Mufaro Kanyangarara
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 135986 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Mufaro Kanyangarara |
| PRENOMES | Mufaro |
| SOBRENOME | Kanyangarara |
| ASSINATURA | KANYANGARARA M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1367-1546 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 11 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Understanding drivers of neonatal mortality in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is higher than the regional average, and the country is not on track to reach the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing the NMR by 2030. While other child mortality indicators have improved, NMR has increased. Using machine learning, we aimed to identify the key predictors of neonatal mortality in Zimbabwe. Pooled secondary data analysis of three rounds of the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (Z…
Covid-19 Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors Among Underserved Communities in South Carolina
The findings highlight public health concerns surrounding vaccination, the influence of religion, perceptions of invulnerability, and the role of trusted sources in vaccine decision-making. Public health messaging promoting vaccination should address these concerns and target populations often underserved by conventional healthcare systems
Over forty percent of women living with HIV report interruption in antiretroviral therapy during intrapartum and early postpartum inpatient stay
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence during and after pregnancy is essential to reduce perinatal transmission of HIV. However, little is known about adherence during the intrapartum and early postpartum inpatient hospital stay. Using secondary data from a hospital-based cohort study focused on the relationship between birthweight and engagement in HIV care, we examined the magnitude of, reasons for, and factors associated with incomplete intrap…
Associations between sleep duration, sleep disturbance and cardiovascular disease biomarkers among adults in the United States
Short and long sleep durations were positively associated with abnormal CRP, HDL, HbA1c, blood glucose, and insulin levels, while sleep disturbance was associated with abnormal triglyceride and blood glucose levels. Since sleep is a modifiable factor, adopting healthy sleeping habits may create a balanced metabolism and reduce the risk of developing a CVD. Our study may provide insights into the relationship between sleep duration, sleep disturba…
Evaluation of a device to detect neonatal hypothermia in a clinical setting in Ghana
Neonatal hypothermia poses an increased risk of infection, hypoglycemia, metabolic dysfunction, and mortality, particularly in preterm or low birthweight (LBW) infants. However, early detection of hypothermia and prompt thermoregulation can mitigate these effects thus, the need for continuous neonatal temperature monitoring. The BEMPU TempWatch is a small bracelet designed for continuous temperature monitoring for neonates. When the body temperat…
Errors in reported ages and dates in surveys of adult mortality
Sibling survival histories are a major source of adult mortality estimates in countries with incomplete death registration. We evaluate age and date reporting errors in sibling histories collected during a validation study in the Niakhar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Senegal). Participants were randomly assigned to either the Demographic and Health Survey questionnaire or a questionnaire incorporating an event history calendar, reca…
Tracing Long- and Short-term Migrants for Participation in Demographic and Epidemiological Studies
Migration of participants in demographic and epidemiological studies results in missing data. One approach to reduce resulting losses in statistical power and potential biases is to follow up migrants at their new residence. We describe the follow-up of migrants who were eligible for participation in a trial of a new questionnaire to measure adult mortality in Niakhar, Senegal. We conducted a short inquiry in the migrant's last known household to…
Linking household and health facility surveys to assess obstetric service availability, readiness and coverage
BACKGROUND: Improving access and quality of obstetric service has the potential to avert preventable maternal, neonatal and stillborn deaths, yet little is known about the quality of care received. This study sought to assess obstetric service availability, readiness and coverage within and between 17 low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: We linked health facility data from the Service Provision Assessments and Service Availability and Readi…
Quality of antenatal care service provision in health facilities across sub–Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Utilization of antenatal care (ANC) services has increased over the past two decades. Continued gains in maternal and newborn health will require an understanding of both access and quality of ANC services. We linked health facility and household survey data to examine the quality of service provision for five ANC interventions across health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: Using data from 20 nationally representative health…
Linking household surveys and health facility assessments to estimate intervention coverage for the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)
The new approach to estimate coverage represents an improvement over current default proxies in LiST. As the availability of reliable coverage data improves, impact estimates generated by LiST will improve. This study underscores the need for continued efforts to improve coverage measurement, while bringing to the fore the importance of health facility assessments as complementary data sources
Correlates of Alcohol Use Among Patrons of Alcohol Consumption Venues in Botswana
Errors in reported ages and dates in surveys of adult mortality
Sibling survival histories are a major source of adult mortality estimates in countries with incomplete death registration. We evaluate age and date reporting errors in sibling histories collected during a validation study in the Niakhar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Senegal). Participants were randomly assigned to either the Demographic and Health Survey questionnaire or a questionnaire incorporating an event history calendar, reca…
