Monica Mochama

Datos Biográficos

ID7687435
NOMBREMonica Mochama
NOMBRESMonica
APELLIDOMochama
FIRMAMOCHAMA M
AFILIACIONESMount Kenya University
ORCID0000-0001-6564-610X
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS4
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR4
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2022
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2025
ÍNDICE H0

  • Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda

    Open AccessIsaie Nshimiyimana, Monica Mochama et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study highlights a significant adolescent pregnancy rate in Muhanga district, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Addressing educational gaps, improving financial support systems, and enhancing sexual and reproductive health education are crucial steps. Policymakers should focus on these areas to reduce adolescent pregnancies and improve outcomes for young girls. Future efforts should also include strategies to counteract peer p…

  • Incidence and risk factors of surgical site infection following cesarean section

    Open AccessAlexis Kamanutse Habimana, Monica Mochama et al.ARTICLECritical Public Health2025

    Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern in developing countries, with prevalence rates affecting a substantial portion of patients undergoing surgical procedures. In urban, the rate of Cesarean Sections (CSs) remains high.Objective To assess the cumulative incidence and risk factors for SSIs following CS at an urban district hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study at Muhima, a spec…

  • Awareness, attitudes towards genetic diseases and acceptability of genetic interventions among pregnant women in Burera district, Rwanda

    Open AccessJean Baptiste Niyibizi, Erigene Rutayisire et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023

    Approximately 3% of all pregnancies are associated with conditions linked with disability, either mild or severe congenital diseases. This is a consequence of environmental and genetic exposures. Complications and poor management of these diseases arise due to limited knowledge, awareness about the disease, and limited resource settings. The current study assessed awareness, attitudes towards genetic diseases, and acceptability of genetic interve…

  • Effect of integrated nutrition‐sensitive and nutrition‐specific intervention package on maternal malnutrition among pregnant women in Rwanda

    Open AccessMichael Habtu, Alemayehu Gebremariam et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Nutrition2022

    Maternal undernutrition remains a major public health concern in Rwanda despite significant gains and progress. An integration of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions was implemented in five districts of Rwanda to improve maternal and child nutrition. The package included nutrition education and counselling, promotion of agricultural productivity, promotion of financial literacy/economic resilience and provision of Water, Hygi…