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Accountable priority setting for trust in health systems - the need for research into a new approach for strengthening sustainable health action in developing countries
(2009-10-24)
Abstract
Despite multiple efforts to strengthen health systems in low and middle income countries, intended sustainable improvements in health outcomes have not been shown. To date most priority ...
Utility of Total lymphocyte Count as a Surrogate Marker for CD4 counts in HIV-1 infected Children in Kenya
(2011-09-30)
Abstract
Background
In resource-limited settings, such as Kenya, access to CD4 testing is limited. Therefore, evaluation of less expensive laboratory diagnostics is urgently needed to diagnose immuno-suppression in ...
Plant use of the Maasai of Sekenani Valley, Maasai Mara, Kenya
(2006-05-05)
Abstract
Traditional plant use is of tremendous importance in many societies, including most rural African communities. This knowledge is however, rapidly dwindling due to changes towards a more ...
Spatial distribution of African Animal Trypanosomiasis in Suba and Teso districts in Western Kenya
(2010-01-15)
Abstract
Background
Studies on the epidemiology of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) rarely consider the spatial dimension of ...
Bed net use and associated factors in a rice farming community in central Kenya
(2009-04-16)
Abstract
Background
Use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) continues to offer potential strategy for malaria prevention in endemic ...
Attitudes of developing world physicians to where medical research is performed and reported
(2003-01-16)
Abstract
Background
Little is known about the influence of the site of research or publication on the impact of the research findings ...
Comparative evaluation of three PCR based diagnostic assays for the detection of pathogenic trypanosomes in cattle blood
(2008-12-24)
Abstract
Currently, several PCR based diagnostic assays have been developed to improve the detection of pathogenic trypanosomes. These tests include use of species specific primers, single and ...
Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy among women in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-03-19)
Abstract
Background
The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Kenya continues to be high. The 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) showed that nearly 50% of unmarried women aged ...
Suicidality and depression among adult patients admitted in general medical facilities in Kenya
(2010-02-12)
Aim
To document Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) II suicidal symptoms among patients admitted to Kenyan non-psychiatric general medical facilities
Methods
All consenting adults admitted within a period of 4 weeks at 10 ...