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Immune Quiescence: a model of protection against HIV infection
(2013-11-20)
Abstract
Aberrant immune activation is a strong correlate of HIV disease progression, but little is known about how immune activation alters susceptibility to HIV infection. Susceptibility to HIV infection varies between ...
Short structured general mental health in service training programme in Kenya improves patient health and social outcomes but not detection of mental health problems - a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial
(2013-11-05)
Abstract
Trial design
A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial.
Methods
Participants: Clusters were primary health care clinics on the Ministry of Health ...
The impact of Fogarty International Center research training programs on public health policy and program development in Kenya and Uganda
(2013-08-21)
Abstract
Background
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) has supported research capacity development for over twenty years. While the mission of FIC is supporting and facilitating global health ...
Major depressive disorder in a Kenyan youth sample: relationship with parenting behavior and parental psychiatric disorders
(2013-05-10)
Abstract
Background
Studies on mental health problems during childhood and youth development phases have reported that families of children diagnosed with a depressive disorder tend to be ...
Age and menopause affect the expression of specific cytokines/chemokines in plasma and cervical lavage samples from female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-10-22)
Aging of the immune system, known as immunosenescence, is associated with profound changes in both innate and adaptive immune responses, resulting in increased susceptibility to infection and a decreased ability to respond ...
An exploration of opportunities and challenges facing cervical cancer managers in Kenya
(2013-04-08)
Abstract
Background
Kenya like other developing countries is low in resource setting and is facing a number of challenges in the management of cervical cancer. This study documents opportunities ...
Sexual reproductive health service provision to young people in Kenya; health service providers¿ experiences
(2013-11-14)
Abstract
Background
Addressing the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of young people remains a challenge for most developing countries. This study explored the perceptions and experiences ...
How does investment in research training affect the development of research networks and collaborations?
(2013-05-20)
Abstract
Background
Whether and how research training programs contribute to research network development is underexplored. The Fogarty International Center (FIC) has supported overseas research ...
Exploring the perspectives and experiences of health workers at primary health facilities in Kenya following training
(2013-02-04)
Abstract
Background
A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a national Kenyan mental health primary care training programme demonstrated a significant impact for health workers on the ...
Study protocol for promoting respectful maternity care initiative to assess, measure and design interventions to reduce disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Kenya
(2013-01-24)
Abstract
Background
Increases in the proportion of facility-based deliveries have been marginal in many low-income countries in the African region. Preliminary clinical and anthropological evidence ...