Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Engaging fathers and grandmothers to improve maternal and child dietarypractices:planning a community-based studyin Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Fathers and grandmothers are key family influencers who have an impact on maternal and child health. This paper describes the planning, design, and implementation of a four-phased evaluation study on the impact of engaging ... -
An alternative clean-up column for the determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in solid matrices.
(2015-12)The need for continuous monitoring of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) has necessitated the development of analytical techniques that are sensitive and selective with minimal reagent requirement. In light of this, we ... -
Prevalence of contagious caprine pleuro-pneumonia in pastoral flocks of goats in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)A cross-sectional survey was conducted between the months of March 2014 and March 2015 to determine the prevalence of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia in goat populations in pastoral flocks in three sub-counties of the ... -
Activated T lymphocytes in infiltrates and draining lymph nodes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Lymphocytes isolated from the tumors and draining lymph nodes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients exhibit the following characteristics of immune activation: (1) stable E rosette formation, (2) natural attachment ... -
Isolation and characterization of an antifungal compound 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone from Combretum zeyheri
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Combretum zeyheri, belongs to the family Combretaceae and is one of the most popular herbal plants in tropical and subtropical countries. The leaves of Combretum zeyheri have been used as herbal medicine and ... -
Raising the awareness of infant ora mutilation - myths and facts.
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Trypanosoma Infection Rates in Glossina Species in Mtito Andei Division, Makueni County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) transmitted cyclically by tsetse fly (Glossina spp.) is a major obstacle to livestock production in the tropical parts of Africa. The objective of this study was to determine the infection ... -
Does performance contracting matter? The moderating influence of performance contracting on the relationship between strategy implementation and performance of Kenya State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10-26)Strategy implementation has been established to influence organizational performance. However, its influence on organizational performance could be subject to a number of other variables including performance contracting. ... -
Emigration mobility trends and patterns in Kenya: a shift from South-North to South-South migration
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The study explores emigration levels, trends and patterns of Kenyan migrants, using the macro data collected during the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. In Kenya, little was known of its emigrant’s ... -
Abandonment of treatment and loss to follow up: a potential cause of treatment failure in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Management of patients with cancer is complex, multi-disciplinary, longitudinal and costly. Abandonment of treatment by patients and loss to follow up is a common scenario, especially in resource poor countries ... -
FCGR2A and FCGR3A Genotypes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Mother-to-Child Transmission.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Background. Fc-mediated effector functions have been suggested to influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and disease progression. Analyzing the role of host Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) polymorphisms on HIV ... -
Antiplasmodial, cytotoxic and acute toxicity activities of vernonia lasiopus o. Hoffman
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Malaria continues to cause heavy morbidity and mortality and it is the fifth leading cause of death globally. The disease causes over one million deaths annually and affects many more, particularly due to ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that cause wound sepsis in the paediatric surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Despite improvement in the practice of medicine and attempts to provide aseptic conditions in the surgical wards, the incidence of wound infection is increasing. Management of wound infection remains a challenge ... -
Financing and availability of essential medicines before and after introduction of the national hospital insurance fund civil servants and disciplined services medical scheme at Webuye District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Financing is an important determinant of access to essential medicines. In Kenya, the National Hospital Insurance Fund Civil Servants and Disciplined Services Medical Scheme is a key contributor to financing ... -
Comparison of variously prepared Momordica charantia aqueous leaf extracts on the isolated mammalian heart
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Mormodica charantia is indigenous in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly used for its medicinal properties including management of measles and lowering blood glucose. Despite wide consumption of ... -
Bentonite used as a host matrix in the study of ester hydrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Abstract: In this paper results obtained on the kinetics of este r adsorption on raw, acid treated and pre - heated bentonite have bee n presented. T he infra - red profiles and the XRF spectra of ... -
Determination of pesticide residues in locally consumed vegetables in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Pesticides are being used today to control a variety of insects, weeds and plant diseases. Some of these pesticides can act as toxins to plants, animals and humans when found in significant concentrations. Objective: ... -
Patterns and Risk Factors for Alanine Aminotransferase Elevation among HIV Patients on Nevirapine Regimens
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Elevated levels of serum transaminases are often detected in HIV patients. This has often been attributed to hepatic effects of antiretroviral drugs. Objective: To determine the pattern and risk factors for ... -
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ... -
Multistate modelling vertical transmission and determination of r0 using transition intensities
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this paper multi-state modelling is used to determine the proba- bility distribution of the di erent states of vertical transmission of HIV. We start with a healthy-infected-dead three state model which we then modify ...
