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Laetitia Irakoze

Publications (4)

Household Food Security and Maternal and Child Dietary Diversity among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Ngozi Province, Burundi

Laetitia Irakoze, Aloys Niyongabo, Aloys Nzigamasabo & Athumani M. Lupindu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Introduction: Household food insecurity and poor dietary diversity contribute to maternal and child undernutrition in low-income settings. Aim: This study assessed household food security status and examined its association with maternal and child dietary diversity among pregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i92135

Analysis of Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients at Makamba Hospital

Séraphine Niyibampaye, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Laetitia Irakoze, Cotivaldes Ciza, Daniel Niyonzima, Françoise Bucumi, Don Divin Rodrigue Neema Matemere, Jean Bosco Ndayishimiye, Floride Bwitonzi, Jean Joseph Arsene Rukundo, Venantie Ntirandekura, Esperance Bedetse & Godefroid Nkeshimana · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

The association between diabetes and hypertension represents a major public health problem in Burundi. These patients, who are particularly vulnerable, face food-related challenges that compromise their therapeutic balance. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62067

Factors Associated with Nutritional Status of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Gatsinda Zone, Ngozi Commune, Burundi

Nadine Nduwamariya, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Simon Buhungu, Laetitia Irakoze, Eponine Délice Niyonizeye, Théophile Niyibizi, Bella Tatiana Ingabire, Méchac Ishimwe, Erasme Bengenge, Jean Claude Ndayikengurukiye & Renovat Rukerandanga · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: Women who are simultaneously pregnant and breastfeeding have increased nutritional requirements, and their nutritional status may be associated with household, dietary, obstetric and health-related characteristics. Objective: To examine factors associated with the nut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1231

Agricultural Loans and Food Security: Evidence from Rural Households in Ngozi, Burundi

Privat Rwasa, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Alexis Ndayizeye & Laetitia Irakoze · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

In Burundi, agriculture is the pillar of food security, but smallholders face financing constraints. This study aims to assess the impact of agricultural loans on the food security of rural households in the commune of Ngozi. A cross-sectional survey conducted in May 2025 collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2375