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View article: Neonatal unit human resources: coverage for six cadres and trends for staff-to-baby ratios in 65 neonatal units implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania
Neonatal unit human resources: coverage for six cadres and trends for staff-to-baby ratios in 65 neonatal units implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania Open
Background Implementing small and sick newborn care (SSNC) requires skilled health workers; however, there is a shortage, adversely impacting patient outcomes and health worker well-being. There are limited data and no current World Health…
View article: Long-lasting insecticidal net ownership and malaria infection by socio-economic status: a cross-sectional household study in an area along Lake Victoria, Kenya
Long-lasting insecticidal net ownership and malaria infection by socio-economic status: a cross-sectional household study in an area along Lake Victoria, Kenya Open
Background This study focused on the importance of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) in malaria control in a study area where socio-economic disparities are widening. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of LLIN owners…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices survey on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship among pharmacy healthcare workers in 28 African countries
Knowledge, attitudes and practices survey on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship among pharmacy healthcare workers in 28 African countries Open
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health problem disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Inappropriate antimicrobial prescription and use exacerbate AMR. This study assesses the knowled…
View article: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rapid diagnostic test interpretation in a Connected Diagnostics (ConnDx) system for dynamic malaria surveillance
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rapid diagnostic test interpretation in a Connected Diagnostics (ConnDx) system for dynamic malaria surveillance Open
Background Despite progress made towards malaria control in endemic countries, key indicators have stalled since 2015. Achieving the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030 targets—aiming for 90% r…
View article: Correction: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review
Correction: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001526.].
View article: Effects of health system limitations on the use of blood culture and sensitivity testing in Kenyan county hospitals: an interview-based qualitative study using causal loop diagrams
Effects of health system limitations on the use of blood culture and sensitivity testing in Kenyan county hospitals: an interview-based qualitative study using causal loop diagrams Open
View article: Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide treated net use by socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional household study in area along Lake Victoria, Kenya
Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide treated net use by socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional household study in area along Lake Victoria, Kenya Open
Background This study focused on the importance of integrated vector mosquito management (IVM) in malaria control, particularly the pivotal role of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs). The objective was to assess the effectivenes…
View article: Evaluating the gap in rapid diagnostic testing: insights from subnational Kenyan routine health data
Evaluating the gap in rapid diagnostic testing: insights from subnational Kenyan routine health data Open
Background Understanding diagnostic capacities is essential to addressing healthcare provision and inequity, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study used routine data to assess trends in rapid diagnostic test (RD…
View article: Quantifying health facility service readiness for small and sick newborn care: comparing standards-based and WHO level-2 + scoring for 64 hospitals implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania
Quantifying health facility service readiness for small and sick newborn care: comparing standards-based and WHO level-2 + scoring for 64 hospitals implementing with NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania Open
Background Service readiness tools are important for assessing hospital capacity to provide quality small and sick newborn care (SSNC). Lack of summary scoring approaches for SSNC service readiness means we are unable to track national tar…
View article: Correction: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review
Correction: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001526.].
