Research Papers – Page 8 – Amref Health Africa

Effects of climate change awareness on green purchase behaviour, biking, and walking time: moderated mediation by sustainability knowingness Walking and biking are central to the growing health-sustainability debate for favouring the planet and protecting individuals against disease. Research has shown that environmental knowledge factors such as Climate Change Awareness (CCA) and Sustainability Knowingness (SK) can positively influence pro-environmental… Read More
Facility readiness and experience of women and health care providers in receiving and delivering obstetric care in comprehensive health posts in Ethiopia: a mixed method study Maternal mortality remains a critical public health issue in Ethiopia, with only half of births occurring in health facilities. To address this, the Health Extension Program (HEP) introduced comprehensive health posts (CHPs) to improve maternal and newborn health services in… Read More
Assessing the effects of menstrual hygiene, water, and sanitation on girls’ academic performances in public schools, Ethiopia his study examined relationship between menstrual hygiene management (MHM), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, and girls’ academic performance in Ethiopia. This study employed cross-sectional mixed study design with 912 public schoolgirls Read More >>>… Read More
Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens of the Urinary Tract in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Nothern Malawi People with type 2 diabetes are more vulnerable to infections due to a weakened immune system caused by diabetes-related factors. Urinary tract infections caused by bacteria are associated with antibiotic resistance and severe recurrent disease. This cross-sectional study characterized uropathogenic… Read More
Impact of solar powered mini water systems on WASH service delivery among schools in Pader district, Uganda In Pader district, the pupil-to-stance ratio was 76:1 in 2019, far higher than the national target of 40:1 and hand washing coverage was 21%. AMREF Health Africa end-line implemented a Solar for inclusive WASH services project between February 2021 and… Read More
Isolation and characterization of the midgut microbiota of Aedes albopictus to identify suitable candidates for paratransgenesis Aedes albopictus is a widely recognized carrier of various pathogens. Its resilient characteristics enable it to easily spread across diverse climates. The microbiota in the midgut of mosquitoes plays a crucial role in the interactions between the host and pathogens… Read More
Evaluating the burden and transmission dynamics of chikungunya virus infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review and meta-analysis The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) presents substantial public health challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), with its prevalence and interaction with other arboviruses (ABVs) remaining poorly understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of CHIKV and… Read More
The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study Health systems based on primary healthcare (PHC) have reduced costs and are effective for improved health outcomes. Kenya’s health system grapples with providing equitable access to essential health services, but there is increasing commitment by the government to strengthen primary… Read More

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