Tracing Long- and Short-term Migrants for Participation in Demographic and Epidemiological Studies
Migration of participants in demographic and epidemiological studies results in missing data. One approach to reduce resulting losses in statistical power and potential biases is to follow up migrants at their new residence. We describe the follow-up of migrants who were eligible for participation in a trial of a new questionnaire to measure adult mortality in Niakhar, Senegal. We conducted a short inquiry in the migrant's last known household to…
Correlates of Alcohol Use Among Patrons of Alcohol Consumption Venues in Botswana
Quality of antenatal care service provision in health facilities across sub–Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Utilization of antenatal care (ANC) services has increased over the past two decades. Continued gains in maternal and newborn health will require an understanding of both access and quality of ANC services. We linked health facility and household survey data to examine the quality of service provision for five ANC interventions across health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: Using data from 20 nationally representative health…
Linking household surveys and health facility assessments to estimate intervention coverage for the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)
The new approach to estimate coverage represents an improvement over current default proxies in LiST. As the availability of reliable coverage data improves, impact estimates generated by LiST will improve. This study underscores the need for continued efforts to improve coverage measurement, while bringing to the fore the importance of health facility assessments as complementary data sources
Linking household and health facility surveys to assess obstetric service availability, readiness and coverage
BACKGROUND: Improving access and quality of obstetric service has the potential to avert preventable maternal, neonatal and stillborn deaths, yet little is known about the quality of care received. This study sought to assess obstetric service availability, readiness and coverage within and between 17 low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: We linked health facility data from the Service Provision Assessments and Service Availability and Readi…
Tracing Long- and Short-term Migrants for Participation in Demographic and Epidemiological Studies
Migration of participants in demographic and epidemiological studies results in missing data. One approach to reduce resulting losses in statistical power and potential biases is to follow up migrants at their new residence. We describe the follow-up of migrants who were eligible for participation in a trial of a new questionnaire to measure adult mortality in Niakhar, Senegal. We conducted a short inquiry in the migrant's last known household to…
Errors in reported ages and dates in surveys of adult mortality
Sibling survival histories are a major source of adult mortality estimates in countries with incomplete death registration. We evaluate age and date reporting errors in sibling histories collected during a validation study in the Niakhar Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Senegal). Participants were randomly assigned to either the Demographic and Health Survey questionnaire or a questionnaire incorporating an event history calendar, reca…
Evaluation of a device to detect neonatal hypothermia in a clinical setting in Ghana
Neonatal hypothermia poses an increased risk of infection, hypoglycemia, metabolic dysfunction, and mortality, particularly in preterm or low birthweight (LBW) infants. However, early detection of hypothermia and prompt thermoregulation can mitigate these effects thus, the need for continuous neonatal temperature monitoring. The BEMPU TempWatch is a small bracelet designed for continuous temperature monitoring for neonates. When the body temperat…
Over forty percent of women living with HIV report interruption in antiretroviral therapy during intrapartum and early postpartum inpatient stay
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence during and after pregnancy is essential to reduce perinatal transmission of HIV. However, little is known about adherence during the intrapartum and early postpartum inpatient hospital stay. Using secondary data from a hospital-based cohort study focused on the relationship between birthweight and engagement in HIV care, we examined the magnitude of, reasons for, and factors associated with incomplete intrap…
Associations between sleep duration, sleep disturbance and cardiovascular disease biomarkers among adults in the United States
Short and long sleep durations were positively associated with abnormal CRP, HDL, HbA1c, blood glucose, and insulin levels, while sleep disturbance was associated with abnormal triglyceride and blood glucose levels. Since sleep is a modifiable factor, adopting healthy sleeping habits may create a balanced metabolism and reduce the risk of developing a CVD. Our study may provide insights into the relationship between sleep duration, sleep disturba…
Covid-19 Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors Among Underserved Communities in South Carolina
The findings highlight public health concerns surrounding vaccination, the influence of religion, perceptions of invulnerability, and the role of trusted sources in vaccine decision-making. Public health messaging promoting vaccination should address these concerns and target populations often underserved by conventional healthcare systems
Understanding drivers of neonatal mortality in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is higher than the regional average, and the country is not on track to reach the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing the NMR by 2030. While other child mortality indicators have improved, NMR has increased. Using machine learning, we aimed to identify the key predictors of neonatal mortality in Zimbabwe. Pooled secondary data analysis of three rounds of the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (Z…
Medicine (10 obras) · Environmental health (7 obras) · Population (7 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (6 obras) · Logistic regression (5 obras) · Internal Medicine (4 obras) · Health facility (3 obras) · Health services (3 obras) · Odds ratio (3 obras) · Public health (3 obras)