Innocent Twagirayezu

ORCID: 0009-0003-6811-3984
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Research Areas
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Emergency and Acute Care Studies
  • Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
  • Healthcare Policy and Management
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
  • Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
  • Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Disaster Response and Management

Western University
2024-2025

University of Rwanda
2020-2025

Background Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) plays a crucial role in overall well-being, there is concerning rise teenage pregnancies globally, particularly evident Rwanda according to the Demographic Health Survey. These result serious consequences, impacting of mothers various aspects their lives. Lack accessibility inclusive SRH services among adolescents was documented different studies deters them from using services. To date, no have explored how access Rwanda. Purpose This study...

10.1136/bmjph-2024-001852 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Public Health 2025-01-01

In low and middle income countries (LMICs), the rate of teenage pregnancy continues to be high, with significant implications for maternal health. The prevalence is worrisome in Rwanda, little known about consequences faced by teen mothers aged 15–19. Therefore, present study aims explore adolescent childbearing among Gatsibo district, Rwanda. A descriptive qualitative design was carried out. We purposively recruited 20 15–19 from four health centers district in-depth interview....

10.1371/journal.pgph.0003716 article EN cc-by PLOS Global Public Health 2024-09-11

Background: Globally, stunting affects 159 million Under-five-years-old (U-5) children. Stunting the physical, mental, and cognitive development of children increasing risk suffering death. This paper aimed to determine predictors factors associated with among under-five in Rwanda.Methods: We retrieved data from Rwanda Demographic Health Survey (RDHS) 2014-2015 set. A sample 3599 U-5 eligible complete valid anthropometric was taken. Stata software used analyze extracted using a developed...

10.4314/ahs.v22i4.73 article EN African Health Sciences 2022-12-25

BackgroundUnpredictable numbers of patients attending emergency departments highlight the need for Triage. Triage which is prioritization patient care based on severity illness or injury, prognosis, and availability resources effective when clinicians are knowledgeable skilled to perform it.ObjectiveTo assess knowledge skills triage among nurses working in Rwandan referral hospitals.MethodsCross-sectional analytical design was adopted. ninety-six (96) were selected using proportionate...

10.4314/rjmhs.v4i3.9 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021-12-30

BackgroundPatient waiting time as an important indicator of quality services has been along-standing concern in health care.ObjectiveThe aim this study was to assess patient primary caresettings Rwanda.MethodsThis a mixed-method design. In quantitative phase, Patient Flow TimeLog used track the patients spent for service. On exit,a structured questionnaire administered. Observations were conducted tocapture information regarding flow and processes. qualitative part, six focusgroup...

10.4314/rjmhs.v7i1.1 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2024-03-31
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