Search
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
Health facility factors and quality of services to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Mozambique.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study aimed to identify facility-level characteristics associated with prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission service quality. This cross-sectional study sampled 60 health facilities in Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, ...
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 ...
Dual contraceptive method use in HIV-serodiscordant Kenyan couples.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend dual contraceptive method use with condoms and another contraceptive to reduce both incidence of HIV/sexually transmitted infection transmission and ...
The stigma of exclusive breastfeeding among both Hiv-positive and Hiv-negative women in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means giving only breast milk to an infant. Although it is the optimal mode of feeding for infants younger than 6 months, its prevalence is low in HIV-endemic regions. ...
Modeling the Cost-Effectiveness of Home-Based HIV Testing and Education (HOPE) for Pregnant Women and Their Male Partners in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION:
Women in sub-Saharan Africa face a 2-fold higher risk of HIV acquisition during pregnancy and postpartum and the majority do not know the HIV status of their male partner. Home-based couple HIV testing for ...