Aimable Nkurunziza
Biographic Data
| ID | 7761716 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aimable Nkurunziza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aimable |
| FAMILY NAME | Nkurunziza |
| SIGNATURE | NKURUNZIZA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5052-6172 |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The influence of paternal preconception health on birth defects and head circumference
While paternal environmental exposures and lifestyle factors can influence sperm epigenetic states and affect fetal development, this area of research remains relatively underexplored. This comprehensive scoping review aimed to identify, compile, and analyze the literature on paternal preconception health and its impact on fetal development, specifically related to congenital birth defects (CBDs) and head circumference. We conducted a scoping rev…
The effect of an audio-recorded intervention program on the knowledge and self-reported practices of menstruation and hygiene among visually impaired young girls in Rwanda
The study revealed a significant association between the audio-recorded interventions and improved menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among visually impaired young girls. However, since the study utilized a pretest-posttest design, a randomized controlled trial is recommended for robust evidence
Experiences of peer educators in a high school sexual and reproductive health peer education programme in Rwanda
Background: To contribute to a reduction in teenage pregnancy among in-school adolescents in Rwanda, a sexual and reproductive health peer education programme (SRHPEP) was developed and implemented. Reflecting on the unique characteristics of this newly implemented programme, and understanding peer educators’ (PEs) and facilitators’ perspectives, can provide insights into the programme’s effectiveness and feedback to improve the programme in the …
“My friends said they should no longer be with a b*tch like me…”
In low and middle income countries (LMICs), the rate of teenage pregnancy continues to be high, with significant implications for maternal health. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy is worrisome in Rwanda, and little is known about the consequences faced by teen mothers aged 15–19. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the consequences of adolescent childbearing among teen mothers in Gatsibo district, Rwanda. A descriptive qualitative stu…
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Experiences of peer educators in a high school sexual and reproductive health peer education programme in Rwanda
Background: To contribute to a reduction in teenage pregnancy among in-school adolescents in Rwanda, a sexual and reproductive health peer education programme (SRHPEP) was developed and implemented. Reflecting on the unique characteristics of this newly implemented programme, and understanding peer educators’ (PEs) and facilitators’ perspectives, can provide insights into the programme’s effectiveness and feedback to improve the programme in the …
“My friends said they should no longer be with a b*tch like me…”
In low and middle income countries (LMICs), the rate of teenage pregnancy continues to be high, with significant implications for maternal health. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy is worrisome in Rwanda, and little is known about the consequences faced by teen mothers aged 15–19. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the consequences of adolescent childbearing among teen mothers in Gatsibo district, Rwanda. A descriptive qualitative stu…
The effect of an audio-recorded intervention program on the knowledge and self-reported practices of menstruation and hygiene among visually impaired young girls in Rwanda
The study revealed a significant association between the audio-recorded interventions and improved menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among visually impaired young girls. However, since the study utilized a pretest-posttest design, a randomized controlled trial is recommended for robust evidence
The influence of paternal preconception health on birth defects and head circumference
While paternal environmental exposures and lifestyle factors can influence sperm epigenetic states and affect fetal development, this area of research remains relatively underexplored. This comprehensive scoping review aimed to identify, compile, and analyze the literature on paternal preconception health and its impact on fetal development, specifically related to congenital birth defects (CBDs) and head circumference. We conducted a scoping rev…
Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Affect (linguistics) (1 work)