Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Zidovudine to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission in developing countries: any questions?
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1998-09) -
The frameless GyneFix intrauterine implant: a major improvement in efficacy, expulsion and tolerance.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium., 1995)The CuFix (GyneFix), conceived in 1985, was developed to minimize three major problems frequently associated with discontinuation of IUD use: expulsion, bleeding and pain. Since the initial clinical investigations, over ... -
Can African States Conduct Free and Fair Presidential Elections
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Impact of five years of peer-mediated interventions on sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: Since 2000, peer-mediated interventions among female sex workers (FSW) in Mombasa Kenya have promoted behavioural change through improving knowledge, attitudes and awareness of HIV serostatus, and aimed to ... -
Low use of skilled attendants' delivery services in rural Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2006-12)The aim of the study was to estimate the use of skilled attendants' delivery services among users of antenatal care and the coverage of skilled attendants' delivery services in the general population in Kikoneni location, ... -
Integration of cervical screening in family planning clinics.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-04)OBJECTIVES: To assess the suitability of cervical cancer screening in family planning (FP) clinics and the relevance for women's health. METHODS: A survey was done on clients visiting the clinics of the Family Planning ... -
Consequences of a flawed presidential election
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Private Law, 2009)This paper evaluates the impact of a substandard presidential election. Using Kenya as a case study, it reviews the 2007 vote. The paper contends that there is a link between free and fair elections and the enjoyment of ... -
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with uterine cervical human papillomavirus infection: a meta-analysis.
(2011)Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an alteration of vaginal flora involving a decrease in Lactobacilli and predominance of anaerobic bacteria, is among the most common cause of vaginal complaints for women of childbearing ... -
Part time female sex workers in a suburban community in Kenya: a vulnerable hidden population.
(College of Health Sciences,, 2002-08)BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, female sex workers (FSWs) are a vulnerable high risk group for the acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV. OBJECTIVES: To study parameters of ... -
The Application of Participatory Action Research to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
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[Epidemiology of HIV-1 infection and AIDS in developing countries].
(W.H.O. Collaborating Center for Research and Training in STD, Institute of Tropical Medecine, Antwerpen., 1993)No abstract available -
Assessing Asylum Claims in Africa: Missing or Meeting Standards?
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Private Law, 2006)This article reviews the procedures used to determine refugee applications. Using Kenya and Egypt as case studies, it discusses the basic international due-process considerations that should be observed when adjudicating ... -
Placental inflammation and perinatal outcome.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-06)OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of placental inflammation in adverse obstetrical outcome (AOO). METHODS: Analysis of perinatal data of 701 randomly selected mothers of singleton infants, Mombasa, Kenya. RESULTS: There ... -
Use of self home-made diaphragm for protection against pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections: case report.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007-01)This is a case report of a 44-year-old woman who used a home-made diaphragm for 16 years to protect herself from pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections. The woman stitched a piece of cloth with folded polythene ... -
Preventing abortion and repeat abortion with the Gynefix intrauterine implant system--preliminary results
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1998-06)The provision of immediate post-abortal contraception is important to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and the number of repeat abortions. Immediate post-abortal insertion of an IUD has many advantages and is an ... -
Female genital mutilation: knowledge, attitudes and practices of Flemish gynaecologists
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to female genital mutilation (FGM) among gynaecologists in Flanders, Belgium. METHODS: A questionnaire-based survey was sent to 724 Flemish ... -
Modified Granada Agar Medium For The Detection Of Group B Streptococcus Carriage In Pregnant Women.
(University of NairobiCommunity Health ,School of Health Sciences, 2001)OBJECTIVES: To improve the detection rate of group B streptococci (GBS) in pregnant women, aiming at the prevention of early-onset septicemia in the newborn. METHODS: The yield from culturing two sites, vaginal and ... -
Informed consent in Africa.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1992)No abstract available -
Past reflections, future insights: African asylum law and policy in historical perspective
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Private Law, 2007)This article argues that an understanding of the evolution of asylum is an essential ingredient in the search for ideas and perspectives to the plight facing forced migrants. Using Kenya as a case study, the paper evaluates ... -
Sexual and physical violence against female sex workers in Kenya: a qualitative enquiry.
(2011)Few studies in Africa provide detailed descriptions of the vulnerabilities of female sex workers (FSW) to sexual and physical violence, and how this impacts on their HIV risk. This qualitative study documents FSW's experiences ...
