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Datasets on how misinformation promotes immune perception of COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
(Elsevier, 2020)The dataset investigates the magnitude of the misinforma- tion content influencing scepticisms about the novel COVID- 19 pandemic in Africa. The data is collected via an electronic questionnaire method and twenty-one Africa ... -
The Demographic Characteristics of Mothers and their Compliance Levels with Infant and Young Child Feeding Recommendations in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2017-07)Universally, optimal IYCF key indicators are low and current IYCF practices remain far from recommended levels. In Kenya, the National IYCF strategy recommends that infants should be exclusively breast fed for the first ... -
The Demographics Behind the Courage to Tell for Survivors: Child Sexual Abuse Experiences in Kenya
(East African Nature and Science Organization, 2021)Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is both a global and national social issue, as well as an epidemic in various societies. Non-disclosure of CSA only worsens and extends survivors’ suffering, and CSA’s long-term effects can ... -
Dengue Virus and Blood Safety: A Mini-Review of Research Publications
(EAHRC, 2023-03-30)The growing demand for donated whole blood and blood products to save lives has both health benefits and health risks for blood recipients at the same time. Dengue virus, a re-emerging viral disease poses a threat to blood ... -
Depression among women with obstetric fistula in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2011-10)Objective To establish the prevalence of depression and describe associated factors among fistula patients attending an obstetric fistula surgical camp in Kenya. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted focusing ... -
Detection and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions Related to Antiretroviral Drugs among HIV/AIDS Patients in Kiambu Sub-County, Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2013)The objective of this study was to establish the detection, prevalence and management of various adverse drug reactions associated with antiretroviral drugs occurring in patients attending Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) ... -
Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease among Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
(EAS Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2022)The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising alarmingly throughout the world, and it is one of the major public health menace due to the significant morbidity and mortality it is associated with. The burden of ... -
Determinants of Disclosure on HIV Sero-Status among People Living With HIV and on Antiretroviral Treatment at Mombasa County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 2020)It is estimated that Kenya has 1.6 million people living with HIV and 88,000 new adult infections annually. The objective of this study was to explore the level of HIV sero – status disclosure and the disclosure outcomes ... -
Determinants of Focused Antenatal Care Uptake among Women in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017)Background. The health status of women is an important indicator of the overall economic health and well-being of a country. Maternal health is closely linked with the survival of newborns. For every woman who dies, about ... -
Determinants of health facility delivery among women in Tharaka Nithi county, Kenya
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2016)Introduction: Kenya records a high maternal mortality ratio 362 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births. Tharaka Sub County has poor transport infrastructure, low levels of socio-economic status and long distances to ... -
Determinants OF HIV-vct utilization among secondary schools teachers in Thika District, Kenya.
(2011)Background: HIV/AIDS is a global health problem whose emergence has introduced new dimensions to health care delivery worldwide including Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT). Despite its proven benefits, high knowledge ... -
Determinants of Sexual Function among Survivors of Gynaecological Cancers in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
(ecancer Global Foundation, 2022)Background: Gynaecological cancer impacts approximately three million women globally. The problem is much more intense in resource-limited countries. Sexual health is a critical aspect of gynaecological cancer treatment ... -
Determining the Levels of Technical Efficiency Changes in Bomet County Before and After Devolution
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2018)The study aimed at determining the levels of technical efficiency changes in Bomet County before and after devolution. A cross-sectional study design was used where secondary and quantitative data was collected using a ... -
Development of an algorithm of haematologic parameters as surrogate markers for CD4 cell count in resource-limited settings
(Academic Journals, 2016)Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC) has been previously evaluated as a surrogate for CD4 counts in the management of HIV especially in resource-limited settings with varying results. This study developed a clinical algorithm ... -
Development of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Fingerprints for Warburgia Ugandensis Herbal Materials
(Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021)Warbugia ugandensis (W. ugandensis) is among the 10 most utilised medicinal plants in East Africa. Stem bark and leaves are used as remedies for malaria, stomachache, coughs and skin diseases. Consequently, the plant is ... -
Development of Pharmacy Education in Kenya Universities to date
(Academic Journals, 2016)The purpose of this paper was to examine the development of pharmacy education in Kenya since independence. Websites of the Pharmacy and Poison Board of Kenya and the Commission for University Education as well as those ... -
Distinct Pattern of Class and Subclass Antibodies in Immune Complexes of Children with Cerebral Malaria and Severe Malarial Anaemia.
(Parasite Immunology Journal, 2008)Plasmodium falciparum infection can lead to deadly complications such as severe malaria-associated anaemia (SMA) and cerebral malaria (CM). Children with severe malaria have elevated levels of circulating immune complexes ... -
Drug Susceptibility Profiles of Pulmonary Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates From Patients in Informal Urban Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
(2016)Background: Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance is an emerging health problem in Kenya and especially in slums. Slum environments create a conducive environment for the spread of tuberculosis (TB) due to high population density ... -
Dyslipidemia in blood pressure control among adult hypertensive patients in Kiambu County Hospital Kenya
(The East and Central Africa Medical Journal, 2020)Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases with about 40% global prevalence in adults and 46% in Africa. Dyslipidemia, among other factors may lead to poor blood pressure control in ...
