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Intimate partner and client-perpetrated violence are associated with reduced HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake, depression and generalized anxiety in a cross-sectional study of female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Introduction: UNAIDS has identified female sex workers (FSW) as a key HIV at-risk population. FSW disproportionately experience gender-based violence, which compounds their risk of HIV acquisition and may contribute to ...
Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their experiences participating in interventions. This ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Is Associated With Higher Levels of Systemic Inflammation Among Kenyan Adults Despite Viral Suppression
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Systemic inflammation independently predicts future cardiovascular events and is associated with a 2-fold increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among persons living with human immunodeficiency virus ...
Postpartum metabolic syndrome and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein after gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a biomarker of chronic inflammation and an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease overall ...
Validating dental age estimation in Kenyan black children and adolescents using the Willems method
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Purpose: This study aimed to validate the Willems Belgian Caucasian (Willems BC) age estimation model in a Kenyan sample, to develop and validate a Kenyan-specific (Willems KB) age estimation model and to compare the age ...
A randomized clinical trial of mobile phone motivational interviewing for alcohol use problems in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Aim: To test the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention using the mobile phone among adults with alcohol use problems.
Design: A randomized clinical trial of mobile MI and standard in-person MI ...
Cytopenia among CML Patients on Imatinib in Kenya: Types, Grades, and Time Course.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Imatinib mesylate is the gold standard for the treatment of all phases of Philadelphia-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Patients on imatinib treatment may develop cytopenia due to drug toxicity. This study ...
Where is the global in global mental health? A call for inclusive multicultural collaboration.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
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Factors associated with the onset of major depressive disorder in adults with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries: results from the INTERPRET-DD prospective study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Aims: To examine the factors that are associated with changes in depression in people with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries.
Methods: People with type 2 diabetes treated in out-patient settings aged 18-65 ...
Psychotic-like experiences among 9,564 Kenyan adolescents and young adults.
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of psychotic-like experiences (PLE) in a large cohort of Kenyan adolescents and young adults.
Method: The Washington Early Recognition Center Affectivity and ...