Search
Now showing items 1-3 of 3
Knowledge, attitude and practices on jigger infestation among household members aged 18 to 60 years: case study of a rural location in Kenya
(2012)
Jigger flea, also known as sand flea, Chigoe or Tunga penetrans is an
ecto-parasite which causes Tungiasis parasitic condition of humans and
animals. The flea affects many impoverished populations living in sub-
Saharan ...
Comparing Maternal Health Indicators between Teenagers and Older Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from DHS
(2012)
Most literature supports the notion that teenage childbearing is generally associated with
higher risk of adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes. There is however
continued debate on whether this association is ...
Factors associated with non-adherence with highly active antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires high-level (> 95%) adherence. Kenya is rolling out ART access
programmes and, issue of adherence to therapy is therefore imperative. However, published data on adherence to
ART in ...