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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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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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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Evaluation of a health education program for improving uptake of HIV self-testing by men in Rwanda : a pilot pragmatic randomized control trial [PDF]
, 2021 BACKGROUND: Health education interventions tailored to suit men have the potential to improve health outcomes for this underserved population. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising approach to overcoming challenges associated with low HIV testing rates
Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa +2 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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The effect of a decision-support mHealth application on maternal and neonatal outcomes in two district hospitals in Rwanda:pre – post intervention study [PDF]
, 2022 Background: Globally, mobile health (mHealth) applications are known for their potential to improve healthcare providers’ access to relevant and reliable health information.
Conco, Daphney Nozizwe +3 more
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What topics should we teach the parents of admitted neonates in the newborn care unit in the resource-limited setting - a Delphi study [PDF]
, 2019 BACKGROUND: In resource-limited settings, such as Rwanda, health care profession (HCP) to neonate ratios are low, and therefore caregivers play a significant role in providing care for their admitted neonates.
Batenhorst, S +4 more
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The effect of an mLearning application on nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge and skills for the management of postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal resuscitation:pre–post intervention study [PDF]
, 2021 Background: Globally, mobile learning (mLearning) tools have attracted considerable attention as a means of continuous training for healthcare workers.
Conco, Daphney Nozizwe +3 more
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How will we get there? How will we know? [PDF]
, 2017 Ending AIDS by 2030 is a monumental challenge. Tracking progress as incidence reaches lower levels could be just as challenging. In The Lancet HIV Sabin Nsanzimana and colleagues report progress and highlight the challenges that lie ahead on both fronts.
Eaton, Jeffrey W, Hargreaves, James
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Children's dietary diversity and related factors in Rwanda and Burundi: A multilevel analysis using 2010 Demographic and Health Surveys [PDF]
, 2019 BACKGROUND: One of the reported causes of high malnutrition rates in Burundi and Rwanda is children's inadequate dietary habits. The diet of children may be affected by individual characteristics and by the characteristics of the households and the ...
Custodio, Estefania +5 more
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