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High prevalence of vaccine-preventable anal human papillomavirus infections is associated with HIV infection among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with anal cancers and is more prevalent in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (gbMSM), partly due to their vulnerability to HIV infection. Baseline ...
The femtech revolution-A new approach to pregnancy management: Digital transformation of maternity care-The hybrid e-health perinatal clinic addressing the unmet needs of low- and middle-income countries
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Prenatal care and infant mortality rates are crucial indicators of healthcare quality. However, millions of women in low-income countries lack access to adequate care. Factors such as high-risk pregnancies and unmanaged ...
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of selected Kenyan medicinal plant extract combinations against clinically important bacteria
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Infectious diseases are a major global public health concern as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) currently accounts for more than 700,000 deaths per year worldwide. The emergence and spread of resistant bacterial ...
Women's experiences of care after stillbirth and obstetric fistula: A phenomenological study in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Stillbirth and (obstetric) fistula are traumatic life events, commonly experienced together following an obstructed labour in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to maternity care. Few studies ...
In vivo antiplasmodial activities of stem bark extracts of Avicennia marina in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: malaria remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing tropical and subtropical nations. Due to the emergence and spread of drug resistance to currently available drugs, there is a need ...
Boredom-understanding the emotion and its impact on our lives: an African perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
A Retrospective Study on the Adoption of Lipid Management Guidelines in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Lipid management after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the important aspects of secondary prevention in the high cardiovascular (CV) risk group, and targeted reduction of low-density lipoprotein ...
Successful management of peripartum cardiomyopathy in a Kenyan setting: a case series
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare life-threatening condition occurring in previously healthy women with symptoms mimicking those of normal pregnancy and is associated with a high mortality rate. A high index of suspicion ...
Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children at the coastal region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Accurate mapping of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil transmitted helminths (STH) is a prerequisite for effective implementation of the control and elimination interventions. A precision mapping protocol was ...
Prioritization of livestock diseases by pastoralists in Oloitoktok Sub County, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Livestock diseases are a big challenge for the livelihood of pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa because they reduce livestock productivity and increase mortality. Based on the literature available there is ...