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The Prevalence and Knowledge of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECP’s) among women in Kibera, Nairobi

MUTIE, IANETTA NTHUNYA; M Odero; M Ng’ang’a; G Mbugua (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2020-11-10)

Background: Emergency contraception (EC) refers to the use of certain contraceptive methods by women and girls to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. Many women who have a need for emergency contraception ...
Prevalence of pfdhfr and pfdhps mutations in Plasmodium falciparum associated with drug resistance among pregnant women receiving IPTp-SP at Msambweni County Referral Hospital, Kwale County, Kenya

GIKUNJU, STELLA WANJIKU; Eric L. Agola; Raphael Omusembe Ondondo; Johnson Kinyua; Francis Kimani; Angelle Desiree LaBeaud; Indu Malhotra; Charles King; Kelvin Thiong'o; Francis Muthuku (Malaria Journal, 2020-05-24)

Background Prevention and treatment of malaria during pregnancy is crucial in dealing with maternal mortality and adverse fetal outcomes. The World Health Organization recommendation to treat all pregnant women with ...
Viral Hepatitis B Genotypes among Outpatient Clinic Attendees in North Rift, Kenya

KOECH, SELLA; Elijah Songok; Michael Kiptoo; Eddy Odari (Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2020-03-31)

Objective Most hospital outpatients unaware of their Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) status could be seeking treatment for other different ailments in Kenya. To evaluate the HBV prevalence and the genetic diversity, the genetic ...
Effect of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy on Tuberculosis Prevalence among HIV Patients Attending Bahati Comprehensive Care Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

NYANGAU, LUCY OBONYO; Evans Amukoye; Stanley Kangethe; Jackson Onyuka (Journal of Tuberculosis, 2020-05-07)

Introduction Worldwide tuberculosis was top ten cause of death alongside, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 2018; 10.0 million people became ill with tuberculosis with 1.2 million deaths occurring among HIV negative ...
The reporting of adverse drug reactions by healthcare providers in Kenya

MUREITHI, NYAGA DAVID; Daniel Mokaya; Simon Muturi Karanja (2020-11)

Background: Spontaneous and consistent reporting is the cornerstone of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. Under reporting is an enormous obstacle to effective pharmacovigilance (PV). Objective: To determine factors ...
Factors influencing adverse drug reaction reporting among patients in selected hospitals within Kirinyaga County, Kenya

MUREITHI, NYAGA DAVID; Daniel Mokaya; Simon Muturi Karanja (International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 2019-09)

Background Although medicines have outstanding edges to the wellbeing of the general public, they still have the potential of actuating adverse drug reactions which are a significant reason for morbidity and mortality. ...
Effects Of HIV Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis On Incidence Of STIS Among Female Sex Workers In Selected Drop-In Centers In Nairobi County

OWINO, REDENY KENNEDY; Raphael Lihana; Jackline Mosinya Nyaberi (International Journal of Scientific Research Publication, 2020-09)

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective in prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections among populations at a substantial risk. World Health Organization recommends use of PrEP for prevention of HIV, ...
ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG THE YOUTH IN IGEMBE SUB-COUNTY, MERU COUNTY

MIRITI, DENNIS MUNENE; Dr. Benjamin Ngugi; Dr. Dennis Magu (International Peer Reviewed Journals & Books Publishing, 2020-08-28)

Purpose: To determine the oral health status and its associated factors among the youth in Igembe sub-county, Meru County. Methodology: Data was collected through a questionnaire which was adopted from the WHO Oral ...
A comparative analysis of the availability of family planning services in the social franchise and nonfranchise private health facilities in Kajiado County, Kenya

CHEROTICH, CHOGE MILKA; Timothy Abuya; Kenneth Ngure; Elizabeth Echoka (The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-04-21)

Introduction This study assessed the availability of family planning (FP) services in the social franchise and non-franchise private health facilities in Kajiado County, Kenya. Social franchises refer to a standardized ...
Barriers and Enablers That Influence Utilization of Ultrasound Screening Services among Antenatal Women in Kajiado and Kisii Counties Kenya

ONYIEGO, MATIANG'I MICAH; Koen Joosse; Priscillah Ngunju; Colleta Kiilu; Romy Harkx; Marianne Hangelbroek; Jarim Omogi (Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2021-03)

