Dr. Faith Muhonja, a distinguished public health expert from Kenya, holds a PhD in Public Health from Kenyatta University, complemented by a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Great Lakes University of Kisumu. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Amref International University, she also contributes as an Adjunct Lecturer at Kenyatta University and previously worked as a Tutorial Fellow at Mount Kenya University. Dr. Muhonja’s research interests span diverse areas including food nutrition, one health, climate change, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. She has actively participated in conferences, workshops, and policy briefs, contributing significantly to healthcare policies and practices in Africa. Her dedication to research is underscored by numerous publications and leadership roles in research projects focusing on public health challenges and solutions across the continent
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šEducation:
Dr. Faith Muhonja pursued an extensive academic journey in public health, culminating in a PhD from Kenyatta University, Kenya, which she completed between 2018 and 2021. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master of Science in Community Health from Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya, from 2015 to 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the same institution, completed between 2012 and 2015. These educational milestones equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of community health dynamics and prepared her for her current role as a Lecturer at Amref International University, where she contributes significantly to the field of public health through research and teaching initiatives.
š¢Professional Career:
Since 2022, Dr. Faith Muhonja has served as a Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Department of Community Health at Amref International University in Kenya. Concurrently, she holds the position of Adjunct Lecturer at Kenyatta University, beginning in 2021. Prior to these roles, from 2017 to 2022, she worked as a Tutorial Fellow at Mount Kenya University, where she contributed to academic and research activities within the field of community health. Dr. Muhonja’s career has been marked by her dedication to advancing public health education and research in Kenya, influencing both her students and the broader healthcare community through her expertise and leadership.
Dr. Faith Muhonja’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of critical public health issues. She is deeply engaged in studying food nutrition and food security, aiming to enhance understanding and develop strategies to improve nutritional outcomes and ensure food access for vulnerable populations. Additionally, her work in the realm of One Health addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in the context of climate change and sustainable practices such as green purchase behavior.
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: High acceptability of newborn screening for sickle cell disease among post-natal mothers in western Kenya
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Title: Association between Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment and Prevalence of Road Traffic Injuries amongst Motorcycle Users in Kibera Constituency, Nairobi County Kenya
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Title: Factors Influencing Use of Personalized Asthma Action Plans among Adult Patients Aged 18-65 in Nyamira County Kenya
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Title: Associations of Social Networks with Physical Activity Enjoyment among Older Adults: Walkability as a Modifier through a STROBE-Compliant Analysis
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Title: Socio-Demographic Determinants Of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents: A Case Study Of Homa-Bay County, Kenya