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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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05 · Related scholarly work

Related Research Outputs

These outputs are listed separately because peer-reviewed journal publication status has not been verified. They are not included here as peer-reviewed journal publications.

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.

Preprint; peer-reviewed journal publication details not yet verified.

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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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Scholarly transparency

Acknowledged Research & Analytical Contributions

In addition to authored and co-authored research, Edward has provided data analysis and related analytical support to medical researchers in Saudi Arabia. The peer-reviewed publications below formally acknowledge these contributions and are presented separately from Edward’s authored publication record.

2025 · Acknowledged contribution

Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis Among Children and Its Characteristics in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged as Data Scientist for support in analysing the data
Research setting / collaborating institutions
Qassim Health Cluster · Qassim University · Dr. Suliman AlHabib Hospital, Buraydah
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2023 · Acknowledged contribution

Assessment of Parents' Knowledge Regarding Pediatric Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Saudi Arabia

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged as Data Scientist for valuable support
Research setting / collaborating institutions
University of Tabuk · Taibah University · Majmaah University · Ibn Sina National College · King Saud University · Qassim University
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2025 · Acknowledged contribution

Assessment of Saudi Parents' Knowledge, Barriers and Willingness towards Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among Children in Tabuk City: A Cross-Sectional Study

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged for data analysis; identified as Edward Mugambi Ireri of Smart Health EQUAS Consultants
Research setting / collaborating institutions
University of Tabuk · King Salman Armed Forces Hospital · Maternity and Children Hospital, Tabuk
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2024 · Acknowledged contribution

Analyzing Non-urgent Emergency Department Visits: Patterns, Demographics, Motivations, and Triage System Awareness in Al-Qassim

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged as Data Scientist for invaluable support
Research setting / collaborating institutions
King Fahad Specialist Hospital · Buraidah Central Hospital · Qassim University
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2023 · Acknowledged contribution

Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Proton Pump Inhibitors Among the General Population in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged for data analysis and visualization
Research setting / collaborating institutions
Qassim University · King Fahad Specialist Hospital · Qassim University Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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2023 · Acknowledged contribution

The Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Training, Education and Burnout among Different Surgical Specialties in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Acknowledged contribution
Acknowledged for data analysis and management
Research setting / collaborating institutions
Multiple hospitals and surgical specialties in Qassim Region
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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