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Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver or serum in the absence of detectable HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a risk for the development of cirrhosis ...
Anatomical variations in the origin of the lingual artery in the Kenyan population
(SAGE, 2021-01-06)
Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.
Objective: To determine the variations in origin of the LA and its relationship to surgical landmarks.
Background: The Lingual artery (LA) is a branch of the External ...
The Impact Of Introducing New Vaccines On The Health System: Case Studies From Six Low- And Middle-Income Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Objective: We aimed to explore the impacts of new vaccine introductions on immunization programmesand health systems in low- and middle-income countries.Methods: We conducted case studies of seven vaccine introductions in ...
Building Community Capacity In HIV/AIDS Response, The Case Of Maanisha Project
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
This case study documents the experiences drawn from AMREF’s Maanisha
programme in Kenya which works with various stakeholders for a co-ordinated
and participatory HIV/AIDS response. The programme applies a twin approach
of ...
Determinants of prenatal depression among women attending the antenatal clinic at a referral facility in Mombasa County, Kenya: a case control study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Despite prenatal depression being a public health burden and the major predictor of postnatal depression, it has not received as much attention as postnatal depression in research and policy globally. There is ...
The effects of COVID-19 on the health and socio-economic security of sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: Emerging intersections with HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic, and its attendant responses, has led to massive health, social, and economic challenges on a global scale. While, so far, having a relatively low burden of COVID-19 infection, it is the response in ...
Specific Vaginal Bacteria Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Trichomonas vaginalis Acquisition in Women
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: While bacterial vaginosis has been associated with an increased risk of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) acquisition, it is unknown whether other characteristics of the vaginal microbiota, including the presence of ...
Histomorphological changes in the common carotid artery of the male rat in induced hypogonadism
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The role of androgens in the development of cardiovascular diseases remains controversial. The current study therefore sought to determine the changes in the histomorphology of the common carotid artery of the male rat in ...
Health-Seeking And Sexual Behaviors Among Primary Healthcare Patients In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Health-seeking and sexual behaviors are important
elements in the control of sexually transmitted infections
(STIs).
Goal: To examine patterns of health-seeking behavior and
related sexual behavior relevant to improved ...
Arterial Thrombosis in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients: A Rapid Systematic Review
(University of Nairobi, 2020-08)
Background: Emerging evidence suggests that severe form of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mediated, in part, by a hypercoagulable state characterized by micro- and macro-vascular thrombotic angiopathy. Although ...