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Screening for antimicrobial compounds in Gardenia volkensii fruits (Rubiaceae)
(2013)
A modified iridoid (GV2) was isolated as a yellow powder in the yield of 0.3% of the dichloromethane crude extract of Gardenia
volkensii fruits. It showed some antimicrobial activity on Escherichia coli with a Minimum ...
Murine Plasmodium chabaudi malaria increases mucosal immune activation and the expression of putative HIV susceptibility markers in the gut and genital mucosa.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
To evaluate if systemic murine malarial infection enhances HIV susceptibility through parasite-induced mucosal immune alterations at sites of HIV sexual exposure.
BACKGROUND::
Malaria and HIV have a high degree of ...
Effectiveness of psycho-education on depression, hopelessness, suicidality, anxiety and substance use among basic diploma students at Kenya Medical Training College
(2013)
To determine the effectiveness of psycho-education on symptom severity in depression, hopelessness, suicidality, anxiety and risk of substance abuse among para-medical students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation by vitrification in olive baboons (papio anubis): a pilot study.
(2013)
Ovarian tissue cryopreservation by vitrification is an attractive technique for fertility preservation in women. However, this technique has not been optimized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the baboon as a model ...
Traumatic dental injuries to permanent anterior teeth in 12-15 year old children in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of occurrence of traumatic injuries to permanent anterior teeth.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey.
Setting: Public primary schools in the City of Nairobi.
Subjects: ...
Simulation of the effect of maize porridge fortified with grain amaranth or micronutrient powder containing NaFeEDTA on iron intake and status in Kenyan children
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)
Objective Simulating the probable impact of grain amaranth and highly absorbable, low-Fe micronutrient powder (MNP) on Fe status in a potential target population is an essential step in choosing and developing an appropriate ...
The impact of financial sector deepening on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The depth of the fi
nancial sector has generally been found to promote economic growth by
increasing economic efficiency, investment and growt
h.
Financial
sector deepening
enable the
financial ...
Perspectives and concerns of clients at primary health care facilities involved in evaluation of a national mental health training programme for primary care in Kenya
(2013-01-23)
Abstract
Background
A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a national Kenyan mental health primary care training programme demonstrated a significant impact on the health, disability and ...
Decomposing Kenyan socio-economic inequalities in skilled birth attendance and measles immunization
(2013-01-07)
Abstract
Introduction
Skilled birth attendance (SBA) and measles immunization reflect two aspects of a health system. In Kenya, their national coverage gaps are substantial but could be largely ...
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 ...