Parents’ Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors at Health Centers in Kigali, Rwanda [PDF]
, 2020 Background Globally, nearly half of all under-five deaths occur during the neonatal period. About two million dies within the first week, of which 75% come from low-resource countries, such as Rwanda.
Dusabe, Ruth +4 more
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The role and challenges of cluster randomised trials for global health [PDF]
, 2021 Evaluating whether an intervention works when trialled in groups of individuals can pose complex challenges for clinical research. Cluster randomised controlled trials involve the random allocation of groups or clusters of individuals to receive an ...
Bhutta, Zulfiqar Ahmed +11 more
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Geographical distribution and prevalence of podoconiosis in Rwanda: a cross-sectional country-wide survey [PDF]
, 2019 Background Podoconiosis is a type of tropical lymphoedema that causes massive swelling of the lower limbs. The disease is associated with both economic insecurity, due to long-term morbidity-related loss of productivity, and intense social stigma ...
Bayisenge, Ursin +21 more
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Effect of community health clubs on child diarrhoea in western Rwanda: cluster-randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2017 Background Community health clubs are multi-session village-level gatherings led by trained facilitators and designed to promote healthy behaviours mainly related to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
A. Grépin, Karen +9 more
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Population need for primary eye care in Rwanda: A national survey. [PDF]
, 2018 BACKGROUND: Universal access to Primary Eye Care (PEC) is a key global initiative to reduce and prevent avoidable causes of visual impairment (VI). PEC can address minor eye conditions, simple forms of uncorrected refractive error (URE) and create a ...
Bright, Tess +5 more
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Microeconomic institutions and personnel economics for health care delivery: a formal exploration of what matters to health workers in Rwanda [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Most developing countries face important challenges regarding the quality of health care and there is a growing consensus that health workers play a key role in this process.
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Context specific realities and experiences of nurses and midwives in basic emergency obstetric and newborn care services in two district hospitals in Rwanda:a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2022 Background: In low and middle-income countries, nurses and midwives are the frontline healthcare workers in obstetric care. Insights into experiences of these healthcare workers in managing obstetric emergencies are critical for improving the quality of ...
Conco, Daphney Nozizwe +3 more
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Reducing Hygiene-Related Disease and Malnutrition in Rwanda [PDF]
, 2021 Water sanitation and hygiene-related disease and malnutrition are a high priority in developing countries, including Rwanda. Interventions that can trigger and sustain household-level behavioral change and practice are needed.
Bushaija, Emmy +4 more
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Predictors and factors associated with stunting among under- five-year children: a cross-sectional population-based study in Rwanda of the 2014-2015 demographic and Health Survey [PDF]
, 2022 Background: Globally, stunting affects 159 million Under-five-years-old (U-5) children. Stunting affects the physical, mental, and cognitive development of children increasing the risk of suffering and death.
Jeanne Tuyisenge, Marie +5 more
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Immediate Newborn Care and Associated Outcomes in the Delivery Room: An Observational Study in Rwanda [PDF]
, 2020 Background Neonatal mortality is a worldwide concern, especially in sub-Sahara Africa. Millions of newborn deaths could be prevented with quality care at birth.
Meharry, Pamela +3 more
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