Yvonne Opanga
Biographic Data
| ID | 7924369 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yvonne Opanga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yvonne |
| FAMILY NAME | Opanga |
| SIGNATURE | OPANGA Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Amref Health Africa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3163-0633 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Integration of deworming into primary healthcare in Western Kenya
Introduction The WHO 2030 NTD roadmap calls for integrating mass drug administration (MDA) into primary healthcare (PHC) systems. A coverage evaluation survey conducted in Western Kenya exposed the persistent limitations of mass drug administration campaigns, showing that nearly 25% of surveyed individuals never received treatment. The effect of stock-outs and ineffective mobilizations were also noted. To consolidate the gains from previous mass …
Predictors of Health-Workforce Job Satisfaction in Primary Care Settings
Job satisfaction in sub-Saharan Africa is crucial as it directly impacts employee productivity, retention, and overall economic growth, fostering a motivated workforce that drives regional development. In sub-Saharan Africa, poor remuneration, limited professional development opportunities, and inadequate working conditions impact satisfaction. This study examined job-satisfaction predictors among health workers in primary healthcare settings acr…
Voices from the Youth in Kenya Addressing Mental Health Gaps and Recommendations
Studies including adolescents and young people (AYP) enhance the relevance of research results, benefit stakeholders, and inform future research. There exists a mental health gap in services for AYP living in low and middle-income countries. This study aims to identify mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young people in Kenya, develop practical recommendations to mitigate these issues, and reduce the mental health burden among this …
Impact of the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic on HIV/Aids Programming in Kenya
The study sought to determine the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS programming in the Kibera informal settlement and COVID-19 hotspot counties during the first wave of the pandemic. The study was conducted in two phases. The first phase entailed the analysis of HIV care and treatment secondary data (2018-2020) from the Kenya Health Information System. In the second phase, a prospective cohort study was conducted among people living with HIV in the …
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Impact of the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic on HIV/Aids Programming in Kenya
The study sought to determine the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS programming in the Kibera informal settlement and COVID-19 hotspot counties during the first wave of the pandemic. The study was conducted in two phases. The first phase entailed the analysis of HIV care and treatment secondary data (2018-2020) from the Kenya Health Information System. In the second phase, a prospective cohort study was conducted among people living with HIV in the …
Voices from the Youth in Kenya Addressing Mental Health Gaps and Recommendations
Studies including adolescents and young people (AYP) enhance the relevance of research results, benefit stakeholders, and inform future research. There exists a mental health gap in services for AYP living in low and middle-income countries. This study aims to identify mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young people in Kenya, develop practical recommendations to mitigate these issues, and reduce the mental health burden among this …
Predictors of Health-Workforce Job Satisfaction in Primary Care Settings
Job satisfaction in sub-Saharan Africa is crucial as it directly impacts employee productivity, retention, and overall economic growth, fostering a motivated workforce that drives regional development. In sub-Saharan Africa, poor remuneration, limited professional development opportunities, and inadequate working conditions impact satisfaction. This study examined job-satisfaction predictors among health workers in primary healthcare settings acr…
Integration of deworming into primary healthcare in Western Kenya
Introduction The WHO 2030 NTD roadmap calls for integrating mass drug administration (MDA) into primary healthcare (PHC) systems. A coverage evaluation survey conducted in Western Kenya exposed the persistent limitations of mass drug administration campaigns, showing that nearly 25% of surveyed individuals never received treatment. The effect of stock-outs and ineffective mobilizations were also noted. To consolidate the gains from previous mass …
Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (1 works)