Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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A push-pull system to reduce house entry of malaria mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background Mosquitoes are the dominant vectors of pathogens that cause infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever and filariasis. Current vector control strategies often rely on the use of pyrethroids ... -
Young people’s perception of sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of young people remains a big challenge. This study explored experiences and perceptions of young people in Kenya aged 10–24 with regard to their SRH ... -
Is universal health coverage the practical expression of the right to health care?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The present Millennium Development Goals are set to expire in 2015 and their next iteration is now being discussed within the international community. With regards to health, the World Health Organization proposes universal ... -
Industrial air pollution in rural Kenya: community awareness, risk perception and associations between risk variables
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background Developing countries have limited air quality management systems due to inadequate legislation and lack of political will, among other challenges. Maintaining a balance between economic development and ... -
Attitudes of nursing staff towards computerisation: a case of two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)Background The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches to tackle illnesses are unveiled through research. Information, communication and technology have greatly transformed healthcare practice the ... -
Simple Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Estimation of the Antiretroviral Agent Efavirenz from Human Plasma
(2014)Aims: Sequel to the resurgence of TB co-infection in HIV/AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa, efavirenz has become an important component of the highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). The objective of this study ... -
Yield Performance of Potato Seed Tubers After Storage in a Diffuse Light Store
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An on-farm trial was carried out at KARI (Tigoni) and in Nyandarua County in central Kenyan highlands, to determine the yields of some common potato cultivars following storage in a diffuse light store (DLS) for eight ... -
Systems analysis and improvement to optimize pMTCT (SAIA): a cluster randomized trial
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background Despite significant increases in global health investment and the availability of low-cost, efficacious interventions to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission (pMTCT) in low- and middle-income countries ... -
Feasibility of Low-Cost Seed Potato Storage in Kenya: The Case of Diffused Light Storage in Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An on-farm storage trial was conducted at six sites in Nyandarua County using seed tubers of eight officially recognized Kenyan potato varieties and one commonly grown farmers’ variety called Cangi. The seeds were stored ... -
Soil Fungal and Bacterial Populations in White Lupin (Lupinus albus) - Maize (Zea mays L) Cropping System Amended With Minjingu Phosphate Rock
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Aims: To determine fungal and bacterial populations under white lupin (Lupinus albus) - maize (Zea mays L) cropping system amended with Minjingu Phosphate Rock (MPR). Study Design: A randomized complete block design with ... -
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Kenya: challenges to implementation
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Background The prevention of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is lauded as one of the more successful HIV prevention measures. However, despite some gains in the prevention of mother-to-child ... -
Recent Progress and Challenges in Combating the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: A Review
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has for many years devastated lives and still continues to do so in the present day. Reducing the spread of ... -
Beyond health aid: would an international equalization scheme for universal health coverage serve the international collective interest?
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)It has been argued that the international community is moving ‘beyond aid’. International co-financing in the international collective interest is expected to replace altruistically motivated foreign aid. The World Health ... -
Phytochemical screening of Dierama cupuliflorum Klatt. (Iridaceae)
(2014)Background: Plants continue to play a vital role in their therapeutic value. This is because of the vast secondary metabolites that many of them produce. These natural products have been utilised as single or in combination ... -
Effects of Soil Chemical Characteristics on the Occurrence of Entomopathogenic Nematodes
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of selected soil chemical characteristics on the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) under different land uses in Embu and Taita Districts in Kenya. Study ... -
Spatio temporal dynamics of forage and land cover changes in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Spatio-temporal dynamics of pastoral grazing resources influences the pastoral production system. Obtaining timely and reliable information on the status of these resources will support planning and early response to ...
