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Genital HSV shedding among kenyan women initiating antiretroviral therapy.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVES:
Genital ulcer disease (GUD) prevalence increases in the first month of antiretroviral treatment (ART), followed by a return to baseline prevalence by month 3. Since most GUD is caused by herpes simplex virus ...
Building a rheumatology team for east Africa: a call for action!
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The East Africa region comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda has an estimated population of 160 million [1], yet only has six rheumatologists. The challenge to meet the needs of so many people is therefore ...
Twin Pregnancy and Severe Maternal Outcomes: The World Health Organization Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate maternal complications (potentially life-threatening conditions, maternal near miss, and maternal death) that are mutually exclusive and severe maternal outcomes (maternal near miss or maternal ...
Understanding the lived experience of women before and after fistula repair: a qualitative study in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
OBJECTIVE:
To gain understanding of the first-hand experience of women prior to and following repair of a vaginal fistula, to determine the most effective support mechanisms.
DESIGN:
Qualitative phenomenological ...
Time to act-comprehensive abortion care in east Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Simplified paper format for detecting HIV drug resistance in clinical specimens by oligonucleotide ligation.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a chronic infection that can be managed by antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, periods of suboptimal viral suppression during lifelong ART can select for HIV drug resistant (DR) ...
Training tomorrow's leaders in global health: impact of the afya bora consortium fellowship on the careers of its alumni.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Effective leadership is a cornerstone of successful healthcare delivery in resource limited settings throughout the world. However, few programs in Africa prepare healthcare professionals with the leadership ...
Postpartum depression and infant feeding practices in a low income urban settlement in Nairobi-Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Postpartum depression can compromise caregiving activities, including infant feeding practices, resulting in child malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of postpartum depression ...
Giant solitary cerebral hydatid cyst in a child, complicated with post-operative subdural haematoma: case report and review of literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by taenia Echinococcus granulosus that rarely affects the brain. It usually involves all organ systems of the body but is more common in the liver, lungs. We present an ...
Evaluation of a systems analysis and improvement approach to optimize prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV using the consolidated framework for implementation research.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Despite large investments to prevent mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT), pediatric HIV elimination goals are not on track in many countries. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) study was ...