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Bioequivalence of Micronutrient Powders to Corn-soy Blend on Serum Zinc Concentration of Children (6-36 Months) With Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika Urban Slums, Kenya: a Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea and poor dietary practices are the main causes of zinc deficiency. ...
Diagnostic accuracy of the syndromic management of four STIs among individuals seeking treatment at a health centre in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction: the syndromic approach to the management of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) is recommended in areas without adequate laboratory support. We assessed the diagnostic accuracy of this approach in diagnosing ...
Implementation of Community Case Management of Malaria in Malaria Endemic Counties of Western Kenya: Are Community Health Volunteers Up to the Task in Diagnosing Malaria?
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Community case management of malaria (CCMm) is an equity-focused strategy that complements and extends the reach of health services by providing timely and effective management of malaria to populations with ...
Novel PhoH-encoding vibriophages with lytic activity against environmental Vibrio strains
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Cholera is a devastating diarrheal disease that accounts for more than 10% of children's lives worldwide, but its treatment is hampered by a rise in antibiotic resistance. One promising alternative to antibiotic therapy ...
Chemical Constituents From the Stem Bark of Ficus Thonningii and Their Chemotaxonomic Significance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background of the Study: Tropical plants of the Ficus genus (Moraceae) are among the earliest
fruit trees that humans have cultivated. Since ancient times, many folk medicines have used
species of this genus to treat a ...
Phytochemistry and Antibacterial Potential of the Genus Garcinia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Species of the genus Garcinia (Clusiaceae) have been used for centuries in different
folk medicine for the treatment of several ailments, as well as food supplements.
Evidence from previous studies has demonstrated a ...
Evaluation and optimization of the syndromic management of female genital tract infections in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Genital tract infections pose a public health concern. In many low-middle-income countries, symptom-based algorithms guide treatment decisions. Advantages notwithstanding, this strategy has important limitations. ...
Costs and intermediate outcomes for the implementation of evidence-based practices of midwifery under a MIDWIZE framework in an urban health facility in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Three evidence-based midwife-led care practices: dynamic birth positions (DBP), immediate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) with zero separation between mother and newborn, and delayed cord clamping (DCC), were ...
Prevalence of five curable sexually transmitted infections and associated risk factors among tertiary student men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya: a respondent-driven sampling survey†
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Young men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population at high risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We conducted a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) bio-behavioural survey to estimate the prevalence ...
United Against Rabies Forum: The first 2 years
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Rabies continues to kill an estimated 59,000 people annually, with up to 99% of human cases transmitted by domestic dogs. The elimination of human deaths from dog-mediated rabies is achievable by applying a One Health ...