Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Assessing Management of Medical Needs of Orphans in Orphanages in Nyanza Province 

      Mbeo, P.O.; Omwandho, C. A.; Tumbo-Oeri, AG (Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2005)
      The study systematically quantified media content on indicators such as independence, accuracy, fairness, diversity of opinion and open access to media institutions. The study gave the media a clean bill of health on ...

    • Gardnerella vaginalis comprises three distinct genotypes of which only two produce sialidase 

      Santiago, Guido Lopes dos Santos; Deschaght, Pieter; Aila, El Nabil; Kiama, Teresa N.; Jefferson, Kimberly K.; Temmerman, M (2011-05)
      OBJECTIVE: Sialidase and the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis have been proposed as biomarkers for bacterial vaginosis. Sialidase has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. We genotyped G. vaginalis isolates, ...

    • Meat and milk intakes and toddler growth: a comparison feeding intervention of animal-source foods in rural Kenya 

      Long, JK; Murphy, SP; Weiss, RE; Nyerere, S; Bwibo, NO; Neumann, CG (Department of Public Administration, University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, IL, USACancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA:Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA:Ministry of Health, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Pediatrics University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaDepartments of Community Health Sciences and Pediatrics, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of California,, 2012)
      Objective: To examine the effects of animal-source foods on toddler growth. Design: A 5-month comparison feeding intervention study with one of three millet-based porridges randomized to eighteen feeding stations serving ...

    • Thyroid function among HIV/AIDS patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy 

      Thaimuta Zakayo Limiri.; Sekadde-Kigondu C.; Makawiti DW. (Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2010-12)
      Objectives: To assess the thyroid function among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients on anti-retroviral drugs: stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine and to establish the ...

    • Meat supplementation increases arm muscle area in Kenyan schoolchildren. 

      Neumann, CG; Jiang, L; Weiss, RE; Grillenberger, M; Gewa, CA; Siekmann, JH; Murphy, SP; Bwibo, NO (Fielding School of Public Health, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USADepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of NairobiUniversity of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USADavid Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USASchool of Rural Public Health, College Station, TX, USAMax Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Karlsruhe, GermanyCollege of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA, 2013)
      The present study examines the effect of animal-source-food (ASF) intake on arm muscle area growth as part of a larger study examining causal links between ASF intake, growth rate, physical activity, cognitive function and ...

    • School snacks decrease morbidity in Kenyan schoolchildren: a cluster randomized, controlled feeding intervention trial 

      Neumann, CG; Bwibo, NO; Jiang, L; Weiss, RE (Departments of Community Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of California, Los AngelesDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)
      OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of three different school snacks on morbidity outcomes DESIGN: Twelve schools were randomized to either one of three feeding groups or a Control group. There were three schools per group ...

    • The health workers for change impact study in Kenya 

      Onyango-Ouma, W.; Thiongo, F. W.; Odero, T. M.; Ouma, J. H. (Ministry of Health, Kisumu, Kenya.Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001)
      This paper reports the detailed results of a study of the impact of the Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshop series on clients' perceptions of health services, relationships within the health centre and relations ...

    • Specialty preferences among medical students in a Kenyan university 

      Mwachaka, Philip Maseghe; Mbugua, Eric Thuo (School of Medicine, 2010)
      Background Specialty distribution in Kenya continues to exhibit gender disparities despite the increasing number of female medical students graduating each year. This study aimed at assessing specialty preferences and ...

    • The Role of Herbalists in the Prevention and Control AIDS of HIV/AIDS in Kenya 

      Odero, Theresa M. A. (Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)
      This paper reports the detailed results of a study of the impact of the Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshop series on clients' perceptions of health services, relationships within the health centre and relations ...

    • Increased risk of HIV acquisition among Kenyan men with human papillomavirus infection 

      Smith, Jennifer S; Moses, Stephen; Hudgens, Michael; Parker, Corette B; Agot, Kawango; Maclean, Ian; Ndinya-Achola JO.; Snijders, Peter J F; Meijer, Chris J L M; Bailey, Robert C (2010-06-01)
      Background Few data are available concerning the effect of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on HIV acquisition. Methods HIV-seronegative, sexually active 18-24 year-old Kenyan men within a randomized trial ...

