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The role of diversity, reserve margin and system structure on retail electricity tariffs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Electricity bills in Kenya have been an issue of concern to electricity consumers in the recent past. Highly volatile oil prices and unprecedented weather fluctuations have acted as significant shocks for electricity ...
High-risk Human Papillomavirus Messenger RNA Testing in Wet- And Dry- Self-Collected Specimens for High-Grade Cervical Lesion Detection in Mombasa, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Background: Self-collection for high-risk HPV (hr-HPV) mRNA testing may improve cervical cancer screening. Hr-HPV mRNA with self-collected specimens stored dry could enhance feasibility and acceptance of specimen collection ...
Prevalence, Incidence, and Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
Female sex workers (FSWs) have a notably high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Relatively few studies address the type-specific prevalence and incidence of HPV among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa. FSWs ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Awareness among Primary Care Physicians in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant health problem among adults and children globally, resulting in decreased quality of life and increased costs of healthcare. For optimal clinical care, primary care ...
Treatment of Patients With Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer: ASCO Resource-Stratified Guideline
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Purpose: To provide expert guidance to clinicians and policymakers in resource-constrained settings on the management of patients with late-stage colorectal cancer.
Methods: ASCO convened a multidisciplinary, multinational ...
Detection of circulating hepatitis B virus immune escape and polymerase mutants among HBV-positive patients attending Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Central African Republic
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Previous studies in the Central African Republic (CAR) have reported the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) recombinant genotype E/D and a suspicion of immune escape mutants (IEMs), without further investigation ...
Improving the management of hypertension and diabetes: An implementation evaluation of an electronic medical record system in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the implementation of a novel electronic medical record (EMR) system for management of non-communicable diseases (NCD) (hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM)) in health facilities in informal ...
Seroprevalence of yellow fever, dengue, West Nile and chikungunya viruses in children in Teso South Sub-County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Arboviruses often cause widespread morbidity in children in endemic regions. Data on the burden of arboviruses in Kenyan children are limited.
Objectives: This study was performed to determine the seroprevalence ...
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia in children: A systematic review
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objectives: To describe the clinical-radiological-pathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of children with suspected exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP).
Design: Systematic review. We searched electronic databases ...
Monitoring and Evaluation Work Plan on Provision of Curative and Preventive Tuberculosis Healthcare Services in Institutions of Public Health in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2020-01-16)
This research was focused on assessing how monitoring and evaluation work plan influence provision of curative and preventive tuberculosis healthcare practices in institutions of public health in Kisumu County, Kenya. The ...