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Male Partner ANC Engagement — Siaya RCT
612 of 800 couples enrolled. 40% improvement in partner attendance at midterm.
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148+
Publications
20
Years active
8
Counties
1,840+
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Completed Research

Finalised studies with published findings, available datasets, and policy recommendations.

42
Completed Studies
148+
Total Publications
12
Policy Briefs
2004
Est.
Completed research
Published 2023

Respectful Maternity Care Audit in Western Kenya Hospitals

Observational study assessing mistreatment during childbirth in 12 public health facilities using structured observation and 960 exit interviews.

BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth · 2023 · DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05482
Quick Facts
Study Type
Observational — Structured observation + exit interviews
Sample Size
960 women across 12 public health facilities
Geography
Nyanza, Western Kenya
Funding
UNFPA Kenya + NRHS core funds
Policy Impact
Integrated into Kenya MoH dignity-in-care guidelines 2024
COVID-19 Impact on Antenatal Care Services in Nyanza
Published 2022

COVID-19 Impact on Antenatal Care Services in Nyanza

Interrupted time series analysis of ANC attendance 2018–2021. Found 34% decline during first lockdown.

Bulletin of WHO · 2021
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CHW Knowledge on Emergency Obstetric Signs
Published 2023

CHW Knowledge on Emergency Obstetric Signs

KAP study among 480 CHWs across Nyanza, Homa Bay and Migori counties.

Global Health: Sci & Practice, 11(3)
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Unintended Pregnancy Among Fisherfolk — Lake Victoria Basin
Published 2022

Unintended Pregnancy Among Fisherfolk — Lake Victoria Basin

Epidemiological study on unintended pregnancy rates among fishing communities in Homa Bay and Kisumu.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Matters · 2022
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Postnatal Care Utilization and Neonatal Outcomes — 2022 Cohort
Published 2022

Postnatal Care Utilization and Neonatal Outcomes — 2022 Cohort

Prospective cohort of 900 mother-newborn pairs assessing PNC attendance and neonatal mortality at 28 days.

PLOS ONE · 2022
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Youth Perceptions of Contraceptive Counselling Quality
Published 2021

Youth Perceptions of Contraceptive Counselling Quality

Study assessing youth-friendly service quality and perceptions of contraceptive counselling in public facilities.

Contraception, 104:22–29
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42 completed studies spanning two decades of reproductive health research across Nyanza region.

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