Aline Umubyeyi

Child disciplining practices and their association with child stunting in Rwanda: insights from a population-based study

Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi et autres

Abstract This study investigated the prevalence of physical and non-physical disciplining methods used by mothers of young children in Rwanda and examined their association with child stunting. The role of disciplining practices in child linear growth remains largely overlooked in interventions across …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Spatial heterogeneity and spatially varying determinants of childhood stunting in Northern Rwanda: A cross-sectional study to inform targeted interventions

Clarisse Kagoyire, Albert Ndagijimana, Gilbert Nduwayezu, Jean Nepo Utumatwishima et autres

Despite national progress, stunting remains prevalent in specific regions of Rwanda, highlighting the limitations of coarse-resolution data for effective mapping and intervention planning. This study explored optimal spatial resolution and analytical approach to capture localised dynamics and the multifactorial nature of stunting. …

se, Rwanda (code pays fourni par la source)

Association between poor mental health in mothers and child stunting: a population-based cross-sectional study in Rwanda

Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi et autres

OBJECTIVE: Child undernutrition is linked to substantial national economic and health losses in low- and middle-income countries, including Rwanda. Although the causal and contextual factors contributing to chronic malnutrition in children in Rwanda have been explored, the role of the mothers' mental …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Wealth inequalities in childhood stunting in the northern province of Rwanda: a decomposition analysis

Albert Ndagijimana, Miguel San Sebastiån, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi et autres

BACKGROUND: Childhood stunting remains a public health challenge, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, it is the highest in the Northern province, with a prevalence of 40.5% in children under five. Given that poverty is a key determinant of stunting, we aimed …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Neonatal Mortality and Its Associated Factors in Gisenyi Hospital, Rubavu District, Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Innocent Ntirushwamaboko, Hinda Ruton, Bibiane Uwamahoro, Aline Umubyeyi

Rwanda (code pays fourni par la source)

Sampling and Analysing Spatial Determinants of Undernutrition in Northern Rwanda – A Multidisciplinary Approach

Clarisse Kagoyire, Albert Ndagijimana, Gilbert Nduwayezu, Jean Nepo Utumatwishima et autres

se, Rwanda (code pays fourni par la source)

Identification of amendable risk factors for childhood stunting at individual, household and community levels in Northern Province, Rwanda – a cross-sectional population-based study

Albert Ndagijimana, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi, Torbjörn Lind

BACKGROUND: Childhood stunting, defined as height-for-age below - 2 standard deviations (SD), disproportionately affects the Northern Province of Rwanda. We investigated risk factors contributing to stunting in this region at individual, household, and societal/community levels to inform future interventions. METHODS: We conducted …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Women’s exposure to intimate partner violence and its association with child stunting: findings from a population-based study in rural Rwanda

Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi et autres

BACKGROUND: Child stunting is a significant challenge for most districts in Rwanda and much of sub-Saharan Africa and persists despite multisectoral efforts. There is a notable lack of population-based studies examining the correlation between violence against women and child stunting in Rwanda. …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

How do household living conditions and gender-related decision-making influence child stunting in Rwanda? A population-based study

Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Aline Umubyeyi, Ali Mansourian et autres

Child stunting (chronic undernutrition) is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. In Rwanda, an estimated 33% of children are affected. This study investigated the household living conditions and the impact of gender-related decision-making on child stunting. The findings …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Predictors of never testing for HIV among sexually active individuals aged 15–56 years in Rwanda

Hosee Niyompano, Emmanuel Biracyaza, François Hakizayezu, Jean Claude Niyoyita et autres

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing services are known as the primary step in preventing the spread of HIV. However, access to these crucial services varies across regions within continents due to disparities in healthcare infrastructure, resources, and awareness. Approximately one in every …

Rwanda, ca (code pays fourni par la source)

Childhood stunting is highly clustered in Northern Province of Rwanda: A spatial analysis of a population-based study

Albert Ndagijimana, Gilbert Nduwayezu, Clarisse Kagoyire, Kristina Elfving et autres

Background: In Northern Province, Rwanda, stunting is common among children aged under 5 years. However, previous studies on spatial analysis of childhood stunting in Rwanda did not assess its randomness and clustering, and none were conducted in Northern Province. We conducted a …

Rwanda, se (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors Influencing Data Quality in Electronic Health Record Systems in 50 Health Facilities in Rwanda and the Role of Clinical Alerts: Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Hamish Fraser, Michael Mugisha, Ian Bacher, Joseph Lune Ngenzi et autres

BACKGROUND: Electronic health records (EHRs) play an increasingly important role in delivering HIV care in low- and middle-income countries. The data collected are used for direct clinical care, quality improvement, program monitoring, public health interventions, and research. Despite widespread EHR use for …

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