Oino, Peter Gutwa; Kamaara, Eunice; Masese, Eric; Medard, Claire(White Rose University Press, 2023-05-07)
Male circumcision and marriage are significant cultural practices that mark a critical stage in a
person’s life in many African societies. Many rites of passage that exist, circumcision and marriage
are intertwined. ...
Projected increases in cases and deaths from ovarian
cancer are due to hit developing countries hardest
by 2040, yet many of them lack sufficient data to
advocate and drive effective change to deal with
this challenging ...
Mbarak, Nuru Chebet; Abuya, Joseph; Kaaria, Alice(International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR, 2020-06-07)
Background: Preeclampsia is a major direct cause of maternal
mortality second only to hemorrhage with 50,000-60,000 preeclampsia
related deaths worldwide annually. In the fetus, it can lead to ischemic
encephalopathy, ...
Shaffi, Afrin F.; Odongo, Elly B.; Itsura, Peter M.; Tonui, Phillip K.; Mburu, Anisa W.; Hassan, Amina R.; Rosen, Barry P.; Covens, Allan L.(Elsevier, 2024-02-09)
Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality among women in Kenya due to late
presentations, poor access to health care, and limited resources. Across many low- and middle-income ...
Renewed efforts to provide proper nutritional care are essential for appropriate
pediatric HIV management. Current studies support the use of vitamin A and
macronutrients that increase caloric and protein intake. With ...
Although advances in HIV prevention and treatment suggest the possibility of
creating an AIDS-free generation, many areas of the world still suffer from high
rates of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Interventions ...
Langat, Andrew Chris(International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH), 2015)
This research was a reassessment of the level at which one of Kenyan universities have reached in the
adoption and integration of Information Communication Technology in their academic programs to enhance
teaching and ...
Humphrey, Mutuma Samuel; M’Arimi, Milton M.; Mecha, Cleophas Achisa(Hindawi, 2024)
The presence of emerging contaminants in wastewater like tetracycline poses a significant challenge in water reuse worldwide. The
implementation of a p-n heterojunction and dye-sensitized techniques in the enhancement of ...
Kamaru Kwobah, Edith; Goodrich, Suzanne; Lewis Kulzer, Jayne; Kanyesigye, Michael; Obatsa, Sarah; Cheruiyot, Julius; Kiprono, Lorna; Kibet, Colma; Ochieng, Felix; Bukusi, Elizabeth A.; Ofner, Susan; Brown, Steven A.; Yiannoutsos, Constantin T.; AtwoliI, Lukoye; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara(PLOS, 2024)
Research increasingly involves cross-cultural work with non-English-speaking populations, necessitating translation and cultural validation of research tools. This paper describes the process of translating and criterion ...
The study aimed to establish the effect of secondary school guidance programs in preparing students for successful transition to university. Mixed methods research design was used which included the use of both quantitative ...
This study utilized a qualitative design to explore dietitians’ perceptions regarding Ketogenic Diet Therapy (KDT) for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy in Kenya. Dietitians from Kenya were selected and consented. ...
Johnson, Alexander E.; Upadhye, Aditi; Knight, Veronicah; Gaskin, Erik L.; Turnbull, Lindsey B.; Ayuku, David; Nyalumbe, Mark; Abuonji, Emily; John, Chandy C.; McHenry, Megan S.; Tran, Tuan M.; Ayodo, George(2024)
Background. Subclinical inflammation and cognitive deficits have been separately associated with asymptomatic Plasmodium
falciparum infections in schoolchildren. However, whether parasite-induced inflammation is associated ...
Introduction: The precise epidemiological burden of autism is unknown because
of the limited capacity to identify and diagnose the disorder in resource-
constrained settings, related in part to a lack of appropriate ...
While many studies have characterized mobility patterns and disease dynamics of settled
populations, few have focused on more mobile populations. Highly mobile groups are often
at higher disease risk due to their regular ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for patients to play an
active role in their healthcare in order to improve the quality of care
delivery. However, there is limited research on provider perceptions of
the ...
Objectives: This review seeks to critically analyze studies assessing gender
differences in HIV-related knowledge among adolescents and young people in
low- and middle-income countries.
Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines ...
Objectives
Existing literature suggests multiple potential roles for community health volunteers (CHVs) in the provision of palliative care (PC) in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya the role of CHV in the ...
Objective:
Our project goal was to leverage on existing neurology education and build a robust two-year neurology curriculum for trainees in western Kenya.
Background:
The worldwide prevalence of neurologic disease has ...
Career choice is a complex decision for students since it determines the kind of profession that they intend to
pursue in life. As students try to make career choice, they face problems of matching their career choices ...
Social determinants of health (SDoH) include forces, systems, and conditions that shape the environments in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age. Racism and climate change, for example, affect quality of life ...