The Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences is a peer reviewed journal published three times a year and is a continuation of the former Rwanda Journal Series F: Medicine and Health Sciences since January 2018. It publishes topics relevant to various health related fields including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, public health, nutrition, health management and policy, and other health sciences. The Journal accepts quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, each evaluated for their scientific rigor and validity. The following types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the journal: original research, review articles, short communications, letters to the editor, perspective articles, lessons from the field, editorials, and case reports.  Each of these is further elaborated below. The journal may publish supplements of conference proceedings or special editions. 

As of October 2023 the journal is now indexed in SCOPUS, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and African Index Medicus (AIM).

Published: 2024-03-31


Assessment of Patient Waiting Time in Primary Health Care Settings in Rwanda: A Mixed-Method Study

Immaculate Kyarisiima, Manasse Nzayirambaho, Aimable Nkurunziza, Innocent Twagirayezu

6-21




Exploration of Metaperceptions Held by Men Enrolled in Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre Programme, Correlates Behaviours and Coping Strategies

Laetitia Umutoni Kagisha, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana, John Mugarura, John Safari, Clementine Kanazayire

46-62


Lived Experiences of Adolescents with HIV in Rwanda: A Phenomenology Study

Dieudonne Kayiranga, Darius Gishoma, Gallican Nshogoza Rwibasira, Eric Remera, Michael Relf, Donatilla Mukamana

63-78


Effectiveness of Smartphone Application “Gororokapp” for Type 2 Diabetes Patients’ Self-Management in Rwanda: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chance Christian Ndahiriwe, Juliette Gasana, Jacques Nshimiyimana, Charlotte Bavuma, Emmy Bucyana, Cedrick Manirafasha, Jean de Dieu Bugingo, Malachie Tuyizere, Reverien Rutayisire, Samuel Ntakirutimana, Joanitah Kemigisha, Jonas Ruzirakuvuka, Maryse Umugwaneza, Jean Claude Habineza, Lela Mukaruzima, Celestin Twizere, David K. Tumusiime

79-88


Knowledge about Vitamin D among General Population in Baghdad City

Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Taqi Mohammed Jwad Taher, Tiba Nezar Hasan

89-100


Exploring Perceptions about Enablers of Women’s Attendance and Adherence to the Recommended Antenatal Care Visits in Rwanda: A Qualitative Study

Olive Tengera, Pamela Meharry, Aimable Nkurunziza, Joselyne Rugema, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Stephen Rulisa, Laetitia Nyirazinyoye

101-115


Psychology of Abortion: A Qualitative Exploration of Women’s Quality of Life after Termination of Pregnancy Service Provision

Sandra Musabwasoni, Gerard Nyiringango, Peace Uwambaye, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Eugene Ngoga, Thierry Uhawenimana, Priscile Musabirema, Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Vincent Sezibera, Donatilla Mukamana, Marie Klingberg-Allvin, Stephen Rulisa, Oliva Bazirete

116-130

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Journal Identifiers


eISSN: 2616-9827
print ISSN: 2616-9819