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View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Nomophobia Among Healthcare Workers in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Determinants of Nomophobia Among Healthcare Workers in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Identifying sex‐ and gender‐specific endocrinological, lifestyle, psychosocial, and socio‐cultural targets for Alzheimer's disease prevention in Africans: The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa (FemBER‐Africa) project
Identifying sex‐ and gender‐specific endocrinological, lifestyle, psychosocial, and socio‐cultural targets for Alzheimer's disease prevention in Africans: The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa (FemBER‐Africa) project Open
Dementia rates are rising globally, with the burden increasing most rapidly in low‐ to middle‐income countries. Despite this, research into Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among African populations remains limited, with ex…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among clients seeking care at Selected Healthcare Facilities in Kenya
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among clients seeking care at Selected Healthcare Facilities in Kenya Open
Background Hypertension remains one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as estimated 1.28 billion adults suffer from hyperte…
View article: Weight loss remains a challenge for idiopathic intracranial hypertension patients: A retrospective case series from Kenya
Weight loss remains a challenge for idiopathic intracranial hypertension patients: A retrospective case series from Kenya Open
Our study describes the first cohort of IIH patients from the East Africa region. Demographics are concordant with those reported internationally. However, our patients failed to lose weight, and emphasizes the need to formally incorporate…
View article: End user experiences of an electronic health records platform in a tertiary hospital system in Kenya
End user experiences of an electronic health records platform in a tertiary hospital system in Kenya Open
Background Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems allow health care facilities to provide better care to patients and improve overall provider efficiency. They are vital for low-and middle-income countries in achieving the United Nations S…
View article: Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients
Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients Open
Introduction COVID-19 was less severe in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) compared with Europe and North America. It is unclear whether these differences could be explained immunologically. Here we determined levels of ex vivo SARS-CoV-2 peptide-s…
View article: Drought, worry, and preparing for the future: The ethnopsychology of climate distress in Kilifi County, Kenya
Drought, worry, and preparing for the future: The ethnopsychology of climate distress in Kilifi County, Kenya Open
View article: Routine antenatal ultrasound by nurse-midwives in rural Kenya: a pragmatic trial assessing feasibility and effects of the Mimba Yangu (My Pregnancy) project
Routine antenatal ultrasound by nurse-midwives in rural Kenya: a pragmatic trial assessing feasibility and effects of the Mimba Yangu (My Pregnancy) project Open
Introduction Task-sharing of obstetric ultrasound between nurse-midwives and doctors has the potential to operationalize the World Health Organization’s recommendation of at least one ultrasound before 24 weeks of gestational age for every…
View article: Outcomes and microbiological patterns of bacteremia in chemotherapy-related febrile neutropenia at a tertiary facility in Kenya
Outcomes and microbiological patterns of bacteremia in chemotherapy-related febrile neutropenia at a tertiary facility in Kenya Open
View article: The impact of climate shocks exposure to depressive and suicidal ideations among female population in Kilifi rural areas, Kenya
The impact of climate shocks exposure to depressive and suicidal ideations among female population in Kilifi rural areas, Kenya Open
This study was supported by the Canadian philanthropic foundation called the Waverley House. This funding is used to support all research projects of the Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University.
View article: The Perception of Waiting Times on Patient Satisfaction and Patient Care: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Kenya
The Perception of Waiting Times on Patient Satisfaction and Patient Care: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Kenya Open
Introduction Patients often spend significant time waiting for care, which influences patient satisfaction, perceived quality, access to care, and utilization of various health care services. Waiting time and resulting implications remain …
View article: Substance use among healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study in Kenya
Substance use among healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study in Kenya Open
Substance use among healthcare professionals, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, benzodiazepines etc., is a rising concern. The immensity of substance use is not yet clear, though recently, studies conducted on medical students and phy…
View article: Molecular profile of non-small cell lung cancer in a predominantly Black African population in Kenya: A single institution review
Molecular profile of non-small cell lung cancer in a predominantly Black African population in Kenya: A single institution review Open
In our setting, EGFR testing was the most common molecular test done for lung cancer with a positive rate like that reported in Asian communities. Further studies are needed in a larger population to define further the molecular profile of…
View article: Supraclavicular nodal metastasis at primary staging of prostate cancer using 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT
Supraclavicular nodal metastasis at primary staging of prostate cancer using 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT Open
There is moderate prevalence of supraclavicular nodal metastasis in patients with intermediate to very high-risk prostate cancer which has likely previously been underdiagnosed with conventional imaging and has been brought to the fore wit…
View article: Violence against healthcare workers in Kenya: a cross-sectional sub-analysis of the global vishwas study
Violence against healthcare workers in Kenya: a cross-sectional sub-analysis of the global vishwas study Open
Our Kenya-based cross-sectional sub-analysis highlights that a significant number of HCWs experienced violence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected job satisfaction. Although most HCWs were familiar with OSHA…
View article: Healthcare providers perspectives and perceptions of dementia diagnosis and management at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Healthcare providers perspectives and perceptions of dementia diagnosis and management at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background The rising number of older people, including those living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) highlights the need for an improved clinical diagnosis and management of the diseases…
