Effective birth control is a key intervention in developing countries to achieve sustainable development goals. The United Nations (UN) reported that in 2015 the percentage of married couples using any form of contraceptive was 64.0%, and the average in Africa was 33.0%. This study aimed at assessing and determining factors associated with the low uptake of Modern Family Planning (MFP) Methods.

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Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury that occurs when the brain doesn't receive enough oxygen or blood flow occurring during pregnancy, labor and delivery or in the postnatal period. This study aimed at determining factors associated with preventable HIE at Kacyiru Hospital in Rwanda.

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Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) describes an acquired hearing deficiency which is caused by excessive workplace noise exposure. But little is known in the developing world where many cases of SNHL are primarily due to excessive noise working areas.

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RDF medical Citizen Outreach Programs (COP) roots into the preparation of Rwanda Liberation struggle in ends of 1980s that meant national liberation struggle as overthrowing genocidal regime and socio-economic transformation of Rwanda. Therefore, patients benefited specialized healthcare to sustainably uplifting their welfare. Medical COP yearly intervenes in treating mental and physical health problems troubling survivors of Genocide against Tutsi in all districts of Rwanda.

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Pre-anesthesia preparation is essential for safe surgery. However, little is known about the quality of pre-anesthesia preparation in Rwanda. The objectives of this project were to evaluate the quality of pre-anesthesia preparation at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) and to determine areas that need improvement.

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Healthcare industries have seen recent movements towards continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction which were put into metrics used to measure the quality of health care services. Our objectives were to determine the levels of services delivered and to measure the satisfaction of patients and family’s perceptions of the quality of healthcare services at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Immediate PostPartum Family Planning (PPFP) is the initiation of Family Planning (FP) methods within 48 hours after delivery. Its uptake remains low in sub-Saharan Africa, including Rwanda. This study aimed at analyzing use and identifying motivators and barriers leading to immediate PPFP acceptance among Rwandan women at Kacyiru Hospital (KH), Kigali, Rwanda.

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INTRODUCTION: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is a key strategy in programs aiming to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child. Rwanda adopted this program since 2010 and scaled it up in all public health facilities including health centers (HCs). Over all, Karongi District hospitals and its health centers recorded consistent decreases of HIV transmission rates from mothers to children. This article assesses and summarizes Karongi’s success story.

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Sexual and reproductive health services are fundamental rights. However, healthcare providers poorly address reproductive health issues in most humanitarian crises due to other health competing priorities, resulting in unwanted pregnancies and short interpregnancy intervals. This study aimed to evaluate the demand, supply, and utilization of family planning commodities in the Nyabiheke and Gihembe refugee camps in Rwanda.

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Antibiotic over-prescription is a global public health problem. This leads to increased antimicrobial resistance, health costs and other adverse effects. In Rwanda, most outpatient visits take place in health centers where most of the antibiotics are prescribed. This study aimed to assess antibiotic prescription suitability in selected health centers in the District of Gisagara, Rwanda.

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Introduction: Studies have shown that alcohol and illicit drug abuse are a growing problem in Africa and Rwanda in particular. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of alcohol and drug use by adolescents and young adults in 7 districts in Rwanda.

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Neonatal mortality in Rwanda is still high, especially among preterm infants, despite the improvements in mortality rate among other neonates attributed to the implemented measures and strategies since the mid-2000s in Rwanda. This study is aimed to determine predictors of mortality at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB), Huye, Rwanda

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Trauma-related crises are still a national public health concern due to Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Thus, this research aimed to assess the emotional crisis and trauma cases in the commemoration period, contributing factors among study participants, coping strategies, and existing provided interventions during Kwibuka 24 (2018).

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Following the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwandan society was severely impaired and could not function optimally, with an exceptionally large burden of mental health disorders. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of trauma victims, family friends of the victims, and health service professionals toward trauma problems and crises they face during the genocide against the Tutsi commemoration period.

