Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Estambale, Benson B."
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Accept ability of human immunodeficiency virustesting in patients with invasivecervical cancer in Kenya
Gichangi, P.; Bwayoy, J.; Rogoz, K.; Ojwang, S.; Njuguna, E.; Temmermank, M.; Estambale, Benson B. (Int J Gynecol Cancer, 2006)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is common in areas where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is also prevalent. Currently, HIV seroprevalence as well as acceptability of HIV testing in ICC patients in Kenya is unknown. The ... -
Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Onyango, Christine A.; Estambale, Benson B.; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor O. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend Plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Onyango, Christine A.; Estambale, Benson B.; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor O. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012-07-02)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Associations between Stunting, Wasting and Body Composition: A Longitudinal Study in 6- to 15-Month-Old Kenyan Children
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Omollo, Selina A.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Estambale, Benson B.; Michaelsen, Kim F.; Filteau, Suzanne M.; Wells, Jonathan C.; Roos, Nanna; Friis, Henrik; Owino, Victor O.; Grenov, Benedikte (Elsevier, 2023-04)Early growth and body composition may influence the risk of obesity and health in adulthood. Few studies have examined how under nutrition is associated with body composition in early life. We assessed stunting and wasting ... -
Bacterial meningitis in children admitted in hospitals within Nairobi.
Estambale, Benson B.; Mirza, N B.; Wamola, I A.; Kariuki, N; Onyono, E; Kabiru, P.; Piollet, M. (PubMed, 1998-02)Four hundred and ninety nine children (aged between one month and five years) admitted with clinical features of meningitis were recruited in cross-sectional survey of bacterial meningitis in hospitals within Nairobi. ... -
Bacterial meningitis in children admitted in hospitals within Nairobi.
Mirza, N B.; Estambale, Benson B.; Wamola, IA.; Kariuki, N.; Onyono, E.; Kabiru, P.; Piollet, M. (PubMed, 1998)Four hundred and ninety nine children (aged between one month and five years) admitted with clinical features of meningitis were recruited in cross-sectional survey of bacterial meningitis in hospitals within Nairobi. ... -
Bacteriome in Ticks Collected from Domestic Livestock in Kenya
Mutai, Beth; Kariuki, Njaanake; Kimita, Gathii; Estambale, Benson B.; Waitumbi, John N. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-02-18)Background: Metagenomics approaches are increasingly being utilized as “dipstick” for microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial community that resides in the ticks, those they ... -
Bancroftian filariasis in 12 villages in Kwale district, Coast province, Kenya -- variation in clinical and parasitological patters
Mukoko, D. A. N; Pedersen, E. M; Masese, N. N; Estambale, Benson B.; Ouma, J. H. (Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 2004)As part of a larger study on the effects of permethrin-impregnated bednets on the transmission of Wucherena bancrofti, subjects from 12 villages in the Coastal province of Kenya, south of Mombasa. were investigated. The ... -
Bancroftian filariasis in Kwale District of Kenya. I. Clinical and parasitological survey in an endemic community
Estambale, Benson B.; Simonsen, P E.; Knight, R.; Bwayo, J J. (PubMed, 1994-04)A cross-sectional parasitological and clinical survey for Wuchereria bancrofti infection was carried out in an endemic community of south-eastern Kenya, to obtain background epidemiological information for detailed serological ... -
Bancroftian filariasis in Kwale District of Kenya. III. Quantification of the IgE response in selected individuals from an endemic community.
