Lucy Wambui Kamau
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View article: “I feel happy, I can remember things because my family is supportive of me.” Patient’s experiences of Alzheimer’s disease in Nairobi, Kenya
“I feel happy, I can remember things because my family is supportive of me.” Patient’s experiences of Alzheimer’s disease in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia globally and is the fifth leading cause of death and disability. About half of all people suffering from the disease are living in sub‐Saharan African Countries includ…
View article: I struggle watching her diminish: Caregivers experiences of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s
I struggle watching her diminish: Caregivers experiences of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Open
Background Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living thus requiring assistance from their loved ones. The progressive nature of the disease unravels new and cont…
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: Views on COVID-19 vaccination among residents of Eldoret, Kenya during the 2021 vaccine rollout
Views on COVID-19 vaccination among residents of Eldoret, Kenya during the 2021 vaccine rollout Open
The Government of Kenya initiated COVID-19 vaccination program in March 2021. However, vaccine uptake remains low, especially in rural areas in Kenya. We interviewed 40 residents of Eldoret town to explore the knowledge, beliefs, and meani…