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View article: Survival probability and under-five mortality predictors in Western Kenya between 2015 and 2020
Survival probability and under-five mortality predictors in Western Kenya between 2015 and 2020 Open
Background information Despite gains in reducing under-five mortality in Kenya from 52 to 41.6 deaths per 1000 live births between 2015 and 2022, the rate remains notably higher than the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 target of 25 de…
View article: Epstein-Barr virus type 2 infection is associated with higher viral loads in pediatric tonsils from western Kenya
Epstein-Barr virus type 2 infection is associated with higher viral loads in pediatric tonsils from western Kenya Open
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an etiologic agent of endemic Burkitt lymphoma (BL), a prevalent pediatric cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. There are two known types of EBV, EBV Type-1 (EBV-1) and EBV Type-2 (EBV-2), both found in eBL patients. T…
View article: Help-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among 18– 24 years Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Kenya: Insights from a Respondent-Driven Survey
Help-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among 18– 24 years Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Kenya: Insights from a Respondent-Driven Survey Open
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue with significant mental health implications. Understanding the factors that influence help-seeking behavior among IPV survivors is crucial for developing effective interventio…
View article: Association between the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine and under-nutrition in children aged 10 to 59 months in Siaya County, Kenya
Association between the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine and under-nutrition in children aged 10 to 59 months in Siaya County, Kenya Open
Background: Under-nutrition is a global problem associated with infectious diseases including malaria. In this study, we explored the association between the newly introduced malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 and measles vaccine with under-nutri…
View article: Hemoglobinopathies, merozoite surface protein-2 gene polymorphisms, and acquisition of Epstein Barr virus among infants in Western Kenya
Hemoglobinopathies, merozoite surface protein-2 gene polymorphisms, and acquisition of Epstein Barr virus among infants in Western Kenya Open
View article: Risk factors for Gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Kisumu City, western Kenya
Risk factors for Gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Kisumu City, western Kenya Open
Background: Globally there is a rapid increase in the prevalence of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, screening for GDM is not part of the standard routine antenatal (ANC) …
View article: Factors Associated with Utilization of Malaria Preventive and Control Measures Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kisumu County Referral Hospital in Kisumu City Western Kenya
Factors Associated with Utilization of Malaria Preventive and Control Measures Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kisumu County Referral Hospital in Kisumu City Western Kenya Open
In Kenya, one of the strategies to control malaria during pregnancy is through the use of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) in conjunction with other intervention metho…
View article: Additional file 1 of Hemoglobinopathies, merozoite surface protein-2 gene polymorphisms, and acquisition of Epstein Barr virus among infants in Western Kenya
Additional file 1 of Hemoglobinopathies, merozoite surface protein-2 gene polymorphisms, and acquisition of Epstein Barr virus among infants in Western Kenya Open
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View article: Hemoglobinopathies, Merozoite Surface Protein-2 Gene Polymorphisms, and Acquisition of Epstein Barr Virus Among Infants in Western Kenya
Hemoglobinopathies, Merozoite Surface Protein-2 Gene Polymorphisms, and Acquisition of Epstein Barr Virus Among Infants in Western Kenya Open
Background Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma pediatric cancer is associated with morbidity and mortality among children resident in holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum regions in western Kenya. P. falciparum exer…
View article: A seven-year surveillance of epidemiology of malaria reveals travel and gender are the key drivers of dispersion of drug resistant genotypes in Kenya
A seven-year surveillance of epidemiology of malaria reveals travel and gender are the key drivers of dispersion of drug resistant genotypes in Kenya Open
Malaria drug resistance is a global public health concern. Though parasite mutations have been associated with resistance, other factors could influence the resistance. A robust surveillance system is required to monitor and help contain t…
View article: Interrupted time series analysis of free maternity services policy in Nyamira County, Western Kenya
Interrupted time series analysis of free maternity services policy in Nyamira County, Western Kenya Open
The FMS policy led to progress towards improving maternal health by improving access to maternal health services. The improved utilization of maternal health services was more marked in hospitals. There was a worsening of institutional mat…
View article: Determinants of Late Sero-conversion time among HIV exposed infants aged 6weeks-24 months in Homabay County, Kenya: a 7-year retrospective analysis.
Determinants of Late Sero-conversion time among HIV exposed infants aged 6weeks-24 months in Homabay County, Kenya: a 7-year retrospective analysis. Open
Institution based retrospective follow up data collected at nine health facilities in Homabay County after ethical approval of research. The maternal child health registers and electronic database (Open Medical Record System and Electronic…
View article: Comparative Study of Smear Microscopy, Gene Xpert and Culture and Sensitivity Assays in Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis on Sputum Samples among Tuberculosis Suspected Cases in Nyamira County Referral Hospital
Comparative Study of Smear Microscopy, Gene Xpert and Culture and Sensitivity Assays in Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis on Sputum Samples among Tuberculosis Suspected Cases in Nyamira County Referral Hospital Open
The laboratory diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in resourcelimited
countries are often based on X-ray and sputum smear microscopy. These diagnostic tools require experts,
have long turnaro…