Books from 2024
History of HIV and AIDS in Kenya: Evolution and Contemporary Issues, Maureen Akolo, Abednego Ongeso, Horatius Musembi, Too Wesley, and Dunstan Achwoka
Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Satisfaction Level with their Clinical Learning Experiences in Multan, Pakistan, Anna Anna Rana, Naghma Rizvi, Hussain Maqbool, and Eunice Pallangyo
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning to Develop and Evaluate a Contextualized User-Friendly Cough Audio Classifier for Detecting Respiratory Diseases: Protocol for a Diagnostic Study in Rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula and Rogers John Haule
Nurses’ and clients’ perspectives after engagement in the co-designing of solutions to improve provider-client relationships in maternal and child healthcare: a human-centered design study in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Capitalizing on Community Groups to Improve Women’s Resilience to Maternal and Child Health Challenges: Protocol for a Human-Centered Design Study in Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Aminieli Itaeli Usiri, and Eunice Pallangyo
Translating open-ended questions in cross-cultural qualitative research: A comprehensive framework, Tania de Jesús-Espinosa, Solymar Solís-Báez, Claudia Valencia-Molina, Juan Camilo Triana Orrego, Joas Benítez Duque, Craig Phillips, Rebecca Schnall, Yvette Cuca, Wei-Ti Chen, and Sheila Shaibu
Meaningful scholarship collaborations are needed to advance the nurse practitioner role in Africa, Rachel Kimani and Samwel Gatimu
Temporalities of oxytocin for labour augmentation: a mixed-methods study of time factors shaping labour practices in a busy maternity unit in Tanzania, Monica Lauridsen Kujabi, Luzango Maembe, Daniel Nkungu, Nanna Maaløe, Brenda Sequeira D’mello, Jos van Roosmalen, Thomas van den Akker, Flemming Konradsen, Hussein Kidanto, and Eunice Pallangyo
Factors Affecting the Availability of Essential Health Commodities in Tanzania with a Special Focus on the Tracer Commodities, Sadock Peter Mathias, Kahabi Isangula, Amos Kahwa Amos Kahwa, Esther Ngadaya Esther Ngadaya, Godfather Kimaro, Catherine Joachim, Mercy Mpatwa, Richard Valimba, Wema Kamora, and Sharon Shayo
Clinical experiences of RN to BScN nursing students in Kenyan universities, Gladys Mbuthia, Gisela Rensburg Rensburg, and Sheila Shaibu
Prevalence of Dengue virus among healthy blood donors in Mombasa County, Kenya, Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, and Samoel Khamadi
Male infertility: A retrospective review of laboratory charts at a tertiary teaching hospital in Nairobi City County, Festus Mulakoli, Doris Machaki, Abednego Ongeso, Maureen Akolo, and Ruth Wagathu
Risk Behaviors and Practices Toward Dental Health of School Children at Selected Primary Schools in Rwanda, Jean Bosco Munyemana, Janviere Mukabizimana, Dieudonne Kayiranga, and Godfrey Katende
In their voices: Kenyan women’s experiences with cancer treatment-related side effects, Tayreez Mushani, Diana Kassaman, Sharon Brownie, Peterson Kiraithe, and Margaret Burke
In their voices: Kenyan women's experiences with cancer treatment–related side effects, Tayreez Mushani, Dinah Kassaman, Sharon Brownie, Peterson Kiraithe, and Margaret Barton-Burke
A model for enhancing digital transformation through technology‑related continuing professional development activities in academic libraries in context, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
Harnessing digital power for relevance: status of digital transformation in selected university libraries in Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
Prevalence of sickle cell trait and needs assessment for uptake of sickle cell screening among secondary school students in Kampala City, Uganda, Shamim Namukasa, Sarah Nakaziba, Grace Among, Lydia A sasira, Posiano Mayambala, Joseph Atukwatse, Mary Namuguzi, Ahmed Sarki, and Rose Maina
Nursing Care in Sickle Cell Disease: Lessons from East Africa, Eunice Ndirangu
Scopes of practice for advanced practice nursing and advanced practice midwifery in Kenya: A gap analysis, Eunice Ndirangu, Rachel Kimani, Catherine Onyancha, Bernard Mutwiri, Beatrice May, Isabel Kambo, Nicholas Koech, Ann Mukuna, Colette Henderson, and Constance Shumba
Factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women in Rwanda: an analysis of the Rwanda demographic and health survey of 2020, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Livingstone kamoga, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, Linet M Mutisya, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Factors associated with HIV testing among pregnant women in Rwanda: A nationwide cross-sectional survey, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, and Elorm Donkor
Treatment outcomes and associated epidemiological characteristics among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in critical care and isolation wards at a tertiary hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya, Newton Ochoki, Gabriel Kilonzo, Albanus Kyalo, Elijah Mwangi, Grace Mbuthia, Christopher Omondi, and Robert Gitonga
Surgical site infections post cesarean section and associated risk factors: a retrospective case-control study at a tertiary hospital in Kenya., David Odada, Jasmit Shah, Annastacia Mbithi, and Reena Shah
The social, mental, and physical health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with HIV: protocol of an observational International Multisite Study, Yvette P. Cuca, Christine Horvat, Inge Corless, Craig Phillips, Álvaro José Sierra-Perez, Solymar Solís Báez, Emilia Iwu, Motshedisi Sabone, Mercy Tshilidzi Mulaudzi, and Sheila Shaibu
Management of Infections and Fever in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Ahmed Sarki Dr, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka
Evaluation of the feasibility of a midwifery educator continuous professional development (CPD) programme in Kenya and Nigeria: a mixed methods study, Duncan Shikuku, Hauwa Mohammed, Lydia Mwanzia, Alice Ladur, Peter Nandikove, Eunice Ndirangu, Alphonce Uyara, Catherine Waigwe, Lucy Nyaga, and Issak Bashir
Community Health Volunteers’ experiences of implementing COVID-19 vaccine education and promotion in Kenya: a qualitative descriptive study, Constance Shumba, Peterson Kiraithe, Isabel Kambo, and Sheila Shaibu
Submissions from 2023
Current status and priorities of paediatric oncology nursing in Africa: a synthesis of perspectives from SIOP Africa nurses, Glenn M. Afungchwi, Elianeth Kiteni, Mariam Ndagire, Biemba Maliti, Julia M. Challinor, and Rachel Hollis
Delivering Health Services during Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Frontline Healthcare Workers in Kenya’s Urban Informal Settlements, Vibian Angweny, Sabina Odero, Stephen Mulupi, Derrick Ssewanyana, Constance Shumba, Eunice Ndirangu, and Amina Abubakar
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of cancer in Uganda, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Ivan Kahwa, Lina S. Mathew Alonga, Clement O. Ajayi, Casim U. Tolo, Patrick E. Ogwang, and Maud M. Kamatenesi
The meaning of caring for patients with cancer among traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda: A grounded theory approach, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Grace Nambozi, Casim U. Tolo, Martin Ogwang, and Mauda M. Kamatenesi
Differences in symptom severity and quality of life among patients with cancer using conventional therapies with/without herbal medicines in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Alfred Jatho, Maud M. Kamatenesi, and Esther C. Atukunda
Clinical dynamics of stress and burnout among midwives in Calabar, South-Southern Nigeria, F. Emile Asuquo, Grace Edwards, Ahmed Sarki, Paulina A. Akpan-idiok, and Mary Namuguzi
Validation of the safety attitudes questionnaire for assessing patient safety culture in critical care settings of three selected Ugandan hospitals, Joseph Atukwatse, Vallence Niyonzima, Cliff Aliga, Jalia Nakandi Serwadda, Rosemary Nankunda, and Catherine Nakiganda
Factors influencing the use of multiple HIV prevention services among transport workers in a city in southwestern Uganda, Benjamin Betunga, Phionah Atuhaire, Catherine Nakasiita, Christa Kanyamuneza, Proscovia Namiiro, Joseph Tugume, Matovu Hairat, Ahmed Sarki, Benedicto Mugabi, Birungi Lilian, Richard Mugisha Richard Mugisha, Edward Kumakech, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Barriers and facilitators to anti-retroviral therapy adherence among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis, Londiwe D. Hlophe, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
Nurses' preparedness for disaster response in rural and urban primary healthcare settings in Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Mary Lyimo, Yudas Ndungile, and Elisha Robert
