1. Enhancing Adolescent Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Exploring Service Provision Barriers and Facilitators through the Ype4Ah Mystery Client Method in Kano and Lagos. • Jimmy Adams, DAI; Oluyemisi Ayoola, WFI; Zainab Garba, YEDI.

2. Gender Differential in Media Access and Perceived HIV-Related Stigma in Nigeria • Ayo Adebowale, University of Ibadan; Martin Palamuleni, North West University.

3. Negotiating the User Journey towards Contraceptive Self-Empowerment: A Case for Dmpa-Sc Self-Injection. • Oluwaseun Adeleke, Society for Family Health; Michael Titus, Society for Family Health; Anthony Nwala, SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH,NIGERIA; Mopelola Raji, Society for Family Health; Fidelis Edet, Society for Family Health.

4. The Impact of Child’s Rights Act Adoption on Adolescent Childbearing and School Enrolment in Nigeria • Lydia Adeoye, Obafemi Awolowo University; Sola Asa, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

5. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Out-of-Pocket Community-Based Health Insurance Expenditure in Osun State • Olufemi Adetutu, Obafemi Awolowo University; Adewale Adesina, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife..

6. Diaspora Contribution and Challenges: Evidence from the Ghanaian Economy • Ferdinand Ahiakpor, University of Cape Coast.

7. Internal Migration Status and the Uptake of Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in Nigeria. • Chukwuedozie K. Ajaero, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Ebere Eze, University of Nigeria Nsukka; Chiemezie Atama, University of Nigeria Nsukka; Samuel Ebimgbo, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

8. Statistical Demography Meets Ministry of Health: The Case of the Family Planning Estimation Tool • Leontine Alkema, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Herbert Susmann, University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Evan Ray, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Kristin Bietsch, Avenir Health; Priya Emmart, Avenir Health; Rebecca Rosenberg, Avenir Health; John Stover, Futures Institute; Emily Sonneveldt, Avenir Health; Shauna Mooney, Maynooth University; Niamh Cahill, Maynooth University.

9. Analyse genre de l’adoption de l’intensification agricole sur la sécurité alimentaire au Burkina Faso.* • Hamsatou AMADOU BOUBACAR, Université Félix Houphouët Boigny.

10. Infirmerie scolaire et amélioration des comportements sexuels et reproductifs des adolescent(e)s et jeunes scolarisé(e)s. Exemple des pays du Bassin du Lac Tchad* • Etienne Serge Anakeu Djoumessi, Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural (MINADER).

11. Cohabitation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Does Women Empowerment Matter? Insights from the Demographic and Health Survey • Castro Ayebeng, University of Cape Coast; Joshua Okyere, University of Cape Coast; Nancy Arthur, Challenging Heights; Kwamena Dickson, University of Cape Coast.

12. Déterminants de l’anémie chez les enfants de 6-59 mois au Burkina-Faso : Une analyse axée sur les niveaux de sévérité* • Jacques BADO, IRSS; Aristide Romaric ARB Bado, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)/Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique (CNRST); Honoré Mimche, Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques (IFORD).

13. Exploring the Feasibility and Validity of Proxy Pregnancy Histories Generated via a Mobile Phone Survey in Malawi. • Jethro Banda, Malawi Epidemiology Intervention Research Unit; Albert Dube, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit; Lena Kan, Johns Hopkins University; Mayank Date, Johns Hopkins University; Malebogo Tlhajoane, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Diwakar Mohan, Johns Hopkins University; Amelia Crampin, Karonga Prevention Study; Georges Reniers, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); Li Liu, Johns Hopkins University.

14. Urbanisation et démographie de la ville de Yaoundé : surpeuplement ou développement non-contrôlé ?* • Teclaire Amandine BANGOMB, IFORD; Claude Mbarga Ella, IFORD; TEDA SOH FOSSI RODRIGUE MARCIAL, PhD student.

15. Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Change and Seasonal Migration in the Lake Region …Closing the Gap of Emerging Challenges to Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Demographic Dividend in Africa… • Benjamin Bassey, Royal Porch Population Alliance; Benjamin Bob, AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.

16. Covid-19 Epidemic and Socioeconomic Impacts in the Lake Chad Region • Bob Benjamin, Akwa Ibom State Government of Nigeria.

17. Beyond Demographics and Psychographics: Taking into Account Intellectual Property Assets • Stanislas Bigirimana, Africa University.

18. Déterminants de la non-couverture par l'assurance maladie chez les personnes de 15-49 ans au Mali* • Mahamane Kalil CISSE, Institut National de la Statistique du Mali (INSTAT); Patrice Tchanang Toula, Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques (IFORD); Steve Bertrand MBOKO IBARA, Université Marien Ngouabi.

19. Unveiling Vulnerability: Exploring the Impact of Shock Exposure and Population Changes in Malawi • Kimberly Cole, USAID; Killian Mutiro, USAID.

20. Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of People towards Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana • Helen Crentsil, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Mercy Opare-Addo, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Richard Lamptey, Palm Beach Atlantic University.

21. Facteurs explicatifs de l’aversion à la vaccination contre la Covid-19 au sein des femmes au Centre et Sud-Bénin* • Justin Dansou, Université de Parakou; Alphonse Affo, Centre de Formation et de Recherche en matière de Population (CEFORP); Pacôme Acotchéou, Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP); Anselme Roland K. Djagba, Ecole doctorale pluridisciplinaire (EDP/UAC); Pierre Gandji, Ecole doctorale pluridisciplinaire (EDP/UAC); Achille Ayale, Ecole doctorale pluridisciplinaire (EDP/UAC); Jacques Saizonou, Institut régional de Santé Publique, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (IRSP/UAC).

22. Magnitude, Disparity and Predictors of Quality Antenatal Care Service: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis • Dr.Dereje Bayissa Demissie, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College; Firew Tiruneh Tiyare, EPHI; Ashenif Tadele, EPHI.

23. The Perception of Inter-Professional Rivalry among Health Workers and Its Effect on Health Service Delivery in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria. • Mariam Dere, University of Ilorin.

24. Exploiter le potentiel démographique de l’Afrique : Le cas du Sénégal dans une optique de développement du capital humain pour la capture du dividende démographique dans un monde caractérisé par l’incertitude et le risque* • Lanfia DIANE, Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation; Seydi Ababacar DIENG, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD).

25. Effet de la Corruption sur le capital humain dans les pays de la Zone Franc. Une analyse en terme de cout d opportunité.* • FRIEDA MARIELLE DORA MBANGA, Universite de Yaounde I; Pr DONTSI DONTSI, Université de Yaoundé II; Alexis Nankap, Institut universitaire des sciences, des technologies et de l'éthique.

26. Rôles de l’éducation des femmes en union dans leur désir d’un enfant supplémentaire dans le contexte négro-africain : le cas du Bénin* • DOUROSSIMI Bolanlé Dominique, ETUDIANT; B. Samson LAMLENN, Université de Ghana.

27. Socioeconomic Determinants of Population-Level Fertility Change in Rural Malawi • Albert Dube, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit; Estelle McLean, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); Kondwani Mwandira, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit; Shekinah Munthali, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit; Thandile Gondwe, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Alison Price, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Owen Nkoka, University of Glasgow; Amelia Crampin, Karonga Prevention Study.

28. Appraisal of Socio-Economic and Cultural Impacts on Domestic Violence among Households in Ekiti, Nigeria • Faith Fabowale, Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti.

29. Three Delays Model Applied to Sepsis Care Seeking and Provision in a Private Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria • Abiola Fasina -Ayoola, Emergency Healthcare Consultants, Lagos, Nigeria.; Adebisi Adeyeye, University College London; Oludoyinmola Ojifinni, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Catherine Staton, Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation Research Center, Duke University, North Carolina USA; Joao Vissoci, Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation Research Center, Duke University, North Carolina USA.

