Browsing by Author "Awandu, Shehu Shagari"
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Comorbidities Associated with Increased Risk of Death among Children Aged 2-59 Months with Severe Pneumonia in Western Kenya
Akoo, Timon Kwach; Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Oluoch, Felix; Kemunto, Lorine; Ochung, Antony; Ayodo, George (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-05-19)Globally, severe pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death in children younger than 5 years. Comorbidities increase the risk of death among children with severe pneumonia across age groups and regions; however, ... -
Comparative Analysis of Sars-Cov-2 Detection Methods Using Stool, Blood, and Nasopharyngeal Swab Samples
Oloo, Marceline Adhiambo; Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Onyango, Benson; Magwanga, Richard Odongo; Oluoch, Alfred Ochieng; Lidechi, Shirley; Muok, Erick Mbata; Munga, Stephen; Estambale, Benson (The Pan African Medical Journal, 2023-09-14)As a public health policy, the ongoing global coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination drives require continuous tracking, tracing, and testing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Diagnostic testing ... -
Evaluating Predictive Value of Schistosoma mansoni Prevalence and Infection Intensity in School-Age Children in Estimating Community-Wide Prevalence in Siaya County, Western Kenya
Wanja, Dollycate; Odiere, Maurice R.; Kavere, Emmy A.; Muchiri, Geoffrey; Awandu, Shehu Shagari (medRxiv preprint, 2024-02-20)Background Various milestones have been set targeting the elimination of schistosomiasis with the vision of “a world free of schistosomiasis” including the 2020 and 2025 goals. Despite the increased control and prevention ... -
High Seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (Igg) and 2 Igm Antibodies to SARS-Cov-2 in Asymptomatic and 3 Symptomatic Individuals amidst Vaccination Roll-Out 4 in Western Kenya
Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Ochieng, Alfred; Onyango, Benson; Odongo, Richard Magwanga; Were, Pamella; Ochun, Angeline; Okumu, Fredrick; Oloo, Marceline Adhiambo; Katieno, Jim Seth; Lidechi, Shirley; Ogutu, Fredrick; Awuor, Dorothy; Kirungu, Joy Nyangasi; Omoto, Francis Orata; Midega, Justine; Oure, Bonface; Nyunja, Regina; Muok, Eric M O; Munga, Steven; Estambale, Benson (medRxiv, 2022-07)The population's antibody response is a key factor in comprehending SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology. This is especially important in African settings where COVID-19 impact, and vaccination rates are relatively low. This study aimed ... -
Increased Risk of Diabetes Mellitus among Hypertensive Patients with HIV/AIDS Infection in Western Kenya
Otieno, Paul Mathews; Ochung, Antony; Kemunto, Lorine; Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Ayodo, George (JOOUST, 2023-04-17)With the increasing prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in areas with high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, it is important to understand the co-existence of the conditions. More importantly, understanding the risk ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Among Young Women Attending Maternal Health Clinic at JOOTRH, Kisumu County
Oguta, Macxine Achieng; Ayodo, George; Humwa, Felix; Awandu, Shehu Shagari (Research Square, 2022-03-02)Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, low-cost, and non-invasive method that women use to detect breast cancer at early stages. BSE is recommended for teenage and adult women as it helps to detect unusual swelling and ...