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Independent and interactive effect of plant- and mammalian- based odors on the response of the malaria vector, Anepheles gambiae

JULIAH W. JACOB; David P. Tchouassi, Zipporah O. Lagat, Evan M. Mathenge, Collins K, Mweresa, Baldwyn Torto (ACTA TROPICA, 2018-09)

Several studies have shown that odors of plant and animal origin can be developed into lures for use in surveillance of mosquito vectors of infectious diseases. However, the effect of combining plant- and mammalian-derived ...
Viral Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C co-infections of HIV-1 infected patients in Kenya

BETTY C. TOO; F. Wamunyokoli, J. Okendo, A. Okwaro, R.W. Lihana, B. Ogutu, W. Ochieng (East African Medical Journal, 2019-08)

Background: Co-infections with hepatitis B and hepatitis C (HBV/HCV) viruses continue to be of significant concern among HIV-1 patients. In resource limited settings like Kenya where HIV-1 still remains endemic, infections ...
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of HTLV/HIV Co-Infection among People who inject Drugs (PWIDs): A Review

KOECH CAROLINE CHEPKORIR; Raphael M. Lwembe, Eddy O Odari, Nacy LM Budambula (Journal of Human Virology & Retrovirology, 2018-01)

Human T-cell lymphotropic viruses type 1 and 2 (HTLV1/2) and HumanImmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) co-infections show a worldwide distribution. Theprevalence varies according to geographic region, racial group and populationtype. ...
Prevalence of hepatitis A virus in patients attending a referral hospital in Bubanza Province, Northwest Burundi

HARABANDI REMY; Eddy O. Odari, Raphael W. Lihana (International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2019-01)

Background: Viral hepatitis is a public health problem wide world. Hepatitis A, transmitted by fecal-oral route, is an infectious viral disease caused by hepatitis A virus and mainly due to poor sanitation. This study aimed ...
Tuberculosis prevalence in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya

ALVIN KINJI MWABU; Purity Kaari, Christine Bii, Celestine Makobe (East African Medical Journal, 2019-01)

Background: Viral hepatitis is a public health problem wide world. Hepatitis A, transmitted by fecal-oral route, is an infectious viral disease caused by hepatitis A virus and mainly due to poor sanitation. This study aimed ...
Analysis of Trends in Resistance to Fluoroquinolones and Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactams among Salmonella Typhi Isolates Obtained from Patients at Four Outpatient Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya

KAVAI SUSAN MUTILE; Mourine Kangogo, Anne W. T. Muigai, Samuel Kariuki (Journal of Scientific Research, 2018-07)

Typhoid fever caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) causes an estimated 25 million illnesses and approximately 200,000 deaths annually mostly in developing countries. Although the management ...
Effect of early intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care on weight gain and length of stay in low-birth-weight infants: A multi-site quasi-experimental study

MUTHOKA JOSEPH KENNEDY; S Karanja, D Makworo, Y Kombe (East African Journal of Health and Science, 2020-10)

Objective: To assess the effect of early intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in improving neonatal weight gain and length of stay in stable Low-Birthweight (LBW) infants Design: A multi-site quasi-experimental study. ...
Depression, injecting drug use, and risky sexual behavior syndemic among women who inject drugs in Kenya: a cross-sectional surv

CATHERINE WANJIKU MWANGI; Simon Karanja, John Gachohi, Violet Wanjihia & Zipporah Ngang’a (Harm Reduction Journal, 2019)

Background: Injecting drug use (IDU) is a key driver of the HIV epidemic particularly when individuals experience psychosocial conditions and risky sexual behavior in a syndemic manner. This study sets out to assess ...
Cross-sectional study on effect of civil society organizations interventions on individuals infected with HIV in Busia County Kenya

MARY NANDILI ISHEPE; P. Wanzala, A. Makokha (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Since the discovery of HIV in the early 1980s in Kenya, Civil Society Organizations have played a major role in its fight. The aim was to study effect of intervention on improved health, nutrition and income generation ...
Community perceptions affecting uptake & retention on antiretroviral therapy by PLHIV: a qualitative study among residents of an urban informal settlement in Kenya

ROSE PATRICIA OLUOCH; David Mutinda, Mohammed Karama, Joseph Oundo, Zipporah Nganga (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-03)

