Research Papers – Page 22 – Amref Health Africa

Hypertension and Associated Inflammatory Markers Among HIV-Infected Patients in Tanzania This study examined the link between chronic inflammation and hypertension (HTN) among HIV-positive individuals in Tanzania, where HIV prevalence is high but data on this association are limited. Analyzing data from 261 patients, researchers found a 43% HTN prevalence, especially… Read More
“Slash and Clear”, a Community-Based Vector Control Method to Reduce Onchocerciasis Transmission by Simulium sirbanum in Maridi, South Sudan: A Prospective Study This study evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based vector control method, “slash and clear,” in reducing black fly populations and Onchocerca volvulus transmission in Maridi County, South Sudan. Conducted at the Maridi dam, a breeding site for Simulium damnosum s.l.,… Read More
Fintechs’ Future in Kenya: Does Social Influence Matter? This study explores how social influence affects the continued use of Fintech mobile money lending apps in Kenya. Analyzing data from 342 users through structural equation modeling, it finds that social influence significantly impacts perceived security, satisfaction, and ongoing usage.… Read More
Institutionalizing Leadership Management and Governance for Health System Strengthening in Emerging Economies: Evidence from the Partnership for Health System Strengthening in Africa (PHSSA)Programme Health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa face challenges in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), largely due to weak governance and leadership. This study, using evidence from the PHSSA programme, finds that effective health governance is context-specific and recommends strengthening leadership through… Read More
Are Mentorship and Training the Key in Provision of Emergency Obstetric and New-Born Care (EmONC) Services? A Formative Evaluation of Pre and Post in Samburu County, Kenya This study assessed the impact of mentorship and training on improving the delivery of Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC and CeMONC) services in Samburu County, Kenya, where maternal and stillbirth rates remain high. A one-week training… Read More
Interventions to improve early retention of patients in antiretroviral therapy programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review This study systematically reviewed evidence on interventions aimed at improving early retention (within six months) in antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs across 11 Sub-Saharan African countries. Out of 2,241 articles screened, 19 met the inclusion criteria, with most being randomized controlled… Read More
Direct financial assistance for improved maternal and child health data: a pilot study supporting the health management information system in Malawi This pilot study in Malawi explored whether direct financial support to district-level Health Management Information System (HMIS) offices could improve the quality of maternal and child health (MCH) data. Implemented in Mwanza district, the intervention allowed HMIS staff to plan… Read More
Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria? This study evaluated the effectiveness of community health volunteers (CHVs) in diagnosing malaria using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) under Kenya’s Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) strategy. Conducted in four malaria-endemic counties with a 27% prevalence rate, the study compared… Read More

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