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      Mothers' knowledge on malaria and vector management strategies in Nyamira District, Kenya. 

      Osero, O.J.S.; Otieno, Micheal Frederick; Orago, A. S. (East Afr Med J, 200-09)
      BACKGROUND: Maternal knowledge on malaria and vector control measures are important because they enable mothers make an informed choice on the method of malaria control to use for their children under five years. OBJECTIVE: ...
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      Topography as a modifier of breeding habitats and concurrent vulnerability to malaria risk in the western Kenya highlands 

      Mwanzo, I.; Atieli, H.E.; Zhou, G.; Lee, M.; Kweka, E. J.; Afrane, Y.; Githeko, A.K.; Yan, G. (Parasites & Vectors, 201-12)
      BACKGROUND: Topographic parameters such as elevation, slope, aspect, and ruggedness play an important role in malaria transmission in the highland areas. They affect biological systems, such as larval habitats presence ...
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      Risk of transfusion malaria in Nairobi. 

      Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Kaviti, JN (East Afr Med J., 1987-12)
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      Female labour participation in agricultural production and the implications for nutrition and health in rural Africa 

      Lado, C. (Elsevier, 1992-04)
      The broad objectives of this paper are: firstly, to examine the initial impact of colonialism on food production by women, by considering their role and activity patterns within the household in terms of rights, obligations, ...
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      Bloodfeeding behavior of Anopheles gambiae s.l. and Anopheles funestus in Kilifi District, Kenya. 

      Mbogo, C. M.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Muiruri, S. K.; Nzovu, J. M.; Ouma, J. H.; Githure, J. I.; Beier, J. C. (J Am Mosq Control Assoc., 1993-06)
      Blood meal samples were tested by ELISA for 534 Anopheles gambiae s.l. and 76 Anopheles funestus collected from 25 sites in Kilifi District, Kenya. Human IgG was detected in 94.4% of the An. gambiae s.l. and in 90.8% of ...
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      Low-level Plasmodium falciparum transmission and the incidence of severe malaria infections on the Kenyan coast. 

      Mbogo, C.N.; Snow, R.W; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Ouma, J. H.; Githure, J.I.; Marsh, K.; Beier, J.C. (Am J Trop Med Hyg., 1993-08)
      The transmission of Plasmodium falciparum was studied in relation to the incidence of severe malaria infections at Sokoke and Kilifi town, Kilifi District, Kenya. Intensive mosquito sampling during a one-year period yielded ...
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      Utilisation of antenatal and maternity services by mothers seeking child welfare services in Mbeere District, Eastern Province, Kenya. 

      Mwaniki, P.K.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Mbugua, G.G. (Kenya Medical Association, 2002)
      Background: Utilisation of antenatal and maternity services is an important maternal health indicator. Increasing the proportion of mothers who are cared for in health facilities during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium ...
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      Food Security Problems in Borabu Division, Nyamira District 

      Keraka, M. (2004)
      This paper highlights the food security problems in Borabu Division, Nyamira District. It focuses on the concept of the relationship between population growth and land use. Secondly, it examines the influence of changing ...
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      Role of child health clinics in promoting use of insecticide-treated nets among children under five years in Nyamira district, Kenya. 

      Osero, O.J.S.; Otieno, Micheal Frederick; Orago, A. S. (East Afr Med J., 2006-08)
      BACKGROUND: Maternal child health clinics are the ideal places to meet and sensitise all the mothers with children under five years on the use of insecticide-treated nets in the prevention of malaria. OBJECTIVE: To ...
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      Malaria vector control practices in an irrigated rice agro-ecosystem in central Kenya and implications for malaria control 

      Ng'ang'a, Peter Njoroge; Shililu, Josephat; Jayasinghe, Gayathri; Kimani, Violet; Kabutha, Charity; Kabuage, Lucy W.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Githure, John; Mutero, Clifford (Malaria Journal, 2008)
      Background Malaria transmission in most agricultural ecosystems is complex and hence the need for developing a holistic malaria control strategy with adequate consideration of socio-economic factors driving transmission ...
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      Distribution of mosquito larvae within the paddy and its implication in larvicidal application in Mwea rice irrigation scheme, Central Kenya. 

