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Understanding the Purchasing and Consumption Dynamics of Commercially Processed Complementary Foods and Caregiver Motivations and Reasons for Purchasing These Foods in Nairobi
(Wiley Blackwell, 2025)Commercially processed complementary foods (CPCFs) are consumed in Kenya, but little is known about caregiver perceptions and reasons for their consumption. We explored caregiver perceptions, motivations and reasons for ... -
Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors Among Reproductive Age Women in Khwisero, Western Kenya: A Longitudinal Community-Based Study
(Springer Nature, 2025)In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), maternal depression remains a public and social challenge. Available studies from high-income countries suggest that affected women do not constitute one homogeneous group in terms of severity, ... -
Factors related to oral healthcare utilization by individuals 45 and older who live in the community: longitudinal National data from the health, aging, and retirement in Thailand project, 2015-2022
(BMC (Springer Nature), 2025)This study examines determinants of oral healthcare utilisation among adults aged 45 and older in Thailand using longitudinal data from 2015 to 2022. It identifies sociodemographic, health-related, and economic factors ... -
Strengthening Africa's brain health and economic resilience
(Nature Portfolio (Springer Nature), 2025)This perspective article discusses the intersection of brain health and economic stability in Africa, proposing integrated strategies to address neurological disorders, mental health, and cognitive impairment while promoting ... -
Financial inclusion and sleep problems in later stages of life: estimating mediation by emotional pain and food insecurity
(Taylor & Francis, 2025)Investigating the link between financial inclusion and sleep quality in older adults, this study tests mediation pathways through emotional pain and food insecurity. Results suggest that improved financial access may reduce ... -
Feasibility of respondent-driven sampling to recruit participants with recent abortion experiences in humanitarian contexts: a mixed methods community-engaged research study.
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2025)This mixed-methods study evaluates the feasibility of respondent-driven sampling (RDS) to recruit individuals with recent abortion experiences in humanitarian settings. It explores methodological challenges, ethical ... -
Handwashing with soap and influencing factors in crisis-affected refugee populations in Kenya and Uganda
(BMC (Springer Nature), 2025)This cross-sectional study assesses handwashing practices and determinants among refugees in Kenya and Uganda. It identifies barriers and facilitators to hand hygiene, including access to water, sanitation facilities, soap ... -
Impact of Differentiated Service Delivery Models on Quality of Life Among People Living with HIV In Uganda- A Quasi-Experimental Study
(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 ... -
Optimizing Breast Cancer Screening Strategies for Women with Different BMI Levels in Ghana: A Simulation-Based Study On BMI-Dependent Tumor Growth Model
(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 ... -
Acceptability, Feasibility, And Appropriateness of Mobile Phone Messaging-Based Message-Framing Intervention for Promoting Maternal and Newborn Care Practices
(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, ...
