From Digital Whispers to Decisive Action: Mining Internet Data to Tackle Adolescent Pregnancy in Rwanda
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now” states an ancient saying, which sadly resonates with the ongoing problem of adolescent pregnancy in Rwanda. Although national-level efforts have been made to address this challenge—and tangible progress has been made— the problem persists unabated, with nearly one in […]
How the ACHIEVE Training Program Has Impacted My Research Career
It is with no doubt that I can say ACHIEVE is by far the best research training program I have engaged in. With a blend of local and international research exposure, the program has enabled me to appreciate how good research practices are applied within and outside my setting. It has given me hands-on experience […]
Transformative Experiences: Reflection of an ACHIEVE Fellow on Mentorship and Learning at Washington University in St. Louis.
Embarking on a journey of academic enlightenment as an ACHIEVE visiting scholar at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) has been a revelation—an attestation to the transformative power of exposure, mentorship, and experiential learning. Being a part of this prestigious training program has been the most exciting part of my career as a researcher. Having […]
Celebrating Progress: Reflecting on Fellowship Achievements and Future Opportunities
Recognizing that “there is no gene for the human spirit,” fosters my goals for using implementation research to assist adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) to cope with and overcome the associated stigma. These strategies greatly improve the adolescents’ mental health by promoting resilience, hope, and determination that enable them to achieve greater heights. In Uganda, […]
Lesson Learned During Data Collection: Triangulation of Data Collection Sources is Vital
Adolescents living with HIV are advised to get the HPV vaccine to lower their risk of HPV-related problems, such as cervical cancer. My research study is being conducted to investigate the uptake of HPV vaccination among HIV adolescent girls attending ART clinics, as there is limited data on HIV-positive adolescents. To understand HIV-positive young peoples’ […]