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Mutation patterns of resistance genes for macrolides, aminoglycosides, and rifampicin in non-tuberculous mycobacteria isolates from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) treatment constitutes a macrolide-based antibiotic regimen in combination with aminoglycosides for Rapid-Growing Mycobacteria (RGM), and rifampicin for Slow-Growing Mycobacteria ...
Mothers' involvement in providing care for their hospitalised sick newborns in Kenya: a focused ethnographic account
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: There is growing evidence that parental participation in the care of small and sick newborns benefits both babies and parents. While studies have investigated the roles that mothers play in newborn units in ...
Pediatric prognostic models predicting inhospital child mortality in resource-limited settings: An external validation study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background and aims: Prognostic models provide evidence-based predictions and estimates of future outcomes, facilitating decision-making, patient care, and research. A few of these models have been externally validated, ...
Assessing food security among young farmers in Africa: evidence from Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Food insecurity remains a serious challenge for many households in Africa and the situation is even more prevalent among young people. However, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on youth food security status in Africa. ...
Sustainable Partnerships to Ensure Quality in Psychological Support (EQUIP) for Adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Ensuring that sustainable and effective mental health services are available for children and adolescents is a growing priority for national governments. However, little guidance exists on how to support service implementation. ...
Assessment of the neonatal referral and transport system for patients with gastroschisis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Purpose: To assess the neonatal referral and transport system for gastroschisis patients referred to a tertiary level hospital in Kenya.
Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out at Kenyatta ...
Delay in surgical treatment in low-income and middle-income countries: an editorial
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Cytomorphological patterns of breast lesions among women with palpable breast lumps attending select teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: breast lumps account for a greater number of lesions in women attending surgical clinics in the developing world. Breast cancer which mostly presents as a breast lump is the leading cancer in Kenya, with an ...
Age assessment services in public dental health facilities in Kenya: burden and sources of referral (a cross-sectional study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: the need for age assessment remains relevant due to unregistered births or lack of identification documents as a result of political and socioeconomic conflicts. Dentists play a significant role in age ...
Sexually transmitted infection knowledge among men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) have been reported, but there is little research on their STI knowledge. Our study sought to determine participants' ...