Research Papers – Page 21 – Amref Health Africa

Water, sanitation and hygiene coverage and practices of a semi-arid county in the Eastern region of Kenya This study assessed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions in two subcounties of Kitui County, Kenya, revealing significant challenges. Despite national progress, 39.9% of households rely on rivers for water, with over half walking more than 2 km to access… Read More
Reducing COVID-19 mortality in Senegal through community case management. Senegal, like many countries, is grappling with a second wave of COVID-19, straining its already limited health workforce. To address this, the country is considering Community Case Management (CCM) as a strategic response. CCM involves early detection and home-based care… Read More
The impact of community led alternative rite of passage on eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting in Kajiado County, Kenya:A quasi-experimental study. This study evaluated the impact of Amref Health Africa’s community-led alternative rite of passage (CLARP) model in reducing harmful practices among the Maasai in Kajiado County, Kenya. Using mixed methods and comparative analysis with control counties, CLARP was found to… Read More
High Prevalence of Epilepsy in an Onchocerciasis-Endemic Area in Mvolo County, South Sudan: A Door-To-Door Survey A 2020 household survey in Mvolo County, South Sudan, revealed a high burden of epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic area. Among 15,699 individuals, 5.1% were suspected of having epilepsy, with 98.1% of those confirmed. The epilepsy prevalence was 50.8 per 1,000,… Read More
Legitimacy Status and Capacity to conduct Social Accountability among Community Based Organizations in Kenya. A Survey of Health Civil Society Organizations in Siaya County This study examined how legitimacy status influences the capacity of health-related Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Siaya County, Kenya, to conduct social accountability. Following devolution, CSOs have faced increased expectations to hold county governments accountable, especially in the health sector.… Read More
The Effect of Women’s Empowerment in the Utilization of Family Planning in Western Ethiopia: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach This study investigated how women’s empowerment influences family planning use among 746 married women in Jimma Zone, Western Ethiopia. Using structural equation modeling, it found that 72% of participants had used family planning. Key factors associated with use included younger… Read More
Intersections between climate change and female genital mutilation among the Maasai of Kajiado County, Kenya This study explored how climate change affects gender norms and the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among the Maasai in Kajiado County, Kenya. Findings show that climate-induced poverty has deepened gender inequalities, leading to increased FGM and child marriages… Read More
Determinants of quality in home-based management of malaria by community health volunteers in rural Kenya This study assessed factors influencing the quality of community case management of malaria (CCMM) by community health volunteers (CHVs) in Bungoma County, Kenya. Among 147 CHVs observed and interviewed, 62% provided quality services, defined as scoring ≥75%. Key determinants of… Read More

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Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security