Research Papers – Page 5 – Amref Health Africa

Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework This study examined policy-action gaps in climate-resilient malaria control strategies in Kenya and Zambia, where climate change has intensified malaria risks through altered weather patterns and extended mosquito breeding seasons. Using a systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA model,… Read More
Documenting Lived Experiences of Youths During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Policy and Program Considerations for Youth in Six Selected Counties, Kenya This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of adolescents and young adults aged 15–35 across six counties in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on social, economic, educational, and healthcare impacts. Through 11 focus group discussions and 5 key informant… Read More
Last mile delivery of COVID-19 vaccination to populations aged 15 years and above in Nyeri County, Kenya, March 2021-June 2022 This paper highlights the strategies and interventions that facilitated the successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccination in Nyeri County, Kenya, following the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine in March 2021. The county formed a COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Committee to lead planning… Read More
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 explored the socio-demographic factors influencing fathers’ acceptance of HPV vaccination for their daughters in Kenya, where paternal consent is key due to their role as household decision-makers. Conducted between January and February 2024, it involved 375 fathers of… Read More
Seroprevalence and demographic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected residents of Kibera informal settlement during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among residents of Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, before widespread vaccination. Conducted between October 2019 and August 2021, it involved 438 participants aged one year and above who were asymptomatic… Read More
Predictors of Health-Workforce Job Satisfaction in Primary Care Settings: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Multi-Country Study in Eight African Countries Job satisfaction in sub-Saharan Africa is crucial as it directly impacts employee productivity, retention, and overall economic growth, fostering a motivated workforce that drives regional development. In sub–Saharan Africa, poor remuneration, limited professional development opportunities, and inadequate working conditions impact… Read More
Determinants of Breast Milk Donation and Use among Postpartum Women at a City Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya The World Health Organization advocates donor human milk as a superior substitute for newborns unable to obtain their mother’s milk. Calls have been made to scale up human milk banks to provide infants without access to mother’s milk safe donor… Read More
Mental health and structural injustice:a qualitative investigation of interlockingpatterns of disadvantage among displacedpopulations in Nairobi, Kenya Urban refugees face systemic disadvantages that significantly impact their mental health and overall wellbeing. Research on refugee mental health often examines risk factors in isolation, overlooking broader systemic patterns. This study applies a structural injustice framework to investigate how interconnected… Read More

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