Estambale, Benson B.; Simonsen, P .E; Vennervald, B J.; Knight, R.; Bwayo, J J. (PubMed, 1995)One hundred and sixty-two individuals from a community in Kwale District, Kenya, endemic for bancroftian filariasis, were selected for a study on the IgE response to filarial antigen (prepared from adult Brugia pahangi). ... -
Bancroftian filariasis infection, disease, and specific antibody response patterns in a high and a low endemicity community in East Africa
Simonsen, P .E; Meyrowitsch, D W.; Jaoko, Walter G.; Malecela, M N.; Mukoko, D.; Pedersen, E M.; Ouma, J H.; Rwegoshora, R T.; Masese, N.; Magnussen, P.; Estambale, Benson B.; Michael, E. (The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2002)Bancroftian filariasis infection, disease and specific antibody response patterns in a high and a low endemicity community in East Africa were analyzed and compared to assess the relationship between these parameters and ... -
Community perceptions and attitudes on malaria case management and the role of community health workers
Owek, Collins J.; Oluoch, Elizabeth; Wachira, Juddy; Estambale, Benson B.; Afrane, Yaw A. (Springer Nature, 2017-07-04)Background Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) is one of the new approaches adopted by the World Health Organization for malaria endemic countries to reduce the burden of malaria for vulnerable populations. It is ... -
Comparative study of aminosidine, etophamide and nimorazole, alone or in combination, in the treatment of intestinal amoebiasis in Kenya
Pamba, H. O.; Estambale, Benson B.; Chunge, C.N.; Donno, L. (SpringerLink, 1990-05-26)417 patients suffering from intestinal amoebiasis were randomly allocated to 6 different treatment groups in a controlled study in 3 District Hospitals in Kenya. The patients received either aminosidine (A), etophamide ... -
Comparison of four nitroimidazole compounds for treatment of symptomatic amoebiasis in Kenya.
Estambale, Benson B.; Chunge, CN.; Pamba, HO.; Chitayi, PM.; Munanga, PN.; Kang'ethe, S. (PubMed, 1989)Four antiamoebic drugs currently used in many Kenyan hospitals and health centres were compared for their efficacy on symptomatic luminal amoebiasis in Kiambu, Kilifi, and Machakos hospitals during this study. The drugs ... -
Costs and cost-effectiveness of delivering intermittent preventive treatment through schools in Western Kenya
Temperley, Matilda; Mueller, Dirk H.; Njagi, J.Kiambo; Akhwale, Willis; Clarke, Siân E.; Jukes, Matthew CH.; Estambale, Benson B.; Brooker, Simon (BMC, 2008)Awareness of the potential impact of malaria among school-age children has stimulated investigation into malaria interventions that can be delivered through schools. However, little evidence is available on the costs and ... -
Costs and cost-effectiveness of delivering intermittent preventive treatment through schools in western Kenya
Temperley, Matilda; Mueller, Dirk H; Njagi, J Kiambo; Akhwale, Willis; Clarke, Siân E.; Jukes, Matthew CH; Estambale, Benson B.; Brooker, Simon (Malaria Journal, 2008-09-30)Background: Awareness of the potential impact of malaria among school-age children has stimulated investigation into malaria interventions that can be delivered through schools. However, little evidence is available on the ... -
Diversity, distribution and abundance of potential rift valley fever vectors in Baringo County, Kenya
Ondiba, Isabella M.; Oyieke, Florence A.; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Estambale, Benson B. (IJMR, 2017)Abstract Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease that occurs sporadically in form of outbreaks and is transmitted by diverse mosquito species in different geographic regions. Knowledge on diversity, distribution and ... -
Earth-eating and reinfection with intestinal helminths among pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya
Luoba, Alfred I.; Geissler, P. Wenzel; Estambale, Benson B.; Ouma, John H.; Alusala, Dorcas; Ayah5, Rosemary; Mwaniki, David; Magnussen, Pascal; Friis, Henrik (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2005-03)We conducted a longitudinal study among 827 pregnant women in Nyanza Province, western Kenya, to determine the effect of earth-eating on geohelminth reinfection after treatment. The women were recruited at a gestational ... -
Eff ect of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria on health and education in schoolchildren: a cluster-randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Clarke, Siân E; Jukes, Matthew C H; Njagi, J Kiambo; Khasakhala, Lincoln; Cundill, Bonnie; Otido, Julius; Crudder, Christopher; Estambale, Benson B.; Brooker, Simon (ScienceDirect, 2008-07-18)Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in early childhood, yet its consequences for health and education during the school-age years remain poorly understood. We examined the effect of intermittent preventive ... -
Effect of climatic variability on malaria trends in Baringo County, Kenya
Edwin, K. Kipruto; Ochieng, Alfred O.; Anyona, Douglas N.; Mbalanya, Macrae; Mutua, Edna N.; Onguru, Daniel; Nyamongo, Isaac K.; Estambale, Benson B. (Malaria Journal, 2017-05-25)Malaria transmission in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya such as Baringo County, is seasonal and often influenced by climatic factors. Unravelling the relationship between climate variables and malaria transmission ...