Janna M Schurer

Biographic Data

ID6592331
NAMEJanna M Schurer
GIVEN NAMESJanna M
FAMILY NAMESchurer
SIGNATURESCHURER J M
AFFILIATIONSTufts University
ORCID0000-0001-6122-5332
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS1
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • “My feet are no longer swollen”

    Open AccessGloria Igihozo, Leila Dusabe et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Podoconiosis is a disabling neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by prolonged occupational exposure to alkaline red clay soil, disproportionately affecting female farmers in Rwanda. Although preventable through the consistent use of protective footwear, such as farming boots, high costs and limited availability at local markets impede rural farmers’ access to appropriate footwear. Among female farmers, gender norms and cultural expectations fu…

  • Snake repellent safety and efficacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. What is the evidence

    Open AccessLilian Nantume Wampande, Rosemary Nyariara Njoroge et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Sales of snake repellents are booming in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A recently published study of commercial snake repellents available across six East-African countries (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda) revealed 98 different products sold online and in agro-veterinary outlets [1].These ranged from chemical sprays, powders and lotions to gum-traps and ultra-sonic devices. This is merely the tip of the iceberg. Far more so-called…

  • “Where does my menstruation come from?” Experiences and costs of menstrual hygiene management among Rwandese school girls

    Open AccessKirsten Beata Dodroe, Lilian Nantume Wampande et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    The Government of Rwanda recently instated a minimum menstrual hygiene management (MHM) package for all schools; however, coverage is not universal, and there remains little information on the availability or financial burden of MHM resources in rural and remote areas. This study sought to describe Rwandese secondary school girls’ perceptions and practices of MHM, their financial costs, and their access to MHM related infrastructure and products.…

  • “We all think boots are meant for men”

    Open AccessGloria Igihozo, Leila Dusabe et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Podoconiosis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is possibly caused by prolonged exposure to irritant alkaline clay soil. It is endemic to East Africa and disproportionately affects rural female farmers. The condition can be prevented through foot hygiene and regular wearing of protective shoes. In Rwanda, there is limited information on the factors impacting rural female farmers’ access to and utilization of boots while farmi…

  • Women's participation in and benefit from Rift Valley fever livestock vaccine value chain; current situation and barriers in Nyagatare District, Rwanda

    Open AccessMajyambere Denis, Mary Kabarungi et al.ARTICLEGender Technology and Development2024Cited by: 1References: 3

    Livestock vaccine value chains present opportunities for women's empowerment and income generation. To effectively position women to embrace these opportunities, understanding their current position and the factors that determine their involvement is crucial. This study mapped the actors, governance framework, and women's and men's positions along the value chain. It also analyzed gendered barriers to their participation and benefiting from servi…

  • Who Let the Dogs Out? Communicating First Nations Perspectives on a Canine Veterinary Intervention Through Digital Storytelling

    Open AccessJanna M Schurer, Christina McKenzie et al.ARTICLEEcoHealth2015