Dr. Albert Ikhile is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in marginalized and key populations. He has extensive experience managing large-scale programs and collaborates with LGBTI organizations across Southern Africa. He shares best practices at local and international conferences, significantly influencing programming for at-risk communities.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health (social science), Gender Studies, Sociology and Political Science
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Deconstructing Masculinity: A Mixed‐Methods Exploration of Health Access and Legal Implications Among Middle‐Aged Men in Yaoundé, Cameroon IA Ikhile, CJT Mbiada Sexuality, Gender & Policy 9 (2), e70053 , 2026 2026
Exploring the forced circumstances leading to early sexual debut among primary school learners in Musina, Limpopo IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, AP Adekola, VE Matahela, ... Journal of Public Health Research 15 (2), 22799036251388581 , 2026 2026
The Impact of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech on Mental Health and Healthcare Access Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in South Africa: A Qualitative Study IA Ikhile 2026
I am on PrEP: A systematic review of barriers to effective PrEP utilisation among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa IA Ikhile, SE Adewoye International Journal of Studies in Psychology 6 (1), 31-38 , 2026 2026
Navigating family identity: a systematic review of children's psychological resilience during father-to-mother gender transition IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 70-84 , 2025 2025
The health consequences of stigma and discrimination: a systematic review and meta-analysis of their impact on Black non-binary individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi Frontiers in Sociology 10, 1567887 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
“Our Hands are Tied”: The Disconnect Between the Statutory Rape Policy and Rural Teachers’ Realities in South Africa AP Adekola, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, IA Ikhile, H Matakanye, L Tshivhase, ... Sexuality Research and Social Policy 22 (3), 1657-1667 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Approaches to delivering contextual and culturally relevant sexuality education: insights from educators in rural schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa VE Matahela, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, L Tshivhase, H Matakanye, ... Sex Education, 1-17 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Beyond stigma: Decolonizing mental health frameworks for sexual and gender minorities in south Africa IA Ikhile Perinatal Journal 33 (1), 1030-1040 , 2025 2025
Harnessing E-Health for Adolescent Sexual Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Roadmap for Implementation AP Adekola, IA Ikhile The Open Public Health Journal 18 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Silent Struggles: Sexual Violence Experiences of SGM Youth in Rural Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa V Ramavhoya, IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1557-1569 , 2025 2025
Sexual Health and Masculinity: Examining the Stigma around Reproductive Health Services for Middle-Aged Men in Cameroon IA Ikhile Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1024-1038 , 2025 2025
Evaluating the Effectiveness of School-Based Support Programmes for Pregnant Teenagers: A Case Study of Bohlabela District, Mpumalanga PB Mhlanga, IA Ikhile Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1357-1370 , 2025 2025
Unraveling the wait: exploring factors behind patient delays at a South African Clinic AHMM Shonisani Shandukani Tikva Masutha, Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile Research in Business & Social Science 13 (10), 207-218 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Promoting equitable healthcare access for marginalized populations: a comprehensive framework for men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa IA Ikhile Sage Open 14 (3), 21582440241285186 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Examining the Impact of Social Support Networks in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Social Determinants of Health on MSM in South Africa II Albert 4th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality 1 (1), 35-49 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Catalyzing change: A framework for equitable health among MSM—insights from South Africa for developing nations IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu‐Mudzusi Sexuality, Gender & Policy 7 (2), 122-151 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Exploring Research Trends and Hotspots: A Bibliometric Analysis of Men who Have Sex with Men in Africa (2010–2021) AI Ikhile Gender Questions, 25 pages-25 pages , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, N Sinegugu African Journal of Disability (Online) 13, 1-12 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
Assessing the role of Culture as a Social Determinant of Health and a Deterrent to MSM Accessing Health Services in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa AI Ikekhwa, HMM Azwihangwisi African Journal of Development Studies 13 (1), 25 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Assessing the role of Culture as a Social Determinant of Health and a Deterrent to MSM Accessing Health Services in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa AI Ikekhwa, HMM Azwihangwisi African Journal of Development Studies 13 (1), 25 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, N Sinegugu African Journal of Disability (Online) 13, 1-12 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
