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View article: Magnitude, trends, transitions, and drivers of the double burden of malnutrition among adolescent girls in urban slums, Kenya: findings from a longitudinal study (2017–2019)
Magnitude, trends, transitions, and drivers of the double burden of malnutrition among adolescent girls in urban slums, Kenya: findings from a longitudinal study (2017–2019) Open
The prevalence of overweight/obesity, as well as transitions to overweight/obesity were higher compared to undernutrition (stunting and thinness). Double-duty and multi-sectoral interventions that consider demographic (family, ethnicity), …
View article: Profiling ECD and related data systems and key lessons in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa: a protocol of a scoping review
Profiling ECD and related data systems and key lessons in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa: a protocol of a scoping review Open
Introduction Holistic child growth and development require a nurturing environment that enhances the well-being of the child in all aspects of their life (health, growth, development). However, there is currently a lack of aggregated infor…
View article: Dietary patterns and predictors of food insecurity and poor diet among children less than 5 years in the arid and semi-arid region of Kenya: a longitudinal study
Dietary patterns and predictors of food insecurity and poor diet among children less than 5 years in the arid and semi-arid region of Kenya: a longitudinal study Open
We examined diet among children 6-23 and 24-59 months participating in a 2-year longitudinal study with six waves of data collection in Samburu and Turkana counties, Kenya. Information on child feeding practices was collected using methods…
View article: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the baby-friendly community initiative and maternal infant and young child nutrition in Kenya
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the baby-friendly community initiative and maternal infant and young child nutrition in Kenya Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to decline in access and utilization of the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) which is being implemented in Kenya. The impact of the pandemic on the BFCI and on maternal and child health and nut…
View article: Factors Influencing Wasting in Children Under 5 in Arid Regions of Kenya
Factors Influencing Wasting in Children Under 5 in Arid Regions of Kenya Open
Child wasting is a major public health problem in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Our study aimed to identify immediate, underlying and basic factors influencing wasting among children in Turkana and Samburu, two arid and semi‐arid regio…
View article: Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Is Associated With Poor Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake Among Adolescents in Urban Slums, Kenya
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Is Associated With Poor Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake Among Adolescents in Urban Slums, Kenya Open
Objectives To assess the caloric contribution of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), factors associated with UPFs energy intake and investigate the relationship between UPFs energy intake, diet quality and nutrient intake among adolescents in ur…
View article: Drivers and solutions to unhealthy food consumption by adolescents in urban slums, Kenya: a qualitative participatory study
Drivers and solutions to unhealthy food consumption by adolescents in urban slums, Kenya: a qualitative participatory study Open
Objective: To explore the perceptions, drivers and potential solutions to the consumption of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods (UPF) and foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) and their contribution to the double burden of malnutrition am…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diarrhea Among Children Under Five Years in Northern Kenya’s Drylands: A Longitudinal Study
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diarrhea Among Children Under Five Years in Northern Kenya’s Drylands: A Longitudinal Study Open
Diarrhea is the third leading cause of malnutrition and mortality in children under five globally. However, a few studies have examined predictors of child diarrheal disease in arid or semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. This study ai…
View article: Adolescents’ dietary patterns, their drivers and association with double burden of malnutrition in adolescents: a cross-sectional study in Kenya’s urban slums
Adolescents’ dietary patterns, their drivers and association with double burden of malnutrition in adolescents: a cross-sectional study in Kenya’s urban slums Open
The DPs indicate various stages of nutrition transition of adolescent diets, which are influenced by cultural background, neighbourhood and duration of stay in the slum. Transitioning DP may expose adolescents to the risks of overweight/ob…
View article: Examining the complex dynamics influencing acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties: Study protocol
Examining the complex dynamics influencing acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties: Study protocol Open
Acute malnutrition in children under 5 years is persistent in Eastern Africa's arid and semiarid lands. This study aimed to identify the drivers of acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties, Kenya. This was a population‐based long…
View article: Determinants of acute malnutrition among children under five in arid regions, Kenya
Determinants of acute malnutrition among children under five in arid regions, Kenya Open
Acute malnutrition, defined as a weight-for-height Z-score below -2 standard deviations of the WHO growth standards, is prevalent among children in low- and middle-income countries. Our study aimed to identify immediate, underlying, and ba…
View article: Effectiveness of Task Shifting in the Management of Malnourished Children in Northern Kenya: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Task Shifting in the Management of Malnourished Children in Northern Kenya: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Treating children with acute malnutrition can be challenging, particularly regarding access to healthcare facilities during treatment. Task shifting, a strategy of transferring specific tasks to health workers with shorter training and few…
View article: Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition through Community Health Volunteers is a cost-effective Intervention: Evidence from a Resource-Limited Setting
Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition through Community Health Volunteers is a cost-effective Intervention: Evidence from a Resource-Limited Setting Open
Treatment outcomes for acute malnutrition can be improved by integrating treatment into community case management (iCCM). However, little is known about the cost-effectiveness of this integrated nutrition intervention. The present study in…
View article: Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya.
Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya. Open
Child undernutrition is a persistent challenge in arid and semi-arid areas due to low and erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts and food insecurity. In these settings, caregivers face several challenges in accessing health services for sick…
View article: Examining the complex dynamics influencing acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties: study protocol
Examining the complex dynamics influencing acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties: study protocol Open
Acute malnutrition in children under 5 years is persistent in Eastern Africa’s arid and semi-arid lands. This study aimed to identify the drivers of acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties, Kenya. This was a population-based lon…
View article: Comparison of indicators for assessing wasting among children younger than 5 years: a longitudinal study in northern Kenya
Comparison of indicators for assessing wasting among children younger than 5 years: a longitudinal study in northern Kenya Open
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) or weight-for-height/length Z-score (WHZ) are recommended in wasting diagnosis, but there are discrepancies between these indicators in identifying children as wasted. We compared the extent to which WHZ,…
View article: Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition through community health volunteers is a cost‐effective intervention: Evidence from a resource‐limited setting
Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition through community health volunteers is a cost‐effective intervention: Evidence from a resource‐limited setting Open
Treatment outcomes for acute malnutrition can be improved by integrating treatment into community case management (iCCM). However, little is known about the cost‐effectiveness of this integrated nutrition intervention. The present study in…
View article: The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Treating children with acute malnutrition can be challenging, particularly regarding access to healthcare facilities during treatment. Task shifting, a strategy of transferring specific tasks to health workers with shorter training and few…
View article: Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya
Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya Open
Child undernutrition is a persistent challenge in arid and semi-arid areas due to low and erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts and food insecurity. In these settings, caregivers face several challenges in accessing health services for sick…
View article: Association between fish and shellfish consumption, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and gastric cancer risk: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study
Association between fish and shellfish consumption, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and gastric cancer risk: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study Open
Purpose Fish and shellfish consumption is suggested to be a cancer-protective factor. However, studies investigating this association for gastric cancer, especially considering Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) and atrophic gastritis (AG),…
View article: Potential effectiveness of integrating human milk banking and lactation support on neonatal outcomes at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya
Potential effectiveness of integrating human milk banking and lactation support on neonatal outcomes at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya Open
We assessed the potential effectiveness of human milk banking and lactation support on provision of human milk to neonates admitted in the newborn unit (NBU) at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya. This pre–post intervention study collected …
View article: Effectiveness of mobile phone text messages sent as reminders for self-monitoring of blood pressures and blood glucose at home among low income patients in Kenya: an open label randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of mobile phone text messages sent as reminders for self-monitoring of blood pressures and blood glucose at home among low income patients in Kenya: an open label randomized controlled trial Open
Background Self-measurements of blood pressure or blood glucose at home are effective in reducing blood pressure or blood glucose among patients with hypertension or diabetes. However adherence to these measurements is poor in low income s…
View article: The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative and Maternal Infant and Young child Nutrition in Kenya
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative and Maternal Infant and Young child Nutrition in Kenya Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to decline in access and utilization of the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) which is being implemented in Kenya. The impact of the pandemic on the BFCI and on maternal and child health and nut…
View article: Cardiometabolic multimorbidity and associated patterns of healthcare utilization and quality of life: Results from the Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave 2 in Ghana
Cardiometabolic multimorbidity and associated patterns of healthcare utilization and quality of life: Results from the Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave 2 in Ghana Open
Understanding the patterns of multimorbidity, defined as the co-occurrence of more than one chronic condition, is important for planning health system capacity and response. This study assessed the association of different cardiometabolic …
View article: Effectiveness of treatment of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Northern Kenya
Effectiveness of treatment of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Northern Kenya Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Community's perceptions of the factors related to acute malnutrition in samburu county
Community's perceptions of the factors related to acute malnutrition in samburu county Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Associated with Moderate and Severe Disabilities: Results from the Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave 2 in Ghana and South Africa
Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Associated with Moderate and Severe Disabilities: Results from the Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave 2 in Ghana and South Africa Open
Cardiometabolic diseases among older persons in Ghana and South Africa cluster in distinct multimorbidity patterns that are significant predictors of functional disabilities. This evidence may be useful for defining disability prevention s…
View article: Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study of patterns, clusters and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa
Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study of patterns, clusters and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Objective To determine the patterns of cardiometabolic multimorbidity and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design We used data from the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance cross-se…