Research Papers – Page 2 – Amref Health Africa

Sociodemographic determinants of fathers’ acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine of adolescent girls in Kesses (rural) and Kapseret (urban), Uasin Gishu County, Kenya This study examined socio-demographic factors influencing fathers’ acceptance of HPV vaccination for their adolescent daughters in Kenya, where paternal consent is essential but understudied. Using questionnaires from 375 fathers and qualitative interviews with fathers and community health workers, the study… Read More
Prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and reported self-esteem among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder This cross-sectional study assessed the mental health of 246 mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing high prevalence rates of psychological distress. Using the DASS‑21 and Rosenberg Self‑Esteem Scale, the study found that 84.1% of mothers experienced depression,… Read More
Aging Alone in the City: Systemic Exclusion, Social Isolation, and Loneliness among Older Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya This study explored the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of older refugees experiencing protracted urban displacement in Nairobi, Kenya, drawing on focus group discussions with 53 refugees from the DRC, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan. Using a framework analysis, the… Read More
Association between self-care practices and glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Douala, Cameroon: A mixed-methods study This mixed‑methods cross-sectional study assessed how self‑care practices relate to glycemic control among 230 adults with type 2 diabetes attending two hospitals in Douala, Cameroon. Only 21.3% achieved good glycemic control, while most had poor control. Logistic regression showed that… Read More
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst traders in Wakulima Market, a cross-sectional study in Nairobi City County, Kenya This cross-sectional mixed‑methods study examined factors influencing COVID‑19 vaccine uptake among 353 traders at Wakulima Market in Nairobi, supported by qualitative insights from 30 county health officials. Findings from multiple linear regression showed that contextual, individual, and perceptual factors each… Read More
Effect of socio-demographic factors on focused antenatal care services utilization among pregnant women at an informal settlement health centre in Nairobi, Kenya This cross-sectional study assessed how socio-demographic factors influence the use of Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) among 272 expectant women in their third trimester at Lunga Lunga Health Centre in Nairobi. Only 9.9% met the recommended eight visits. Logistic regression showed… Read More
Health facility factors affecting the provision of post-abortion care services in Trans- Nzoia County, Western Kenya This mixed‑methods cross-sectional study examined health facility factors influencing the provision of post-abortion care (PAC) in 160 primary healthcare facilities across Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. The sample included public, private, and faith-based facilities, most of which operated only five days a… Read More
Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens of the Urinary Tract in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Northern Malawi This study examined UTIs and antibiotic resistance among 294 people with type 2 diabetes, identifying an 11% UTI prevalence that was significantly higher in those with mean blood sugar levels above 190 g/dl, traders, and individuals diagnosed for 5–10 years.… Read More

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