The Role of Nurse-Client Relationships in Maternal and Child Healthcare: A Qualitative Study in Rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Loveluck Mwasha, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Esther Ngadaya, Alexander Manu, Mary Mmweteni, Doreen Philbert, Dorica Burengelo, Gibson Kagaruki, Mbazi Senkoro, Godfather Kimaro, and Amos Kahwa
Improving nursing education curriculum as a tool for strengthening the nurse–client relationships in maternal and child healthcare: Insights from a human-centered design study in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Interventions co-designed by healthcare providers and clients for improving therapeutic relationships in maternal and child healthcare: a pilot study using human centered design in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
The perceived benefits and effectiveness of patient feedback systems in strengthening patient-provider relationships in Rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, and Eunice Ndirangu
Implementation of evidence-based multiple focus integrated intensified TB screening to end TB (EXIT-TB) package in East Africa: a qualitative study, Kahabi Isangula, Doreen Philbert, Florence Ngari, Tigest Ajeme, Godfather Kimaro, Getnet Yimer, Nicholaus P. Mnyambwa, Winters Muttamba, Irene Najjingo, and Aman Wilfred
Mosquito bed net use and associated factors among pregnant women in Rwanda: A nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Elorm Donkor, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Ghislaine Gatasi
Prevalence of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus among sexually active women in Rwanda: a nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Lilian Nuwabaine, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, and Elorm Donkor
Nursing and midwifery education, regulation and workforce in Kenya: A scoping review, Rachel Kimani and Samwel Gatimu
Nurse practitioner role in Kenya, Rachel Kimani and Eunice Ndirangu
Use of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of sickle cell disease, Martin Lubega, Dianah Mubiru Namayanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Asia Nakitto
Health service factors influencing uptake of cervical visual inspection with acetic acid in selected health facilities in Embu County, Kenya, Evah Maina, Abednego Ongeso, Innocent M., and Emmah M.
Structure healthcare standards and criteria that contribute to the care of residents in homes for the elderly: a narrative review, Victor Mathias, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg, and Mariana van der Heever
Structure Healthcare Standards and Criteria That Contribute to the Care of Residents in Homes for the Elderly: A Narrative Review, Victor Mathias, Ethelwynn L. Stellenberg, and Mariana van der Heever
Work-related stress among midwives in central Uganda. a key comparison between rural-urban and private-public midwives: A cross-sectional study, Diana Mbatudde, Ahmed Sarki, Ofra Halperin, Ekaete Asuquo, and Grace Edward
Mental health and psychological well-being of Kenyan adolescents from Nairobi and the Coast regions in the context of COVID-19, Gideon Mbithi, Adam Mabrouk, Ahmed Sarki, Rachel Odhiambo, Mary Namuguzi, Judith Dzombo, Joseph Atukwatse, Margaret Kabue, Paul Mwangi, and Amina Abubakar
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Benedicto Mugabi, Miisa Nanyingi, Richard Kabanda, Juliet Ndibazza, Peter Elyanu, John Baptist Asiimwe, Gorret Nazziwa, Gilbert Habaasa, and Adeodata Kekitiinwa
Dengue virus and blood safety: a mini-review of research publications, Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, and Samoel Khamadi
Global partnerships in transformation of nursing and midwifery education in Africa: A systematic scoping review protocol, Claudine Muraraneza, Donatilla Mukamana, Godfrey Katende, Oliva Bazirete, and Liz Wolvaardt
Strengthening midwives’ competencies for addressing maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania: Lessons from Midwifery Emergency Skills Training (MEST) Project, Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Martha Rimoy, Feddy Mwanga, Agnes F. Massae, Stella E. Mushy, Lucy Kisaka, Nicodem Komba, Lucy Mabada, Ecstasy Mlay, Elizabeth Mwakalinga, Loveluck Mwasha, Filbert Francis Temba, and Nathanael Sirili
Triggers of distress during chemotherapy among cancer survivors from two tertiary hospitals in Kenya, F. M. Mwangangi, D. Makworo, J. R. Aluoch, and Irene Mageto
Disrespect and abuse in maternity care in a low-resource setting in Tanzania: Provider’s perspectives of practice, Loveluck Mwasha, Lucy Kisaka, and Eunice Pallangyo