Promoting equitable healthcare access for marginalized populations: a comprehensive framework for men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa IA Ikhile Sage Open 14 (3), 21582440241285186 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Catalyzing change: A framework for equitable health among MSM—insights from South Africa for developing nations IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu‐Mudzusi Sexuality, Gender & Policy 7 (2), 122-151 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
“Our Hands are Tied”: The Disconnect Between the Statutory Rape Policy and Rural Teachers’ Realities in South Africa AP Adekola, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, IA Ikhile, H Matakanye, L Tshivhase, ... Sexuality Research and Social Policy 22 (3), 1657-1667 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Approaches to delivering contextual and culturally relevant sexuality education: insights from educators in rural schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa VE Matahela, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, L Tshivhase, H Matakanye, ... Sex Education, 1-17 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Examining the Impact of Social Support Networks in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Social Determinants of Health on MSM in South Africa II Albert 4th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality 1 (1), 35-49 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Exploring Research Trends and Hotspots: A Bibliometric Analysis of Men who Have Sex with Men in Africa (2010–2021) AI Ikhile Gender Questions, 25 pages-25 pages , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
The health consequences of stigma and discrimination: a systematic review and meta-analysis of their impact on Black non-binary individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi Frontiers in Sociology 10, 1567887 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Harnessing E-Health for Adolescent Sexual Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Roadmap for Implementation AP Adekola, IA Ikhile The Open Public Health Journal 18 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Unraveling the wait: exploring factors behind patient delays at a South African Clinic AHMM Shonisani Shandukani Tikva Masutha, Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile Research in Business & Social Science 13 (10), 207-218 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Deconstructing Masculinity: A Mixed‐Methods Exploration of Health Access and Legal Implications Among Middle‐Aged Men in Yaoundé, Cameroon IA Ikhile, CJT Mbiada Sexuality, Gender & Policy 9 (2), e70053 , 2026 2026
Exploring the forced circumstances leading to early sexual debut among primary school learners in Musina, Limpopo IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi, AP Adekola, VE Matahela, ... Journal of Public Health Research 15 (2), 22799036251388581 , 2026 2026
The Impact of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech on Mental Health and Healthcare Access Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in South Africa: A Qualitative Study IA Ikhile 2026
I am on PrEP: A systematic review of barriers to effective PrEP utilisation among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa IA Ikhile, SE Adewoye International Journal of Studies in Psychology 6 (1), 31-38 , 2026 2026
Navigating family identity: a systematic review of children's psychological resilience during father-to-mother gender transition IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 70-84 , 2025 2025
Beyond stigma: Decolonizing mental health frameworks for sexual and gender minorities in south Africa IA Ikhile Perinatal Journal 33 (1), 1030-1040 , 2025 2025
Silent Struggles: Sexual Violence Experiences of SGM Youth in Rural Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa V Ramavhoya, IA Ikhile, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1557-1569 , 2025 2025
Sexual Health and Masculinity: Examining the Stigma around Reproductive Health Services for Middle-Aged Men in Cameroon IA Ikhile Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1024-1038 , 2025 2025
Evaluating the Effectiveness of School-Based Support Programmes for Pregnant Teenagers: A Case Study of Bohlabela District, Mpumalanga PB Mhlanga, IA Ikhile Journal of Ecohumanism 4 (4), 1357-1370 , 2025 2025
Publications
Ikhile, A. I. (2024). Exploring research trends and hotspots: A bibliometric analysis of men who have sex with men in Africa (2010–2021). Gender Questions, 25-pages.
Ikhile, I. A., & Mavhandu‐Mudzusi, A. H. (2024). Catalyzing change: A framework for equitable health among MSM—insights from South Africa for developing nations. Sexuality, Gender & Policy.
Ikhile, I. A. (2024). Promoting Equitable Healthcare Access for Marginalized Populations: A Comprehensive Framework for Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in South Africa. SAGE Open, 14(3), 21582440241285186.
Ikhile, I. A. (2024). Examining the Impact of Social Support Networks in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Msm in South Africa. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality (Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 35-49).
Ikekhwa, A. I., & Azwihangwisi, H. M. M. (2023). Assessing the role of culture as a social determinant of health and a deterrent to MSM accessing health services in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. African Journal of Development Studies, 13(1), 25.
