Browsing by Author "Amimo, Fred A."
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An assessment of effectiveness of drug rehabilitation programs in Kisii County- Kenya
Sereta, Ben Nyachwaya; Amimo, Fred A.; Ouma, Peter; Ondimu, Thomas Orind (Health Education Research & Development, 2016-02)According to the World Drug Report, approximately 200 million people, about 5% of the World’s population aged between 15 and 64 years have either been forced or voluntarily sought the help of rehabilitation centers ... -
Black soldier fly larvae (hermetia illucens) organic waste bioremediation potential
Nyakeri, Evans M.; Ogola, Henry; Ayieko, Monica A.; Amimo, Fred A. (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)The world faces an imminent shortage of proteins to cater for a rising demand, which in turn will result in price rise of the few protein diets available in the market because of the scarcity and high cost of fishmeal and ... -
The case of pandemic cancer in Kenya: a preventive and corrective measure model
Ng’etich, Nancy; Amimo, Fred A. (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Cancer is a global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the number of new cases will rise by about 70% over the next two decades yet this can be prevented. In Kenya, cancer is now rated third among ... -
Comparison of the performance of different baiting attractants in the egg laying activity of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.)
Nyakeri, Evans M.; Ogola, Henry J. O.; Amimo, Fred A.; Ayieko, Monica A. (Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2017-10-05)The black soldier fly has become an important insect in bioconversion activity. However sustainable use of the insect is now dependent on the development of efficient artificial rearing systems. The concern however is on ... -
Ecological niche modelling and spatial distribution of rift valley fever vectors in Baringo County, Kenya
Ochieng, A.; Gachie, T; Ondiba, I M.; Nanyingi, M; Olago, D.; Amimo, Fred A.; Oludhe, C. (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)The Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease that has an impact on human health and animal productivity. It is caused by the Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) which is primarily transmitted by flood water ... -
Ecological niche modelling of Rift Valley fever virus vectors in Baringo, Kenya
Ochieng, Alfred O.; Nanyingi, Mark; Kipruto, Edwin; Ondiba, Isabella M.; Amimo, Fred A.; Oludhe, Christopher; Olago, Daniel O.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Estambale, Benson B. (Taylor and Francis Online, 2017)Background: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease that has an impact on human health and animal productivity. Here, we explore the use of vector presence modelling to predict the distribution of RVF ... -
Effects of abiotic factors on the behavior of crickets raised in a tunnel unit
Orinda, Mary A.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Mosi, Reuben O.; Amimo, Fred A. (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)The aim of the study is to explore the suitability of a tunnel unit for cricket rearing in terms of temperature, humidity and light intensity. The use of a tunnel was necessitated by the fact that cricket rearing is a new ... -
Evaluating parental screening tool for developmental milestone in children under five years in rural Western Kenya
Ochieng, Christian B.; Ochanda, Damaris; Amimo, Fred A.; Njoki, Teresa Ita; Ikemeri, Justus E.; Ayodo, George (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2017-07)Background: An estimated 200 million children suffer from developmental delays, most in developing countries. Early diagnosis through screening is key to timely intervention. However, screening tools have not been assessed ... -
Experience and perceptions on preterm births among women attending ANC Clinic at Kisumu County Hospital, Kenya
Samba, Benard Omondi; Ayodo, George; Amimo, Fred A.; Asweto, Collins Otieno (Researchjournali’s Journal of Public Health, 2018-03)Preterm birth is one of the main causes of neonatal death, and it is now the second leading cause of death after pneumonia in children under the age of five. Kenya is estimated to have 12.3% preterm births and 22 ... -
Factors contributing to delay in seeking treatment among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Suneka Sub-County, Kenya
Nyatichi, Fena Ondeki; Amimo, Fred A.; Nabie, Bayoh; Ondimu, Thomas O. (Health Education Research & Development, 2016-03-31)Tuberculosis is a major global public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. TB control has remained a major challenge for the TB control programme especially in this HIV/AIDS era and ... -
Investigating knowledge attitude and practice of sexual and reproductive health issues
Ochanda, Damaris; Amimo, Fred A.; Onguru, Daniel; Ontiri, Susan (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)This survey was guided by the millennium development goal on the improvement of maternal health with the overall aim of increasing access to sexual and reproductive health information and services among university students. ... -
The isolation of leishmanial parasites from domestic goats and wild hosts in Kenya and the possible role of goats as reservoirs of leishmaniases
Mutinga, Mutuku J.; Mutero, Clifford; Ngindu, Augustine; Amimo, Fred A. (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2011-09-01)Screening of leishmanial parasites from domestic and wild animals was carried out in Kacheliba, West Pokot District. Spleens and livers of the animals were cultured in NNN diphasic medium. Thin smears of the same tissues ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of School Children on Prevention and Control of Superficial Fungal in Western Kenya
Arina, Alfred H.; Ayodo, George; Kawaka, Fanuel; Amimo, Fred A. (Premier Publishing, 2021-02)Superficial fungal infections are common among school-going children due to their involvement in practices that promote the spread at school or home. However, practices, knowledge and attitude of these children on prevention ... -
Laboratory tests of oviposition by the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, on dark soil as influenced by presence or absence of vegetation
Huang, Juan; Walker, Edward D; Otienoburu, Philip E; Amimo, Fred A.; Vulule, John; Miller, James R (BMC, 2006-10-12)Background Physical objects like vegetation can influence oviposition by mosquitoes on soil or water substrates. Anopheles gambiae s. l. is generally thought to utilize puddles over bare soil as its prime larval habitat ... -
The Lake region strategy development
Amimo, Fred A. (The University was sub-contracted by World Vision to implement the project, 2015)The project aims at analyzing the child well being indicators in education, health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS status as well as community livelihood and resilience in matters of food security, water and sanitation -
Monitoring interactions of female anopheles gambiae s.s. giles with insecticide-treated nets using a wind tunnel set-up
Amimo, Fred A.; Walker, Edward (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Monitoring of interactions of Anopheles gambiae S.S. females with Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs)was carried out using a wind-tunnel where air flow was controlled, enhancing the ability to characterize the behavioral ... -
Spatiotemporal Distribution of Rift Valley Fever and Malaria Vectors in Baringo County, Kenya: Implications on Vector Control
Ochieng, Alfred O.; Amimo, Fred A.; Oludhe, Christopher; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Estambale, Benson B. A. (International Journal of Mosquito Research, 2021-12-17)Rift Valley Fever and malaria are zoonotic and human diseases respectively that pose major production and health challenges to pastoralists. This study aimed to determine the spatiotemporal distribution of mosquito vectors ...