A5039737153- Malaria Research and Control
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Language Development and Disorders
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
University of Rwanda
2024-2025
Mount Kenya University
2024
Xi'an Jiaotong University
2020-2024
University of Asmara
2018-2023
The University of Sydney
2022
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2018
Tianjin Medical University
2011
Limited knowledge on the magnitude of neonatal mortality and associated factors is hampering early intervention in African countries.
Abstract Background Youth in general and young females, particular, remain at the center of HIV/AIDS epidemic. To avoid prevent HIV infection, comprehensive knowledge as well correct understanding transmission prevention strategies are crucial. Thus, aim this study is to explore predictors on accepting attitude towards PLWHIV. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using data from 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey. two-stage probability sampling method applied were collected a standard...
To explore the factors associated with antenatal care (ANC) visits.A secondary data analysis from cross-sectional studies was conducted.Sub-Saharan Africa.56 002 women aged 15-49 years in Ghana (3224), Kenya (10 981), Malawi (9541), Namibia (2286), Rwanda (4416), Senegal (6552), Tanzania (5536), Uganda (7979) and Zambia (5487) were analysed.4+ANC visits.Overall, 55.52% (95% CI: 55.11% to 55.93%) of made 4+ANC visits. The highest visits (85.6%) (78.9%), lowest (45.3%) (44.5%). Young 15-19 had...
Dental caries is an alarming health problem worldwide and the leading cause of oral infection among children adolescents. This study aimed to determine prevalence dental its associated factors secondary school students in Kigali, Rwanda. A cross-sectional was conducted 646 aged 12 25 Kigali. Being a student city Kigali criteria participate study. Data on were collected with structured questionnaire adapted from World Health Organization. proportional random sampling used select schools. Then...
The global effort to strengthen rehabilitation in health systems has led many countries adopt the World Health Organization (WHO) guide for action. However, there is limited literature on practical implementation examples. This case report details Rwanda's process of adopting WHO guide, focusing stakeholders' viewpoints. A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted among stakeholders who played a role implementing system. structured data collection questionnaire using 5-point Likert...
Breast cancer accounted for 1.03% of all deaths in 2014 Eritrea. Yet the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) population general or health personnel country relation to disease, remains unknown. Hence, this study was designed assess KAP regarding breast among female nurses working ten hospital wards Asmara, This a cross-sectional conducted 414 nurses. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA were used evaluate Nurses' knowledge about possible risk factors low but knew signs symptoms since...
Malaria risk stratification is essential to differentiate areas with distinct malaria intensity and seasonality patterns. The development of a simple prediction model forecast incidence by rainfall offers an opportunity for early detection epidemics. To construct national map, develop models monthly incidences based on data. Using data from 2012 2016, the district level was constructed nonhierarchical clustering. Cluster validity examined maximum absolute coordinate change analysis variance...
Abstract Background Mortality at a young age is key to public health measures. This study aims describe the burden, trend, and associated factors of under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in Zambia from 2007-to-2018. Method A sample 29,274 children were analyzed demographic survey (ZDHS). Univariate bivariate analysis used identify influencing U5M. Result Pooled prevalence U5MR was 84.4/ 1000 live-births. Over 15 years, U5M has declined by 49% (from 118.7 60.5/1000 live-births). Compared teenage...
Perceived stress scale (PSS) is the most widely used tool for assessing stressful life events and its management. However, validity Reliability in Ethiopian Amharic language not assessed.To translate perceived (version PSS-10) assess among Defense University students Bishoftu, Ethiopia.From March to May 2020, an anonymous, self-managed questionnaire was collect data on 758 undergraduate of Ethiopia. Exploratory Confirmatory factor analyses were employed structure construct version PSS-10....
Background: Little is known about community knowledge and practice towards malaria prevention in Ghindae, Eritrea.
 Methodology: A based cross-sectional study design was employed among 380 households. Participants were selected systematically.