Antimicrobial resistance and rational prescription practices: knowledge, perceptions and confidence of health profession interns in Uganda, Shamim Nabidda, Rogers Ssennyonjo, Joseph Atwaru, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Shiellah Baryayaka, Kennedy Pangholi, and Jonans Tusiimire
Development and initial validation of the Kiswahili version of the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS-K) questionnaire, Aliasgar Nagri, Miten Patel, Tumbwene Mwansisya, and Philip Adebayo
Academic libraries as learning organizations: enhancing CPD activities within selected university libraries in Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
Continuing professional development strategies for digital transformation among academic librarians in Africa: a systematic review, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube
Enhancing the education of paediatric nurses: A positive step towards achieving sustainable development goals, Aimable Nkurunziza, Godfrey Katende, Philomene Uwimana, and Patricia J. Moreland
Lessons learned from a sexual and reproductive health and rights peer education program to prevent adolescent pregnancies in high schools in Rwanda, Aimable NKURUNZIZA, Nadja Van Endert, Justine Bagirisano, Jean Bosco Henri Hitayezu, Olive Tengera, and Godfrey Katende
The factors associated with caesarean section at a rural hospital in Southwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study, Lilian Nuwabaine, Mathius Amperiize, and Patience Annet Nakalega
Sexual violence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: A 2020 nationwide cross-sectional survey, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Earnest Amwiine, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, Elorm Donkor, and Humphrey Atwijukiire
Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone: Evidence from a nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey of 2019, Lilian Nuwabaine, Quraish Sserwanja, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
Psychometric evaluation of PHQ–9 and GAD–7 among community health volunteers and nurses/midwives in Kenya following a nation-wide telephonic survey, Sabina Odero, Paul Mwangi, Rachel Odhiambo, Brenda Nzioka, Constance Shumba, Eunice Ndirangu, and Amina Abubakar
Trends and determinants of modern contraceptive utilisation among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in Sierra Leone: an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys, 2008-2019, Emmanuel Olal, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Ritah Nantale, Quraish Sserwanja, Chola Nakazwe, Lilian Nuwabaine, David Mukunya, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, and Lenka Benova
High prevalence of vaccine-preventable anal human papillomavirus infections is associated with HIV infection among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya, Myo Minn Oo, Samantha Moore, Suzanne Gibbons, Wendy Adhiambo, Peter Muthoga, Naomi Siele, Maureen Akolo, Henok Gebrebrhan, Aida Sivro, and Blake T. Ball
Promoting students’ meaningful engagement in active learning within a group setting: reflections on teaching and learning using Brookfield's four lenses model, Eunice Pallangyo and Kahabi Isangula
Geographical associations of HIV prevalence in female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya (2014-2017), Souradet Y. Shaw, Neil Reed, Tabitha Wanjiru, Festus Muriuki, Julius Munyao, Maureen Akolo, Achieng Tago, Lawrence Gelmon, Joshua Kimani, and Lyle R. McKinnon
Determinants of quality contraceptive counselling information among young women in Sierra Leone: insights from the 2019 Sierra Leone demographic health survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cervical cancer screening among female university students in Ishaka Western Uganda, Ibe Michael Usman, Naguledaticha Chama, Eric O. Aigbogun Jr, Annet Kabanyoro, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Comfort Ojochenemi Usman, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Elisa Ndyamuhakyi, Victor Bassey Archibong, and Comfort Onongha
Adherence to Care Among Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care Clinic in Kigali, Rwanda, Alphonsine Umutoni Uwase, Innocent Ndateba, Jean Bosco Munyemana, and Godfrey Katende
Mentoring During COVID-19, Serah Wachira
Preparedness, resilience and unmet needs of informal caregivers of advanced cancer patients in a Regional Mission Hospital in Kenya: Qualitative study, Too Wesley, Faith Lelei, Mary Adam, and Pete Halestrap
Submissions from 2022