30. Impact des catastrophes naturelles sur le capital humain en RDC : Enjeux et perspectives pour la transformation socio-économique dans un contexte d'incertitude* • Baudin FEKOUA, African Parks Network Tchad; KADETWA KAYANGA Esther, Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural de Bukavu en RDC.

31. Autonomie de la femme et Fécondité au Tchad* • Georges Tagang, Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques (IFORD).

32. HARNESSING ANGOLA'S DEMOGRAPHIC POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND* • Martins Hossi, Estudante da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Mady Biaye, UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO).

33. BEST PRACTICE OF FOOD SECURITY AMONG AFRICAN CHILDREN, BASE ON FIES AND FOOD SYSTEM APPROACH:* • Yves Germain IROUNG, Université de Douala; Claude Mbarga Ella, IFORD.

34. Assessing Adult Mortality through Parental Survival Histories in Malawi: Findings from a Mobile Phone Survey • Monica Jamali-Phiri, University of Malawi; Emmanuel Souza, University of Malawi; Boniface Dulani, Institute of Public Opinion and Research; Georges Reniers, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); Malebogo Tlhajoane, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

35. L’initiation des actions One Health dans les écoles primaires et secondaires en Afrique : un levier pour l’inclusion et la contribution à une santé pour tous.* • Jonas Kaaga, Réseau d'actions pour l'emploi et l'autonomisation des jeunes.

36. Démographie hospitalière en question : cas des patients consultés et ceux hospitalisés aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa en 2021* • Eugenie Kabali Hamuli, Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales; Agbada Mangalu Mobhe, Université de Kinshasa.

37. Who Leaves School Prematurely in Uganda; Do Predictors Vary by Place of Residence? • Christian Kakuba, Makerere University, Centre for Population and Applied Statistics; Olivia Nankinga, Makerere University; Valerie Golaz, INED.

38. Urbanization and Import in Africa • Patrick Steve KAMDEM SIMO, Institut Sous régional de Statistiques et d'Economie Appliquée; Mathieu Juliot Mpabe Bodjongo, Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion de l'Université de Dschang.

39. An Assessment of Barriers to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition Services in Malawi • Wongani Kanyenda, Pakachere; Manuel Mulwafu, MOMENTUM Tiyeni Project; Levison Nkhoma, MOMENTUM Tiyeni Project; Tambudzai Rashidi, MOMENTUM Tiyeni Project; Simon Sikwese, Pakachere; Rahal Saeed, Palladium Group; Olive Mtema, MOMENTUM Tiyeni Project; Sarah Stratton, MOMENTUM Tiyeni Project.

40. Shifting Parental Age Differences in Sub-Saharan Africa: Does Education Matter ? • Endale Kebede, Wittgenstien center for demography and global human capital (University of vienna, IIASA, VID); Afua Durowaa-Boateng, Vienna Institute of Demography.

41. Characteristics of Immigrants in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis from Various Regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. • Dimpho Rowena DRS Khumalo, Northwest, University; Karabo E. MHELE, North West University; Mr Sibusiso Modisane, NWU.

42. Determinants of the Intended and Actual Family Sizes among Women in Kenya – Cohort Study • John Kinyua, Mount Kenya University.

43. Prevalence and Determinants of Male Modern Contraceptive Use in Togo: A Quantitative Study in the Maritime Region. • Essi E Kpegba-Fiaboe, University of Ghana; Agnes Kotoh, University of Ghana.

44. Prevalence and Predictors of Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Women in Ghana: Evidence from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey • Frank Kyei-Arthur, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana; Martin Wiredu Agyekum, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana; Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana; Nurudeen Alhassan, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP); Nuworza Kugbey, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana; Kofi Mensah Nyarko, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana.