      Mwangangi, J.M; Muturi, E. J.; Shililu, J. I.; Jacob, B.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Mbogo, C.M.; Githure, J.I.; Novak, R.J. (International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology, 2008-03)
      Distribution of mosquito larvae in inundated rice fields is poorly known despite its profound implications in implementation of vector control programs. Based on oviposition behavior of gravid females and biotic and abiotic ...
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      The risk of pathogenic intestinal parasite infections in Kisii Municipality, Kenya 

      Nyarango, R. M.; Aloo, P. A.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Nyanchongi, B. O. (BMC Public Health, 2008-07-14)
      Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common Infections worldwide.Various epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high especially in developing countries, ...
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      Clinical competence of nursing graduates in Kenya 

      Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Chege, Margaret Njambi; Karani, Anna; Derese, Ansellme (African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 2009-04)
      The objective was to compare the clinical competence of nurse graduates of two curricula tracts. At the time of the study Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) had an innovative skillslab-integrated curriculum for Kenya ...
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      Use of insecticide treated nets among caregivers of children under five years in Makueni District, Kenya. 

      Mwanzo, I.J.; Malusha, J.M.; Yitambe, A.; Mbugi, J.P. (East African Medical Journal, 2009-07)
      BACKGROUND: Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have been identified as a key strategy in addressing malaria problem among young children and pregnant women. Their utilisation among under fives, however, have been found to ...
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      The influence of gender-related factors on access to antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya 

      Mwanzo, Isaac O.; Kamau, Richard T.; Gikonyo, Nicholas K. (East and central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 2010)
      This is a research report of a study set out to investigate the influence of gender related factors on access to antiretroviral therapy. The results showed that the number of females visiting ART clinics was twice that of ...
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      Anopheles larval abundance and diversity in three rice agro-village complexes Mwea irrigation scheme, central Kenya 

      Mwangangi, J. M.; Shililu, J.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Muturi, E. J.; Muriu, S.; Jacob, B.; Mbogo, C. M.; Githure, J.; Novak, R. J. (Malaria Journal, 2010)
      BACKGROUND: The diversity and abundance of Anopheles larvae has significant influence on the resulting adult mosquito population and hence the dynamics of malaria transmission. Studies were conducted to examine larval ...
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      Community perceptions and response to flood risks in Nyando District, Western Kenya 

      Mwanzo, I.; Nyakundi, H.; Mogere, S.; Yitambe, A. (2010)
      In Kenya, the ability of local people to resist the impact of disasters has not been given adequate attention. A descriptive cross sectional study sought to investigate community perceptions and responses to flood risks ...
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      Microgeographic variations in Burkitt's lymphoma incidence correlate with differences in malnutrition, malaria and Epstein–Barr virus 

      Sumba, P. O.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Namuyenga, E.; Fiore, N.; Otieno, Richard O.; Moormann, A. M .; Orago, A. S.; Rosenbaum, P. F.; Rochford, R. (British Journal of Cancer, 2010-11-23)
      Background: Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (eBL) has been associated with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum malaria. But recent evidence suggests that other risk factors are involved. Methods: We ...
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      The Enhancement of East African Universities Contribution Towards the Attainment of Millenium Development Goal-5 Improving Maternal Health 

      Ssonko, M.; Angina B. M. O.; Namuyonga, F.; Nakabembe, E.; Kakembo, F.`; Muyonga, F.; Kakembo, F. (Save the mothers.org, 2011)
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      Factors associated with default from treatment among tuberculosis patients in nairobi province, Kenya: A case control study 

      Muture, B.N.; Keraka, M.; Kimuu, P. K.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Ombeka, V.O.; Oguya, F. (BioMed Central, 2011)
      Background: Successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involves taking anti-tuberculosis drugs for at least six months. Poor adherence to treatment means patients remain infectious for longer, are more likely to relapse ...

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