AMREF Repository: Recent submissions
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Quality Leadership Process
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Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Improved Metabolic Syndrome in Slum Dwelling Adults in Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2024)Abstract Background: Sociodemographic factors have been implicated in cardiovascular health with differential morbidity and mor tality. It is essential to comprehend how sociodemographic factors contribute to the improvement ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Obesity among Undergraduate Students at a Private University, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 2023)Abstract Background: Obesity, especially central obesity, is a major risk factor for car diovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes, known for their significant morbid ity and mortality. University students are at increased ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis among Neonates Admitted at the Newborn Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020)bidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Despite the availabili ty of different preventive interventions, in Kenya, the burden of neonatal sep sis remains critically high. Aim: To determine the prevalence ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the second and third trimesters at pumwani maternity hospital, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016)Background: Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency diseases observed global ly and affects more than a quarter of the world’s population. Globally, 41.8% pregnant women and close to one third of ... -
Debating medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): learning from (policy) experiences across countries
(Reproductive health, 2019)Abstract Background: Although Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is internationally considered a harmful practice, it is increasingly being medicalized allegedly to reduce its negative health effects, and is thus ... -
Cholera prevention, control strategies, challenges and World Health Organization initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A narrative review
(Elsevier, 2023)The resurgence of cholera is presenting unusual challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where it is considered endemic in nine-member states. The risk of a cholera outbreak spreading to non-endemic countries ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity among the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Staff, Langata Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Nursing, 2019)Abstract Background: Overweight and obesity are escalating global problem, causing multiple life threatening non-communicable diseases including cardiovascu lar disease, dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, ... -
Knowledge and Utilisation of Emergency Contraception Pills among Female Undergraduate Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017)Background: Emergency Contraception (EC) is used after unprotected sexual intercourse, following sexual abuse, misuse of regular contraception or non-use of contraception. Seventeen percent of pregnancies in Kenya are ... -
Effectiveness of Trans-Theoretical Model Based Health Education Intervention in the Promotion of Lifestyle Changes among Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2024)Abstract Background: Evidence revealed that, 60% of deaths in the underdeveloped nations are linked to adoption of unhealthy life styles. The Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) has been considered a useful interventional ... -
Effect of a Nurse-Led Intervention on Knowledge of the Modifiable Risk Behaviors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2023)Abstract Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has disproportionately burdened the low- and middle-income countries where awareness and detection rates remain very low. Interventions directed to promote the community’s ... -
Determinants of Preterm Birth at the Postnatal Ward of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017)Background: Preterm birth, delivery prior to 37 completed weeks or 259 days gestation, is a worldwide maternal and perinatal challenge and is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preterm birth remains ... -
Challenges Associated with Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls Attending Bocharia Primary School in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023)Abstract Background: Approximately, half a million of adolescent girls in the world feel frustrated during their monthly period due to poor menstrual hygiene practices. In the low-and-middle income countries, about ... -
Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence on blood pressure control among patients with hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2019-11)Objective Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence among patients with hypertension attending a national referral hospital in Kenya. Design Descriptive, cross-sectional. Setting Medical ... -
Association of dietary patterns and practices on metabolic syndrome in adults with central obesity attending a mission hospital in Kenya: a cross sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2020-08)Objective Dietary patterns and practices can predispose or protect against metabolic syndrome (MetS) in humans. Despite the growing problem of MetS in adults, the underpinning dietary behaviour is poorly understood. ... -
A Systematic Review of the Role of Physiotherapy Interventions in Palliative Care
(Preprints, 2020)The aim of this research is to conduct a systematic review analysing the role of the physiotherapy interventions in palliative care. PRISMA as a critical appraisal tool was utilised for the selection of the research ... -
Isolation and characterization of the midgut microbiota of Aedes albopictus to identify suitable candidates for paratransgenesis
(European Journal of Public Health, 2025)Aedes albopictus is a widely recognized carrier of various pathogens. Its resilient characteristics enable it to easily spread across diverse climates. The microbiota in the midgut of mosquitoes plays a crucial role in ... -
Key aspects defining the development and implementation of a regional genomic surveillance strategy for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
(Wiley, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of pathogen sequencing in mak ing informed public health decisions. Initially, the Eastern Mediterranean Region faced limitations in sequencing capacity. However, with ... -
Infectious disease outbreaks in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region in 2019
(Cogent Public Health, 2023)The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) continues to face emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks that result in high morbidity and mortality. Some countries in the region ...
