A5034428275- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Business Strategies and Innovation
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Data Quality and Management
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
African Population and Health Research Center
2023-2024
University of Amsterdam
2024
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2024
Access to Nutrition Foundation
2023
PharmAccess Group
2023
There are limited population-based survival data for colorectal cancer (CRC) in sub-Saharan Africa. Here, 1707 persons diagnosed with CRC from 2005 to 2015 were randomly selected 13 registries operating 11 countries Vital status was ascertained medical charts or through next of kin. 1-, 3- and 5-year overall relative rates all each registry calculated using the Kaplan-Meier estimator. Multivariable analysis used examine associations age at diagnosis, stage country-level Human Development...
The burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a growing public health concern. availability cost-of-illness data, particularly healthcare costs for NCDs, limited in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet such data evidence needed policy action.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare delivery globally, impacting care access and of essential services.
Introduction COVID-19 affected healthcare access, utilisation and affordability, especially for patients suffering from chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study measured the occurrence magnitude of changes in broader societal costs among with T2D before during Kenya Tanzania to understand whether how management countries implementing different policies pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted March–April 2022 500 each country. We interviewed on direct (eg,...
Abstract Background: Kenya lags in the adaptation and implementation of front-of-pack labeling interventions despite rising prevalence nutrition-related non-communicable diseases. It is important to explore factors influencing political acceptability legal feasibility this policy recommendation support its uptake Kenyan context. The objective study assess implementing (FOPL) for prevention diseases Kenya. Design: assessment used novel FELIP Framework. We conducted desk-based reviews existing...
Background: Marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can influence purchase intentions and consumption such foods, especially among children. There is limited evidence on the extent to which UPFs are marketed around schools in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), including Kenya. We assessed extent, content, type advertising ultra-processed/unhealthy urban rural settings Methods: This cross-sectional study food beverages within a 250m radius Kenya between June July 2021. conducted three...
Background: Front-of-pack-labels (FOPLs) on packaged foods provide consumers with essential information about the nutritional content of food products, enabling them to make informed choices and align their dietary habits health goals. However, evidence comprehensibility, use, effectiveness FOPLs remains limited, particularly in low- middle-income countries like Kenya. Objective: In this study, we assessed three helping identify excess nutrients concern products potential influence purchases...
Background: Front-of-package labelling (FoPL) is shown to be effective in assisting consumers make healthier food choices. Several countries are implementing various types of FoPL systems. Objective: This study explored consumers’ perceptions and understanding three different FoPLs their insights into features that could influence the effectiveness symbols Kenya Methods: A qualitative was conducted four Counties Kenya; Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu. Data collected through twelve focus...
To assess the availability and marketing of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in modern retail food outlets (supermarkets minimarts) Kenya associated factors.
BackgroundLinkage of census data and hospital records is crucial in conducting epidemiological research to inform public health decisions. In this study, we share our experiences linking community-level collected through with highlight the challenges opportunities from engagements stakeholders. MethodologyWe undertook Uganda Christian University Ethics Research Committee, Hospital Management, Community Health Volunteers set up a platform integrate using key identifiers. Trained clerks...
IntroductionThere is increasing interest in record linkage between population-level data and health facility records to support epidemiological research Africa. However, there a lack of unique ubiquitous identification systems for linkage. We applied two common approaches from demographic surveillance system hospital Western Uganda. MethodologyWe established using deterministic probabilistic on population level collected 23 villages with records. Deterministic entails connecting pair the...
: Front-of-pack-labels (FOPLs) on packaged foods provide essential information to help consumers make informed dietary choices. However, evidence their effectiveness, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya, is limited.
: Front-of-package labeling (FOPL) is shown to support healthier consumer choices. Many countries have adopted different FOPL systems. Objective: This study explored perceptions and understanding of three FOPLs identified features that could enhance their effectiveness in Kenya.
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within journal's scope.These include both systematic and narrative reviews.• Short Reports -brief reports research.• Policy Case Studies articles on policy development at a regional national level.• Study Protocols -articles describing protocol study.• Methodology -papers that present different...
Abstract Background Self-measurements of blood pressure or glucose at home are effective in reducing among patients with hypertension diabetes. However adherence to these measurements is poor low income settings including Kenya. We assessed the effectiveness mobile phone text message (SMS) reminders for self-measurements on pressure, and control. Methods This was an open-label randomized controlled trial from healthcare facilities three Kenyan counties (Nairobi, Kiambu, Vihiga). To be...
Background People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at increased risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19. Vaccination can improve outcomes, but vaccine hesitancy remains a major challenge. We examined factors influencing COVID-19 uptake among people T2D in two sub-Saharan Africa countries that adopted different national approaches to combat COVID-19, Kenya and Tanzania. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted February-March 2022, involving survey 1000 adults (500 Kenya; 500 Tanzania) 51...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: The burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a growing public health concern. availability cost-of-illness data, particularly healthcare costs for NCDs, limited in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet such data evidence needed policy action. <bold>Objective</bold>: objective this study was to estimate the economic type 2 diabetes (T2D) on Kenya’s system year 2021 and project 2045. <bold>Methods</bold>: This using prevalence-based...