Factors associated with adherence to HIV testing guidelines among HIV negative female sex workers in Kampala Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, Innocent Maposa, and Peter Nyasulu
A retrospective cross sectional study assessing factors associated with retention and non-viral suppression among HIV positive FSWs receiving antiretroviral therapy from primary health care facilities in Kampala, Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, Lovemore Mapahla, and Peter S. Nyasulu
“My condition is my secret”: perspectives of HIV positive female sex workers on differentiated service delivery models in Kampala Uganda, Lydia Atuhaire, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health education: perspectives from secondary school teachers in Northern Nigeria, Nkechi W. Emenike, Franklin I. Onukwugha, Ahmed Sarki, and Lesley Smith
Barriers to anti-retroviral therapy adherence among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed-methods systematic review protocol, Londiwe D. Hlophe, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Constance Shumba, and Peter S. Nyasulu
The Dangers of Being Old in Rural Tanzania: A Call for Interventions for Strengthening Palliative Care in Low-Income Communities, Kahabi Isangula
The perceived role and effectiveness of patient feedback system in strengthening therapeutic relationships in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula
The role and effectiveness of patient feedback system in strengthening patient-provider relationships in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula
Healthcare Providers' Experiences With a Clinical Mentorship Intervention to Improve Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Care in Mwanza, Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Columba Mbekenga, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Loveluck Mwasha, Lucy Kisaka, Edna Selestine, David Siso, Thomas Rutachunzibwa, Secilia Mrema, and Eunice Pallangyo
Factors shaping good and poor nurse-client relationships in maternal and child care: a qualitative study in rural Tanzania, Kahabi Isangula, Eunice Pallangyo, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Ndirangu, and Constance Shumba
Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships in Maternal and Child Health Care in Rural Tanzania: Protocol for a Human-Centered Design Intervention, Kahabi Isangula, Constance Shumba, Eunice Pallangyo, Columba Mbekenga, and Eunice Ndirangu
African culture, traditional medicine, and cancer care, Peter Bai James, John Baptist Asiimwe, Jon Wardle, Amos Deogratius Mwaka, and Ossy Muganga Julius Kasilo
Fear, faith and finances: health literacy experiences of English and Swahili speaking women newly diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer, Diana Kassaman, Tayreez Mushani, Peterson Kiraithe, Sharon Brownie, and Margaret Barton-Burk
Intimate partner violence disclosure and associated factors among pregnant women attending a city hospital in South-Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, John Baptist Asiimwe, and Vincent Batwala
Prevalence and determinants of intimate-partner violence among pregnant women attending a city health Centre IV, South western Uganda, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, Anthonia Chinweuba, Altraide Omieibi, and John Baptist Asiimwe
Child mortality in Africa and south Asia: a multidimensional research and policy framework, Rachel Kimani and Samwel Gatimu
Mental health interventions for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review, Adam Mabrouk, Gideon Mbithi1, Esther Chongwo, Ezra Too, Ahmed Sarki, Mary Namuguzi, Joseph Atukwatse, Derrick Ssewanyana, and Amina Abubakar
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness for Managing Pregnant and Postpartum Women with COVID-19 Among Nurse-Midwives in Kenya, Rose Maina, Rachel Kimani, James Orwa, Bernard Mutwiri, Carolyne K. Nyariki, Sheila Shaibu, and Valerie Fleming
Extent to which Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Screening Guidelines are Adhered to in Selected Health Facilities in Embu County, Kenya before and after Intervention, Evah M. M., Abednego Ongeso, Innocent M., and Emmah M.
Resilience: Key Factors Associated With Resilience of Older People in Botswana, Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa and Sheila Shaibu
Dengue Virus Surveillance and Blood Safety: A One Health Perspective, Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, and Samoel Khamadi