    • Review and development of sexually transmitted diseases: manual for health workers. 

      Odera Theresa (Ministry of Health STD programmeDepartmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1994)
      This paper reports the detailed results of a study of the impact of the Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshop series on clients' perceptions of health services, relationships within the health centre and relations ...

    • Relationship between nutrition and development in Kenyan toddlers 

      Sigman, M; Neumann, C; Baksh, M; Bwibo, NO; McDonald, MA (Department of Paediatrics and Child HealthDepartment of Psychiatry,University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, 1989)
      The relationship between mild to moderate malnutrition, as measured by food intake and anthropometric status, and developmental outcome was explored in 110 Kenyan toddlers. Developmental outcome was assessed at 30 months ...

    • Prediction of cognitive competence in Kenyan children from Toddler nutrition, family characteristics and abilities 

      Sigman, M; McDonald, MA; Neumann, C; Bwibo, NO (1991)
      This study explored the extent to which cognitive competence in 5-yr old Kenyan children was associated with earlier nutritional factors, family conditions and toddler characteristics. Food intake during the 18th-30th mths ...

    • HIV-Specific Antibodies Capable of ADCC Are Common in Breastmilk and Are Associated with Reduced Risk of Transmission in Women with High Viral Loads 

      Mabuka, Jennifer; Nduati, RW; Odem-Davis, Katherine; Peterson, Dylan; Overbaugh, Julie (Department of Pediatrics, 2012)
      There are limited data describing the functional characteristics of HIV-1 specific antibodies in breast milk (BM) and their role in breastfeeding transmission. The ability of BM antibodies to bind HIV-1 envelope, neutralize ...

    • The role of G protein gene GNB3 C825T Polymorphism in HIV-1 acquisition, progression and immune activation 

      Juno, Jennifer; Tuff, Jeffrey; Choi, Robert; Card, Catherine; Kimani, Joshua; Wachihi, Charles; Koesters-Kiazyk, Sandra; Ball, Blake T; Farquhar, Carey; Plummer, Francis A; John-Stewart, Grace; Luo, Ma; Fowke, Keith R (Department of Medical Microbiology, 2012)
      Background The GNB3 C825T polymorphism is associated with increased G protein-mediated signal transduction, SDF-1α-mediated lymphocyte chemotaxis, accelerated HIV-1 progression, and altered responses to antiretroviral ...

    • Quality of Life Following Ablative Maxillofacial-Mandibular Surgery and Prosthetic Rehabilitation 

      Omondi, B.I.; Guthua Symon W (Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2003)

    • Craniofacial features in Amelogenesis Imperfecta. A report of two cases 

      Osundwa, M.T; Chindia, M.L; Guthua Symon W; Devani, P; Odhiambo, W.A (Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2000)

    • Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of the Lower Level Midface Following Surgery of Ameloblastoma 

      Omondi, B.I; Guthua, Symon W.; Awange, D.O; Odhiambo, W.A (Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2004)
      OBJECTIVE: To determine the range of ablative surgery and rehabilitative procedures performed on maxillofacial structures. DESIGN: A retrospective descriptive study. SETTING: University of Nairobi Dental Teaching Hospital. ...

    • Squamous Odontogenic Tumour-like Gingival proliferations Occurring with Dentigerous Cysts and Amelogenesis Imperfecta 

      Osundwa, M.T; Chindia, M.L; Guthua Symon W; Awange, D.O; Onyango, A (Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2004)
      To determine the range of ablative surgery and rehabilitative procedures performed on maxillofacial structures. DESIGN: A retrospective descriptive study. SETTING: University of Nairobi Dental Teaching Hospital. SUBJECTS: ...

    • Effects of oral hygiene, residual caries and cervical Marginal-gaps on the survival of proximal atraumatic restorative treatment approach restorations 

      Kemoli Arthur M.; Van Amerongen, Willem E (Department of Paediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics, 2011)
      Background: Although Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) approach has been in existence for a while, the reasons for the poor performance of multisurface ART restorations are not very clear. Aim: The aim of ...