Publications

Health Systems and Research Ethics

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

Power and positionality in the practice of health system responsiveness at sub-national level: insights from the Kenyan coast.Kagwanja N, Molyneux S, Whyle E, Tsofa B, Leli H, Gilson L
Int J Equity Health, (2024). 23:177

Public service motivation, public sector preference and employment of Kenyan medical doctor interns: a cross-sectional and prospective study.Mbuthia D, Zhao Y, Gathara D, Nicodemo C, McGivern G, Nzinga J, English M
Hum Resour Health, (2024). 22:61

Antenatal care quality and detection of risk among pregnant women: An observational study in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, and South Africa.Arsenault C, Mfeka-Nkabinde NG, Chaudhry M, Jarhyan P, Taddele T, Mugenya I, Sabwa S, Wright K, Amboko B, Baensch L, Molla Wondim G, Mthethwa L, Clarke-Deelder E, Yang WC, Kosgei RJ, Purohit P, Mzolo NC, Derseh Mebratie A, Shaw S, Nega A, Tlou B, Fink G, Moshabela M, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Haile Mariam D, Nzinga J, Getachew T, Kruk ME
PLoS Med, (2024). 21:e1004446

Ethical preparedness of data monitoring committees (DMCs) to oversee international clinical trials: a qualitative descriptive study.Hinga A, Ibrahim A, Vintimilla D, Jones M, Eckstein L, Rid A, Shah SK, Kamuya D
BMJ Glob Health, (2024). 9:

Implementation of Maternal and Newborn Health Mobile Phone E-Cohorts to Track Longitudinal Care Quality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Wright K, Mugenya I, Clarke-Deelder E, Baensch L, Taddele T, Mebratie AD, Chaudhry M, Jarhyan P, Mfeka-Nkabinde NG, Nzinga J, Mohan S, Getachew T, Kruk ME, Arsenault C
Glob Health Sci Pract, (2024). 12:e2300506

The maternal and newborn health eCohort to track longitudinal care quality: study protocol and survey development.Arsenault C, Wright K, Taddele T, Tadele A, Derseh Mebratie A, Tiruneh Tiyare F, Kosgei RJ, Nzinga J, Holt B, Mugenya I, Clarke-Deelder E, Nega A, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S, Mfeka-Nkabinde NG, Mthethwa L, Haile Mariam D, Molla G, Getachew T, Jarhyan P, Chaudhry M, Kassa M, Kruk ME
Glob Health Action, (2024). 17:2392352