Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): East African Health Research Journal

Issue Description

East African Health Research Journal 2025 | Volume 9 | Number 1

Published: 2025-09-30

Commentary

Navigating Scientific Inquiry in East Africa Amidst Declining Research Funding

Steve Wandiga, Leonard Ntakarutimana, Fabian Mashauri, Novat Twungubumwe

Pages: 1-8

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Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Socio-Demographic Characteristics Among Pregnant Women in Kenya

Sylvia Ayieko, Sarah E. Messiah, Kimberly Baker, Christine Markham

Pages: 24-32

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Knowledge, Attitude, and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Among Drug Dispensers in Community Pharmacies: A Cross-Sectional Study

Baraka Fundo, Betty Maganda, Deogratias Katabalo, Stanley Mwita

Pages: 33-40

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Reported Adverse Events (Side Effects) Following COVID-19 Vaccination Among University Students and Staff: A Case of Islamic University in Uganda

Rashid Naziru, Madinah Nabukeera Ssebyala, Francis Tamale, Zakariyah Mukasa, John Turyagumanawe, Alex Daama, Areemu Abdul Mujeeb Babatunde, Swaibu Zziwa, Kharim Mwebaza Muluya

Pages: 41-47

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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Livelihoods and Social Support Mechanisms in Selected Regions of Tanzania: A Qualitative Study

Peter E. Mangesho, Mohamed Seif, Elizabeth H. Shayo, Leonard E.G. Mboera, Mark Urassa, Mtumwa Bakari, Esther Ngadaya, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Nahya Nassor, Giuliano Russo, Kevin Deane, David Mccoy

Pages: 48-57

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Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Ct Value: A Quick Indicator of Sputum Bacillary Load and Smear Status Prediction in Individuals with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Davis J. Kuchaka, Saumu P. Juma, Erick A. Shekimweri, Buliga M. Swema, Philoteus A. Sakasaka, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Margaretha L. Sariko

Pages: 58-65

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Changes in Sexual Risk-taking Behaviours Among Men After Participating in the PEST4MEN HIV Self-Testing Intervention in Two Fishing Communities in Central Uganda

Joseph K.B. Matovu, Gloria Namazzi

Pages: 66-77

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How Anemia Perceptions Shape Dietary Diversity Practice in Pregnancy: A Health Belief Model Study in Tanzania

Saada Ali Seif

Pages: 86-95

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Exploring Emotional Violence in Intimate Relationships during Pregnancy in Central Tanzania: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Fabiola Vincent Moshi, Keiko Nakamura, Yuri Tashiro, Ayano Miyashita, Runa Katoh, Hideko Sato, Mayumi Ohnishid

Pages: 96-105

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Prevalence, Preventive Methods, Health-related Outcomes, and Correlates of Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents in Malinyi District Council, Morogoro region, Tanzania

Magdalena G. Dinawi, Walter C. Millanzi, Patricia Z. Herman

Pages: 106-120

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Variations in postnatal care (PNC) interventions provided to newborns in health facilities across Kakamega County, western Kenya

Ruth Shitabule, Everlyne Morema, Tecla Sum, Morris Senghor Shisanya

Pages: 121-126

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Emergency Contraceptives Use Among Female Commercial Sex Workers in Tanzania; A Cross-Sectional Study

Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano, Yohana Swebe Masubho, Yusheng Tian, Fabiola Moshi, Stephen Kibusi, Yamin Li

Pages: 127-133

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Neonatal Resuscitation Practices and Associated Factors Among Nurses in Tanzanian Delivery Suites: A Cross-Sectional Study

Salehe Mrutu, Edwin Lugazia, Amina Omari, Atala Jongo, Hassani Msanga

Pages: 134-143

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Comparative Analysis of Surgical Outcomes Between Open Herniotomy and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Among Pediatric Patients with Inguinal Hernias: A Five-Year Retrospective Review at Tanzania’s National Hospital

Satrumin Shirima, Daniel Kitua, Ally Mwanga, Nashivai Kivuyo, Anab Issa, Innocent Kileo, Jeanine Justiniano, Meshack Brighton, Mohammed Salim

Pages: 144-151

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Evaluating the Knowledge and Practices of General Practitioners in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment at Three Referral Hospitals in Bujumbura, Burundi

Zacharie Ndizeye (Author); Ghislain Mutwenzi, Désiré Habonimana (Translator); Jean Claude Nkurunziza, Sandra Nkurunziza, Elysée Baransaka

Pages: 152-157

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Awareness and Risk Reduction of Hypertension Among Adults in Ilala and Mkuranga Districts, Tanzania

Alison Kabanda, Hadijah Ally Mbwana, Helena Aminiel Ngowi

Pages: 158-164

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High Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Low-Endemic Areas: A Pilot Study in Chunya, Tanzania

Amani Twaha, Deocles Donatus, Khanafi Said, Moshi Moshi Shabani, Marygladness Ngeme, Maryjesca Mafie, Stamily Ally Ramadhani, Abdulrahman Hussein, Nazareth M. Mbilinyi, Kasia Maksym

Pages: 165-173

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