View article: Retrospective Analysis of Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy at a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: A 10-Year Review (2013–2023)
Retrospective Analysis of Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy at a Tertiary Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: A 10-Year Review (2013–2023) Open
Background Gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) is a vital diagnostic tool for assessing gastric motility disorders, yet data on its use and findings in sub-Saharan Africa remain scarce. Objective To characterize gastric emptying patterns a…
View article: Patterns of self-harm presentations at a Tertiary Urban Hospital in Kenya: A retrospective 5-year study (2018–2022)
Patterns of self-harm presentations at a Tertiary Urban Hospital in Kenya: A retrospective 5-year study (2018–2022) Open
Introduction Self-harm represents a complex and multifaceted public health issue of global significance, exerting profound effects on individuals and communities alike. It involves intentional self-poisoning or self-injury with or without …
View article: Patients' characteristics and six-month outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation in Kenya: a retrospective observational cohort study from the National Cardiovascular Registry
Patients' characteristics and six-month outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation in Kenya: a retrospective observational cohort study from the National Cardiovascular Registry Open
View article: Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients
Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients Open
Introduction COVID-19 was less severe in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) compared with Europe and North America. It is unclear whether these differences could be explained immunologically. Here we determined the levels of ex vivo SARS-CoV-2 pepti…
View article: Quality of life after myocardial infarction in the pakistani population – insights from a single-center cohort study
Quality of life after myocardial infarction in the pakistani population – insights from a single-center cohort study Open
View article: Kinetics of naturally induced binding and neutralising anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels and potencies among SARS-CoV-2 infected Kenyans with diverse grades of COVID-19 severity: an observational study
Kinetics of naturally induced binding and neutralising anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels and potencies among SARS-CoV-2 infected Kenyans with diverse grades of COVID-19 severity: an observational study Open
Background Given the low levels of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine coverage in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA), despite high levels of natural severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposures, strategies for exte…
View article: VO-05 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NONUPTAKE OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) AMONG ELIGIBLE PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN KENYA
VO-05 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NONUPTAKE OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) AMONG ELIGIBLE PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN KENYA Open
View article: The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa Study (FemBER‐AFRICA): Identifying endocrinological, lifestyle, psychosocial and socio‐cultural targets for Alzheimer’s disease prevention in women of African ancestry
The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa Study (FemBER‐AFRICA): Identifying endocrinological, lifestyle, psychosocial and socio‐cultural targets for Alzheimer’s disease prevention in women of African ancestry Open
Background The Global Dementia Action Plan 2017‐2025 specifies key targets, with an emphasis on building research infrastructure and capability across the Global South. However, to date, only 0.1% of total research in Africa constitutes de…
View article: “They are perceived to be witches, and some are killed”: Community perceptions of elderly people living with Dementia in Kilifi, A Costal County in Kenya
“They are perceived to be witches, and some are killed”: Community perceptions of elderly people living with Dementia in Kilifi, A Costal County in Kenya Open
Background Population growth and an increase in the number of Africans who survive to old age puts them at a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Little research has been conducted on commu…
View article: Dementia risk reduction in the African context: Multi‐national implementation of multimodal strategies to promote healthy brain aging in Africa (the Africa‐FINGERS project)
Dementia risk reduction in the African context: Multi‐national implementation of multimodal strategies to promote healthy brain aging in Africa (the Africa‐FINGERS project) Open
Dementia prevention in Africa is critically underexplored, despite the continent's high prevalence of modifiable risk factors. With a predominantly young and middle‐aged population, Africa presents a prime opportunity to implement evidence…
View article: Outcomes of different steroid dosing regimens in critical Covid-19 pneumonia at a Kenyan hospital: A retrospective cohort study
Outcomes of different steroid dosing regimens in critical Covid-19 pneumonia at a Kenyan hospital: A retrospective cohort study Open
Background Among therapeutic options for severe and critical COVID- 19 infection, dexamethasone six milligrams once daily for ten days has demonstrated mortality benefit and is guideline recommended at this dose. In practice, variable dose…
View article: Factors Associated With Non-Uptake of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Among Eligible Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
Factors Associated With Non-Uptake of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Among Eligible Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya Open
Background: Efficacy of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) implantation in both primary and secondary prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) in at-risk population is well established. ICD implantation rates remain low particula…
View article: Clinical presentation and outcomes of care in adults with diabetic ketoacidosis pre-COVID-19 and during-COVID-19 at a tertiary, referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
Clinical presentation and outcomes of care in adults with diabetic ketoacidosis pre-COVID-19 and during-COVID-19 at a tertiary, referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Open
View article: Quality of Life after Myocardial infarction in the Pakistani Population – Insights from a Single-Center Cohort Study
Quality of Life after Myocardial infarction in the Pakistani Population – Insights from a Single-Center Cohort Study Open
Background: Quality of life (QoL) assessment is essential for optimizing patient care, treatment adjustments, and medical decision-making, particularly in post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients, but limited data exists on QOL post MI fro…