Uwera YDN, Nkurunziza A, Habtu M, Ndayisenga JP, Mukeshimana M, Mukamana D, et al. Midwives’ knowledge, attitude, practices, and experiences toward trauma-informed abortion care in urban district hospitals in Rwanda. Midwifery. 1 Jan 2025;140:104228.

Udho S, Ekung E, Namutebi DA, et al. Person-centered maternity care and satisfaction with post-abortion care: A facility-based cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda. Women’s Health. 14 Feb 2025;21.

Rumenge, NA, Batamuriza M, Benimana I, et al. Determinants underlying teenager’s accessibility to contraceptive methods and HIV preventive measures in Rwamagana district, Rwanda. BMC Women's Health. 22 Feb 2025;25:76. 

Acen BK, Obonyo I, Ocen T, Arebo B, Auma AG, Beja H. Knowledge and practices of emergency contraception use and associated factors among female undergraduate students in Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. Women's Health. 22 Feb 2025;21.

Pebolo PF, Bongomin F, Awor S, et al. Effectiveness of pre-recorded presentation of postpartum intrauterine device insertion training for medical students in Uganda. Education for Health. 2025;38(1):14-25. 

Auma AG, Madira E, Namukwana B, Izaruku R, Kabunga A, WMichael TE. Knowledge and perceptions of men towards vasectomy among men of reproductive age in Otuke District- Uganda. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine. 1 Apr 2025;10(1):26.

Bagirisano J, Bazakare MLI, Nkurunziza A, Hitayezu JBH, Uwera YDN, Mukankusi JN, et al. 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: a mixed method study. BMC Public Health. 13 May 2025;25(1):1742.

Mukeshimana M, Nkurunziza A, Nyiringango G, Karamage E, Asingizwe D, Nshutiyukuri C, et al. Access and utilization of youth friendly sexual and reproductive health services among illiterate adolescents in Rwanda: A mixed-methods participatory study. PLOS ONE. 24 Jun 2025;20(6):e0325184.

Musabwasoni MGS, Nyiringango G, Uwambaye P, et al. Psychological care and mental health outcomes in women receiving termination of pregnancy in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study. Women’s Health. 29 Jun 2025;21. 

Acayo JP, Oryema SP, Edilu R, et al. Contraceptive use and associated factors among women with HIV receiving care at a faith-based tertiary hospital in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health. 3 Jul 2025;19.  

Luwedde B, Vivalya BMN, Muyomba J, Emmanuel M. Contraceptive use among women with severe mental illness at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Northern Uganda. Women’s Health. 11 Aug 2025;21. 

Muhayimana A, Ntalindwa T, Uwase A, Gerard K, Niringiyumukiza JD, Ingabire AJDLC, et al. Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights among University of Rwanda students: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Public Health. 17 Aug 2025;3:e001607.

Ajilong, H., Bongomin, F., F Pebolo, P., & James H Obol, J. H. O. (2025). Differentiated service delivery strategies to optimize modern contraceptive uptake among adolescents with HIV in Northern Uganda. African Health Sciences, 25(1), 111–125. 

Ayugi, V., Kimbugwe, D., Laker, S. V., & Bongomin, F. (2025). "Some rumors can make you fear to use the methods": a qualitative analysis of barriers to the utilization of modern birth control services among adolescent girls and young women in rural Northern Uganda. BMC women's health, 10.1186/s12905-025-04184-2. 

Bagirisano, J., Bazakare, M. L. I., Nkurunziza, A., Hitayezu, J. B. H., Uwera, Y. D. N., Mukankusi, J. N., Ntirushwa, D., Godfrey, K., Mukamana, D., & Habtu, M. (2025). 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: a mixed method study. BMC public health, 25(1), 1742. 

Bucyebucye, J. P., Gatsinzi Bagambe, P., Ntasumbumuyange, D., Kaberuka, G., Igiraneza, Z., Ishimwe Bazakare, M. L., Ugiruwatuma, T., Igiraneza, A., Ntakirutimana, C., & Habimana, S. (2025). Effect of clinicians training on their knowledge of abortion and postabortion care in six hospitals in Rwanda. Women's health (London, England), 21, 17455057251320706. 

