Research Papers – Page 25 – Amref Health Africa

Six-Months Retention on Treatment and Attrition Risk Factors among People Living with HIV in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of non-cash incentives (like free football T-shirts or Kiondos) and psychosocial support on early retention in HIV treatment among newly diagnosed patients in Kibera, Nairobi. Conducted across three health centers, the study found … Read More
Availability of comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care in developing regions in Ethiopia: lessons learned from the USAID transform health activity This study assessed the availability and impact of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) signal functions in 15 public hospitals across four developing regions in Ethiopia. Initially, only six hospitals provided all nine signal functions, with cesarean sections and… Read More
Effect of USAID-funded obstetric ultrasound service interventions on maternal and perinatal health outcomes at primary healthcare facilities in Ethiopia: a propensity score matching analysis This quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of introducing portable obstetric ultrasound services on maternal and perinatal health outcomes in primary health centers across four regions in Ethiopia. Using data from 1,568 mothers over two years, the study found that while… Read More
Empowering Communities against Harmful Social Practices through Integrated Water Hygiene and Sanitation and Alternative Rites of Passage Model in Kajiado County, Kenya This project in Kajiado County tested the effectiveness of an Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Model aimed at reducing harmful practices against young girls. Unlike previous efforts that addressed WASH and SRHR separately,… Read More
Opportunities and Lessons Learnt from conducting Research Ethics Training to Staff at a Health Non-Governmental Organization This paper highlights the outcomes and lessons from a 5-week research ethics training conducted for staff at a health NGO in Kenya, addressing the gap in bioethics knowledge among NGO personnel despite growing involvement in research. The training, held at … Read More
Enablers and Barriers to Chlorhexidine Use in Umbilical Cord Care: Voices of Care Givers and Healthcare Providers in Selected Counties in Kenya This mixed-methods study explored barriers and enablers to the use of Chlorhexidine (CHX) for umbilical cord care in Kwale, Vihiga, and Machakos counties in Kenya. Among 582 surveyed caregivers, only 1.3% had used CHX, with most relying on alternatives like … Read More
Policy Guidelines to Mitigate the Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic towards the Reproductive Healthcare System in Kenya This study explored Kenya’s COVID-19 policy response and its effects on reproductive health services. It found that leadership, collaboration, and political influence were central to decision-making. The study recommends context-specific health strategies, improved emergency preparedness, and regular policy updates. It… Read More
Does Voluntary Family Planning Contribute to Food Security? Evidence from Ethiopia This study investigated the impact of voluntary family planning (FP) use on household food security among 737 women of reproductive age in selected districts of Ethiopia. Using hierarchical logistic regression, the study found that 78.2% of participants were using FP,… Read More

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Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security