Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Obimbo, E"
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High uptake of postpartum hormonal contraception among HIV-1-seropositive women in Kenya.
Balkus, J; Bosire, R; John-Stewart, G; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Schiff, M.A; Wamalwa, D; Gichuhi, C; Obimbo, E; Wariua, G; Farquhar, C (2007)The objectives of this study were to determine patterns of contraceptive utilization among sexually active HIV-1-seropositive women postpartum and to identify correlates of hormonal contraception uptake. The goal of this ... -
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B*18 and protection against mother-to-child HIV type 1 transmission.
Farquhar, C; Rowland-Jones, S; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Redman, M; Lohman, B,; Slyker, J; Otieno, P,; Obimbo, E; Rostron, T,; Ochieng, J; Oyugi, J,; Bosire, R,; John-Stewart, G. (2004)Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules regulate the cellular immune system and may be determinants of infant susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Molecular HLA typing for class I alleles ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers and knowledge of health workers regarding care of the newborn umbilical cord
Obimbo, E; Musoke, RN; Were, F (Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1999)OBJECTIVE: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of mothers and the knowledge of health workers regarding care of the newborn umbilical cord. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS: Mothers with infants ... -
Longitudinal assessment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-specific gamma interferon responses during the first year of life in HIV-1-infected infants.
Lohman, BL; Slyker, JA; Richardson, BA; Farquhar, C; Mabuka, JM; Crudder, C; Dong, T; Obimbo, E; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Overbaugh, J; Rowland-Jones, S; John-Stewart, G (University of Nairobi.Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-07)Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection results in different patterns of viral replication in pediatric compared to adult populations. The role of early HIV-1-specific responses in viral control has not been ... -
Longitudinal assessment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-specific gamma interferon responses during the first year of life in HIV-1-infected infants.
Lohman, BL; Slyker, JA; Richardson, BA; Farquhar, C; Mabuka, JM; Crudder, C; Dong, T; Obimbo, E; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Overbaugh, J; Rowland-Jones, S; John-Stewart, G (Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005)Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection results in different patterns of viral replication in pediatric compared to adult populations. The role of early HIV-1-specific responses in viral control has not been ... -
Longitudinal assessment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-specific gamma interferon responses during the first year of life in HIV-1-infected infants.
Lohman, BL; Slyker, JA; Richardson, BA; Farquhar, C; Mabuka, JM; Crudder, C; Dong, T; Obimbo, E; Mbori-Ngacha, D; Overbaugh, J; Rowland-Jones, S; John-Stewart, G (University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics, 2005)Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection results in different patterns of viral replication in pediatric compared to adult populations. The role of early HIV-1-specific responses in viral control has not been ... -
Performance of Clinical Algorithms for HIV-1 Diagnosis and Antiretroviral Initiation among HIV-1-Exposed Children Aged Less Than 18 Months in Kenya
Inwani, Irene; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Nduati, RW; Obimbo, E; Wamalwa, Dalton; John-Stewart, G; Farquhar, C (Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2009-04)Background Ninety percent of HIV-1-infected children live in sub-Saharan Africa. In the absence of diagnosis and antiretroviral therapy (ART), approximately 50% die before 2 years. Methods We evaluated sensitivity ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-1 exposed uninfected post-neonatal infants at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
Gichuhi, C; Obimbo, E; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Mwatha, A; Otieno, P; Farquhar, C; Wariua, G; Wamalwa, D; Bosire, R; John-Stewart, G (University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Univeristy of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-09)OBJECTIVES: To identify potential predictors of mortality, to determine mortality rate and to identify prevalent causes of death in a cohort of HIV-1 exposed uninfected infants. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETT ... -
Prevalence and magnitude of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-specific lymphocyte responses in breast milk from HIV-1-seropositive women.
Lohman, BL; Slyker, J; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Bosire, R; Farquhar, C; Obimbo, E; Otieno, P; Nduati, RW; Rowland-Jones, S; John-Stewart, G (Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2003)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-specific cell-mediated immunity of breast milk may influence the likelihood of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 via breast-feeding. In breast-milk specimens collected during ... -
Prevalence and Magnitude of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Type 1-Specific Lymphocyte Responses in Breast Milk from HIV-1-Seropositive Women. J Infect Dis. 2003 Dec 1;188(11):1666-74.
Lohman, BL; Slyker, J; Mbori-Ngacha, D; Bosire, R; Farquhar, C; Obimbo, E (University of Nairobi, 2003)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1-specific cell-mediated immunity of breast milk may influence the likelihood of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 via breast-feeding. In breast-milk specimens collected during ...