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Prevalence of transmitted drug resistance mutations in HIV-1-infected drug-naive patients from urban and suburban regions of Kenya
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2016-03-01)
HIV was first described in Kenya in 1984–1985. Currently, Kenya has an estimated HIV-1 prevalence of 6.2%. With the introduction of antiretroviral drugs, the survival of most HIV patients has been prolonged markedly. ...
Quality Blood Sampling Techniques and Influence of Socio cultural Factors among ARVs Forces Community in Seeking Healthcare
(SMU Medical Journal, 2016-01)
Project monitoring and evaluation (M/E) determines resource accountability and its impact to
various stakeholders. Plenary project success requires holistic community participation and
empowerment. However, this approach ...
Student Politics in Africa
(African Minds, 2016)
The second volume of the African Higher Education Dynamics Series brings together the research of an international network of higher education scholars with interest in higher education and student politics in Africa. Most ...
Vaginal hysterectomy as a primary approach of in managing benign gynecological conditions. A review of local practice.
(KOGS, 2016)
Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgery performed. Traditionally this has been done abdominally, although the vaginal route could confer more benefits if well performed.
Menstrual cups and sanitary pads to reduce school attrition, and sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections: a cluster randomised controlled feasibility study in …
(British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2016-11-01)
Objectives
Conduct a feasibility study on the effect of menstrual hygiene on schoolgirls9 school and health (reproductive/sexual) outcomes.
Design
3-arm single-site open cluster randomised controlled pilot study.
Setting
30 ...
Safety and immunogenicity of RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine in infants and children with WHO stage 1 or 2 HIV disease: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
(Elsevier, 2016)
Background
Malaria remains a major global public health concern, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The RTS,S/AS01 malaria candidate vaccine was reviewed by the European Medicines Agency and received a positive scientific ...
Using health and demographic surveillance systems for teratovigilance in Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)
Increased funding in the past decade has improved healthcare coverage of the population and access to vaccines and drugs across sub-Saharan Africa.1 However, there is still a need to collect valid and sufficient baseline ...
INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE OF CUTFLOWERS EXPORTING FIRMS IN KENYA
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2016)
Digital marketing is one of the strategies used by firms for marketing communication and
products promotion. Digital marketing contributes to the marketing mix by connecting with
clients and creating leads to new business ...
Prevalence of transmitted drug resistance mutations in HIV-1-infected drug-naive patients from urban and suburban regions of Kenya
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2016-03-01)
Abstract
HIV was first described in Kenya in 1984–1985. Currently, Kenya has an estimated HIV-1 prevalence of 6.2%. With the introduction of antiretroviral drugs, the survival of most HIV patients has been prolonged ...
In-vitro activity of artemether, lumefantrine, dihydroartemisinin and piperaquine against Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates transported in a formulated transport medium
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016)
Introduction: Development of resistance to antimalarials has emerged as one of the greatest challenges facing
malaria control today. In vitro drug sensitivity relies on the growth of plasmodium in the presence of ...