Dushimiyimana, V., Tuyishimire, L. M., Igikundiro, C., Nkuranyabahizi, M., Mukamuhirwa, D., Ishimwe, L. M., Mukashyaka, J., Umutesi, C. M., Nyiraneza, S., Nsengiyumva, R., Uhawenimana, C. T., Mukaziboneye, T., Habimana, J. de D., Bikorimana, F., Dusabe, R., Dusingizimana, V., & Kaberuka, G. (2025). Prevalence and Factors Influencing Family Planning Use among Women with Non-Communicable Diseases in Urban Areas in Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 8(3), 680–690. 

Fouogue, J. T., Djuatio, W. C. K., Tsapi, A. T., Fouelifack, Y. F., Dingom, M. A. N., Kamdem, E. D. M., & Fouedjio, J. H. F. (2025). Woman-centeredness of family planning care and associated factors in a semi-urban health district in West Cameroon. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 10.1002/ijgo.70654. 

Hitayezu, J. B. H., Uwamahoro, R., Bazakare, M. L. I., Nzeyimana, Z., Kaberuka, G., Mutijima, V., Twagirumukiza, J. D., Bagirisano, J., Rwibasira, G., & Dzinamarira, T. (2025). Knowledge, attitudes, practice and factors associated with the prevalence of modern contraceptives use among women from historically marginalized community in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 3922. 

Kumakech E, Benyumiza D, Musinguzi M, et al. HIV status disclosure to male sexual partners and predictors among young women living with HIV in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health. 2025;19. 

Laker, F., Okot, J., Ojara, F. W., Akello, F., Amone, D., Pebolo, P. F., Awor, S., Atim, P., & Bongomin, F. (2025). Emergency contraceptive utilization and associated factors among adolescents and young adults in Gulu East Division, Northern Uganda. Women's health (London, England), 21, 17455057251374498.

Madira E, Auma AG, Kabunga A, et al. Utilization of postpartum family planning and associated factors among postpartum women attending five healthcare facilities in a rural district in Northern Uganda. Women’s Health. 2025;21. 

Muganwa K, Bazirete O, Uwimana MC, Musabwasoni MGS, Tengera O, Bahumura J, et al. (2025) Adolescent awareness and experience of the pubertal changes: A qualitative study from Rwanda. PLoS One 20(6): e0325502.

Otika D, Odongo G, Muzaki RMM, et al. Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in refugee settlements of northern Uganda post-COVID-19 (2020–2023): a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 28 Dec 2024;14:e089361.

Twagirayezu I, Rugema J, Nkurunziza A, Nyirazigama A, Bagweneza V, Nikuze B, et al. “My friends said they should no longer be with a b*tch like me…”: A qualitative study to explore the consequences of adolescent childbearing among teen mothers in Gatsibo district, Rwanda. PLOS Global Public Health. 11 Sep 2024;4(9). 

Kigongo E, Tumwesigye R, Anyolitho MK, et al. Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda. BMC Public Health. 24 Apr 2024;24:1146. 

Kabunga A, Kigongo E, Acanga A, Tumwesigye R, Auma AG, Musinguzi M, Kambugu CN, Okalo P, Abal JA, Namata H, Mwesigwa D. Qualitative study on stigma as a barrier to emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda. BMJ Open. 28 Feb 2024;14(2).

Uzayisenga J, Nshimiyimana A, Kaberuka G, et al. Adolescents’ perspectives regarding their communication with reproductive health service providers in Rwanda: an explorative study. BMC Health Services Research. 16 Jan 2024;24:82.

Jackline A, Opee J, Bongomin F, Akello H, Atim SF, Pebolo PF. Exploring the utilization of postabortion care services and related factors among women at a tertiary health facility in Gulu, Northern Uganda. Women’s Health. 18 Nov 2024;20. 

Nshutiyukuri C, Uwingabire F, Musabwasoni MGS, et al. Teenage mothers’ perspectives, knowledge, and attitudes toward pregnancy and the utilization of sexual and reproductive health services in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. Women’s Health. 27 Dec 2024;20.

