Andre undertakes research in public health in complex humanitarian emergencies and the effectiveness of development assistance in developing countries. His recent work in this includes being the chief lead investigator for the study on Buruli ulcer in Ghana (2005); mortality, nutrition, and food security study in Vanuatu (2004) and during emergency in Mozambique (2004) and Lesotho (2005); the anthropological aspects of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and Malawi (2005; 2006); maternal and child health study in Laos (2005); the evaluation of the emergency response and disaster mitigation initiatives in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and D.R. Congo (2005); the evaluation of child sponsorship programs in Ecuador (2006); the evaluation of AusAID support for child nutrition (2013), the evaluation of the ‘Urban Program on Livelihoods and Income Fortification and Socio-civic Transformation for the Youth in Kampala, Uganda’ (2014), and maternal and child health in Laos (NHMRC 2015).
With over 20 years experience in Humanitarian and Development Aid, Professor Andre Renzaho is a leading researcher in migration and health. He talks about his public health research with migrant communities.
Integrated solutions for healthy birth, growth, and development: A cluster-randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed nutrition intervention package in reducing child undernutrition in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (CIA: Renzaho, AMN; Toole, M; Agho, K; Kounnavong, S; Watts, J; Billah, B; Coghlan, B) 2016-2019: $1,558,516
DFAT- Funded: Impact evaluation of the Urban Program on Livelihoods and Income Fortification and Socio-civic Transformation for the Youth in Kampala Project (UPLIFT) (CIA: Andre M.N. Renzaho) March-April 2017: US 48,000
DFID-funded- Geographic targeting and beneficiary selection criteria for food aid programming in Mozambique: Current targeting practices, challenges, and future considerations (CIA: Andre M.N. Renzaho) July-Aug 2017: US 42,000
The impact of post-migration lifestyle in migrant settlement trajectories, Research Start-up funds, School of Social Science and Psychology (CIA: Andre M.N. Renzaho) 2015-2016: $32,500
d health burden associated with obesity-related chronic diseases among socio-economically disadvantaged populations (CIA Renzaho). 2012-2016 Amount: $712,856.
A preliminary assessment of the (mental) health needs of and services available for Syrian and Iraqi refugees settling in the blue mountain region (CIA: Andre M.N. Renzaho). 2016: $65,000
Community capacity building for healthy lifestyles (CBHL) initiative: engaging communities in childhood obesity prevention in disadvantaged areas, VicHealth and Raising Children Network as industry Partners (CIA Renzaho, Polonsky, Mellor, Green, Nicholson, Oldenburg, Horton). 2013-2016 Total Amount: ARC $252,000+partners $85,000= $337,000
Developing culturally relevant social marketing interventions to increase blood donation amongst migrant communities: The case of African migrants, Australian Red Cross Blood Services as the industry partner (Polonsky, CIB Renzaho, and Jones). 2012-2016 Total Amount: ARC $229,905+partners $135,000: $364,905
Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Uganda and South Africa and the Post-2015 Development Agenda: An integrated Mentoring and Capacity Building Framework (CIA: Renzaho, AMN, Atuyambe, Benza). 2016: $US 25,000 ($AU 32,900)
A systematic review project regarding consumer needs related to musculoskeletal conditions (Wluka, A., Cicuttini, F., Cyril, S., Joyce, C., Renzaho, AMN., Teichtahl, A., Urquhart, D. & Wang, Y.) 2014 -2015. $90,000.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of DFAT aid program in addressing child undernutrition (Toole, Liz Comrie-Thomson, Jess Davis, Marion Brown and CIE Andre Renzaho). 2013-2014: $165,000.
Reducing the social, economic and health burden associated with obesity-related chronic diseases among socio-economically disadvantaged populations (Renzaho) (Relinquished, Can only hold one Fellowship in a given period, accepted the Future Fellowship). 2012-2015 Amount: $492,879
Bridging the Gap: Educating family members from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities about seeking help for depression, anxiety and substance misuse in adolescents (Lubman, CIB Renzaho, McCann). 2012-2014 Amount: $145,000.
Building Cultural Competence in Patient-centred Care for Improved Health Care Quality, Safety, and Outcomes (Romios, CIB Renzaho, Crock). 2011-2012 Amount: $20,000.
African youth and obesity: The role of intergenerational acculturation gap (CIA Renzaho; Swinburn; Lo; Mellor; Green). 2010-2013 Amount: $294,000.
Understanding Barriers and Enablers to Donate Blood of Migrants and Refugees with Rare Blood Types (Polonsky; CIB Renzaho; Waters; McQuilten). 2009-2011 Amount: $159,530
Prevention of alcohol and other drug problems in culturally and linguistically diverse Communities (CIA Renzaho). 2010-2011 Amount: $13,500.
Obesity and its risk factors among African migrant adolescents (CIA Renzaho, Swinburn; Lo; Mellor; Green). 2008-2010 Amount: $94,581.
Examining obesity and its risk factors among African migrant adolescents living in rural areas (CIA Renzaho, Mellor; Swinburn). 2008-2009 Amount: $20,000.
The role of Vitamin D in metabolic syndrome among African migrants (Renzaho; Nowson; Coad; Fong; Kaur). 2008-2009 Amount: $19,700.
Evaluation of the African Migrant Parenting Program (Renzaho). 2008-2009 Amount: $9,890
Health consequences of migration: Review of current evidence and implications for policy and service delivery (Renzaho). 2008-2009 Amount: $14,000
Evaluation of the Latrobe Valley Neighbourhood Renewal (Renzaho) 2008-2009 Amount: $54,000.
Appropriate strategies for improving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student outcomes in healthcare professional placements (O’Reilly; Nowson; Boltong; Renzaho; Adamson; Welch; De Leuw) 2007-2008 Amount: $31,815.
Acculturation and its impact on physical and mental health among Arabic migrants (Renzaho and McCabe) 2007-2008 Amount: $13,000.
Changing Behaviours? HIV, IEC Materials and Drug Users in Vietnam (Clarke and Renzaho) 2007-2008 Amount: $15,000.
Parent centred and culturally-competent literacies for health promotion with newly arrived African communities (Green; Renzaho; Waters; Eisenbruch; Lo Bianco; Popay; Oberklaid). 2007-2008 Amount: $118,523.
Acculturation and health outcomes amongst new and emerging migrants in Australia: concepts, emerging evidence and future directions, One-day symposium (Renzaho) 2007-2007 Amount: $8,540.
Understanding cultural factors predicting body size ideal among African migrants (Renzaho, McCabe, Swinburn, Waters) 2007-2007 Amount: $11,000.
Community Obesity Prevention in Childhood and Adolescence (CIs: Swinburn, Waters, Carter McCabe; TIs: Sanigorski, Moodie, Gibbs, Gold, Renzaho, Holt, Lawrence) 2006-2011 Amount: $1.96 Million.
Acculturation and its impact on nutrition and physical activity among sub-Saharan African children (Renzaho, Burns) 2002-2004 Amount: $20,000.