Publications

Health Systems and Research Ethics

Improving Implementation of NCD Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of Fixed Dose Combinations for Hypertension in Kenya.Murphy A, Mbuthia D, Willis R, Tsofa B, Gichagua M, Mugo P, Hanson K, Reich MR
Health Syst Reform, (2025). 11:2448862

Evaluating the impact, implementation experience and political economy of primary care networks in Kenya: protocol for a mixed methods study.Amboko B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Mugo P, Musiega A, Maritim B, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Hussein S, Barasa E
Health Res Policy Syst, (2025). 23:14

After neonatal care, what next? A qualitative study of mothers' post-discharge experiences after premature birth in Kenya.Maluni J, Oluoch D, Molyneux S, Boga M, Jones C, Murila F, English M, Ziebland S, Hinton L
Int J Equity Health, (2025). 24:17

Evaluating the effects, implementation experience and political economy of primary healthcare facility autonomy reforms within counties in Kenya: a mixed methods study protocol.Musiega A, Amboko B, Maritim B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Mugo PM, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn BL, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
BMJ Public Health, (2024). 2:e001156

Using evidence from civil society in national and subnational health policy processes: a qualitative evidence synthesis.Gopinathan U, Peacocke E, Abankwah DNY, Aryeetey GC, Glenton C, Khisa PN, Koduah A, Ram R, Nonvignon J, Nzinga J, Ottie-Boakye D, Pakenham-Walsh NM, Tsofa B, Waithaka D, Lewin S
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, (2024). 6:Cd015810

Assessing the scalability of health system interventions in Africa: protocol for a Delphi study.Karamagi HC, Charif AB, Kidane SN, Berhane A, Nzinga J, Yohannes T, Moyo TN, Sy S, Kipruto HK
Health Res Policy Syst, (2024). 22:176

Examining patient choice and provider competition under the National Health Insurance Fund outpatient cover in Kenya: does it enhance access and quality of care?.Kazungu J, Barasa E, Quaife M, Nonvignon J
BMC Health Serv Res, (2024). 24:1569

Understanding health system responsiveness to public feedback at the sub-national level: Insights from Kilifi County, Kenya.Kagwanja N, Gilson L, Tsofa B, Olivier J, Leli H, Molyneux S
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002814

Using knowledge translation to support the use of evaluation findings: A case study of the linda mama free maternity program in Kenya.Guleid FH, Orangi S, Kairu A, Arwa B, Keru J, Musuva A, Vilcu I, Pattnaik A, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0003961

Evaluating the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Subsidy Programme within Kenya's universal health coverage initiative: a study protocol.Maritim B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Musiega A, Mugo PM, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'an'ga W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
BMJ Open, (2024). 14:e083971

Policy formulation and actor roles in the expanded Kenyan free maternity policy (Linda Mama): A policy analysis.Oyugi B, Audi-Poquillon Z, Kendall S, Peckham S, Barasa E
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002796

Examining the Implementation Experience of the Universal Health Coverage Pilot in Kenya.Nyawira L, Machira Y, Munge K, Chuma J, Barasa E
Health Syst Reform, (2024). 10:2418808

Lessons learned from COVID-19 modelling efforts for policy decision-making in lower- and middle-income countries.Owek CJ, Guleid FH, Maluni J, Jepkosgei J, Were VO, Sim SY, Cw Hutubessy R, Hagedorn BL, Nzinga J, Oliwa J
BMJ Glob Health, (2024). 9:

Prospective clinical surveillance for severe acute respiratory illness and COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Kenyan hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lucinde RK, Gathuri H, Isaaka L, Ogero M, Mumelo L, Kimego D, Mbevi G, Wanyama C, Otieno EO, Mwakio S, Saisi M, Isinde E, Oginga IN, Wachira A, Manuthu E, Kariuki H, Nyikuli J, Wekesa C, Otedo A, Bosire H, Okoth SB, Ongalo W, Mukabi D, Lusamba W, Muthui B, Adembesa I, Mithi C, Sood M, Ahmed N, Gituma B, Giabe M, Omondi C, Aman R, Amoth P, Kasera K, Were F, Nganga W, Berkley JA, Tsofa B, Mwangangi J, Bejon P, Barasa E, English M, Scott JAG, Akech S, Kagucia EW, Agweyu A, Etyang AO
BMC Infect Dis, (2024). 24:1246

How does Public Financial Management (PFM) influence health system efficiency: A scoping review.Musiega A, Tsofa B, Barasa E
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:566

Supporting African communities to increase resilience and mental health of kids with developmental disabilities and their caregivers using the World Health Organization's Caregiver Skills Training Programme (SPARK trial): study protocol for a cluster randomised clinical controlled trial.Washington-Nortey M, Angwenyi V, Demissie M, Mwangome E, Eshetu T, Negussie H, Goldsmith K, Healey A, Feyasa M, Medhin G, Belay A, Azmeraw T, Getachew M, Birhane R, Nasambu C, Kifle TH, Kairu A, Mkubwa B, Girma F, Abdurahman R, Tsigebrhan R, Tesfaye L, Mbonani L, Seward N, Charman T, Pickles A, Salomone E, Servili C, Barasa E, Newton CR, Hanlon C, Abubakar A, Hoekstra RA
Trials, (2024). 25:713

Examining the development and utilisation of Community-Based Health Information Systems (CBHIS) in Africa: A Scoping Review.Kuvuna B, Nyanchoka M, Guleid F, Ogutu M, Tsofa B, Nzinga J
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:485

Community-Based Health Information Systems in Africa: A Scoping Review of Data Generation, Utilization, and Community Empowerment.Kuvuna B, Nyanchoka M, Guleid F, Ogutu M, Tsofa B, Nzinga J
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:485

A mixed methods study examining the impact of primary health care financing transitions on facility functioning and service delivery in Kenya: a study protocol.Muthuri RNDK, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Musiega A, Mugo P, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Ravishankar N, Murira FM, Barasa E
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:220

Managing hypertension in rural Gambia and Kenya: Protocol for a qualitative study exploring the experiences of patients, health care workers, and decision-makers.Diallo BA, Hassan S, Kagwanja N, Oyando R, Badjie J, Mumba N, Prentice AM, Perel P, Etyang A, Nolte E, Tsofa B
NIHR Open Res, (2024). 4:5