45. Sexualité prémaritale et utilisation du préservatif chez les jeunes femmes en Afrique de l’Ouest : une analyse des tendances selon le milieu de résidence* • Matè Labité, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP).

46. “Health Outcomes of Grandparents Caring for Double Orphans in South Africa”: What Are the Determinants? • Salmon Likoko, Department of Social Development; Monica Akokuwebe, North-West University; Godswill Osuafor, Independent Researcher; Erhabor Idemudia, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus.

47. Angisafuni Ukuba Indoda, an Ethnographic Exploration of Masculinities: The Case of Gender-Based Violence, Rape, Suicide, and Depression in Men in South African, Johannesburg. • Sipho Mackenzie, University of Johannesburg.

48. Métiers exercés par femmes immigrées subsahariennes en France : quelle est la part des discriminations ?* • Perpetue Madungu Tumwaka, Institut National de la Statistique.

49. Factors Associated with Multiple Sexual Partnerships among Young Women in Southern African Countries: A Pooled Multilevel Analysis • Stephina Mbele, PhD student.

50. A Bivariate Count Modelling Approach in Analyzing Convenience and Non-Convenience Consumption of Food Preference in Windhoek, Namibia • Laina Mbongo, University of Namibia; Lawrence Kazembe, University of Namibia; Lillian Pazvakawambwa, University of Namibia.

51. Analyse translocale des investissements des migrants sur la communauté d’origine au Burkina Faso* • Abdoul-Kader MINOUNGOU, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo/Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (UJKZ/ISSP); Alexis Clotaire Nemoiby BASSOLÉ , Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo; Alexis Clotaire Nemoiby BASSOLÉ, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (UJKZ/ISSP).

52. Promoting Parent-Child Communication and Improving Srh Abstract Submision • steven mkweteza, resercher; mwayi kambuwa, programms officer.

53. Estimation des indicateurs du continuum de soins de santé à partir des données de routine des formations sanitaires : accouchements et vaccination, 2017-2022* • Douba Nabié, ISSP; Roch Modeste Millogo, (1) Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP), Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou; Bruno Lankoandé, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (UJKZ); Karim OUATTARA, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population/Université Joseph KI-ZERBO; Kadari Cissé, Institut de recherche en sciences de la santé (IRSS), CNRST; Youssouf Zon, Ministère de la santé et de l’hygiène publique; Ouo Mireille Coulibaly, Ministère de la santé et de l’hygiène publique; Mahamadi TASSEMBEDO, Ministère de la Santé.

54. Mécanismes de gestion intégrée des inondations dans les banlieues dakaroise* • Samba NDYAYE, Ecole Supérieure d'Economie Appliquée.

55. APPROCHES EXPLICATIVES DU NON RECOURS AUX SOINS MODERNES APRES AVORTEMENT* • Boris N'goran, IFORD; Danielle Ossonemane nguema Danielle, Direction générale de la statistique.

56. Divorce and Separation in Africa after the Covid-19 Pandemic • Ndirangu Ngunjiri, University of Nairobi.

57. Level of Education and Female Labor Force Participation in Burkina Faso • Pouirketa Rita Nikiema, Université Norbert Zongo.

58. Déterminants des comportements sexuels à risques chez les jeunes de 15-24 ans au Burundi* • Willy Niyomuzika, Institut de Formation et de Recherche Démographiques (IFORD).

59. The social variability of the non-use of condoms among married men in Cameroon* • Marcel Nkoma, Ministry of Economy, Planning and regional develpment.

60. Road to 2030: Leveraging Africa’s Human Capital to Achieve Transformation in a World of Uncertainty • Binama Jessica Nyacyesa, Ubuntu Mindful Minds.

61. Les dépenses de santé augmentent-elles à la retraite au Cameroun ?* • Fabrice Nzepang, Université Yaounde 2; Saturnin Bertrand NGUENDA ANYA , Research Center on Innovation, Institutions and Inclusive Development.

