Mr. John Hiuhu Mwangi is a distinguished scholar and lecturer specializing in Community Health Nursing, Public Health, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Currently serving at Kirinyaga University, he is pursuing a PhD in Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His research expertise spans reproductive health, cervical cancer prevention, male partner involvement in healthcare, and socio-cultural determinants influencing health service uptake in low-resource settings. Mr. Mwangi has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals such as Global Journal of Health Sciences, The East and Central Africa Medical Journal, Biomedical Sciences, Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, Health SA Gesondheid, and PLOS ONE. His notable works explore cervical cancer screening utilization, syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive uptake, and men’s roles in cervical cancer prevention. A strong advocate for evidence-based health interventions, he has presented his research at national and international conferences addressing reproductive health, community engagement, and public health innovation. His scholarly efforts have significantly contributed to advancing gender-inclusive health practices and strengthening health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. According to citation metrics, Dr. Mwangi has been cited 13 times (12 since 2020), with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing impact and ongoing contribution to nursing and public health research.
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Mwangi, J. H. (2015). Utilization of the visual inspection screening method for cancer of the cervix in Kitui Central Sub County, Kenya [Doctoral dissertation, Kenyatta University].
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Mwangi, J. H., Mtshali, G. N., & Mbeje, P. N. (2025). Male partner roles in cervical cancer transmission and prevention in Central Kenya: A quantitative approach. Health SA Gesondheid, 30, 2858.
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Kamau, S., & Mwangi, J. (2021). Nurse related challenges faced by diploma level nurses before, during and after upgrading to baccalaureate level at a level 5 hospital. Global Journal of Health Sciences.
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Mumbi, M. E., Hiuhu, M. J., Tharao, N. F., & Nyambura, M. N. (2020). Knowledge of nurses on syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections in public facilities. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 5(5), 1–12.
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Mwangi, J. H., & Gachau, A. G. (2017). The levels of utilization of visual inspection screening of cervical cancer in Kitui, Kenya. The East and Central Africa Medical Journal, 4(3), 30–34.