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Preterm delivery is a global challenge and we are still observing deaths from preterm newborns in developing counties including Rwanda. There is paucity of data about predictors of survival (defined as being discharged alive from the study hospital) of preterm newborns in Rwanda and no data available for referral hospitals. This study was aimed to determine survival of preterm newborns and its predictors in neonatology unit of University Teaching Hospital, a referral hospital in Rwanda.

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Background: COVID-19 has become the fifth documented pandemic since 1918, threatening to widen inequalities globally. Binunga village recorded an increase in COVID-19 cases, which was attributed to the limited community knowledge and practices of COVID-19. Therefore, the need to ascertain knowledge and practices in Binunga village on COVID-19 preventive measures during the pandemic.

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Overweight/obesity constitutes, for non-communicable diseases, a fertile ground that must be fought at all costs. So, this study aimed to draw up its epidemiological profile among high school students in Bamako, Mali.

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Return to fertility after discontinuing modern contraceptives is a concern for women. The absence of local evidence on this important issue contributes to rumors and myths associating family planning with infertility. This research aims to study the time it took a woman to get pregnant after discontinuing a method in Rwanda.

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Non-adherence to medications is a common and complex challenge among patients with schizophrenia, leading to poor outcomes and low quality of life. However, there is a lack of studies to determine factors associated with poor adherence to antipsychotic medications at Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital, which is the largest hospital treating mental health disorders in Rwanda.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable metrics used in managing patients under hemodialysis and measuring performance in care quality. This study examined the performance of hemodialysis centers at Africa Healthcare Network, Rwanda using KPIs.

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While breast milk is vital in fostering infant growth and diminishing the risk of illnesses, global exclusive breastfeeding rates stand at 45.7%. Early weaning remains a persistent issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Consequently, this study was formulated to evaluate the prevalence of early weaning and its influencing factors among mothers seeking care at the Remera Medicalized Health Center.

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School Health Program is an event that promotes the understanding, maintenance, and improvement of the school community's health and ensures that children are at all times in a state of optimum health. The implementation of School Health Programme in most parts of Nigeria is, however, poor or suboptimal. The objective of the study was to assess the quality of the School Health Programme being implemented in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Southwest Nigeria.

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Abdominal surgical emergencies are relatively common conditions, with a frequency varying between 20 and 22.7%. Understanding their epidemiological profile would help tailor medical interventions to improve access to care and prognosis. The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiological profile of abdominal surgical emergencies in adults at the Regional Hospital Center of Saint-Louis, Senegal.

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Optimal utilization of antenatal care (ANC) has been challenging in Rwamagana District. One of the causes is the limited availability of multifaceted information regarding ANC. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the rate of antenatal care utilization in Rwamagana District and the possible influencing factors.

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Community health workers (CHWs) play a critical role in promoting contraceptive knowledge and usage, thereby impacting fertility rates in developing nations. Understanding their contribution to family planning (FP) decisions in specific contexts, such as the Ndera sector of Gasabo District, Rwanda, is essential.

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Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health challenge, and in Rwanda, though the percentage of adolescent girls experiencing pregnancy has decreased slightly, it remains a concern, particularly in Karongi District, with high incidences. This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Karongi district.

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Intestinal parasitic infections pose a significant health burden globally, particularly in developing nations. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of caregivers regarding the prevention of intestinal parasites among children under 5 years of age in Masaka sector of Kigali, Rwanda.

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Wait times in outpatient services are a major challenge for hospitals. This study at Remera Rukoma District Hospital aimed to analyze patient flow and waiting times in the outpatient department to improve service quality and resource utilization.

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Job satisfaction, defined as the positive emotional state resulting from job appraisal, significantly impacts healthcare systems' performance. Staff satisfaction influences patient care quality, staff retention, and overall hospital reputation. At Remera Rukoma Hospital, the current level of staff satisfaction is unknown, necessitating a survey to assess and improve it.

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Optimal reporting of incidents occurring in healthcare is important for improving patients’, visitors’ and workers’ safety. There are unsatisfactory rates of incident reporting worldwide, with some institutional and provider-related barriers. The aim of this study was to assess factors affecting incident reporting among nurses working at the largest teaching hospital in Rwanda.

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