Nyeko R, Okello N, Abeja CJ, Adyanga P, Apio B, Nabasirye CK, Mwa PA, Angom R, Geriga F, Buser J. Reproductive Concerns and Associated Factors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Uganda: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 5 Apr 2024;13(4):629-636.

Mukangabire, P., Umuziga, M. P., Umubyeyi, B., Mukamana, D., Gishoma, D., Baziga, V., Uwimana, P., Sebera, F., Bazirete, O., & Kanazayire, C. (2024). Family planning knowledge, use, and associated factors among women with mental illness and epilepsy in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in global women's health, 5, 1373051.

Ndayisenga, J. P., Yamuragiye, A., Oudshoorn, A., Katende, G., Nkurunziza, A., Tengera, O., Hitayezu, J. B. H., Bagirisano, J., Ayinkamiye, J. d’ A., & Uwitonze, G. (2024). Factors influencing abortion care-seeking outside of formal healthcare settings: Lived experiences from Rwandan young women. BMC Women’s Health, 24(1), 578.

Opiro, K., Opee, J., Sikoti, M., Pebalo, P. F., Ayikoru, J. H., Akello, H., Manano, P., & Bongomin, F. (2024). Utilization of modern contraceptives among female health care workers at Gulu university teaching hospitals in Northern Uganda. Contraception and reproductive medicine, 9(1), 13.

Walter, Y.O., Atim, P., Amone, D. et al. Attitudes of female market vendors of reproductive age towards use of mobile phones and access to family planning self-care interventions in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 24, 164 (2024). 

Alemu F, Eba K, Bonger ZT, et al. The effect of a health extension program on improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in rural Ethiopia. BMC Health Services Research. 7 Aug 2023;23:836.

Gudu W, Bekele D, Surur F, Teklu A, Abesha Y, Nigatu B, Kassa M, Lako TK, Sium AF. Role of male partner in women's fertility decision and family planning utilization in four regional states of Ethiopia: A mixed-method study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 3 Jul 2023;163(2):672-8. 

Nkurunziza A, Mukeshimana M, Endale T, et al. Perceived self-efficacy and willingness to teach family planning among nursing and midwifery faculty in higher learning institutions in Rwanda. BMC Medical Education. 20 Dec 2023;23:984.

Bongomin F, Pebolo PF, Kibone W, et al. Dual contraceptive use and associated factors among female sex workers in Gulu City, Uganda in 2023. Tropical Medicine and Health. 16 Aug 2023;51:45. 

Setegn T, Girmay M, Mulusew JG, et al. The Effect of Community Health Information System on Health Care Services Utilization in Rural Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):15-24. 

Mekdes D, Netsanet A, Leake G, et al. Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency.  Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):49-62. 

Gobezie WA, Medhin G, Jebena MG, Demissie M, Alemayehu YK, Teklu AM, Azene G, Dadi TL, Tesfaye M. Relevance of the Health Extension Program to the current Health Needs and Evolving Demands of Rural Ethiopia: A Mixed-Method Analysis. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):75-84.

Alemayehu YK, Medhin G, Teklu AM. National Assessment of the Health Extension Program in Ethiopia: Study Protocol and Key Outputs. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):3-14. 

 Birhane R, Medhin G, Demissie M, Tasew B, Gebru T, Tadesse B, et al.  Depression and Burnout among Health Extension Workers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):63-74. 

Bisrst FD, Merga B, Mekdes D, et al. The Quality of Logistics Management Information System and the Availability of Tracer Drugs at Health Posts in Rural Ethiopia: A Mixed-Method Study. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):25-36. 

Kasaye HK, Dadi TL, Yilma MT, Gerbaba MJ, Medhin G, Kassie GM, et al. Does Combining Antenatal Care Visits at Health Posts and Health Centers Improve Antenatal Care Quality in Rural Ethiopia?. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. Apr 2023;33(S1):37-48.

Wakwoya EB, Sadi CG, Sendo EG. Precancerous cervical lesion screening acceptance among women in Eastern Ethiopia. BMJ Open. 6 Nov 2023;13(11):e073721.

