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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried out among 133 participants on the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain at a specific point of time defined by the population. All variables were collected within a specified duration. An adapted structured close ended questionnaire was used, covering group-made questions for population parameters and variables, for screening neck status for the enrolled participants. In addition to the adap
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Factors associated with tungiasis among school-age children in Kwale County, rural Kenya
The parasitic disease tungiasis, caused by the flea Tunga penetrans, remains an important public health problem among children and the elderly. The study assessed the factors influencing prevention and control of tungiasis infection among school-age children in Kwale County, Kenya. Read More >>>
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Determinants of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Practices at the Household Level in Bondo Sub County in Siaya County
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) refer to the intestinal worms infecting humans that are transmitted through contaminated soil (Cdc; 2022). STH infections are common infections worldwide and affect the poorest communities, especially pre-school and school aged children. WHO’s strategy for control of STH infections is through the periodic mass drug administration treatment with dewormers. The general objective of this study is to find out the determinants of soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH) control practices at the household level Read More
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User needs and design features of sanitation digital solutions in Kawempe division, Kampala Uganda: a user centered design approach
espite improvements in access to water and sanitation services globally, a significant population in Sub Saharan Africa has limited access to improved sanitation facilities. Furthermore, there is lack of a centralized digital platform for data exchange among stakeholders for sanitation services planning and provision in Uganda. A user centered design (UCD) approach was used to develop and pilot a one stop sanitation digital solutions (SaniDigS) center in Kawempe division, Kampala, Uganda. R
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Innovations in Health: Evaluating the social impact of Kokono baby crib among mothers and caregivers of infants in Kampala, Uganda
he Kokono baby crib is a special baby’s crib made out of biodegradable plastic, locally manufactured in Uganda. The crib entered the local market with an accessible price especially for millennial mothers, a growing population in Uganda. The crib is also an asset for the rural and sub-urban mothers who spend most of their time outdoors in farms, at the water sources, or social gathering like weddings, and prayers, as well as mothers in informal employments and businesses like salons, shops and markets. Owing to the many benefits of the crib, Amref Health Africa in partnersh
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The role of communities and leadership in ending female genital mutilation in Tanzania: an exploratory cross-sectional qualitative study in Tanga
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the diehard cultures in the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa. The act involves chopping off part of the female genitals in varying degrees depending on the society. The motive behind this practice includes reducing female sexual desire, a sign of maturation, and retaining the culture. The current study explored the roles of community members and leaders in the fight against FGM; and the reasons for continuing the practice in some societies. Read More >>
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Effect of onchocerciasis elimination measures on the incidence of epilepsy in Maridi, South Sudan: a 3-year longitudinal, prospective, population-based study
High onchocerciasis transmission predisposes endemic communities to a high epilepsy burden. The 4·4% epilepsy prevalence documented in 2018 in Maridi, South Sudan, prompted the strengthening of onchocerciasis elimination measures. Community-directed treatment with ivermectin was implemented annually in 2017, 2018, and 2019, interrupted in 2020, and re-implemented biannually in 2021. We aimed to assess the effect of these interventions, along with slash and clear vector control on the incidence of epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. Read
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Making aid effective at the community level: the AMREF experience
Effective use of donor aid is critical in achieving the sixth Millennium Development Goal –reversing the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2015. The Paris Declaration of 2005 identified five key principles for aid effectiveness: ownership, alignment, harmonisation, mutual accountability and managing for results. As civil society organisations play a critical role in implementing HIV/AIDS interventions, it is important that they adhere to these principles. Often, however, they fail to implement interventions conforming with the principles, leading to duplication and inefficiency. Two case studies from AMR
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