Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Health Workers for Change in Kenya
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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 ... -
Nutrients, functional properties, storage stability and costing of complementary foods enriched with either termites and fish or commercial micronutrients
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Application of edible insects in complementary food production has not been studied much. This study developed and evaluated complementary foods based on edible termites to combat child malnutrition in Kenya. Two complementary ... -
Millennium Development Goal Seven, Target 7C; Achievements and Barriers in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-arid Land
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Wajir County is part of Kenya’s arid land in North Eastern Kenya and has a population of approximately 662,000 (2009 census). The County’s main water supply is from underground shallow wells, and for long, ... -
The contentious interface between modern and traditional medicine practices
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Public perception of the health profession
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Porpolis-A nature cure
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Screening for tuberculosis in pregnancy: do we need more than a symptom screen? Experience from western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Objectives: 1) To explore the utility of tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening for symptoms of ⩾ 2 weeks’ duration in a routine setting, and 2) to compare differences in TB diagnosis between human immunodeficiency ... -
Choosing an effective and affordable antibiotic regimen for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) patients in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)At the STD clinic at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, a total of 1295 male patients with complaints of either urethral discharge and/or dysuria (urethritis), or genital ulcer disease (GUD) were enrolled in the ... -
Blunted IL17/IL22 and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Responses in the Genital Tract and Blood of HIV-Exposed, Seronegative Female Sex Workers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Identifying the immune correlates of reduced susceptibility to HIV remains a key goal for the HIV vaccine field, and individuals who are HIV-exposed, seronegative (HESN) may offer important clues. Reduced systemic immune ... -
HIV-1 Clade D Is Associated with Increased Rates of CD4 Decline in a Kenyan Cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2012)HIV-1 is grouped phylogenetically into clades, which may impact rates of HIV-1 disease progression. Clade D infection in particular has been shown to be more pathogenic. Here we confirm in a Nairobi-based prospective female ... -
Adolescent knowledge, values, and coping strategies: Implications for health in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1997-07)Purpose: The purposes of this study were to investigate the experiences and knowledge of adolescents living in an urban center in Kenya and to understand how the decisions they make affect their physical and psychological ... -
Prevalence of active and potentially blinding trachoma in Laikipia district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Objectives: To estimate with reasonable precision the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged 1-9 years and potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults 15 years and older in Laikipia District. Design: ... -
Conflicts and dilemma of human right to water*
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
