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Spatial clustering of malaria and associated risk factors during an epidemic in a highland area of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2004-07)
The epidemiology of malaria over small areas remains poorly understood, and this is particularly true for malaria during epidemics in highland areas of Africa, where transmission intensity is low and characterized by acute ...
Oral health in Kenya
(2004)
This paper gives general infonnation on the location of Kenya, its demography, economy, organisation of health services, general health policy, health financing, oral health infrastructure, problems that hamper health ...
Male Circumcision in Siaya and Bondo Districts, Kenya Prospective Cohort Study to Assess Behavioral DisinhibitionFollowing Circumcision
(2007)
Background: Evidence for efficacy of male circumcision as an
HIV prevention measure is increasing, but there is serious concern
that men who are circumcised may subsequently adopt more risky
sexual behaviors.
Methods: ...
Suicidal behaviour among youths associated with psychopathology in both parents and youths attending outpatient psychiatric clinic in Kenya
(2013)
BACKGROUND:
Suicide is a major cause of death among youths particularly with psychiatric, alcohol abuse and substance abuse disorders. There are relatively few studies on the relationship between psychiatric and substance ...
Male circumcision is associated with a lower prevalence of human papillomavirus-associated penile lesions among Kenyan men.
(2012)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated penile lesions in men may increase the risk of HPV transmission to their female partners. Risk factor data on HPV-associated penile lesions are needed from regions with a high burden ...
Use of AUDIT, and measures of drinking frequency and patterns to detect associations between alcohol and sexual behaviour in male sex workers in Kenya
(2011)
Background:
Previous research has linked alcohol use with an increased number of sexual partners, inconsistent
condom use and a raised incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, alcohol measures have ...
The Relationship between Substance Abuse, Nicotine Use and Positive and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenic Patients at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse, 2007)
Substance abuse in 224 Kenyan schizophrenic patients was assessed using the
Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms, the Scale for the Assessment of
Positive Symptoms, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test ...
Evaluation of effectiveness of diethylcarbamazine/albendazole combination in reduction of Wuchereria bancrofti infection using multiple infection parameters
(2010)
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of multiple rounds of annual single dose of DEC (6 mg/kg) or albendazole
(400 mg) given alone or in combination on Wuchereria bancrofti microfilaraemia, anti-filarial IgG1 and
IgG4 and ...
Rapid assement of partograph utilisation in selected maternity units in Kenya.
(2010-06)
Background: Prolonged labour causes maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Its sequela include obstructed labour, uterine rupture, maternal exhaustion, postpartum
haemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, obstetric fistula, ...
Performance of Clinical Algorithms for HIV-1 Diagnosis and Antiretroviral Initiation among HIV-1-Exposed Children Aged Less Than 18 Months in Kenya
(2009-04)
Background
Ninety percent of HIV-1-infected children live in sub-Saharan Africa. In the absence of diagnosis and antiretroviral therapy (ART), approximately 50% die before 2 years.
Methods
We evaluated sensitivity ...