{"id":17578,"date":"2025-11-06T07:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/?page_id=17578"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:48:23","slug":"research-publications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research-publications\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17578\" class=\"elementor elementor-17578\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87eeeac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87eeeac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f4bdec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f4bdec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/the-relationship-between-sexual-behavior-stigma-and-depression-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-kigali\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/International-Journal-of-mental-health-and-addiction.webp?fit=198%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Relationship Between Sexual Behavior Stigma and Depression Among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Kigali.\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/the-relationship-between-sexual-behavior-stigma-and-depression-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-kigali\/\">The Relationship Between Sexual Behavior Stigma and Depression Among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Kigali.<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2021<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Nneoma Okonkwo, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Carrie Lyons, Benjamin Liestman, Julien Nyombayire, Oluwasolape Olawore, Sabin Nsanzimana, Placidie Mugwaneza, Aflodis Kagaba, Patrick Sulivan, Susan Allen, Etienne Karita and Stefan Baral<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11469-021-00699-5\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/lowering-the-age-of-consent-for-contraception-legal-reform-in-rwanda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Lancet-Obstetrics.webp?fit=149%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lowering the age of consent for contraception: Legal reform in Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/lowering-the-age-of-consent-for-contraception-legal-reform-in-rwanda\/\">Lowering the age of consent for contraception: Legal reform in Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2026<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Dan Lutasingwa, Allan Higiro, Alain Favina, Aflodis Kagaba, Mark Mohan Kaggwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lanogw\/article\/PIIS3050-5038(25)00215-8\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/workplace-violence-and-mental-health-conditions-among-domestic-workers-in-rwanda-a-cross-sectional-study-using-the-propensity-score-matching-analysis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BMC-Psychiatry-Logo.webp?fit=212%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Workplace violence and mental health conditions among domestic workers in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study using the propensity score matching analysis\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/workplace-violence-and-mental-health-conditions-among-domestic-workers-in-rwanda-a-cross-sectional-study-using-the-propensity-score-matching-analysis\/\">Workplace violence and mental health conditions among domestic workers in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study using the propensity score matching analysis<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2026<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Everest Turatsinze, Fred Mulisa, Deborah Kansiime, Ritah Mukashyaka, Nicholas Hobe, Octave Ngabo, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa, Aflodis Kagaba and Mark Mohan Kaggwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12888-026-07919-z\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/the-non-legal-barriers-experienced-among-adolescent-girls-and-young-women-in-selected-districts-of-rwanda-seeking-safe-abortion-services\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dove_medical_press_logo.jpg?fit=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Non-Legal Barriers Experienced Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Selected Districts of Rwanda Seeking Safe Abortion Services\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/the-non-legal-barriers-experienced-among-adolescent-girls-and-young-women-in-selected-districts-of-rwanda-seeking-safe-abortion-services\/\">The Non-Legal Barriers Experienced Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Selected Districts of Rwanda Seeking Safe Abortion Services<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2026<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Mukashyaka Ritha, Mulisa Fred, Habimana Odile, Turatsinze Everest, Karanja Ann, Kansiime Deborah, Niyotwagira Egide, Mark Kaggwa, Dr. Favina Alain, Dr. Kagaba Aflodis, Rugema Lawrence.<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovepress.com\/the-non-legal-barriers-experienced-among-adolescent-girls-and-young-wo-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJWH\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/enhancing-hiv-self-testing-uptake-among-university-students-in-rwanda-the-proportion-barriers-and-opportunities\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Discover-Public-Health-2.webp?fit=212%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda: the proportion, barriers, and opportunities\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/enhancing-hiv-self-testing-uptake-among-university-students-in-rwanda-the-proportion-barriers-and-opportunities\/\">Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda: the proportion, barriers, and opportunities<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2025<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Ritah Mukashyaka, Gerald Kaberuka, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa. Fred Mulisa, Everest Turatsinze, Ann Karanja, Deborah Kansiime, Egide Niyotwagira, Basile Ikuzo, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Aflodis Kagaba, Evans Mantiri Mathebula and Gallican N. Rwibasira<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12889-025-22387-y\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/hiv-status-awareness-and-associated-factors-among-domestic-workers-in-kigali-rwanda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Discover-Public-Health.webp?fit=226%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HIV status awareness and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/hiv-status-awareness-and-associated-factors-among-domestic-workers-in-kigali-rwanda\/\">HIV status awareness and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2025<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Everest Turatsinze, Alain Favina, Fred Mulisa, Ritah Mukashyaka, Ann Karaja, Deborah Kansiime, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa, Peace Kwizera, Aflodis Kagaba, Andrew Gasozi Ntwali, Dan Lutasingwa, Mark Mohan Kaggwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12982-025-00517-6\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/barriers-and-facilitators-to-utilization-of-family-planning-among-married-women-in-nyabiheke-camp-rwanda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BMC-Picture.webp?fit=212%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barriers and facilitators to utilization of family planning among married women in Nyabiheke camp, Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/barriers-and-facilitators-to-utilization-of-family-planning-among-married-women-in-nyabiheke-camp-rwanda\/\">Barriers