Understanding needs and solutions to promote healthy ageing and reduce multimorbidity in Rwanda: a protocol paper for a mixed methods, stepwise research study
The study has received ethics approval from the Rwanda National Ethics Committee, Northwestern University, USA, and the University of Birmingham, UK. This study will deliver impactful research by using multiple methodologies and working with in-country partners to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of healthcare systems experienced by older people in Rwanda. It will also provide a framework for sustainable healthy ageing research and policy engagement to benefit older adults living in Rwanda and inform similar work in low- and middle-income countries during this Decade of Healthy Ageing and beyond.
Authors
- Robert Mang’eni Ojiambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7661-2033)
- Tsion Yohannes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3902-7238)
- Justine Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6834-1838)
- Carolyn Greig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1704-9997)
- François Uwinkindi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8087-8443)
- Alemayehu Amberbir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7071-520X)
- Lisa R. Hirschhorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4355-7437)
- Cyuzuzo Callixte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9137-5515)
- Sandra Isano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0492-3550)
- Michael Boah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5660-2292)
- Chester Kalinda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8144-0248)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- Ministry of Health (RW)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089344
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.42
Funders
- Northwestern University