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Behçet's syndrome presenting with chronic periodontitis: a case report.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Behçet's syndrome is a disease of uncertain aetiology characterised by recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, ocular lesions and skin lesions. Although cases of this syndrome have been reported almost worldwide, the ... -
Identifying barriers to contraceptive use in Kenya
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Schistosoma mansoni. New Zealand rabit - model. Effect on plasma testosterone levels
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1997) -
The prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in infertile women in a rural area in Kenya
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Factors Enhancing the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation among Kenyan Somalis
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Maternal mortality in Garissa Provincial Hospital
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Causes for maternal mortality in three districts in Kenya: Kilifi, Kirinyaga and Kakamega
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Utilization of maternal and peri-natal outcome of twins delivered at two public hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
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The onset of spermaturia and the development of puberty changes among urban boys in Kenya.
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The relationship between HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection risk and alcohol use during commercial sex episodes: results from the study of female commercial sex workers in the Philippines
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2006)The results of this study will be particularly important in designing more responsive interventions for alcohol-related behaviour towards better control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. This interesting finding ... -
HIV prevention and street-based male sex workers: an evaluation of brief interventions.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2006)This study shows that brief interventions to reduce HIV risk were acceptable to male sex workers (MSWs) and are efficacious for reducing unprotected anal sex during paid sexual encounters. These methods should be developed ... -
Epidemiologic investigation of a cluster of workplace HIV infections in the adult film industry: Los Angeles, California, 2004.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)The article is a controversial new finding. It provides evidence that a change in strategy is needed. in that preventive and targeted HIV counselling should be given to adult film makers before and after monthly polymerase ... -
The role of relationship intimacy in consistent condom use among female sex workers and their regular paying partners in the Dominican Republic
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)The findings of this study are of great value in planning responsive interventions for female sex workers (FSWs) who have a regular paying partner, also referred to as 'lover' or 'husband', and those who just have paying ... -
Opportunities for woman-initiated HIV prevention methods among female sex workers in southern China
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)In my observation and as validated by those in sex industry. a female-controlled method of HIV prevention is needed now. and not in the future. because power struggles inhibit women from negotiating safer sex practices. The ... -
Prevalence of sexual difficulties among female sex workers and clients attending a sexual health service.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2007)This study confirms what has been observed in Kenya; female sex-workers are exposed to psychological and physical torture, particularly at the level of condom-use negotiation. The article reports on the abuse of rights ... -
nfection With Trichomonas Vaginalisi Increases the Risk of Hiv-1acquisition
(University of Nairobi, 2007)We conducted a prospective study among women in Mombasa, Kenya, to determine whether Trichomonas vaginalis infection was associated with an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. At monthly ... -
Health work, female sex workers and HIV/AIDS: global and local dimensions of stigma and deviance as barriers to effective interventions
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study validates my own clinical experience that sex workers are sometimes stigmatized. discriminated against and denied services. Advanced Sign out This article is about how stigma can and does interfere with ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs related to infant feeding, specifically breastfeeding, of child care providers.
(Springer USCenter for HIV Prevention and Research, University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1571, USA, 2008)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and training needs of child care providers on infant feeding practices, specifically breastfeeding. METHODS: Needs assessment surveys for child ... -
The impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on HIV epidemics in Africa and India: a simulation study.
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2008)21 May 2008 INew Finding In this study, condoms were found to be a necessary addition and not a substitute to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This, once again, underscores behaviour modification as important in the fight ...
