Research Papers – Amref Health Africa

Integration of deworming into primary healthcare in Western Kenya: a quasi-experimental evaluation Integrating mass drug administration (MDA) into primary healthcare (PHC) systems can significantly improve child health in endemic regions. In Western Kenya, piloting this approach through community health structures and digital platforms increased deworming coverage from 58.4% to 75%, surpassing control… Read More
Geospatial approaches for mapping zero-dose prevalence and routine childhood immunisation coverage in low- and lower-middle-income countries: A scoping review Zero-dose (ZD) children remain a critical public health concern, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), where over 80% of the global ZD population lives, mostly among the most marginalised. Geospatial approaches have become effective tools for identifying and targeting… Read More
Contributing factors to continued HIV infection among adolescents and youths aged 15-24 years in Nakuru county, Kenya This cross-sectional study among 226 adolescents and young people aged 15–24 years in Nakuru County identified several demographic and behavioural factors associated with HIV testing and ongoing HIV infection risk. Older age, being married, having a history of sexual activity,… Read More
Definitions, classification, and epidemiology of sexual dysfunction: A consensus statement from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2024 This international consensus study brought together experts to review and standardise clinical health definitions used in a specialised area of healthcare. Using evidence reviews, survey findings, and expert consensus, the researchers developed and updated a set of definitions to improve… Read More
Effects of violence on adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents living with HIV in Lilongwe, Malawi This mixed-methods study among adolescents living with HIV in Lilongwe, Malawi, found high levels of violence exposure, with 76.8% experiencing emotional violence, 53.0% sexual violence, and 30.5% physical violence. Violence was a significant barrier to antiretroviral therapy adherence, with adolescents… Read More
Professional Education in Sexology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Continental Survey. This mixed-methods study examined the status of sexology education in 11 Sub-Saharan African countries and found significant gaps in curriculum standardisation, accreditation, and postgraduate training opportunities. Sexual health education remains fragmented across related disciplines, with limited focus on broader issues… Read More
Factors contributing to defaulting on antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV in selected health facilities in Maswa District, Tanzania. This mixed-methods study in Maswa District, Tanzania, found that nearly one in five people living with HIV (21.9%) defaulted from antiretroviral therapy. Key predictors of default included advanced HIV disease (WHO Stage 4), unsuppressed viral load, clinical instability, and delayed… Read More
Factors contributing to unintended pregnancies among teenage girls in the informal settlement of Mukuru kwa Njenga, Nairobi, Kenya This mixed-methods study in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, found that nearly two-thirds (62.7%) of adolescent girls had experienced unintended pregnancy. Key drivers included limited knowledge and access to contraceptives, lack of discussions about protection, low household income, low parental education,… Read More

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Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security