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Antimicrobial Resistant Pattern among Foodhandlers in Nairobi (Kenya)
(2007)Antibiotic resistance represents a serious problem for clinicians, veterinarians, community and government at large. This involves cost implications as far as treatment is concerned. Multiple drug resistance as a result ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral initiation in HIV-1-discordant couples.
(JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 2011-11-01)BACKGROUND: In Kenya and much of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly half of all couples affected by HIV are discordant. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows disease progression in HIV-1-infected individuals and reduces transmission ... -
The challenges fraughting isoniazid prophylaxis as a child tuberculosis prevention strategy in high burden settings in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University School of Medicine, 2015)Background: Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB) is rapidly becoming a major public health concern among the urban poor. Though contacts' tracing and Isoniazid Prophylaxis Therapy (lPT) is an effective prevention strategy, ... -
Contribution of Completed Modified World Health Organization Partograph on Maternal and Foetal Mortality Reduction in Health Facilities in Makueni County, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2019)Background: Maternal and foetal mortality is one of the major health problem facing low income countries as compared to the high income countries. This burden is mostly felt in sub Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia where ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Empirical investigation on the contents of the patients informed consent forms for medical imaging services in the government hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(I nternational Academic Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing (IAJHMN), 2020)Informed consent is a requirement by the law to allow patients to make decisions with respect to their health and well-being. It is an ethical and legal requirement that patients seeking medical imaging services should ... -
Environmental Covariates of Anopheles Arabiensis in a Rice Agroecosystem in Mwea, Central Kenya
(2007)Water quality of aquatic habitats is an important determinant of female mosquito oviposition and successful larval development. This study examined the influence of environmental covariates on Anopheles arabiensis mosquito ... -
Evaluation of the Health-related Quality of Life of Children in Schistosoma Haematobium-endemic Communities in Kenya: a Cross-sectional Study.
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases:, 2013-03-07)BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the ~237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with ... -
Expanding Access to Maternal, Newborn and Primary Healthcare Services through Private-Community-Government Partnership Clinic Models in Rural Kenya: the Ubuntu-Afya Kiosk Model
(BMC Health Services Research, 2019)Background: Fifteen counties contribute 98.7% of the maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in Kenya. The dismal maternal and newborn (MNH) outcomes in these settings are mostly attributable to limited access ... -
Factors Influencing Behaviour Change for the Prevention of the Spread of HIV/AIDS among Students in Githunguri Division, Githunguri District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science, 2012-08)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to spread in most countries of the world including Kenya. Since HIV / AIDS has no cure yet, behavior change has been fronted as the most likely scientific basis for the ... -
Health Insurance Education Strategies for Increasing the Insured among Older Population – A Quasi Experimental Study in Rural Kenya
(PubMed, 2012-05-13)INTRODUCTION: The older population in most developing countries are uninsured and lack access to health services. This study assessed the extent to which a multi-strategy health insurance education intervention would ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards HIV/AIDS in a Rural Kenyan Community
(Cambridge University Press, 2006)The aim of this research was to explore people’s knowledge, attitude, behaviour and practice towards HIV/AIDS and sexual activity in rural Kenya, where HIV is widespread. The study community was located in south-eastern ... -
Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a Regional Referral Hospital in Central Kenya
(the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), 2014)Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Data on adequacy of blood pressure control in Kenya is scarce. This study aimed at assessing ... -
Maternal Use of Insecticide-treated Nets in the Prevention of Malaria among Children under Five Years in Nyamira district, Kenya.
(East African medical journal, 2005-10)BACKGROUND: Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been proved as one of the most effective ways of reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in children and pregnant women. Proper use and care of insecticide treated nets ... -
Occupational Noise- Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) among Workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
(2010-02)BACKGROUND: Occupational noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs among workers exposed to excessive amounts of noise for long durations. The average level of noise in some locations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ...