62. Beyond Legislation: Examining Awareness about Disability-Related Health Rights Legislations among Women with Disabilities in Ghana • Charlotte Ofori, Regional Institute For Population Studies, University Of Ghana; John Ganle, University of Ghana, School of Public Health.

63. Postabortion care service availability, readiness, and access in Burkina Faso: results from linked female-facility cross-sectional data* • Yentéma Onadja, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP)/Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo; Rachidatou Compaoré, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS); Danielle Belemsaga, Institut de Recherché en Sciences de la Santé; Haley L. Thomas, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Georges Guiella, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de La Population de L’Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo; Siaka Lougué, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS); Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS); Fiacre Bazie, ISSP-UJKZ; Seni Kouanda, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS); Caroline Moreau, INSERM/INED and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health; Suzanne Bell, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

64. A Cross-Regional Investigation of Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors Associated with Low Fertility among Women in Uganda • Jude Otim, Makerere University.

65. Améliorer le suivi sanitaire des personnes âgées en Afrique subsaharienne : une nécessité politique dans la perspective du vieillissement de la population* • Karim OUATTARA, Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population/Université Joseph KI-ZERBO; Bruno Lankoandé, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (UJKZ); Géraldine Duthé, Institut National d'Études Démographiques (INED); Serge RABIER, Agence Française pour le Développement.

66. Determinants of Women’s Participation in Namibia’s Labour Force: A Multinomial Analysis of the 2018 Namibia Labour Force Survey • Opeoluwa Oyedele, UNAM; Fenny Amulungu, University of Namibia.

67. Factors Associated with High-Risk Births in South Africa. • Martin E. Palamuleni, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus; Kgomotso Montse, North-West University.

68. Waste to Treasure: Vegetable Waste Decomposition for Organic Fertiliser Production • Malaika Selasie Patel, Personal.

69. 503. Policy Dialogue: Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy for Empowering Africa's Future. Nb: A Critical Advice the Topic. By Mr. Thomas Kapundura Rupusa • Thomas Rupusa, Black Namibian.

70. Perspectives and Motivations for Modern Contraceptive Use among Young Christian and Muslim Women in Kenya’s Mombasa and Wajir Counties: Does Religion Influence Their Choices? • Julius Rwenyo, Research Assistant.

71. National and Sub-National Differences in Birth Registration by Age and Sex of under-Five Children in Sub-Saharan Africa • Emmanuel Souza, University of Malawi.

72. Socio-Economic Determinants of Early Childhood Education Attendance in Uganda: Evidence from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (2016 Udhs) • Adrian Ssessanga, Centre for Population and Applied Statistics.

73. Global Influences on Malawians' Family Size Preferences • Jeffrey Swindle, Harvard University.

74. Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Reported Chronic Disease Diagnoses among Elderly Persons in South Africa • Dave Temane , University of the Witswatersrand; Mluleki Tsawe, North-West University.

75. Multilevel Modelling of Factors Influencing Higher-Risk Sex among the Youth in South Africa • Mluleki Tsawe, North-West University; Godswill Osuafor, Independent Researcher; Martin E. Palamuleni, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus; Germinah Motshegwa, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus); Zama Nkosi, Walter Sisulu University.

76. Analysis of Clustered Women Birth Interval in Malawi: Application of Parametric and Non Parametric Survival Mixed-Effects Regression under Various Distributions of Random Effects and Priors. • Chikumbutso Wasela, Unima.

77. Subnational Trends and Inequities of under-Immunization among Children Aged 12-23 Months in Uganda • Ronald Wasswa, Makerere University School of Public Health; Aluisio Barros, Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Jennifer Harris Requejo, World Health Organization WHO; Thiago Melo, International Center for Equity in Health; Kananura Rornald Muhumuza, Makerere University School of Public Health; Peter Waiswa, Makerere University School of Public Health.