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Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Food networks present varying food safety concerns because of the complexity of interactions, production, and handling practices. We investigated total bacteria counts (TBCs) and total coliform counts (TCCs) in various ...
Serological Evidence of Exposure to Onyong-nyong and Chikungunya Viruses in Febrile Patients of Rural Taita-taveta County and Urban Kibera Informal Settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)
Several alphaviruses, such as chikungunya (CHIKV) and Onyong-nyong (ONNV), are endemic in Kenya and often cause outbreaks in different parts of the country. We assessed the seroprevalence of alphaviruses in patients with ...
Effect of Finishing Protocols and Staining Solutions on Color Stability of Dental Resin Composites
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of finishing protocol and exposure to staining solutions on color stability of dental resin composites.
Materials and methods: A nanofill and microhybrid ...
In vitro anticoccidial activity of nanoencapsulated bromelain against Eimeria spp. oocysts isolated from goats in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)
Background and aim: The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Eimeria spp. calls for the development of novel anticoccidial drugs. Plant extracts provide a possible natural source for such drugs. This study aimed to ...
Cross-sectional Study to Predict Subnational Levels of Health Workers' Knowledge About Severe Malaria Treatment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Objectives: This study applied a Bayesian hierarchical ecological spatial model beyond predictor analysis to test for the best fitting spatial effects model to predict subnational levels of health workers' knowledge of ...
The prevalance of binge eating disorder and associated psychiatric and substance use disorders in a student population in Kenya - towards a public health approach
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)
Introduction: Kenya in particular and Africa in general lack data on Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The overarching objective of this study is to fill that gap. Kenyans may not be aware that BED exists when a "very good" ...
Rationale for integration of services for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)
Background: Good diabetes mellitus (diabetes) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) management depends on the strength of the health system, prompting us to conduct a health system assessment for diabetes and DR in Kenya. We used ...
Improving postpartum hemorrhage care: Policy, practice, and research
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)
CRISPR detection of circulating cell-free Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in adults and children, including children with HIV: a molecular diagnostics study
(University of Nairobi, 2022-07)
Background: Tuberculosis remains a leading cause of global mortality, especially for adults and children living with HIV (CLHIV) underdiagnosed by sputum-based assays. Non-sputum-based assays are needed to improve tuberculosis ...
Long-term Health Outcomes of Adolescent Character Strength Interventions: 3- to 4-year Outcomes of Three Randomized Controlled Trials of the Shamiri Program
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background
Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries in need of mental health care often do not receive it due to stigma, cost, and lack of mental health professionals. Culturally appropriate, brief, and low-cost ...