Research Papers – Page 11 – Amref Health Africa

Building citizen science intelligence for outbreak preparedness and response: a mixed-method study in nine countries to assess knowledge, readiness and feasibility Citizen science (CS) is an emerging approach in public health to harness the collective intelligence of individuals to augment traditional scientific efforts. However, citizens’ viewpoint, especially the hard-to-reach population, is lacking in current outbreak-related literature. We aim to understand the… Read More
The Prevalence of Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy in Mundri West and East Counties, South Sudan: A Door-to-Door Survey A two-phase survey of epilepsy was conducted in selected villages in Mundri West and East Counties (26 June–8 July, 2021), an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Western Equatoria State in South Sudan. In the first phase, households were visited by a trained… Read More
The Role of the Maridi Dam in Causing an Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy Epidemic in Maridi, South Sudan: An Epidemiological, Sociological, and Entomological Study An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was documented in onchocerciasis-endemic villages close to the Maridi River in South Sudan. We investigated the role of the Maridi dam in causing an onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy epidemic in these villages Read more >>>… Read More
Epilepsy-related stigma and cost in two onchocerciasis-endemic areas in South Sudan: A pilot descriptive study Epilepsy is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in resource-limited rural villages where persons with epilepsy (PWE) are often confronted with a wide treatment gap, frequent stigma and high cost of epilepsy care.The study investigated stigma and… Read More
Insights of Healthcare Workers and Community Members on Mental Health Perception and Practices in Meru County, Kenya ntal health is a neglected field in many low and middle-income countries, such as Kenya, where information on the prevalence of mental health conditions is scarce. This problem is aggravated by an uneven distribution of mental health service providers and… Read More
Factors Influencing the Transition from Training to Clinical Practice by Occupational Therapy Graduates from Kenya Medical Training College The aim of the study was to identify the factors influencing the transition from training to clinical practice of Occupational Therapy graduates from Kenya Medical Training College. Specifically, the study sought to assess the preparedness towards work roles, establish the… Read More
Multisystemic Resilience and Psychosocial Wellbeing among Older Refugees: A Systematic Review with Implications for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Older refugees face poorer mental and emotional health outcomes than younger counterparts, yet little is known about how to strengthen their psychosocial resilience in postmigration settings. This systematic review analyzed 23 studies published between 1991 and 2022 using a multisystemic… Read More
Mental and sexual health outcomes associated with FGM/C in Africa: A systematic narrative synthesis There is limited evidence on mental and sexual health outcomes and related interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Africa. This narrative synthesis reviewed 25 studies published between 2010 and 2022, revealing that most focused on sexual health… Read More

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Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security