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Study protocol for a multi-center stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to explore the usability and outcomes among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties of Kenya, using an online health portal
(University of Nairobi, 2025)While the incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is decreasing in most age groups worldwide, it is rising among adolescents and young adults, who also face a higher rate of HIV-related deaths. This ... -
Bacterial vaginosis is associated with transcriptomic changes but not higher concentrations of cervical leukocytes in a study of women at high risk for HIV acquisition
(Bacterial vaginosis is associated with transcriptomic changes but not higher concentrations of cervical leukocytes in a study of women at high risk for HIV acquisition, 2025)Background: The association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and increased HIV acquisition risk may be related to concentrations of HIV-susceptible immune cells in the cervix. Methods: Participants (31 with BV and 30 ... -
Challenges faced by community health volunteers in offering sexual and reproductive health care services to young women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Khwisero and Nairobi in Kenya
(UON, 2025)Introduction: Community health volunteers (CHVs) are fundamental in many health systems across the globe. In Kenya, CHVs were essential in providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
Iodine Deficiency Disorders in Kapenguria: a Urinary Iodine Estimation
(UON, 2025)Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are known to be a potential problem for billions of people living in the highland areas of Africa and Asia. One method of determining the severity of IDD in a region is to determine the ... -
An Evaluation of a Community Dementia Screening Program in Rural Kenya: Dem-sky
(UON, 2025)Introduction: This study describes the implementation outcomes and evaluation of DEM-SKY, a community-based dementia screening program developed in rural Kenya with the support of community health care workers (CHWs). Methods: ... -
Distinct immune profiles in children living with HIV based on timing and duration of suppressive antiretroviral treatment
(UON, 2024)Timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a major challenge in the effort to treat children living with HIV (“CLH”) and little is known regarding the dynamics of immune normalization following ART in CLH ... -
Suboptimal glycemic control and prevalence of diabetes-related complications in Kenyan population with diabetes: cohort analysis of the seventh wave of the International Diabetes Management Practices Study (IDMPS) Author links open overlay panel
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06-30)Aim To identify real-life medical practices in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the Kenyan population. Methods Kenyan subjects with DM were recruited as part of the 7th wave of the International Diabetes ... -
DFT study of cubic, tetragonal and trigonal structures of KGeCl3 perovskites for photovoltaic applications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study of suitable compounds for photovoltaic applications is one of the most fascinating research areas in the world. One of the less studied materials is KGeCl3 and its potential is yet to be fully determined. ... -
Prevalence of Abnormal Umbilical Arterial Flow on Doppler Ultrasound in Low‑risk and Unselected Pregnant Women: a Systematic Review
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: While Doppler ultrasound screening is beneficial for women with high-risk pregnancies, there is insufficient evidence on its benefits and harms in low- and unselected-risk pregnancies. This may be related to ... -
Clinical Profile and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya: A Five-Year Retrospective Review
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a chronic B-cell malignancy that involves proliferation of neoplastic clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow with circulating monoclonal immunoglobulins or constituent chains in serum ... -
Bacterial isolation and antibiotic susceptibility from diabetic foot ulcers in Kenya using microbiological tests and comparison with RT-PCR in detection of S. aureus and MRSA
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Objectives Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) often lead to hospital admissions, amputations and deaths; however, there is no up-to-date information on microbial isolates from DFUs and no mention of utilization of molecular ... -
Status of New HIV Infections Among Infants Born of HIV Positive Mothers on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(2018)Introduction: The goal of Prevention of Mother to child Transmission (PMTCT) is to minimize new HIV infection with PMTCT interventions which can reduce to as low as 2%. Gusii region is number 5 among counties that contribute ... -
Crisis: an educational game to reduce mortality and morbidity
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity rates remain high in sub-Saharan Africa, yet with appropriate management, these rates could be reduced significantly. Midwifery training to improve the management of women ... -
The impact of tuberculosis-induced hyperglycemia on pulmonary microbiota and airway mucus secretion in individuals not previously diabetic: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
(PLOS ONE, 2025-01-13)The lung environment harbours a community of microbes that play a significant role in health and disease, including innate protection against pathogenic microorganisms. Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, psychological ... -
Histomorphometric features of placentae from women having malaria and HIV coinfection with preterm births
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Malaria and HIV are associated with preterm births possibly due to partial maternal vascular malperfusion resulting from altered placental angiogenesis. There is a paucity of data describing structural changes ... -
Trial of labour or elective repeat caesarean delivery:are women making an informed decision at Kenyatta national hospital?
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A successful trial of labour culminating in vaginal birth, a failed trial resulting in an emergency repeat caesarean delivery, or an elective repeat caesarean delivery are the three possible outcomes for the woman who has ... -
Clinical Experiences of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Kenya: a Reflective Journal Analysis Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2021)here is a need to assess students' reflective work to identify learning enhancers and barriers to improve nurse training. Although reflective writing has been an ongoing clinical nurse education practice globally, analysis ... -
Post Resuscitation Care: Level of Awareness on Therapeutic Hypothermia/targeted Temperature Monitoring Among Healthcare Providers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Patients who suffer cardiac arrest are susceptible to cerebral hypoxia and ischemia that leads to poor neurological outcomes in and out of hospital settings. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the ... -
Reflective Abilities of Nursing Students: a Thematic Analysis of Reflection Journals
(2021)Objective: Reflective writing is consistently linked to improved clinical decision-making. However, analyzing the journals to evaluate the reflective abilities of nursing students is scanty locally. This study aimed to ... -
The Effect of Smartphones Use on Altering the Level of Attention and Learning Styles among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The use of cell phones can harm nursing students' academic performance. As such, reliance on the device for everyday activities has increased. Consequently, "nomophobia", defined as the fear of being without one's smartphone, ...
