School of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Isolation, identification and characterization of urinary tract infectious bacteria and the effect of different antibiotics
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2013)Introduction: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) defines a condition in which the urinary tract is infected with a pathogen causing inflammation which is a common, distressing and occasionally life threatening condition. UTI ... -
Comparison of drug Sensitivity and Pathogenicity of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense isolates with their respective clones originating from Busia and Busoga
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2013)Introduction: Studies using clones in the laboratory show variations in pathogenicity and drug sensitivity compared to their respective natural isolates for various trypanosome species. This suggests that within isolates there ... -
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 ... -
Primary antiretroviral drug resistance profiles among HIV-1 therapy naïve patients in two referral hospitals in Kenya
(2013)Objective: To characterize antiretroviral drug resistance mutations among drug naïve patients in two referral hospitals in Kenya Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by Human immunodeficiency ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the Parasight Platform for Malaria Diagnosis
(2017-03)ABSTRACT The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 500 million malaria tests are performed annually. While microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are the main diagnostic approaches, no single method is ... -
Determinants of antibiotic dose adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ... -
Determinants of Appropriate Antibiotic Dosing in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Kenyan Referral Hospital
(A KeSoBAP Publication, 2014-12-05)Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ... -
The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2017)Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the ... -
A critical view of pharmacy education and practice in Kenya
(InPharm, 2017)2. PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH dual degrees should be introduced. Students keen on careers in business or administration would naturally be drawn to the former while those with an interest in epidemiological research would lean ... -
Characteristics of psychosocial support seeking during HIV-related treatment in western Kenya
(ary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2008)While the characteristics of those who seek psychosocial support following an HIV diagnosis have been well documented in western countries where linkages between HIV-related treatment and psychosocial support programs are ... -
Validity/Reliability of PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 Depression Scales Among Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Western Kenya
(Journal of General Internal Medicine, 208)Background Depression greatly burdens sub-Saharan Africa, especially populations living with HIV/AIDS, for whom few validated depression scales exist. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a brief dual-purpose instrument ... -
A cross-cultural comparison of psychological distress among individuals living with HIV in Atlanta, Georgia, and Eldoret, Kenya
(Sage Publications, 2010)Elevated psychological distress during HIV infection has been consistently correlated with negative HIV-related health outcomes in studies conducted in various regions of the world. This study was conducted to compare the ... -
Systematic cultural adaptation of cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected outpatients in western Kenya
(Springer US, 2010)Two-thirds of those with HIV worldwide live in sub-Saharan Africa. Alcohol use is associated with the HIV epidemic through risky sex and suboptimal ARV adherence. In western Kenya, hazardous drinking was reported by HIV ... -
Treatment outcomes of a stage 1 cognitive–behavioral trial to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected out‐patients in western Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011)Aims Dual epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and alcohol use disorders, and a dearth of professional resources for behavioral treatment in sub‐Saharan Africa, suggest the need for development of culturally ... -
Treatment outcomes of a Stage 1 cognitive-behavioral trial to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected outpatients in western Kenya
(NIH Public Access, 2011)Dual epidemics of HIV and alcohol use disorders, and a dearth of professional resources for behavioral treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, suggest the need for development of culturally relevant and feasible interventions. ... -
children as care givers of older relatives living with HIV, AIDS in Nyangoma division of western Kenya
(African Journal of AIDS Research, 2012)There is growing debate about the situations of children who care for a relative with HIV-related illness, especially in developing countries with high HIV prevalence. In particular, there is inadequate information on the ... -
improving household knowledge and and attitude on water, sanitation and hygiene practice through school health programme in nyakach kisumu county in western Kenya
(Journal of Anthropology, 2014)The global problem of access to improved sanitation and water management practices has been compounded by the gap existing between knowledge and practice as well as attitude. The aim of this study was to assess households' ... -
Staff attrition among community health workers in home-based care programmes for people living with HIV and AIDS in western Kenya
(Health Policy, 2010)Objectives This paper examines trends and underlying causes of attrition among volunteer community health workers in home-based care for people living with HIV and AIDS in western Kenya. Methods Ethnographic data were ... -
Assessment of the relationship between digit lengths and circumferences of the waist and hip amongst Ugandans
(Maxwell Science Publishing, 2012)In human hand the second Digit (2D) and the fourth Digit (4D) present a pattern of approximate symmetry around the central axis of the third digit. Many individuals have longer 2D than 4D (2D>1) and many have longer 4D ...