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Development and Evaluation of a Modified Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Mlamp) Test for the Detection of Entamoeba Histolytica

Fridah Mwendwa Kirimi (2018)

Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent for amoebiasis is of considerable burden to populations in the developing countries where it accounts for over 50 million infections. The tools for detection of amoebiasis are ...

Prevalence, Species Characterization and Factors Associated With Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria among Tuberculosis Retreatment Patients Submitting Samples to the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Kenya

Jacqueline Jepkemboi Limo (2018)

The frequency of pulmonary disease from non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) is reportedly on the rise in Europe, North America, Asia and Southern Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, information on the extent of the burden of ...

Folate Deficiency among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya

Elizabeth Adhiambo Mgamb (2018)

Folate deficiency is one of the micronutrient deficiencies of greatest public health concern, especially among women of child bearing age due to the potential consequences to the unborn baby. To address micronutrient ...

Factors Associated With Tuberculosis in Kisii County: A Case Control Study

George Kadondi Kasera (2017)

Kenya is on track to attain two of the three global targets for reducing tuberculosis (TB); i.e. incidence and prevalence, while still has way to go in attaining the targets for mortality. While HIV remains an important ...

The Burden of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene on People Living With HIV/AIDs in Kibera Slum

Charles Otieno Aketch (2017)

HIV transmission is often perceived as a consequence of human behaviors: unprotected sex, injection drug use, sharing needles. While transmission risk behaviors are, in fact, necessary for HIV-infection, it is important ...

Oral Health Status in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients Attending Port Reitz Hospital, Mombasa County, Kenya

Mary Adhiambo Ochola (2019)

The HIV/AIDS epidemic is one of the most serious epidemics to ever have affected humanity. About 40 million people were infected with HIV in 2001, and millions have already died of AIDS. Many more people are affected ...

Critical Care Services and Health Outcomes among Road Traffic Accident Patients Managed At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya

Eunice Ibanda Chelogoi (2018)

Road traffic accidents (RTA) are rapidly growing posing a public health problem since it is projected to become the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality by the year 2020 (WHO, 2013). There is inadequacy of ...

Factors Associated With Utilization of Family Planning Methods among Women of Reproductive Age (15 – 49 Years) In Mandera County, Kenya

Abdikadir Suleiman Omar (2018)

Unmet need for modern family planning methods is an important health issue for women. The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with utilization of family planning among women aged 15-49 years in ...

Factors Associated with Leishmaniases Among Households in Marigat Sub –County of Baringo County, Kenya

Eric Gisege Okindo (2019)

The global burden of leishmaniases has remained stable for some years, causing a morbidity and mortality mainly to the poor proportion of the population. The global estimate for new cases of visceral leishmaniasis is ...

Determinants of Active Trachoma among Children Aged 1-9 Years in Ol Donyo Nyokie Location, Kajiado County, Kenya

Lengala Tobister Nasieku (2018)

Trachoma is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, which may result into eye disease after repeated re-infections. It remains the principal cause of preventable blindness and the second leading cause of blindness ...

Knowledge and practices of pesticides use against the bean fly (Ophyiomyia phaseoli) and associated health effects among bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) smallholder farmers in Kabaru location, Nyeri County

Beritah Mumbi Mutun (2019)

Farmers’ knowledge on pesticides use, the practices and the associated health effects is of great importance. The effect of pesticides on human health and the environment is a major global public health issue. The main ...

Prevalence and Associated Factors for Cryptosporidium Infection in Calves and Environment in Asembo Rarieda, Siaya County-Kenya

Allan Fredrick Ogendo (2020)

Cryptosporidium species can infect a wide range of animals including birds, reptiles, fish, cattle and man. These zoonotic enteric coccidian parasites are among the leading causes of diarrhea in calves (less than six ...

Determinants of Utilization of Skilled Birth Attendance among Women Aged 18-49 Years in Bamba Division, Kilifi County, Kenya

Sophia Waithera Mwinyikione (2017)

Improving maternal health through the provision of skilled care during delivery now falls in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number three which is to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ...

In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of Combination Therapy Using Allium Sativum and Aloe Secundiflora Agains Leishmania Major Infected Balb/C Mic

Christine Nasimiyu Kituyi (2017)

Cutaneous leishmaniases (CL) is endemic in more than 88 countries worldwide. Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kenya is caused by Leishmania major. Currently used drugs like pentostam, Amphotericin B are expensive, ...

Correlates of anemia among infants aged 6-10 months attending Msambweni County Referal Hospital ,Kwale County.

Nyilima, S Karanja (2023)

Globally, anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies with the children under five being the most affected. African region has highest prevalence of 62.3%. Locally, previous studies have shown Kwale ...

Factors Influencing Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting among Patients and Healthcare Providers in Selected Hospitals in Kirinyaga County, Kenya

Nyagah, David Muriithi (2021)

In 2020, Kirinyaga County accounted for 5% of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports submitted to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Despite landing at no. 5 out of 47 in the Counties ADR reporting ranks, the ADR reporting ...

Non-Adherence to Medication and Influencing Factors in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital in Kiambu County

Kyalo, Caroline Katunge (2023)

Type-2 diabetes mellitus is recognized as a key non-communicable disease affecting over 425 million people globally, with only half of them currently diagnosed. One key indicator of mortality associated with type-2 ...

Oral Health Status and Its Associated Factors among the Youth in Igembe Sub-County, Meru County, Keny

Miriti, Dennis Munene (2022)

Oral health is an essential and integral part of overall health throughout human life. The mouth is the mirror that reflects human’s health and well-being. Poor oral health has negative consequences on individuals’ ...

Effects of HIV Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use on Incidence of STIs and Risky Sexual Behaviors among Female Sex Workers at the Drop-In Centers in Nairobi County, Kenya

Owino, Radeny Kennedy (2022)

re-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective in prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections among populations at a substantial risk. Approximately 39 million HIV related mortalities have been recorded to ...

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Common Circulating Enteric Bacteria Pathogens in HIV Positive And Negative Children in Dandora Kenya

Said, Rashid Samya (2021)

There is an increasing trend in antibiotic resistance among enteric bacterial pathogens, particularly in developing countries, where bacterial diarrhoea is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, especially ...

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