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How adolescents’ lives were disrupted over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal investigation in 12 cultural groups in 9 nations from March 2020 to July 2022
(Cambridge University Press, 2024-01-26)
It is unclear how much adolescents’ lives were disrupted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic or what risk factors predicted such disruption. To answer these questions, 1,080 adolescents in 9 nations were surveyed 5 times from ...
Adolescents' relationships with parents and romantic partners in eight countries
(Wiley, 2024-02-13)
Creating romantic relationships characterized by high-quality, satisfaction, few conflicts, and reasoning strategies to handle conflicts is an important developmental task for adolescents connected to the relational models ...
Efficacy of the PermaNet Dual compared to the Interceptor G2 and the PermaNet 3.0 in experimental huts in Siaya County, western Kenya.
(Research Square, 2024-01-25)
Pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr nets have shown significant epidemiological impact over pyrethroid-only and
pyrethroid plus piperonal-butoxide (PBO) in Africa. Here we describe a non-inferiority evaluation of
PermaNet Dual, a ...
Trends of non-vaccination, under-vaccination and missed opportunities for vaccination (2003–2014) amongst children 0–23 months in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2024-02-06)
Vaccines are effective and cost-effective. Non-vaccination, under-vaccination, and missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV), have contributed to incomplete vaccination coverage in Kenya. Analyzing their trends is essential ...
Seasonality of associations between production of indigenous foods and food security status of mother-child dyads in Kisumu County, Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2024-01-10)
Food insecurity is a major predicament for rural populations, especially mothers and children, whose livelihoods are often dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Indigenous foods have the potential of mitigating food insecurity ...
Coagulation hallmark indicators of menorrhagia in a comparative study between menorrhagic and healthy women attending Bungoma County Referral Hospital in Kenya
(Research Square, 2024-02-13)
Despite the significant burden of menorrhagia among women in Western Kenya, it remains unknown whether coagulation disorders are one of the important underlying causes of this condition in the region. This study evaluated ...
Cultural values, parenting and child adjustment in Kenya
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2024-01-03)
Children's, mothers' and fathers' reports were used to assess whether mothers' and fathers' individualism, collectivism and conformity values are significantly related to parenting behaviours and child adjustment during ...
Barriers and Misconceptions Hindering Reduction of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
(Research Square, 2024-02-05)
Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of enhanced sanitation, health education, and mass treatment ...
Effects of Papyrus Plants (Cyperus papyrus) on the Physicochemical Parameters and Nutrient Levels of Water and Sediments in Yala Swamp Wetland in Western Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2024-02-23)
Yala swamp wetland is the largest fresh water wetland ecosystem in Kenya supporting a broad biodiversity. It comprises of River Yala, the Yala swamp, Lakes Kanyaboli, Namboyo and Sare, and a portion of Lake Victoria ...
Southwestern Kenya’s smallholder dairy farmers’ climate change perceptions, knowledge and adaptation
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2024-01)
Globally, climate change (CC) adaptation is critical as CC compounds smallholder dairy farmers’
challenges. Farmers’ CC perceptions and knowledge could influence their CC adaptations. This study
in Southwestern Kenya ...