Emmanuel Uwiringiyimana
A5057508213- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Mental Health Research Topics
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Travel-related health issues
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
University of Rwanda
2021-2025
Rwanda Biomedical Center
2021
Ministry of Health
2021
Conclusions In 29 countries, cooking at home, less emotional distress, and overall amount of exercise emerged as common central lifestyle, health outcome, bridge lifestyle factors, respectively.However, notable regional variations necessitate tailored interventions resource allocations to effectively address unique local key variables promote holistic in each locale.The study's cross-sectional design self-reported data may limit generalisability, emphasising the need for cautious...
Abstract Background Central and bridge nodes can drive significant overall improvements within their respective networks. We aimed to identify them in 16 prevalent chronic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic guide effective intervention strategies appropriate resource allocation for most holistic lifestyle health improvements. Methods surveyed 512 adults from July 2020 August 2021 30 territories. Participants self-reported medical histories perceived impact of...
Tackling the spread of COVID-19 remains a crucial part ending pandemic. Its highly contagious nature and constant evolution coupled with relative lack immunity make virus difficult to control. For this, various strategies have been proposed adopted including limiting contact, social isolation, vaccination, contact tracing, etc. However, given heterogeneity in enforcement these fluctuations strictness levels strategies, it becomes challenging assess true impact controlling COVID-19.In present...
The health area being greatest impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and residents' perspective to better prepare for future pandemic remain unknown. We aimed assess make cross-country cross-region comparisons of the global impacts COVID-19 preparation preferences pandemic.We recruited adults in 30 countries covering all World Health Organization (WHO) regions from July 2020 August 2021. 5 Likert-point scales were used measure their perceived change 32 aspects due (-2 =...
Given the limited understanding of individuals' positive gains, this study aimed to identify these gains that could be leveraged by policymakers enhance future health and societal resilience. We used a global qualitative approach survey adults over 18 from 30 countries across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions, who detailed up three personal COVID-19 pandemic via an open-ended question. Inductive thematic analysis was employed main themes, quantitative methods were for demographic...
Paediatric cancer is a leading cause of death for children. Children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) were four times more likely to die than children high-income (HICs). This study aimed test the hypothesis that COVID-19 pandemic had affected delivery healthcare services worldwide, exacerbated disparity paediatric outcomes between LMICs HICs.A multicentre, international, collaborative cohort study.91 hospitals centres 39 providing treatment patients March December...
Abstract The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has significantly impacted the global economy, by forcing people to stay indoors and creating a ‘new normal’ of living. Rwanda made notable efforts fight pandemic. However, impacts COVID-19 pandemic on country’s economy are numerous refugees residing in not spared these effects. As December 2020, 164,000 were granted refugee status according United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). majority from neighbouring countries Great Lakes...
In this study, we assessed the general population's fears towards various diseases and events, aiming to inform public health strategies that balance health-seeking behaviours.
Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to global healthcare systems, including Rwanda's. Rwanda taken measured actions in response the using a multisectoral and one‐government approach. introduction of vaccine boosted hope many people but left debates on measure population required attain herd immunity. Herd immunity threshold (HIT) was introduced track progress toward containing COVID‐19. HIT represents number with long‐term from World Health Organization (WHO)...
The interconnected nature of lifestyles and interim health outcomes implies the presence central lifestyle, outcome bridge which are yet to be determined. Modifying these factors holds immense potential for substantial positive changes across all aspects lifestyles. We aimed identify from a pool 18 lifestyle 13 while investigating gender occupation differences.An international cross-sectional study was conducted in 30 countries six World Health Organization regions July 2020 August 2021,...
Palliative care access is an urgent and ethical imperative to effectively manage the increasing burden of serious health-related suffering worldwide. Understanding palliative educational needs health professionals critical support evidence-based clinical practice in Rwanda other low- middle-income countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted at 5 hospitals Kigali, Rwanda, assess palliative/end-of-life nurses physicians. The End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey a demographic form...
Maternal mortality remains critically high in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Rwanda’s leading causes of maternal death include postpartum hemorrhage obstructed labor. recognition obstetrical danger signs is critical for timely access to emergency care reduce mortality.To assess knowledge among pregnant women attending antenatal services Kigali, Rwanda. We conducted a cross-sectional study between September December 2018. The outcome interest was ODS...
Abstract Introduction Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose a severe threat public health in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) globally. Community-related interventions, such as community e-Health literacy, can contribute the preparedness respond effectively emerging diseases. This study investigated relationship between literacy SSA countries’ perceptions of importance readiness for potential pandemics. Method cross-sectional was conducted sub-Saharan African countries...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Maternal mortality remains critically high worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The leading causes of maternal death Rwanda include postpartum hemorrhage and obstructed labor. recognition obstetrical danger signs is critical for timely access to emergency care, order reduce mortality. OBJECTIVE To assess the knowledge among pregnant women attending antenatal care Kigali, Rwanda. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted between September December 2018 at...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has proved to be a severe global public health threat, causing high infection rates and mortality worldwide. Burundi was not spared the adverse outcomes of COVID-19. Although Burundi’s initial response COVID-19 pandemic criticized, hope arose in June 2020 when new government instituted plan slow virus transmission that included campaigns, international travel restrictions, mass testing, all which effective. faced many challenges containing virus, first...
For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been vulnerable to disasters. The most dangerous Nyiragongo volcanic eruption posed a threat country, particularly city Goma. explosions on 22 May 2021 caused unfathomable damages, with loss lives, properties, and destruction homes, displacing thousands people, children being left as result. Furthermore, it charred health school infrastructures decimated crops, an issue in population where COVID-19 exacerbated existing fragile system....