Introduction: Lack of HIV treatment and loss of follow up measures is associated with high mortality among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa. Especially in resource-limited populations. Respondents ...
Household maize storage practices and aflatoxin contamination in Makueni County, Kenya

JAMES MWASHEMBE MALUSHA (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Introduction: Aflatoxicosis resulting from consumption of contaminated maize poses a significant public health problem in many countries including Kenya, and many people living in developing countries could be chronically ...
Corrigendum: Determinants of HIV Positive Status at First PCR Test among Infants Seeking Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) Services in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

ELIZABETH MUEKE KIILU; Simon Karanja, Gideon Kikuvi , Peter Wanzala (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021-08)

Introduction: Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) is the practice of testing infants for HIV within the first 4–6 weeks of life or at the earliest opportunity possible so as to promptly link HIV-infected infants to healthcare and ...
Correlates of HIV infection among HIV-exposed infants in low-income settlements Nairobi, Kenya

KIILU, ELIZABETH MUEKE; Simon Karanja; Gideon Kikuvi; Peter Wanzala (European Journal of Public Health, 2023-10-01)

Background The loss of gut microbial stability has been observed during aging. Previous studies have noted changes in the diversity of gut microbiota and richness of specific bacteria along with age, but rarely focused ...
Caregiver Factors Influencing seeking of Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV Services in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya: A Qualitative Study.

ELIZABETH MUEKE KIILU; Simon Karanja, Gideon Kikuvi, Peter Wanzala (Internationa Journal of Scientific and Research Publication, 2019-12)

Abstract – Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) is the practice of testing babies for the HIV virus within the first 4–6 weeks of life or at the earliest opportunity thereafter. In order to correctly inform caregivers the HIV ...
Strategies for improving the management of acute pain in households in Nakuru County, Kenya

JOHN NYAGA MACAI (Southern African Journal of Public Health, 2019-10)

Background. The effective management of acute pain remains a challenge in many households, especially in resource-poor countries. In Kenya, healthcare-seeking behaviour associated with the management of acute pain has not ...
Prognostic factors influencing HIV-free survival among infants enrolled for HIV early infant diagnosis services in selected hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

KIILU, ELIZABETH MUEKE (Plos onePublic Library of Science, 2023-10-04)

Background Despite being a preventable disease, pediatric HIV infection continues to be a public health concern due to the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. Vertical transmission of HIV occurs when a ...
Effects of nutritional support on growth and development of children receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in selected slums of Nairobi, Kenya

LUCY NKIROTE; Z.W. Ng‘ang’a, E.M. Muchiri, Y. Kombe (East African Medical Journal, 2019-06)

Background: Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in infants and children has been proven effective. For optimal outcomes of ART, other factors such as the nutrition status of the patient, dietary patterns, treatment adherence, ...
Detection of pandemic influenza A/H1N1/pdm09 virus among pigs but not in humans in slaughterhouses in Kenya, 2013–2014

ERICK MOGAKA OSORO; Shirley Lidechi, Jeremiah Nyaundi, Doris Marwanga, Athman Mwatondo, Mathew Muturi, Zipporah Ng’ang’a & Kariuki Njenga (BMC Research Notes, 2019)

Objective We conducted four cross-sectional studies over 1 year among humans and pigs in three slaughterhouses in Central and Western Kenya (> 350 km apart) to determine infection and exposure to influenza A viruses. ...
Life Skills Improve Psychosocial and Clinical Outcomes Among Adolescents Living with HIV Transitioning to Adult Care

NYAWIRA, GITAHI; Kenneth Ngure; Elizabeth Bukusi (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2023-03)

Purpose HIV- related deaths account for the highest mortality among adolescents and young people in Africa. Studies evaluating the most effective interventions to support disclosure in sub-Saharan Africa have not focused ...
Seroprevalence of Influenza A Virus in Pigs and Low risk Acute Respiratory Illness Among Pig Workers in kenya

ERIC MOGAKA OSORO; Shiley Lidechi, Doris Marwanga, Jeremia Nyaundi, Athman Mwatondo, Mathew Muturi, Zipporah Nganga, Kariuki Njenga (Environmentak Health and Preventive Medicine, 2019-08)

Background Influenza A viruses pose a significant risk to human health because of their wide host range and ability to reassort into novel viruses that can cause serious disease and pandemics. Since transmission of these ...

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