and facilitators to utilization of family planning among married women in Nyabiheke camp, Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2025<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Angelique Uwigiciro, Thomas Ndaluka, Ann Karanja, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Ritah Mukashyaka and Aflodis Kagaba<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12978-025-01996-1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/association-between-family-and-social-support-and-alcohol-consumption-among-lgbtq-people-in-kenya-and-rwanda-a-cross-sectional-study\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BMC-public-health-logo.png?fit=282%2C179&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Association between family and social support and alcohol consumption among LGBTQ + people in Kenya and Rwanda: a cross-sectional study\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/association-between-family-and-social-support-and-alcohol-consumption-among-lgbtq-people-in-kenya-and-rwanda-a-cross-sectional-study\/\">Association between family and social support and alcohol consumption among LGBTQ + people in Kenya and Rwanda: a cross-sectional study<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2025<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Da\u2019Jon M. Stoudemire, Emmy K. Igonya, Emmanuel Otukpa, Aflodis Kagaba, Gutabarwa L. Twahirwa, Egide Niyotwagira and Kristefer Stojanovski<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12889-025-24395-4\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/sexual-and-gender-minority-stigma-and-motivating-beliefs-among-the-general-public-in-rwanda-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frontiers.png?fit=225%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/sexual-and-gender-minority-stigma-and-motivating-beliefs-among-the-general-public-in-rwanda-2\/\">sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2025<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Gustave Muhire, Ann Cheeren karanja, Odile Habimana, Everest Turatsinze, Deborah Kansiime, Louange Gutabarwa Twahirwa, Alain Favina, Ritah Mukashyaka, Egide Niyotwagira, Aflodis Kagaba, Emmy Kageha Igonya, Emmanuel Otukpa and Kristefer Stojanovski<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/sociology\/articles\/10.3389\/fsoc.2025.1597223\/full\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/level-of-knowledge-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-among-the-teenage-mothers-and-their-parents-in-rwanda-a-comparative-cross-sectional-study\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dovepress.png?fit=300%2C96&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Level of Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among the Teenage Mothers and Their Parents in Rwanda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/level-of-knowledge-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-among-the-teenage-mothers-and-their-parents-in-rwanda-a-comparative-cross-sectional-study\/\">Level of Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among the Teenage Mothers and Their Parents in Rwanda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2024<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Nneoma E. Okunkwo, Mathew M. Hamill, Carrie E. Lyons, Neia Prata Menezes, Jean Damascene Makuza, Julien Nyombayire, Gallican Nshogoza Rwibasira, Aflodis Kagaba, Patrick Sullivan, Susan Allen, Etienne, Karita, Stefan D. Baral<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovepress.com\/level-of-knowledge-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-among-the--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-RMHP\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/acceptability-and-implementation-considerations-of-the-patient-collected-rectal-swab-for-sexually-transmitted-infections-testing-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-kigali-rwanda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MedRxiv.png?fit=300%2C89&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Acceptability and implementation considerations of the patient-collected rectal swab for sexually transmitted infections testing among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/acceptability-and-implementation-considerations-of-the-patient-collected-rectal-swab-for-sexually-transmitted-infections-testing-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-kigali-rwanda\/\">Acceptability and implementation considerations of the patient-collected rectal swab for sexually transmitted infections testing among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2024<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Joan Abaatyo, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Everest Turatsinze, Fred Mulisa, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medrxiv.org\/content\/10.1101\/2024.09.30.24314599v1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/prevalence-and-factors-associated-with-suicidal-behaviors-among-domestic-workers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Discover-psychology-2.jpeg?fit=195%2C259&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal behaviors among domestic workers\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/prevalence-and-factors-associated-with-suicidal-behaviors-among-domestic-workers\/\">Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal behaviors among domestic workers<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2024<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Joan Abaatyo, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Everest Turatsinze, Fred Mulisa, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s44202-024-00247-x\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/unveiling-the-burden-prevalence-and-predictors-of-psychological-distress-among-domestic-workers-in-kigali-rwanda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Discover-mental-health.webp?fit=226%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Unveiling the burden: prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among domestic workers in Kigali-Rwanda\"><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"hdi-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/unveiling-the-burden-prevalence-and-predictors-of-psychological-distress-among-domestic-workers-in-kigali-rwanda\/\">Unveiling the burden: prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among domestic workers in Kigali-Rwanda<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"hdi-grid-meta\"><div class=\"hdi-meta-year\">Year: 2024<\/div><div class=\"hdi-meta-authors\">Authors: Alain Favina, Everest Turatsinze, Dan Lutasingwa, Joan Abaatyo, Fred Mulisa, Ritah Mukashyaka, Deborah Kansiime, Nicholas Hobe, Octave Ngabo, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa, Precious Azubuike, Aflodis Kagaba, Mark Mohan Kaggwa<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s44192-024-00112-2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hdi-read-more-btn\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hdi-grid-card\"><div class=\"hdi-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/research_publication\/women-leaders-perceived-barriers-and-consequences-of-safe-abortion-in-rwanda-a-qualitative-study\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hdirwanda.org\/new_design\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BMC-Womens-health.webp?fit=212%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Women 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