Amoud University

Regional and socioeconomic inequalities in women’s household decision-making autonomy in Somalia: evidence from a nationally representative survey

Women’s household decision-making autonomy is a fundamental dimension of empowerment and an important determinant of maternal health, reproductive agency, and household welfare. In fragile and conflict-affected settings such as Somalia, persistent gender inequalities, insecurity,...

Factors associated with self-reported mental health difficulties in Somalia: a national health and demographic survey analysis of populations aged 10 years and older

BACKGROUND: Mental health is a neglected public health issue in post-conflict zones like Somalia. OBJECTIVE(S): Given the absence of community-based data in Somalia, this study sought to determine the prevalence and associated factors with Self-Reported Mental Health Difficulties...

Spatial patterns and determinants of childhood measles vaccination in Somalia a multilevel and geospatial analysis of the 2020 demographic and health survey

Measles remains a significant public health challenge in Somalia, contributing to high rates of childhood morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the spatial distribution and identify the individual and community-level determinants of the first dose of measles-contai...

Tinea capitis among children under eighteen years of age in Sub Saharan Africa a systematic review and meta analysis

Tinea capitis is a prevalent superficial fungal infection of the scalp and hair that causes significant morbidity and social stigma among children. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bears a high burden due to climatic and socioeconomic factors. This review aimed to estimate the pooled pre...

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...