19 Preventive Behaviours in Nguenyyiel Refugee Camp (Gambella, Ethiopia)
(National Library of MedicineFrontiers, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 263 million people and claimed the lives of over 5 million people worldwide. Refugees living in camp settings are particularly vulnerable to infection because of the difficulty ... -
Associations Between Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration and Children’s Developmental Outcomes: Evidence From Siaya County, Kenya.
(National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2022)Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first 6 months of life is widely promoted as a key strategy to enhance child health, growth, and development. Even though a high proportion of children in Kenya are ... -
Coverage of Diabetes Complications Screening in Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey
(National Library of MedicineSount African Family Practice, 2022)Background: There is a paucity of data on the coverage of diabetes mellitus (DM) complications screening in primary healthcare facilities in South Africa (SA). This study assesses the extent of screening for DM complications ... -
Basic Determinants of Child Linear Growth Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis of Positive Deviants in Poor Households.
(National Library of MedicineScientific reports, 2022)Childhood malnutrition is a significant public health problem confronting countries across the globe. Although there is evidence of a downward trend in undernutrition globally, sub-Saharan Africa did not experience significant ...
