Abela Mahimbo
Biographic Data
| ID | 5549352 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abela Mahimbo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abela |
| FAMILY NAME | Mahimbo |
| SIGNATURE | MAHIMBO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Technology Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2058-6881 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Health literacy needs and community-based solutions for African Australians in NSW and Victoria at the point of care
Health literacy, the ability to access, understand, appraise, and use health information, is critical for active healthcare engagement, yet little is known about African Australians’ needs at the point of care. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving six focus groups with 22 community members and nine community intermediaries in NSW and Victoria, to explore African Australians’ health literacy needs, including the current organizat…
Woman-centred care in conflict-affected and fragile states
BACKGROUND: Woman-centred care (WCC) is a respectful approach and a key component of quality care that prioritises a woman's dignity, autonomy, and preferences during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Health policies and guidance documents underpinned by such principles are essential to shaping high-quality healthcare that prevents adverse outcomes, saves lives, and makes pregnancy and childbirth positive experiences, regardless of humanitarian s…
Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries
Structural quality of health facilities to provide family planning services in Ethiopia
The structural quality of family planning services reflects the capacity of health facilities to deliver effective care through adequate infrastructure, supplies, commodities, and trained personnel. While some evidence exists, recent national-level estimates of structural quality in Ethiopia remain limited. This study addresses this gap by assessing the overall structural quality of family planning services and the factors influencing it. Using d…
Effect of Parent‐Based Sexual Health Education on Parent–Adolescent Communication and Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Woman-centred care during crisis
This study underscores the urgent need to bolster the resilience of maternal health services in conflict zones. Recommendations include developing robust emergency preparedness plans, creating sustainable supply chains, supporting healthcare providers, and exploring innovative service delivery models like mHealth solutions and community-based care. These findings offer valuable insights for humanitarian responses and the strengthening of health s…
The role of community leaders and other information intermediaries during the Covid-19 pandemic
Community and religious leaders and other natural leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds have been postulated as a gateway into communities. They act as information intermediaries that enable public health messages to reach individuals. However, there are currently limitations regarding our understanding of these information intermediaries’ regarding their capacity, role, and reach. In-depth interviews were undertak…
Speaking Covid-19
Alliances must be set up that can be activated in the future to reduce issues around resource development, translation, and dissemination of messages to minimise gaps in the response. Financial assistance must be provided in a timely way to community organisations to support the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate communication materials
The health impacts of transformative infrastructure change
The health impacts of transformative infrastructure change
The role of community leaders and other information intermediaries during the Covid-19 pandemic
Community and religious leaders and other natural leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds have been postulated as a gateway into communities. They act as information intermediaries that enable public health messages to reach individuals. However, there are currently limitations regarding our understanding of these information intermediaries’ regarding their capacity, role, and reach. In-depth interviews were undertak…
Speaking Covid-19
Alliances must be set up that can be activated in the future to reduce issues around resource development, translation, and dissemination of messages to minimise gaps in the response. Financial assistance must be provided in a timely way to community organisations to support the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate communication materials
Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries
Structural quality of health facilities to provide family planning services in Ethiopia
The structural quality of family planning services reflects the capacity of health facilities to deliver effective care through adequate infrastructure, supplies, commodities, and trained personnel. While some evidence exists, recent national-level estimates of structural quality in Ethiopia remain limited. This study addresses this gap by assessing the overall structural quality of family planning services and the factors influencing it. Using d…
Effect of Parent‐Based Sexual Health Education on Parent–Adolescent Communication and Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Woman-centred care during crisis
This study underscores the urgent need to bolster the resilience of maternal health services in conflict zones. Recommendations include developing robust emergency preparedness plans, creating sustainable supply chains, supporting healthcare providers, and exploring innovative service delivery models like mHealth solutions and community-based care. These findings offer valuable insights for humanitarian responses and the strengthening of health s…
Health literacy needs and community-based solutions for African Australians in NSW and Victoria at the point of care
Health literacy, the ability to access, understand, appraise, and use health information, is critical for active healthcare engagement, yet little is known about African Australians’ needs at the point of care. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving six focus groups with 22 community members and nine community intermediaries in NSW and Victoria, to explore African Australians’ health literacy needs, including the current organizat…
Woman-centred care in conflict-affected and fragile states
BACKGROUND: Woman-centred care (WCC) is a respectful approach and a key component of quality care that prioritises a woman's dignity, autonomy, and preferences during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Health policies and guidance documents underpinned by such principles are essential to shaping high-quality healthcare that prevents adverse outcomes, saves lives, and makes pregnancy and childbirth positive experiences, regardless of humanitarian s…
Health care (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Community engagement (2 works)