 Result: More than eight-tenth (86.5%) of the respondents had heard information preceding survey; health facilities (54.1%), television (23.7%). Majority (94.2%) mentioned mosquito bite as main mode transmission. Fever predominantly (89.2%)...
Family planning (FP) is fundamental in addressing unwanted pregnancies, unplanned unsafe abortions, maternal and child mortalities. It plays a crucial role achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especial Goal 3. However, despite high FP discontinuation percentage of 30% Rwanda, there limited studies on contributing factors. Thus, purpose this study was to assess use associated factors among women aged 15-49 years Rwanda.
Background The determination of parous rates in mosquitoes, despite numerous shortcomings, remains a tool to evaluate the effectiveness control programs and determine vectorial capacity malaria vectors. Two dissection techniques are used for this. For one, tracheoles dried ovaries examined with compound microscope other follicular stalk is examined, wet, stereomicroscope. second method also enables sac stage insects (which provides information on duration oviposition cycle) mated status be...
Parental household wealth has been shown to be associated with offspring health conditions, while inconsistent associations were reported among generally healthy population especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). Whether the upward mobility LMICs would confer benefits child remains unknown. We conducted a prospective birth cohort of children born mothers who participated randomized trial antenatal micronutrient supplementation rural western China. Household repeatedly...
Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Encephalitozoon spp., Cryptosporidium and Giardia duodenalis (G. intestinalis) are enteric pathogens that cause diarrhea in pigs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of these parasites their coinfection with E. bieneusi diarrheic pigs Southwest China (Chongqing Sichuan) using nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) based methods.A total 514 fecal samples were collected from 14 pig farms Chongqing (five farms) Sichuan (nine Provinces. The spp. G. was 16.14%...
Even though the incidences of hematologic malignancies have received considerable attentions globally, there is paucity information on patterns malignancy in Eritrea. The study was conducted to determine distribution various among patients who bone marrow examination, Eritrean National Health Laboratory. A retrospective descriptive design used Hematologic diagnosed at Laboratory from October 2015 July 2017. Out 207 did aspiration 52 were cases. male female ratio 1:1. age ranged 2 80 years....
Objective To ensure the availability of quality pharmaceutical products and effective services, a package interventions named auditable transactions services (APTS), was implemented in tertiary secondary hospitals across Ethiopia since 2014. This study aimed to evaluate outpatients’ perception service with APTS Ethiopia. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Seven Tigray, Participants 794 patients coming for services. Main outcome measures SERVQUAL instrument employed collect patient’s The...
Unreasonable use of antibiotics and probiotics can alter the gut ecology, leading to antibiotic resistance suboptimal health outcomes during early life. Our study aims are clarify association among probiotic exposure in life, microecology microbiota, development resistance; investigate long-term impact on infants young children; provide a theoretical basis for rational from life course perspective.The is prospective, longitudinal birth cohort conducted Shaanxi Province, China 2018 2024. A...
Studies comparing novel collection methods for host seeking and resting mosquitoes A. arabiensis were undertaken in a village Eritrea. Techniques included an odor baited trap, tent-trap, human landing three of collection. A technique the exiting vegetation is also described. Pre-gravid rates determined by dissection insects post-prandial egg development among collected resting.Overall 5,382 host-seeking, 2,296 357 collected. The Furvela tent-trap was most efficient, risk-free method outdoor...
<title>Abstract</title> Background: Rwanda has achieved a significant improvement in the overall healthcare delivery. Although stakeholders’ perception of adoption World Health Organization (WHO) guide to strengthen rehabilitation is crucial for improving delivery, however, little known about strengthening services Rwandan health systems following WHO guide. A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted interview several stakeholders representing institutions that played role...
Background/Objectives: Mortality due to various non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, is increasing globally. Studies have reported that periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disorder caused by oral pathogens, potential risk factor for hypertension. These pathogens can invade arterial walls, leading vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, which then increases the likelihood of developing However, evidence association between periodontitis hypertension remains limited....
To evaluate the efficacy of systematic oral hygiene instruction in improving knowledge and to practice control plaque, among periodontal patients.