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Molecular characterization of human coronaviruses and their circulation dynamics in Kenya, 2009-2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Human Coronaviruses (HCoV) are a common cause of respiratory illnesses and are responsible for considerable morbidity and hospitalization across all age groups especially in individuals with compromised ...
A prospective cohort study of intimate partner violence and unprotected sex in hiv-positive female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
We conducted a prospective cohort study to test the hypothesis that intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with unprotected sex in HIV-positive female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya. Women completed monthly visits ...
Interprofessional fellowship training for emerging global health leaders in Africa to improve HIV prevention and care: the afya bora consortium
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
HIV continues to challenge health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. A qualified workforce of transformational leaders is required to strengthen health systems and introduce ...
Education curriculum of circumcising males to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in a non-circumcising community: logical analysis of the practice among the Luo of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
In a non
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circumcising community like the Luo of Kenya, to promote non
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therapeutic mass
circumcision of the males in order to stem the spread of HIV/Aids without using a
multidisciplinary approved ...
372 The impact of road safety campaign on motor cycle related road traffic injuries in Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background Kenya was identified as one of the ten priority countries in the WHO led UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011–2020) that aimed at reducing global road crash injuries and mortality by at least 50%, through ...
Sugar consumption and dental caries experience in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: There have been claims that dental caries experience and prevalence in Kenya has been increasing as a
result of increased sugar consumption. A review of the literature in 1986 failed to link dental caries ...
Assessment of anti-hiv-1 antibodies in oral and nasal compartments of volunteers from 3 different populations.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
In this study, we assessed the feasibility of collecting standardized nasal and salivary samples at centers in Nairobi (Kenya), Kigali (Rwanda), and London (United Kingdom) using different collection devices and media ...
A Single-Arm, Proof-Of-Concept Trial of Lopimune (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) as a Treatment for HPV-Related Pre-Invasive Cervical Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Cervical cancer is the most common female malignancy in the developing nations and the third most common cancer in women globally. An effective, inexpensive and self-applied topical treatment would be an ideal ...
A prospective study of intimate partner violence as a risk factor for detectable plasma viral load in hiv-positive women engaged in transactional sex in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
We conducted a prospective cohort study to evaluate intimate partner violence (IPV) as a risk factor for detectable plasma viral load in HIV-positive female sex workers (FSWs) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kenya. IPV ...
Evaluation of dietary habits and caries experience among children with and without hearing disability
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Objective: To determine the caries experience of children with hearing disability (HD) in comparison to children without hearing disability. The study also aimed to determine the effect of nutritional status and confectionary ...