Research Publications

HDI works in partnership with different institutions to conduct research studies, produce research publications and generate evidence to inform advocacy and future programs

sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda

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

Association between family and social support and alcohol consumption among LGBTQ + people in Kenya and Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Da’Jon M. Stoudemire, Emmy K. Igonya, Emmanuel Otukpa, Aflodis Kagaba, Gutabarwa L. Twahirwa, Egide Niyotwagira and Kristefer Stojanovski

Barriers and facilitators to utilization of family planning among married women in Nyabiheke camp, Rwanda

Authors: Angelique Uwigiciro, Thomas Ndaluka, Ann Karanja, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Ritah Mukashyaka and Aflodis Kagaba

HIV status awareness and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda

Arthors: 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

Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda: the proportion, barriers, and opportunities

Arthors: 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

Unveiling the burden: prevalence and predictors of psychological distress among domestic workers in Kigali-Rwanda

Arthors: 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

Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal behaviors among domestic workers

Arthors: Joan Abaatyo, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Everest Turatsinze, Fred Mulisa, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa

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

Arthors: Joan Abaatyo, Alain Favina, Dan Lutasingwa, Jean Marie Vianney Rukanikigitero, Moses Ochora, Everest Turatsinze, Fred Mulisa, Louange Twahirwa Gutabarwa

Level of Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among the Teenage Mothers and Their Parents in Rwanda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Arthors: 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

Women leaders perceived barriers and consequences of safe abortion in Rwanda: a qualitative study

Arthors: Lawrence Rugema, Marie Ange Uwase, Athanase Rukundo, Vianney Nizeyimana, Theobald Mporanyi and Aflodis Kagaba

Correction: Injection drug use practices and HIV infection among people who inject drugs in Kigali, Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

Arthors: Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Vianney Nizeyimana, Neia M. Prata, Nneoma E. Okonkwo, Amelia A. Mazzei, Sulemani Muhirwa, Athanase Rukundo, Lisa Lucas, Audace Niyigena, Jean Damascene Makuza, Chris Beyrer, Stefan D. Baral and Aflodis Kagaba

The Relationship Between Sexual Behavior Stigma and Depression Among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Kigali, Rwanda: a Cross-sectional Study

Arthors: 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

The future of children of female sex workers in Rwanda: A call to address their risk and vulnerability to HIV infection

Arthors: Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Kondwani Ngoma, Nooliet Kabanyana, Aflodis Kagaba, Gallican N. Rwibasira