Mihretie GS, Abebe SM, Abebaw Y, et al. Factors associated with discontinuation among long-acting reversible contraceptive users: a multisite prospective cohort study in urban public health facilities in Ethiopia. BMJ Open. 2 Aug 2022;12:e059372. 

Worke MD, Demelash H, Meseret L, et al. Factors associated with sexual violence among waitresses working in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: a mixed-method study. BMC Women's Health. 6 Jun 2022;22:209.

Haregu TN, Alemayehu YK, Alemu YA, Medhin G, Woldegiorgis MA, Fentaye FW, et al. Disparities in the implementation of the Health Extension Program in Ethiopia: Doing more and better towards universal health coverage. Dialogues in Health. Dec 2022;1:100047.

Agyekum TP, Arko-Mensah J, Botwe PK, et al. Relationship between temperature and Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes' susceptibility to pyrethroids and expression of metabolic enzymes. Parasites & Vectors. 8 May 2022;15:163. 

Solomon S, Yitayew B, Kebede A. Contraceptive Utilization and Unmet Need for Contraception Among Women Undergoing Treatment for Tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study. Open Access Journal of Contraception. 8 Apr 2022;13:29-38. 

Tadesse D, Medhin G, Kassie GM, et al. Unmet need for family planning among rural married women in Ethiopia: What is the role of the health extension program in reducing unmet need?. Reproductive Health. 21 Jan 2022;19:15. 

Sendo EG, Fekadu A, Debela G, et al. Women’s Knowledge about Accessibility of Safe Abortion Care Services at Selected Public Institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. EC Gynaecology. 28 Feb 2022;11(3):79-89. 

Gebremihael MW, Meles K, Hagos H, et al. A Third of Cesarean Deliveries were Nulliparous Term Singleton Vertex in Tigray, Ethiopia: Employing the Robson Classification. East African Journal of Health Sciences. Sep 2022;4:1.

Jisso M, Feyasa MB, Medhin G, Dadi TL, Simachew Y, Denberu B, Jebena MG, Alemayehun YK, Teklu AM. Sexual and reproductive health service utilization of young girls in rural Ethiopia: What are the roles of health extension workers? Community-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 21 Sep 2022;12(9):e056639.

Dadi TL, Medhin G, Kasaye HK, et al. Continuum of maternity care among rural women in Ethiopia: does place and frequency of antenatal care visit matter?. Reproductive Health. 6 Nov 2021;18:220.

Tashi T, Singh GM, Shah S, Gil-Cuesta J, Maes P, Wangdi R, et al: Menstrual Hygiene Management—Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Female College Students in Bhutan. Frontiers in Reproductive Health. 26 Aug 2021;3. 

Adofo E, Dun-Dery EJ, Kotoh AM, Dun-Dery F, Avoka JA, Ashinyo ME. Fear of infertility limits contraceptive usage among first-time mothers in Ghana: A cross-sectional study. SAGE Open Medicine. 3 Jun 2021;9:20503121211021256. 

Yemane,A, Teka H, Ahmed S, et al. Gestational hypertension and progression towards preeclampsia in Northern Ethiopia: prospective cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 30 Mar 2021;21:261. 

Matiyas A, Bekele D, Surur F, Dereje B, Tolu LB. Maternal Death Review at a Tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. 1 Jan 2021;35. 

Wakgari N, Woyo T, Kebede E, Gemeda H, Gebremedhin S. Sexually transmitted disease among street dwellers in southern Ethiopia: a mixed methods study design. BMC Public Health. 3 Apr 2020;20:434. 

Ahmed HM. Role of verbal and non-verbal communication of health care providers in general satisfaction with birth care: a cross-sectional study in government health settings of Erbil City, Iraq. Reproductive Health. 9 Mar 2020;17:35. 

Zinie A. Assessment of knowledge and practice on birth preparedness and complication readiness among women who gave birth in the last 12 months in southwest, Ethiopia 2016. Global Reproductive Health. 21 Oct 2020;5(3).

