Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda. by Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Uwizeye, Denyse Sibomana

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The Role of Savings and Lending Groups in the Financial Inclusion of Rural Women Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of IMPABARUTA Cooperative in Kamonyi District, Rwanda. by Mukamwezi, Albertine, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The main findings revealed the transformative role of savings and lending groups in promoting financial inclusion among rural women in Kamonyi District, Rwanda. A paired t-test revealed significant increases in savings (from 50,000 Rwf to 500,000 Rwf) and loan access (from 10% to 80%) after joining the IMPABARUTA Cooperative. …”
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Community Participation and the sustainability of Development projects: A case Study of Essential Nutrition and Health package Project in Kabuga, Gasabo District, Rwanda. by Bernard, Bayasese

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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Denyse Sibomana, Uwizeye

Subjects: “…Factors Associated, Knowledge, Spread of HIV /AIDS, Secondary School Students, Kigali city, Rwanda.…”
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study by Jason Baker, Giacomo Cappon, Jean Claude Habineza, Corey H Basch, Steven Mey, Diana L Malkin-Washeim, Christian Schuetz, Niyonsenga Simon Pierre, Etienne Uwingabire, Alvera Mukamazimpaka, Paul Mbonyi, Sandhya Narayanan

“…CGMs have shown clinical significance by improving time in the euglycemic range, decreasing rates of hypoglycemia, and improving hemoglobin A1c1c ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the impact and feasibility of real-time CGM use among people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Rwanda through assessment of sensor use, time in range, rates of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, HbA1c MethodsThe Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) study is a single-arm, prospective observational study conducted at the Rwandan Diabetes Association clinic in Kigali, Rwanda, aiming to assess the impact and feasibility of CGM use in Rwanda. …”
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« Les faits sont têtus » : vingt ans de déni sur le rôle de la France au Rwanda (1994-2014) by Alain Gabet, Sébastien Jahan

“…Le 7 avril 2015, l’élysée annonçait la déclassification de documents émis entre 1990 et 1995 par la présidence de la République et concernant le rôle de la France au Rwanda. Il est trop tôt pour dire si cette décision représente une véritable avancée sur le chemin de la vérité ou s’il s’agit d’une simple opération de communication pour atténuer l’impact de révélations sans cesse plus nombreuses. …”
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Les faits sont têtus : vingt ans de déni sur le rôle de la France au Rwanda (1994-2014) by Alain Gabet, Sébastien Jahan

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Health system costs of a breast cancer early diagnosis programme in a rural district of Rwanda: a retrospective, cross-sectional economic analysis by Lydia E Pace, Lawrence N Shulman, Jean Claude Mugunga, Parsa Erfani, Kayleigh Pavitra Bhangdia, Rashidah Nambaziira, Lysa Carolle Niteka, Jean Marie Vianney Dusengimana, John Ruhumuriza, Marie Louise Uwineza, Vestine Rugema, Cyprien Shyirambere, Melany Rabideau

“…Objectives This study aimed to quantify the health system cost of the first 2 years of a Breast Cancer Early Detection (BCED) programme in a rural district in Rwanda. We also aimed to estimate the cost of implementing the programme in other districts with different referral pathways and identify opportunities for enhanced cost efficiency.Design Retrospective, cross-sectional analysis using time-driven activity-based costing, based on timed patient clinical encounters, retrospective patient data and unit costs of resources abstracted from administrative and finance records.Setting The BCED programme focused on timely evaluation of individuals with breast symptoms. …”
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Adherence to Hemodialysis and Associated Factors among End Stage Renal Disease Patients at Selected Nephrology Units in Rwanda: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study by Marie Claire Mukakarangwa, Geldine Chironda, Busisiwe Bhengu, Godfrey Katende

“…Further research is needed to identify the barriers to HD in Rwanda.…”
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South to south collaboration: advancing quality of abortion care through health care professionals exchange program by Abraham Fessehaye Sium, Wondimu Gudu, Abrham Getachew, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Polyphile Nithinyurwa, Tamrat Endale Woldemichael, Delayehu Bekele

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Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design by Kizito Kayumba, Corneille Ntihabose, Sabine Musange Furere, Bernard Ngabo, Piero Irakiza, Felix K. Rubuga, Nathalie Umutoni, Ina Rukundo Kalisa, Pascal Birindabagabo, Emile Rwamasirabo, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Patience Mukundirukuri, Gashaija Absolomon, Sumana Dhanani, Jeanine Condo

“…The Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) Policy in Rwanda represents a strategic initiative aimed at retaining healthcare professionals in public health facilities, allowing them to engage in private practice concurrently. …”
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Functional outcomes and clinical characteristics of children discharged from pediatric intensive care unit of a low- and middle-income countries: A single-center prospective observ... by Richard Gatera, Samantha Strelzer, Febronie Mushimiyimana, Françoise Nizeyimana, Christian Umuhoza, Aimable Kanyamuhunga, Lisine Tuyisenge, Cliff O’Callahan

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Second Trimester Heterotopic Triplet Pregnancy with Intrauterine Twin Pregnancy and Ruptured Interstitial Pregnancy: A Maternal Near-Miss Case Report by Charles Nkurunziza, Theogene Rurangwa, Vincent Ngendahimana, Urania Magriples

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A Client-Server and Web-Based Graphical User Interface Design for the Mathematical Model of Cardiovascular-Respiratory System by Theogene Bizimungu, Domonique Harelimana, Jean Marie Ntaganda

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Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in Rwandan Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Impact on Reproductive Health up to 24 Months by Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Nienke Veldhuijzen, Jean Paul Balinda, John Rusine, Sally Eagle, Joseph Vyankandondera, Julie Mugabekazi, Pascale Ondoa, Kimberly Boer, Anita Asiimwe, Joep Lange, Peter Reiss, Janneke van de Wijgert

“…Adult women (n=113) and men (n=100) initiating combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) and women not yet eligible for cART (n=199) in Kigali, Rwanda, were followed for 6–24 months between 2007 and 2010. …”
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Basalt Powder Waste Application as Affordable Concrete Admixture by Leopold Mbereyaho, Niyoyita Jean Bosco, Kimararungu Augustin, Ntakiyimana Desire

“…Almost all admixtures used in Rwanda are being imported from outside the country and this is one of factors affecting the construction cost. …”
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Contribution of Medical Wards Contamination to Wound Infection among Patients Attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital by Emmanuel Munyeshyaka, Parfait Cyuzuzo, Callixte Yadufashije, John Karemera

“…The main objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of medical wards contamination to wound infection and antibiotics susceptibility patterns at Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, Musanze district, Rwanda. This was a cross-sectional study where a total of 61 samples including air sampling to evaluate the contamination by airborne bacteria, working surface, equipment, and patients’ surgical wounds swabs were collected in intensive care unit (ICU), pediatrics, and surgery departments. …”
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Adaptation and validation of the Children’s Surgical Assessment Tool for Rwandan district hospitals by Sarah Nuss, Jean Paul Majyambere, Edmond Ntaganda, Callum Forbes, Jonathan Nkurunziza, Carol Mugabo, Vincent Cubaka, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier

“…Conclusion The adapted CSAT is appropriate for use in district hospitals in Rwanda to evaluate the capacity for paediatric surgery. …”
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