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The Identification of Eggs of Echinococcus by Immunofluorescence Using a Specific Anti-oncospheral Monoclonal antibody
(The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1/1/1986)A relatively simple and specific test has been developed to distinguish eggs of Echinococcus from those of other morphologically identical taeniid species. A specific anti-Echinococcus oncosphere monoclonal antibody was ... -
Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on the Survival of HIV-infected Adult Patients in Urban Slums of Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 1/22/2015)Recent improvements in access to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) have radically reduced hospitalizations and deaths associated with HIV infection in both developed countries and sub-Saharan Africa. Not much is known about ... -
Ball Back in Africa’s Court: Funding Malaria Control and Elimination
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Factors Influencing Deliveries at Health Facilities in a Rural Maasai Community in Magadi sub-County, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 1/3/2018)Background In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the “Boma” model was launched to promote health facility delivery by establishing community health units and training ... -
Perceptions of Malaria and Vaccines in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 10/1/2011)Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. To confront malaria, the Government of Kenya has been implementing and coordinating three approaches - vector control by distributing insecticide-treated bed ... -
Interaction Between Climatic, Environmental, and Demographic Factors on Cholera Outbreaks in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 10/1/2014)Background: Cholera remains an important public health concern in developing countries including Kenya where 11,769 cases and 274 deaths were reported in 2009 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This ... -
Walking Together: Towards a Collaborative Model for Maternal Health Care in Pastoralist Communities of Laikipia and Samburu, Kenya
(10/1/2017)Purpose: In 2009 the Kenyan Government introduced health system reforms to address persistently high maternal and newborn mortality including deployment of skilled birth attendants (SBAs) to health facilities in remote ... -
Long-Term Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment and Program Drop-out in a High-Risk Urban Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Prospective Cohort Study
(PLoS ONE, 10/25/2010)Background: Seventy percent of urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa live in slums. Sustaining HIV patients in these high-risk and highly mobile settings is a major future challenge. This study seeks to assess program ... -
Why are IPTp coverage targets so elusive in Sub-Saharan Africa? A Systematic Review of Health System Barriers
(BioMed Central, 10/3/2013)Background: Use of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) is a proven cost-effective intervention for preventing malaria in pregnancy. However, despite the roll-out of IPTp policies across Africa more than ten years ... -
Impact of Internalized Stigma on HIV Prevention Behaviors Among HIV-Infected Individuals Seeking HIV Care in Kenya
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 10/31/2012)In general, an initial diagnosis of HIV is likely to be correlated with the onset of HIV stigma. HIV-positive individuals are likely to internalize stigma, may suffer from psychosocial issues, or engage in maladaptive ... -
Status of modern contraceptive use among married women in Debre Birhan District, Ethiopia
(Academic Journals, 10/31/2014)Unless evidence based decisions are made based on local contexts, the low prevalence level of contraceptive use and the corresponding higher total fertility rate will make Ethiopia to remain the most populous country in ... -
Situational Analysis and Expert Evaluation of the Nutrition and Health Status of Infants and Young Children in Five Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
(The United Nations University, 10/4/2013)Background. The poor feeding practices of pregnant women, infants, and young children contribute to the burden of malnutrition and subsequently to childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Gaining insight ... -
Adaptive Scenarios in Quality Improvement (QI): a Case Study of an International Health Development and Research Organization Embracing Change
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 10/8/2015)Background: Health care organizations are under immense pressure to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery. To date little research into how health organizations in resource-limited settings take up, ... -
A Compariosn of efficacy of insecticide-Treated and Untreated Bednets in Preventing Malaria in Gambian Children
(Oxford University Press, 11/1/1995)An evaluation of the Gambian national insecticide impregnated bed net programme, which has introduced insecticide treatment of bed nets into all primary health care (PHC) villages in The Gambia, provided an opportunity to ... -
Utilization Rates and Perceptions of (VCT) Services in Kisii Central District, Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 11/1/2012)Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services have been set up in most Districts in Kenya due to the rising surge of HIV/AIDS. However, the use of these services among married persons has not been fully explored. In Kissi, ... -
Growth and Nutritional Status in the First Six Months of Life in Selected Hospitals - Nairobi Province
(East African Medical Journal, 11/11/2013)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for infants is recommended for the rst six months for optimal health, development and growth. However, there is limited data on infant feeding practices and nutrition status of infants ... -
Predictors of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Among Adult Patients at Saint Peter Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction: the emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has become a major public health concern that threatens advances made in global TB control efforts. Though the problem is prevalent, it did not ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Pastoralist Communities of Laikipia and Samburu Counties, Kenya: a Cross-sectional Survey
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction: current efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality focus on promoting institutional deliveries with skilled birth attendants (SBAs), and discouraging deliveries at home attended by traditional birth ... -
Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors: The Case of North Shewa zone Youth, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction Many youth are less informed, less experienced and less comfortable in utilizing reproductive health services. In the Sub-Saharan region the adolescents account for a higher proportion of new HIV infections ... -
Accessibility to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Education Among Marginalized Youth in Selected Districts of Tanzania
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction: access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables young people make informed choices on sexuality ...
