Deborah Kansiime
Biographic Data
| ID | 6910235 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Deborah Kansiime |
| GIVEN NAMES | Deborah |
| FAMILY NAME | Kansiime |
| SIGNATURE | KANSIIME D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rwanda Development Board |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Phenomenological analysis of lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community in Rwanda
Despite the existence of laws protecting human rights in Rwanda, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people continue to face discrimination with its roots in cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. This study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals using a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and digital storytelling with 57 participants from six distri…
Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda
Risky sexual behavior (RSB) significantly increases global health risks, particularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The risk is higher among vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers, who face unique challenges due to limited access to sexual health education and resources. Research on RSB among domestic workers is scarce. This study assessed the extent of RSB and identified associated fa…
Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda
Although university students reported the needs and benefits of HIV self-testing, uptake remains low due to misinformation, unawareness, unavailability, and the high cost of HIV self-testing kits. Increasing awareness, availing HIVST kits, and addressing the other reported barriers to HIV self-testing, is essential for the achievement of the universal goal of HIV status awareness among university students
Sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda
Most Rwandans sampled have non-discriminatory attitudes, however the acceptance of LGBTQ+ persons and beliefs that being LGBTQ+ is innate remains low. As non-discriminatory beliefs improve so does acceptance of LGBTQ+ and the belief that it is an innate identity. The findings suggest that educational and sensitivity efforts might be worth exploring as they could potentially improve attitudes toward perceptions and acceptance toward LGBTQ+ individ…
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Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda
Although university students reported the needs and benefits of HIV self-testing, uptake remains low due to misinformation, unawareness, unavailability, and the high cost of HIV self-testing kits. Increasing awareness, availing HIVST kits, and addressing the other reported barriers to HIV self-testing, is essential for the achievement of the universal goal of HIV status awareness among university students
Sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda
Most Rwandans sampled have non-discriminatory attitudes, however the acceptance of LGBTQ+ persons and beliefs that being LGBTQ+ is innate remains low. As non-discriminatory beliefs improve so does acceptance of LGBTQ+ and the belief that it is an innate identity. The findings suggest that educational and sensitivity efforts might be worth exploring as they could potentially improve attitudes toward perceptions and acceptance toward LGBTQ+ individ…
Phenomenological analysis of lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community in Rwanda
Despite the existence of laws protecting human rights in Rwanda, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people continue to face discrimination with its roots in cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. This study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals using a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and digital storytelling with 57 participants from six distri…
Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda
Risky sexual behavior (RSB) significantly increases global health risks, particularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The risk is higher among vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers, who face unique challenges due to limited access to sexual health education and resources. Research on RSB among domestic workers is scarce. This study assessed the extent of RSB and identified associated fa…
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues (2 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Affect (linguistics (1 works) · Ambiguity (1 works) · Belief system (1 works)