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Identification of traditional foods with public health potential for complementary feeding in Western Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ... -
Immunoepidemiology of Wuchereria bancrofti infection: Parasite transmission intensity, Filaria-specific antibodies, and host immunity in two East African communities
(American Society for Microbiology, 2007)We compared the age profiles of infection and specific antibody intensities in two communities with different transmission levels in East Africa to examine the contribution of humoral responses to human immunity to the ... -
Impact of HIV infection on invasive cervical cancer in Kenyan women
(PubMed, 2003-09)To determine the association between invasive cervical cancer (ICC) and HIV infection in Kenyan women. Case-control, with ICC patients as cases, and women with uterine fibroids as controls. Medical and socio-demographic ... -
The impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Human Papillomavirus Co-Infection on HPV genotype distribution and cervical lesion grade in a semi-urban population in Tigoni, Kenya
(KeSoBAP, 2012)Background: Cervical cancer, a common cause of death among women, is attributable to human papilloma virus (HPV). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can potentially alter the incidence of cervical cancer. ... -
Impact of land use on the distribution and diversity of entomopathogenic nematodes in Embu and Taita Districts, Kenya
(Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2010)Natural entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs) are considered as potential biological control agents against soil-borne insect pests. This study was conducted to determine the impact of land use on the distribution occurrence ... -
Increased complement deposition on red blood cells in children with sickle cell trait
(BJMMR, 2015)Aims: Immune-mediated mechanism, such as deposition of complement (C3b) on erythrocytes leading to enhanced receptor-mediated uptake by macrophages has been proposed to contribute partly to the destruction of non-infected ... -
Increased Risk of Diabetes Mellitus among Hypertensive Patients with HIV/AIDS Infection in Western Kenya
(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 ... -
Influence of Health Service Provider Competency on Utilization of Universal Health Coverage in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Premier publishers, 2020-09)Health workers competency is very critical in realization of quality health care which is a major pillar of Universal Health Coverage. This study assessed the influence of healthcare provider competency on Universal Health ... -
Intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria to prevent low birth weight in newborns in a cohort of pregnant women from a malaria endemic area.
(AJOL, 2009)Objective: To determine and describe the patterns of low birth weight in newborns of a cohort of mothers given intermittent presumptive treatment (IPT) for malaria prevention in a malaria endemic area of Kenya. Design: A ... -
Intimate Partner Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Prenatal Care in Bondo Sub-County, Western Kenya
(International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2022-04-27)Objectives: To investigate prevalence and factors that contribute to intimate partner violence among pregnant women attending prenatal care in Bondo sub-county, Western Kenya. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis was ... -
Iron Deficiency is Prevalent among HIV-Infected Kenyan Adults and is Better Measured by Soluble Transferrin Receptor than Ferritin
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2018-08-02)Iron deficiency (ID) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection frequently coexist. Little data exist on ID in HIV-infected individuals, partly because the iron marker ferritin is altered by inflammation common in ... -
Isolation and characterization of a novel Rickettsia species (Rickettsia asembonensis sp. nov.) obtained from cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis)
(International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 2016-11)A novel rickettsial agent, ‘Candidatus Rickettsia asembonensis’ strain NMRCiiT, was isolated from cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, from Kenya. Genotypic characterization of the new isolate based on sequence analysis of ... -
The isolation of leishmanial parasites from domestic goats and wild hosts in Kenya and the possible role of goats as reservoirs of leishmaniases
(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 and practice about cervical cancer and pap smear testing among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2003-11)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based cyto-logic screening and early treatment does reduce morbidity and mortality associated with ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Among Young Women Attending Maternal Health Clinic at JOOTRH, Kisumu County
(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 ... -
Knowledge of menstruation and fertility among adults in rural Western Kenya: Gaps and opportunities for support
(PLOS ONE, 2020-03-03)An understanding of menstruation and its relationship to fertility can help women know the gestational age of any pregnancies, and thus identify preterm births. It can also help women avoid unintended pregnancies. However, ... -
Knowledge on Risk Factors to Breast Cancer and Self -Examination, among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) at Longisa County Referral Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Development Research, 2019-09)Globally, breast cancer incidence is on the rise, especially in developing countries and it is the most diagnosed cancer among women in Kenya. For the prevention and treatment, knowledge on early detection and risk factors ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards zoonoses among public health workers in Nyanza province, Kenya
(Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2012)We sought to determine the knowledge and attitude of public health workers (PHWs) with respect to emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases and the practice of one health approach in the surveillance of zoonoses in the ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of School Children on Prevention and Control of Superficial Fungal in Western Kenya
(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 ...