Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Acceptability of the diaphragm in Mombasa Kenya: a 6-month prospective study.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007-12)OBJECTIVES: If proven acceptable, safe and effective, the diaphragm could be used as a female-controlled method of preventing both sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. This study's aim was to assess the ... -
The Media: Professional Independence and Fair Coverage of Elections
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Journalism, 1997) -
Prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in fetal varicella syndrome: correlation with pathology findings.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-09)OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic value of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to prenatal ultrasound in a case of fetal varicella syndrome. METHODS: Comparison of prenatal ultrasound and MRI features ... -
Impediments in the War Against HIV/AIDS among the Rural and Urban Poor in Kenya
(LUISSOCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)Kenya has declared war on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. But a victory in any war is often achieved when those managing the war possess unity of purpose, a common set of deeply cherished values and, above all, a conscience large ... -
Levels of innate immune factors in genital fluids: association of alpha defensins and LL-37 with genital infections and increased HIV acquisition
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2009)BACKGROUND: Several mucosal innate immune proteins exhibit HIV inhibitory activity and their analogues are potential microbicide candidates. However, their clinical associations and in-vivo role in cervicovaginal host ... -
Use of AUDIT, and measures of drinking frequency and patterns to detect associations between alcohol and sexual behaviour in male sex workers in Kenya
(2011)Background: Previous research has linked alcohol use with an increased number of sexual partners, inconsistent condom use and a raised incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, alcohol measures have ... -
Female Genital Mutilation
(University of NairobiCommunity Health ,University of Nairobi, 2001)Female genital mutilation is a collective name for all traditional practices concerning the cutting of the female genitals. Approximately 130 million are genitally cut worldwide, more than 100 million live in Africa. ... -
Antenatal diagnosis of urological disorders by ultrasound: a critical review.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)The suspected diagnosis of urological disorders made on the basis of antenatal ultrasonography was compared with the final outcome in 23 cases. In 18 cases the initial diagnosis could be confirmed, whereas 5 showed no ... -
Risk factors for human papillomavirus and cervical precancerous lesions, and the role of concurrent HIV-1 infection.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1999-05)OBJECTIVES: To identify risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) of the cervix, and to measure the impact of concurrent HIV-1 infection. METHODS: Women were ... -
Cesarean scar dehiscence and irregular uterine bleeding.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-11)BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent symptom in gynecology, caused by functional as well as by anatomic genital tract abnormalities. CASE: An endocervical diverticulum was diagnosed in a patient with ... -
Insect antifeedant and growth regulator compounds in different parts of Melia volkensii
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1991) -
Land question and politics of tenure reforms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Institute for Development Studies, 1997) -
Local Church and Livelihood Construction: Interlocking Social Domains and Evolving Scenarios of Synergy for Mission in Nyamira, Kenya
(Department of Sociology and Social Work, 2012)Dominant Northern development expertise acknowledges religion mostly as impeding development processes and aim to secularize and ‘modernize’ the South. This paper seeks to map out the various intersections of church and ... -
Syphilis control in pregnancy: decentralization of screening facilities to primary care level, a demonstration project in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)A decentralized syphilis control program in pregnant women was implemented in nine Nairobi City Council antenatal clinics between July 1992 and August 1993, whereby pregnant women were screened for syphilis, treated before ... -
Morbidity in the first year postpartum among HIV-infected women in Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2008-01)OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of HIV infection on morbidity and the needs of infected women for services in the first year postpartum. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 500 women attending a child-health clinic ... -
Football Sub-Culture: The Case of Sydney Swan Team in NewSouth Wales, Australia
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Placental malaria and perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-12)Prevalence of placental malaria in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-infected and -uninfected women and the effect of placental malaria on genital shedding and perinatal transmission of HIV-1 were examined. Genital ... -
C-reactive protein in preterm labour: association with outcome of tocolysis and placental histology
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)Tocolytics were administered in 66 consecutive women in uncomplicated preterm labour with intact fetal membranes (53 singleton and 13 twin pregnancies). C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of infection, was determined daily ... -
The impact of peer outreach on HIV knowledge and prevention behaviours of male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
(2012)INTRODUCTION: Targeting most at-risk populations is an essential component of HIV prevention strategies. Peer education programmes have been found to increase HIV knowledge, condom use and safer sex behaviours among ...
