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    • Opportunities to Integrate Primary Health Care Digital Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Kenya 

      Matiang’I, Micah; Ngunju, Priscilla; Hetyey, Aranka; Odek, Lydia; Smet, Eefje; Arnoldus, Mieke; Opanga, Yvonne; Kiilu, Colleta (Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2022-09-13)
      Background: Adequate and quality Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) care is considered essential in reduction of maternal and child mortality. More than half of the global maternal deaths (66%) are in sub-Saharan Africa with ...

    • Prevalence of Asphyxia and Readiness for Neonatal Resuscitation in Kenya 

      Gichogo, Daniel Muturi; Murila, Florence; Matiang'i, Micah; Ndege, Wycliff; Bosire, Kefa (African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 1/19/2018)
      Background: Birth asphyxia accounts for one-third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Aims: To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia and associated risk factors at one Kenyan hospital; and to describe caregivers' readiness ...

    • Viability of Point of Care Ultrasound screening in Primary Health Care Setting: A Kenyan Experience 

      Matiang'i, Micah; Ngunju, Priscillah; Koen, J; Kiilu, C.; Romy, H.; Hetyey, A.; Hangelbroek, Marianne; Opanga, Yvonne; Ndoria, S. (International Journal of Current Aspects, 2022-09-07)
      The limited number of sonographers in developing countries and high cost of conventional obstetric ultrasound screening services has led to only 6.9 percent of pregnant women accessing the service in rural areas. It is a ...