Publications

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, M. R.
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

Engaging stakeholders in embedded newborn health services/systems research in Kenya; a continuous process involving multiple actors.Karumba, K. Oluoch, D. Mutua, E. Gathara, D. Fuller, S. English, M. Were, F. Molyneux, S. Maina, M. High- Q. Stakeholder Representative Group
NIHR Open Res, (2024). 4:73

Engaging stakeholders in embedded newborn health services/systems research in Kenya; a continuous process involving multiple actors.Karumba, K. Oluoch, D. Mutua, E. Gathara, D. Fuller, S. English, M. Were, F. Molyneux, S. Maina, M. High- Q. Stakeholder Representative Group
NIHR Open Res, (2024). 4:73

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, P. M. Wong, E. Mazzilli, C. Ng'ang'a, W. Hagedorn, B. L. 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, D. N. Y. Aryeetey, G. C. Glenton, C. Khisa, P. N. Koduah, A. Ram, R. Nonvignon, J. Nzinga, J. Ottie-Boakye, D. Pakenham-Walsh, N. M. 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, H. C. Charif, A. B. Kidane, S. N. Berhane, A. Nzinga, J. Yohannes, T. Moyo, T. N. Sy, S. Kipruto, H. K.
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, F. H. 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, P. M. 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, C. J. Guleid, F. H. Maluni, J. Jepkosgei, J. Were, V. O. Sim, S. Y. Cw Hutubessy, R. Hagedorn, B. L. 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, R. K. Gathuri, H. Isaaka, L. Ogero, M. Mumelo, L. Kimego, D. Mbevi, G. Wanyama, C. Otieno, E. O. Mwakio, S. Saisi, M. Isinde, E. Oginga, I. N. Wachira, A. Manuthu, E. Kariuki, H. Nyikuli, J. Wekesa, C. Otedo, A. Bosire, H. Okoth, S. B. 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, J. A. Tsofa, B. Mwangangi, J. Bejon, P. Barasa, E. English, M. Scott, J. A. G. Akech, S. Kagucia, E. W. Agweyu, A. Etyang, A. O.
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, T. H. 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, C. R. Hanlon, C. Abubakar, A. Hoekstra, R. A.
Trials, (2024). 25:713

Care seeking during pregnancy: testing the assumptions behind service delivery redesign for maternal and newborn health in rural Kenya.Croke, K. Kapaon, D. Opondo, K. Cooper, J. Nzinga, J. Olwanda, E. Rahim, N. Kruk, M. E.
Health Policy Plan, (2024). 39:1099-1108

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