View article: Barriers and Misconceptions Hindering Reduction of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
Barriers and Misconceptions Hindering Reduction of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya Open
Background Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of enhanced sanitation, health education, and mass treatment in th…
View article: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review
Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an economic, food security, and global health threat accelerated by a multitude of factors including the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in the human health, animal health, and agriculture sectors. Gi…
View article: Investigating rapid diagnostic testing in Kenya’s health system, 2018–2020: validating non-reporting in routine data using a health facility service assessment survey
Investigating rapid diagnostic testing in Kenya’s health system, 2018–2020: validating non-reporting in routine data using a health facility service assessment survey Open
Background Understanding the availability of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is essential for attaining universal health care and reducing health inequalities. Although routine data helps measure RDT coverage and health access gaps, many hea…
View article: Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review
Behavior-change interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in human health, animal health, and livestock agriculture: A systematic review Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an economic, food security, and global health threat that is driven by a multitude of factors including the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in the human health, animal health, and agriculture sectors.…
View article: The CINAMR (Clinical Information Network-Antimicrobial Resistance) Project: A pilot microbial surveillance using hospitals linked to regional laboratories in Kenya: Study Protocol
The CINAMR (Clinical Information Network-Antimicrobial Resistance) Project: A pilot microbial surveillance using hospitals linked to regional laboratories in Kenya: Study Protocol Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat and is thought to be acute in low-and middle-income country (LMIC) settings, including in Kenya, but there is limited unbiased surveillance that can provide reliable estimates o…
View article: Reporting of rapid diagnostic testing in Kenya's health system, 2018-2020: triangulation of routine and survey data
Reporting of rapid diagnostic testing in Kenya's health system, 2018-2020: triangulation of routine and survey data Open
Background Understanding access to and availability of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is essential for attaining universal health care and reducing health inequalities. Although routine data helps measure RDT coverage and health access gaps…
View article: Reporting of diagnostic and laboratory tests by general hospitals as an indication of access to diagnostic laboratory services in Kenya
Reporting of diagnostic and laboratory tests by general hospitals as an indication of access to diagnostic laboratory services in Kenya Open
Introduction Information on laboratory test availability and current testing scope among general hospitals in Kenya is not readily available. We sought to explore the reporting trends and test availability within clinical laboratories in K…
View article: Reporting of diagnostic and laboratory tests by general hospitals as an indication of access to diagnostic laboratory services in Kenya.
Reporting of diagnostic and laboratory tests by general hospitals as an indication of access to diagnostic laboratory services in Kenya. Open
This dataset consists of about 80 laboratory tests that the Kenyan Ministry of Health requires laboratories to submit in DHIS2 every month. The dataset was therefore retrieved from DHIS2 after identifying the 204 hospitals based on set cri…
View article: Information asymmetry in the Kenyan medical laboratory sector
Information asymmetry in the Kenyan medical laboratory sector Open
The data were collected to determine whether patients had access to laboratory testing information including test test prices, turnaround time (TAT) and quality. We targeted patients seeking laboratory tests in two public hospitals in Nair…
View article: Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Maternal anaemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its aetiology is linked to iron deficiency. The high nutrient demand during pregnancy exacerbates the condition. To meet the increased nutritional demand, supplementati…
View article: Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking maternal and child healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Maternal anaemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its aetiology is linked to iron deficiency. The high nutrient demand during pregnancy exacerbates the condition. To meet the increased nutritional demand, supplementati…
View article: Replication Data for: Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking Maternal and Child Healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya.
Replication Data for: Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid supplementation during pregnancy among postnatal mothers seeking Maternal and Child Healthcare at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya. Open
The data were collected to determine the level of adherence to iron and folic acid during pregnancy. We targeted the postnatal mothers of 0-6 months postdelivery seeking Maternal and Child Health Care at Kakamega level 5 hospital in Kenya.…
View article: Information asymmetry in the Kenyan medical laboratory sector
Information asymmetry in the Kenyan medical laboratory sector Open
Under the current system, patients have limited access to information regarding the key criteria required to make a rational decision. This has a significant impact on the quality, price, and turnaround time (TAT) offered by the medical la…
View article: Use of LOINC for interoperability between organisations poses a risk to safety – Authors' reply
Use of LOINC for interoperability between organisations poses a risk to safety – Authors' reply Open
View article: Effective coding is key to the development and use of the WHO Essential Diagnostics List
Effective coding is key to the development and use of the WHO Essential Diagnostics List Open
View article: A high-intensity cluster of Schistosoma mansoni infection around Mbita causeway, western Kenya: a confirmatory cross-sectional survey
A high-intensity cluster of Schistosoma mansoni infection around Mbita causeway, western Kenya: a confirmatory cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Modulation of immune responses by Plasmodium falciparum infection in asymptomatic children living in the endemic region of Mbita, western Kenya
Modulation of immune responses by Plasmodium falciparum infection in asymptomatic children living in the endemic region of Mbita, western Kenya Open
View article: Spatial distribution and risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections among schoolchildren in Kwale, Kenya
Spatial distribution and risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections among schoolchildren in Kwale, Kenya Open
Both S. haematobium and hookworm infections showed micro-geographical heterogeneities in this Kwale community. To confirm and explain our observation of high S. haematobium risk among Muslims, further extensive investigations are necessary…