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Vaccination Coverage and Predictors of Vaccination among Children Aged 12-23 Months in the Pastoralist Communities of Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Design
This study assessed vaccination coverage and its associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in pastoralist Ethiopia. It was conducted in three woredas of the Afar region using a community-based cross-sectional mixed methods design with quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 413 mothers with children aged 12–23 months participated in the quantitative study via a simple random sampling technique. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with vaccination, and thematic analysis techniques were used for qualitative data. The findings suggest that programs a
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The Role of Family Planning in Enhancing Community Resilience: Insights from Drought-Affected Youths and Women in Ethiopia
This study assesses the role of family planning (FP) in resilience building among youths and women in Ethiopia’s drought-affected and food-insecure regions. A mixed-method comparative cross-sectional study design with a total of 1712 study participants with an equal 1:1 ratio of the intervention and control groups was used.To enhance community resilience comprehensively, expanding FP services should empower women in decision-making processes, cultivate ties and promote collaborative efforts across different sectors.Read MoreResearch PapersInfluence of government policies on handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review.
A systematic review examining government influence on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and handwashing practices in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania found that public health policies and communication strategies significantly impacted uptake. Out of 136 studies reviewed, 9 met the inclusion criteria. The review highlights that policy success depends on factors such as safety, efficacy, access to information, and enforcement, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, context-sensitive strategies to improve public health outcomes. Read More
Research PapersBehavioral and social predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among persons with disabilities in Kenya
A mixed-methods study conducted in Kenya among 792 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across four counties revealed that only 59% were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with significantly lower rates among individuals with cognitive (34.2%) and self-care (36.6%) impairments. The study recommends targeted outreach through PWD institutions, localized vaccination campaigns, and leveraging trusted health workers to build vaccine confidence and improve access. Read More >>>
Read MoreResearch PapersUse of the Manyatta Model to Promote Uptake of Family Planning in Hard-to-Reach Communities in Samburu County, Kenya
In Samburu County, where the modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) stands at just 25.4% compared to the national average of 57%, the Delivering Equitable and Sustainable Increase in Family Planning (DESIP) project piloted the Manyatta Model to improve family planning uptake among hard-to-reach communities. Recognizing the region’s patriarchal structure, where men are primary decision-makers in women’s health, the model brought health education directly to homesteads (Manyattas) through Community Health Promoters (CHPs). It employed a structured mobilization strategy known as the Tag-
Read MoreResearch PapersStrengthening Maternal and Child Health Systems through Digital Tools and Task Sharing: Evidence from Rural Kenya
The study evaluated the impact of digital health tools, task sharing, capacity building, and maternal health financing on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) systems in Kisii, Kajiado, and Migori counties in Kenya, under the Tekeleza project1. It aimed to assess how these interventions influenced MNCH service uptake, outcomes, and referral systems, using a mixed-methods approach with data from healthcare providers, community health promoters, and mothers. Read More >>>
Read MoreResearch PapersThe feasibility and impact of deploying a four-tests panel at antenatal care in primary health care facilities of a developing country, Kenya
Contracting HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and malaria during pregnancy significantly affects the health of the woman, the pregnancy, and the unborn child. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends testing pregnant women for these infections to achieve triple elimination of mother-to-child transmissions. However, this goal has not been fully realized in low- to medium-income countries, primarily due to segmented testing practices. This study aimed to investigate the effect of introducing a four-tests panel on the quality of antenatal care (ANC) among pregnant women attending sele
Read MoreResearch PapersFactors Associated with Health Facility-Based Active Tuberculosis Case Finding Yield in Murang’a County, Kenya
An estimated 40% of TB cases in Kenya are undiagnosed and untreated, leading to ongoing transmission in the community. While the introduction of the active case-finding strategy, by the National TB program, has shown improved yield and ensured early detection, health facilities continue to report varying yields. The objective was to assess factors associated with health facility-based active TB case finding yield in Murang’a County. Read More >>>
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