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Research · 19 Peer-Reviewed Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Research across public health, clinical research, evidence synthesis, finance, FinTech and development.

The publication record spans public health, epidemiology, clinical research, evidence synthesis, health behaviour, finance, FinTech, development economics and humanitarian research. It addresses research questions across Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the UAE and other African contexts.

01 · Public health

Public Health & Epidemiology

Research spanning health behaviour, vaccination, zoonotic awareness, quality of life, community perceptions and health-facility systems.

COVID-19, Health Behaviour & Vaccination

2023

Ireri, E. M., Mutugi, M. W., Falisse, J.-B., Mwitari, J. M., & Atambo, L. K. (2023).

Influence of conspiracy theories and distrust of community health volunteers on adherence to COVID-19 guidelines and vaccine uptake in Kenya.

PLOS Global Public Health, 3(3), e0001146.

Zoonotic Disease Awareness

2023

M'ibui, G., Karani, C. K., Nkonge, A. N., & Ireri, E. M. (2023).

Comparative awareness on zoonoses between residents at the Human-Wildlife Interface Zone and inhabitants of the non-wildlife areas of Meru County, Kenya.

African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2(2), 51–58.

Health-Related Quality of Life

2023

M'ibui, G., Karani, C. K., Nkonge, A. N., & Ireri, E. M. (2023).

A Health-Related Quality of Life: Differences between Human-Wildlife Interface and Non-Wildlife Zones of Meru County, Kenya.

African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2(2), 84–92.

Human-Wildlife Conflict & Community Perceptions

2023

M'ibui, G., Karani, C. K., Nkonge, A. N., & Ireri, E. M. (2023).

The Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya.

African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2(2), 170–177.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

2022

Osur, J., Muinga, E., Carter, J., Kuria, S., Hussein, S., & Ireri, E. M. (2022).

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Vaccination intention and attitudes of community health volunteers in Kenya.

PLOS Global Public Health, 2(3), e0000233.

COVID-19 & Community Health Volunteers

2021

Osur, J. O., Muinga, E. O., Ireri, E. M., Carter, J., Kuria, S., & Hussein, S. (2021).

Knowledge and Readiness of Community Health Volunteers to Lead Sensitization of Communities on COVID-19 Vaccination in Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study.

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HIV Testing & Health Facility Systems

2015

Ireri, M. E., Mutugi, M. W., Muthami, N. L., Kiptoo, M., & Songok, E. M. (2015).

A retrospective evaluation of proficiency testing, and rapid HIV test kits stock-outs among HTC facilities within Nairobi County.

East African Medical Journal, 92(12).

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02 · Clinical research

Clinical & Health Research

Clinical and population-facing research on screening, surgical risk and sexual health.

Colon Cancer Screening

2025

Mohammed, A., Alawaji, M. A., Alharbi, A. B., Alkhuwaiter, R. A., Alwehaibi, R. M., Alsohaibani, A. A., Almuzaini, R. A., Alabdullatif, N. H., Almutairi, N., & Ireri, E. M. (2025).

Assessment of Knowledge and Barriers to Colon Cancer Screening Among the General Public in the Qassim Region.

Cureus, 17(4), e82047.

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Complicated Appendicitis

2025

AlMutairi, B., Alshammari, A. M., Alsuraykh, L., Alhumaidi, N. H., Alhamed, A. M., Alhuwayri, R. S., & Ireri, E. M. (2025).

Hyponatremia as a Predictor of Complicated Appendicitis.

Cureus, 17(11).

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Sexual Health During COVID-19

2021

Osur, J., Ireri, E. M., & Esho, T. (2021).

The Effect of COVID-19 and its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction among Married Couples in Kenya.

Sexual Medicine, 100354.

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03 · Review research

Evidence Synthesis

Published work using structured review methodology to bring together evidence in context.

Scoping Review — Cancer Care in Africa

2022

Padaruth, R., Esho, T., Osur, J., Ireri, M. E., & Serigne, M. (2022).

Management of Psychosocial and Sexual Complaints Among Cancer Patients in the African Context: A Scoping Review.

Sexual Medicine, 10(2), 100494.

Research type: Scoping Review

This publication provides direct evidence of experience in evidence synthesis and scoping review methodology.

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04 · Finance & economics

Finance, FinTech & Economics

Research on digital finance, banking preferences, financial behaviour, public finance, education and socioeconomic development.

FinTech in Kenya

2021

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2021).

Fintechs’ Future in Kenya: Does Social Influence Matter?

Journal of African Business, 1–21.

Islamic Banking in the UAE

2018

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2018).

Moderation Effect on Islamic Banking Preference in UAE.

International Journal of Bank Marketing.

Mobile Microfinance in Kenya

2018

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2018).

Moderation Effect on Mobile Microfinance Services in Kenya: An Extended UTAUT Model.

Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, 18, 67–75.

This publication contributes to the longer-standing research trajectory in financial inclusion, digital finance and financial behaviour.

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Public Finance Reform in Somalia

2017

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2017).

Public Finance Management Reforms in Somalia: A Case Study on Somalia's Finance Professionals.

Journal of Public Affairs, 17(3), e1621.

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Financial Education

2017

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2017).

Can Arabic Proverbs Enhance Arabic-Speaking Students’ Comprehension of Financial Concepts? An Empirical Study in Randomly Selected Business Schools in Dubai.

Journal of Teaching in International Business.

Sukuk Investment Decisions

2016

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2016).

Does the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) Matter in Sukuk Investment Decisions?

Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, 12, 93–100.

International Monetary Aid & Somalia

2016

Warsame, M. H., & Ireri, E. M. (2016).

Does International Monetary Aid Help or Hinder Somalia's Socio-Economic Revival?

Journal of Public Affairs, 16(4), 350–358.

05 · Development & humanitarian research

Related Research Output

This development and humanitarian research output is listed separately because its peer-review status has not been verified. It is not included here as a peer-reviewed journal publication.

Regional Assistance During COVID-19

2022

Nash, K., Okaro, S., Mugambi, E. I., & Atambo, L. (2022).

African Regional Assistance to South Sudan and Kenya During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, Edinburgh Law School.

Presented as a related research output; peer-review status is not asserted.

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Applied portfolio

Research Beyond Publications

The wider research portfolio extends beyond the formal publication record into applied analytical, evaluation and evidence work.

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  • Large-scale secondary-data analysis
  • Programme evaluation
  • Financial inclusion research
  • Machine learning
  • Health research
  • Evidence synthesis

Research identity

Research Profiles

External research profiles provide additional information on publications, citations, researcher identity and professional and technical work.

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Research collaboration

Work across disciplines, institutions and contexts

Collaboration is welcomed with researchers, universities, medical professionals, NGOs, research institutions and organisations worldwide.

Potential collaborators include Researchers, Universities, Medical professionals, NGOs, Research institutions, Organisations worldwide.

Potential collaboration areas

Research Design · Quantitative Research · Evidence Synthesis · Statistical Modelling · Secondary Data Analysis · Machine Learning · Programme Evaluation · Research Publication

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