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A 15-year study of the impact of community antiretroviral therapy coverage on HIV incidence in Kenyan female sex workers.
Mcclelland, RS; Richardson, BA,; Cherutich, P; Mandaliya, K; John-Stewart, G; Miregwa, B; Odem-Davis, K; Jaoko, W; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015-07)OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that increasing community antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage would be associated with lower HIV incidence in female sex workers (FSWs) in Mombasa District, Kenya. DESIGN: Prospective ... -
Changes in the contribution of genital tract infections to HIV acquisition among Kenyan high-risk women from 1993 to 2012
Masese, Linnet; Baeten, Jared M; Richardson, Barbra A; Bukusi, Elizabeth; John-Stewart, Grace; Graham, Susan M; Shafi, Juma; Kiarie, James; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015)Objective: The objective of this study was to understand temporal trends in the contribution of different genital tract infections to HIV incidence over 20 years of follow-up in a cohort of high-risk women. Design: A ... -
Geographic distribution of HIV stigma among women of childbearing age in rural Kenya
Akulliana, Adam; Kohler, Pamela; Kinuthia, John; Laserson, Kayla; Mills, Lisa A.; Okanda, John; Olilo, George; Ombok, Maurice; Odhiambo, Frank; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2014-04-24)Objective(s): HIV stigma is considered to be a major driver of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, yet there is a limited understanding of its occurrence. We describe the geographic patterns of two forms of HIV stigma in a cross-sectional ... -
Identification of preferential CD4+ T-cell targets for HIV infection in the cervix.
Joag, VR; McKinnon, LR; Liu, J; Kidane, ST; Yudin, MH; Nyanga, B; Kimwaki, S; Besel, KE; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015-05)A better understanding of the cellular targets of HIV infection in the female genital tract may inform HIV prevention efforts. Proposed correlates of cellular susceptibility include the HIV co-receptor CCR5, peripheral ... -
Nevirapine resistance in previously nevirapine-unexposed HIV-1 infected Kenyan infants initiating early antiretroviral therapy.
Chohan, B; Tapia, K; Benki-Nugent, S; Khasimwa, B; Ngayo, MO; Maleche-Obimbo, E; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015)Nevirapine (NVP) resistance occurs frequently in infants following NVP use in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) regimens. However, among previously NVP-unexposed infants treated with NVP-ART, the development ... -
A phase I double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study of the safety and immunogenicity of electroporated HIV DNA with or without interleukin 12 in prime-boost combinations with an Ad35 hiv vaccine in healthy hiv-seronegative African Adults.
Mpendo, J; Mutua, G; Nyombayire, J; Ingabire, R,; Nanvubya, A; Anzala, O,; Karita, E; Hayes, P; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Strategies to enhance the immunogenicity of DNA vaccines in humans include i) co-administration of molecular adjuvants, ii) intramuscular administration followed by in vivo electroporation (IM/EP) and/or ... -
Potential effectiveness of community health strategy to promote exclusive breastfeeding in urban poor settings in Nairobi, Kenya: a quasi-experimental study.
Kimani-Murage, EW; Norris, SA; Mutua, MK; Wekesah, F; Wanjohi, M; Muhia, N; Muriuki, P; Egondi, T; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015)Early nutrition is critical for later health and sustainable development. We determined potential effectiveness of the Kenyan Community Health Strategy in promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in urban poor settings in ... -
Quality control report of drugs analyzed in the drug analysis and research unit during the period 2011-2015
Abuga, K.; Ndwigah, S.; Amugune, B; [et.al] (East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-04-12)During the period 2011-2015, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit (DARU) analyzed 1972 drug samples. The samples consisted of 21.5% locally manufactured and 78.2% imported products while the origin of 0.3% of products was ... -
A scoring tool to identify East African HIV-1 serodiscordant partnerships with a high likelihood of pregnancy.
Heffron, R; Cohen, CR; Ngure, K; Bukusi, E; Were, E; Kiarie, J; Mugo, N; Celum, C; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: HIV-1 prevention programs targeting HIV-1 serodiscordant couples need to identify couples that are likely to become pregnant to facilitate discussions about methods to minimize HIV-1 risk during pregnancy ... -
Strong association between human and animal brucella seropositivity in a linked study in Kenya, 2012-2013.
Osoro, EM; Munyua, P; Omulo, S; Ogola, E; Ade, F; Mbatha, P; Mbabu, M; Nganga, Z; [et.al] (University of Nairobi, 2014)Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic infection but data on the prevalence among humans and animals is limited in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three counties practicing different livestock production ...