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Burden of prehypertension among adults in Kenya: a retrospective analysis of findings from the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) Programme
(BioMed Central, 2020-03)
Background
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for mortality globally. African countries, including Kenya, have a high and rising prevalence of hypertension. Prehypertension is associated with an increased risk of ...
The burden of unrecognised chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes at a county hospital clinic in Kenya : implications to care and need for screening
(BioMed Central, 2020-01)
Background
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes enhances the cardiovascular risk profiles and disease, and is a strong predictor of progression to end-stage kidney disease. Early diagnosis is ...
Mechanisms associated with maternal adverse childhood experiences on offspring’s mental health in Nairobi informal settlements: a mediational model testing approach
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-05)
Background
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most ACEs research is based on developed countries, and little ...
Efficacy of a group tobacco cessation behavioral intervention among tobacco users with concomitant mental illness in Kenya: protocol for a controlled clinical trial
(BMC Public Health, 2019-12)
Background
The rate of tobacco use among people with mental illness is nearly twice that of the general population. Psychotropic medications for tobacco cessation are relatively expensive for most Kenyans. Behavioral ...
Molasses as a source of carbon dioxide for attracting the malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background:
Most odour baits for haematophagous arthropods contain carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 is sourced
artificially from the fermentation of refined sugar (sucrose), dry ice, pressurized gas cylinders or propane. ...
Knowledge, practices and perceptions of trachoma and its control among communities of Narok County, Kenya
(Springer, 2016-07)
Background
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world. It is commonly found in cultural groups with poor hygiene. Trachoma control includes Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness and Environmental ...
Antibacterial activities of the methanol extracts and compounds from Erythrina sigmoidea against Gram-negative multi-drug resistant phenotypes.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Background: In the present study, the methanol extracts from the leaves, as well as compounds namely sigmoidin
I (1), atalantoflavone (2), bidwillon A (3), neocyclomorusin (4), 6α-hydroxyphaseollidin (5) and neobavaisof ...
Responding to maternal, neonatal and child health equipment needs in Kenya: a model for an innovation ecosystem leveraging on collaborations and partnerships
(BMJ, 2020-04-24)
Background
Up to 70% of medical devices in low-income and middle-income countries are partially or completely non-functional, impairing service provision and patient outcomes. In Sub-Saharan Africa, medical devices not ...
Comment on “Encephalopathy in patients with COVID‐19: A review”
(John Wiley & Sons, 2020-06-30)
Molecular prevalence of emerging Anaplasma and Ehrlichia pathogens in apparently healthy dairy cattle in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(BMC Veterinary Research, 2020-09-29)
Background
Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species are tick-borne pathogens of both veterinary and public health importance. The current status of these pathogens, including emerging species such as Ehrlichia minasensis and ...