Background The World Health Organization recommends to have all pregnant women to undergo an obstetric ultrasound scan before 24 weeks gestation. However, this has been a challenge as a result of limited access to appropriate ...
Frequency of Messages and Perceived Self-Efficacy for Treatment among People Living With HIV/Aids in Homa Bay County, Kenya

MWANGI, CATHERINE WANJIKU; Hellen Mberia; Paul Kimalu; Catherine Ngugi; Rogers Simiyu; Gordon Okomo; Collins Mukanya Mudogo (International Journal of Communication and Public Relation, 2021-05-24)

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to ascertain the effect of frequency of text messaging onperceived self-efficacyfor treatmentamong people living with HIV/AIDS in Homa Bay County. Methodology:The study used ...
Effect of a Community Health Worker Based Health Promotion Intervention on Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Kitui County, Kenya

MUINDE, FRIDAH N.; Japheth Mativo Nzioki; Mohamed Karama Mahmou (2021-04-22)

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri. It is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, with an estimated 528,000 new cases and 266,000 deaths among women each year. Cervical ...
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Isolates from Catheterized Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit

GITHINJI, MWANGI ELIJAH; S.M. Karanja; P. Wanzala; Z.W. Ngumi (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2021-04-22)

Background: Intensive care unit acquired urinary tract infection is a complication which is common in critical illness and has been associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality. Urinary tract infections are ...
Utilization of Early Infant Diagnosis Services by Caretakers of Infants in Selected County Hospitals in Kenya

BARSITO, EMILY; Dennis Magu; Yeri Kombe; Charles Mbakaya (KENYAN JOURNAL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY, 2021)

Introduction: Early infant diagnosis among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-exposed infants is critical for preventing mother-to-child transmission programs. The Kenya Ministry of Health recently revised their early ...
Influence of Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection on Virological and Immonological Response to Antiretroviral Treatment Among HIV Patients Attenting Comprehensive Care Clinics in Makueni County, Kenya

MAITHA, GEOFFREY MUTISYA; Gideon Kikuvi; Peter Wanzala; Fredrick Kirui (Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-02-01)

Introduction: the effect of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the natural history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease remains uncertain. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the association of HBV ...
DNA Binding Interactions and DNA Topoisomerase I Inhibition Activities of Crude Extracts from Annona Squamosa (L.) and Annona Muricata (L.) Fruits

CHIMBEVO, LENNY MWAGANDI; Gibson Kamau Gicharu; Fredrick Mwamburi Mjomba; Suliman Essuman (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2021-08-13)

Some plants metabolites serve as antiprotozoal and antitumour by binding to nuclear enzyme; DNA Topo I affecting DNA function and cell survival. This study was aimed at screening DNA binding interactions and DNA Topo I ...
The effect of socioeconomic factors on severe maternal morbidity among postnatal women at Kenyatta National Hospital: a cross-sectional study

NDUTA, NDUATI JANE; Kenneth Ngure; James Mutunga (IOSR Journal of humanities and social sciences, 2021-08-20)

Background Maternal mortality is an area of particular concern in public health especially in Africa where maternal deaths are the highest in the world. Despite the high maternal deaths, studies have been difficult since ...
Factors Associated with the Ebola Viral Disease Outbreak in Montserrado County, Liberia

JOAN WANJIRU KARANJA; Dr. Kenneth Ngure, Dr. Joseph Mutai (Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2018)

The 2014 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak went on record as the most distressing epidemic in the 41 years history of Ebola following its discovery in DRC and South Sudan. Liberia, one of the three nations at the epicentre ...
Triazole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus from Fungicide-Experienced Soils in Naivasha Subcounty and Nairobi County, Kenya

EDSON K. KEMBOI; Andrew Nyerere, Christine Bii (International Journal of Microbiology, 2018-06)

The mainstay in prevention and treatment of aspergillosis is the use triazole drugs. In Kenya, the use of agricultural azole is one of the predisposing factors in development of resistance. One hundred fifty-six (156) ...
A cross sectional study on the occupational airborne exposure and the prevalence of self-reported asthma, and respiratory symptoms amongst workers in selected factories in Nairobi, Kenya

JAIRUS MUSUMBA; Ziporah Nganga, Yeri Kombe (Journal of Global Health Reports, 2018)

Background: Timely initiation of antenatal care (ANC) clinic attendance during pregnancy helps identify and reduce risk factors in pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least four ANC visits during ...

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