Weldearegay HG, Medhanyie AA, Godefay H, et al. Beyond health system contact: measuring and validating quality of childbirth care indicators in primary level facilities of northern Ethiopia. Reproductive Health. 24 May 2020;17:73. 

Gashaye KT, Tsegaye AT, Abebe SM, Woldetsadik MA, Ayele TA, Gashaw ZM. Determinants of long acting reversible contraception utilization in Northwest Ethiopia: An institution-based case control study. PLOS ONE. 20 Oct 2020;15(10):e0240816. 

Abate E, Smith YR, Kindie W, Girma A, Girma Y. Prevalence and determinants of post--abortion family planning utilization in a tertiary Hospital of Northwest Ethiopia: a cross sectional study. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine. 14 Dec 2020;5:39. 

Girma W, Yimer N, Kassa T, Yesuf E.  Group B Streptococcus Recto-Vaginal Colonization in Near-Term Pregnant Women, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. 1 Sep 2020;30(5):687. 

Gebremichael MW, Berhane Y, Worku A, Medhanyie AA. Disrespectful Maternity Care Experiences Negatively Influence Future Intention to Use Institutional Delivery in Northern Ethiopia. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. 31 Mar 2020;72(5):1-9. 

Bekele D, Surur F, Nigatu B, et al. Knowledge and Attitude Towards Family Planning Among Women of Reproductive Age in Emerging Regions of Ethiopia. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 4 Nov 2020;13:1463-74.

Tolu L, Birara M, Teshome T, Feyissa G. Perinatal outcome of meconium stained amniotic fluid among labouring mothers at teaching referral hospital in urban Ethiopia. 13 Nov 2020;15(11):e0242025.

Sintayehu Y, Desalew A, Geda B, Tiruye G, Mezmur H, Shiferaw K, Mulatu T. Basic neonatal resuscitation skills of midwives and nurses in Eastern Ethiopia are not well retained: An observational study. PLOS ONE. 24 Jul 2020;15(7):e0236194.

Siyoum M, Astatkie A, Tenaw Z, Abeje A, Melese T. Respectful family planning service provision in Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia. PLOS ONE. 4 Sep 2020;15:9:e0238653. 

Getu AA, Getie SA, Gela GB, et al. Non-pharmacological labor pain management and associated factor among skilled birth attendants in Amhara Regional State health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia. Reproductive Health. 23 Nov 2020;17:183.

Berhe A, Bayray A, Berhe Y, Teklu A, Desta A, Araya T, et al. Determinants of postnatal care utilization in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE. 20 Aug 2019;14(8): e0221161. 

Gebretsadik A, Zerai T, Teshome M. Retrospective review of maternal deaths in Hawassa Comprehensive Specialised Hospital, in Southern Ethiopia.  Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 12 Sep 2019;40(5). 

Abebaw Y, Berhe S, Abebe SM, Adefris M, Gebeyehu A, et al. Providers’ knowledge on postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) service provision in Amhara region public health facility, Ethiopia. PLOS ONE. 4 Apr 2019;14(4):e0214334. 

Gashaye KT, Tsegaye AT, Shiferaw G, Worku AG, Abebe SM. Client satisfaction with existing labor and delivery care and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in university of Gondar teaching hospital; Northwest Ethiopia: Institution based cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE. 6 Feb 2019;14(2):e0210693.

Hassen JK, Gizaw A, Mohamed S. Determinants of pulmonary tuberculosis in public health facilities of Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia: Unmatched Case–control study. International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 2019;8:118-23.

Debela FA, Giref AZ, Gebreyesus SH, Yirtaw TG, Bahaga ST, Tessema TT. PMTCT Service Utilization and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Public Health Facilities in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health. 5 Nov 2019;11:4.

Fekadu E, Yigzaw G, Gelaye KA, Ayele TA, Minwuye T, Geneta T, Teshome DF. Prevalence of domestic violence and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care service at University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Women's Health. 14 Aug 2018;18:138. 

Abebe F, Mannekulih E, Megerso A, Idris A, Legese T. Determinants of uterine rupture among cases of Adama city public and private hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia: a case control study. Reproductive Health. 27 Sep 2018;15:161-8.