Research Papers – Page 11 – Amref Health Africa

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
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… Read More
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
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More

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