Amoud University

Spatial distribution of short birth intervals and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Somalia, 2020: a spatial and multilevel analysis

Short birth interval (SBI) is a major contributor to maternal and child morbidity and mortality. In Somalia, a nation experiencing high fertility rates alongside protracted conflict and humanitarian crises, evidence on birth spacing patterns is scarce. This study investigates the...

Hydro-demographic drivers of aquifer depletion and urban water insecurity in Borama, Somaliland: a mixed-methods assessment

Background In semi-arid, data-scarce regions, the convergence of climate change and rapid urbanization poses a severe threat to groundwater-dependent cities. This study evaluates the impact of hydro-climatic stressors and demographic growth on urban water security and aquifer dep...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Exploring socio-demographic factors associated with school attendance in Somaliland: A multilevel analysis

Despite persistent educational challenges in Somaliland, nationally representative evidence on factors associated with school attendance remains limited. Regular school attendance is a cornerstone of Sustainable Development Goal 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable qu...

Forecasting Somalia’s total fertility rate: a comparative analysis of time series models in a post-conflict context

Somalia has to be properly prepared to plan its post-conflict operations because the country is in the midst of a major demographic transition. This paper is driven by the fact that there is a dire need to have accurate forecasting frameworks that can guide the regional policy an...