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Determinants of active trachoma among children aged 1-9 years in Ol Donyo Nyokie location, Kajiado County, Kenya

NASIEKU LENGALA; J. Mutai, L. Muthami, S. Karanja (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Objective: To determine the factors associated with active trachoma among children aged 1-9 years in Ol Donyo Nyokie, Kajiado County. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which utilized both quantitative ...
Family practices that influence the uptake of the Intergrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) strategy among mothers at the MCH/FP clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya

VICKY CHELALAGAT MAIYO; K. Ngure, P. Wanzala (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Background: Since 1999 the Government of Kenya has introduced the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) in an attempt to reduce child mortality. The IMCI strategy, developed by WHO and UNICEF, aims to improve ...
Factors associated with uptake of free maternity services at Kabarnet County Hospital.

CHESUMEI EMILY JEBUNGEI; Dr. Beatrice Kiage Dr. Joseph Mutai (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2017)

Introduction: High maternal mortality is a global issue now apparent with unattained Millennium Development Goal five. World Health Organization 2015 reported developing countries especially those in sub-Saharan Africa as ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Herbal Medicine Use among HIV Positive Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi County

ARON MURITHI MUNGIRIA; Simon Karanja, Lawrence Muthami, Charles Mutai (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcar, 2019)

Background: Traditional remedies have been used for many years in Africa to treat various ailments before the introduction of conventional medicines into the continent. Concurrent use of traditional herbal medicines (THM) ...
Factors associated with road traffic accidents involving motorcyclists in Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya

STANLEY MUGAMBI NDWIGA; Charles Mbakaya, Ciira Kiiyukia (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-03)

Introduction: Motorcycle injuries constitute a major but neglected emerging public health problem in developing countries and are a common cause of road traffic injuries. This study was carried out to determine factors ...
Complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children 6 to 24 months: A cross-sectional descriptive study

CATHERINE WANGUI SHITEMI (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Background: Complementary feeding refers to a process of introducing the infant to additional sources of nutrition other than the breast milk, usually at the age of six months. Infant and Young Child Feeding guidelines ...
Potential health-care associated respiratory syncytial virus in three referral Hospitals in Kenya, 2009-2011

LILIAN MOSERO MAYEKA; Z. Ng’ang’a, S. Khamadi, J. Oundo, L. Ndegwa (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of community acquired severe respiratory illness in infants, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. Limited information exists on the contribution of ...
Awareness, attitude and practices of postnatal mothers attending Mbagathi district Hospital on infant feeding pptions for HIV positive mothers

JACQUELINE ALANDO AMOLO; Anzellimo Makokha, Joseph Mutai (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019)

Effective infant feeding makes an important contribution to the good health and development of children with effects reflecting up to adulthood. Among many cultures and diverse populations traditionally, infants are fed ...
Factors associated with risky sexual behavior among HIV negative partners in HIV discordant relationships in Nairobi, Kenya

NELLY M. MUTURI; G. Kikuvi, R. Gichuki, M. Kiptoo, J. Mutai, J. Kimani, E. Songok (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Introduction: Whereas risky sexual behavior influences HIV acquisition, little information is available on risk taking practices among negative partners in HIV discordant relationships in our settings. This study sought ...
Attitudes and practices of caregivers on adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) Drugs among HIV-Infected children attending comprehensive care clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital

JOSEPHINE WANGARI MBIYU; G. Kikuvi, E. Amukoye (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Background: Ensuring high level of adherence to anti-retroviral medication (ARV) is a priority in treating people living with HIV and AIDS. Adherence in children cannot be fully studied if we do not recognize the involvement ...
Perceptions of healthcare workers on the human papilloma virus vaccines at selected health facilities in Nairobi, Kenya

LILLIAN APADET OSAMONG; J.R. Ongus, J.K. Mutai (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-12)

Background: Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted viral infection that affects both men and women with an overall prevalence of cytology given as 21.8% for women. Objective: The main objective of the study ...
Voluntary medical male circumcision: Safety and satisfacion at Migori County Hospital

TIMONTHY KIPKOSGEI (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019-04)

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as an HIV prevention option for men based on evidence showing a reduction in HIV acquisition of 50% to 60%. Based in ...
Determinants of Moringa Oleifera Utilization Among HIV Positive Patients Attending Comprehensive Care Clinic at Migori County Referal Hospital, Kenya

NKIROTE NTHIORI JUDITH; Francis Njonge, Gideon Kikuvi, Festus Tolo (International Peer Reviewed Journals & Books Publishing, 2019)

Purpose: This is cross-sectional study to determine M. oleifera utilization among HIV positive patients attending Comprehensive Care Clinic at Migori County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Methodology: Data was collected using ...
Lifestyle and Reproductive Factors Assosiated with Breast Cancer among Kenyan Females Screened for Breast Cancer at Thika Level 5 Hospital

KERUBO DIANA ROSE MEMBA; Peter Mwaniki, Lawrence Muthami (International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research (IJSER), 2019)

Breast cancer is a leading female malignancy and a major health concern in the world today. In Kenya, breast cancer is a public health problem because it is on the rise with an increase in incidence and mortality rates. ...
Lifestyle Factors Influencing Falls among Older People in Central Kenya

ERNEST NGA'NG'A KIMANI; Simon Karanja, Lawrence Muthami (International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 2019-05)

An estimated one-third of the older people worldwide sustain falls every year, which contributes to over 20% of injuries in this age group. In the central region of (Mount) Kenya, despite increasing awareness about this ...
Proportion, Aetiology of Urinary Tract Infections and Healthcare Seeking Behaviors Among Females of Reproductive Age Attending Out-Patients Clinics in Kinango and Kwale Sub County Hospitals, Kwale County Kenya

KAJAMBO MULI RAMA; Mohamed Karama, Caroline Wangari Ngungi, Lawrence Ndung'u Muthami (IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2019-04)

Background information: Urinary tract infection accounts for a major disease burden globally especially in the developing countries. Community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur mostly in women and are commonly ...
Breeding second‐generation biofortified bean varieties for Africa

PAUL MUNGAI KIMANI; Ahmed Warsame (Food and Energy Security, 2019-04)

Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the most serious health challenges facing vastsectors of Africa's population, particularly resource‐poor women and children.Development and utilization of drought‐tolerant, biofortified ...
Characterization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Actinomycetes from TB Smear Negative and Retreatment Patients in Nairobi, Kenya

NJERU FRIDA MUKWAMUNENE; Perpetual Ndungu, Christine Bii (Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 2019)

Actinomycetes are opportunistic pathogens in immunosuppressive patients. Pulmonary actinomycetes infections display symptoms that mimic Mycobacteria tuberculosis and can be misdiagnosed and treated as pulmonary TB. ...
Prevalence and Genotyping of Echinococcus Species from Livestock in Kajiado County, Kenya

LUCY WANJIRU NUNGARI; Cecilia Mbae, Joseph Gikunju, Erastus Mulinge, Timothy Kaburu, Eberhard Zeyhle, Japhet Magambo (BioMed Research International, 2019-07)

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread neglected zoonotic disease and is caused by the larval stage of the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. CE is more frequent in livestock-rearing areas and where people ...
Antibiotic utilization and resistance in diarrheagenic Escherichia coli isolated from children under 5 Years in Nakuru County: a case-control study

Suge, Titus; Dennis Magu, Peter Wanzala (F1000Research, 2023)

Background Children under the age of 5 years continue to suffer the ravaging effects of microbial resistance. Majority of the infections associated with this age are of bacterial and viral nature. Highest mortalities in ...

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