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Acceptable food products processed from underutilized crop
(Research Gate, 2017)Underutilized crops are rich in micronutrients but are only cultivated at subsistence level (1). Food processing technologies, particularly at household level, are challenging and often not applicable to traditional crops ... -
Adherence to home fortification with micronutrient powders in Kenyan pre-school children: self-reporting and sachet counts compared to an electronic monitoring device
(BioMed Central, 2018-11-01)Background The efficacy of home fortification with iron-containing micronutrient powders varies between trials, perhaps in part due to population differences in adherence. We aimed to assess to what extent adherence ... -
Adherence to renal function monitoring guidelines in HIV-infected patients starting tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-based antiretroviral therapy in rural Rwanda
(International Scholars Journals, 2019)Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a component of several first-line HIV antiretroviral regimens. However, TDF causes nephrotoxicity and guidelines for creatinine monitoring are in place. This study evaluated creatinine ... -
Aflatoxin exposure in pregnant women in Kisumu county, Kenya
(2015-08-17)About 4.5 billion people globally and 1.8 million Kenyans are exposed to large amount of aflatoxin. However, little is known about aflatoxin exposure levels in pregnant women through dietary intake. This study aimed to ... -
Aflatoxin in household maize for human consumption in Kenya, East Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)The objective of this study is to determine the occurrence and level of aflatoxins (AFs) contamination in freshly harvested maize for human consumption in rural Kenya. Maize kernels and freshly milled maize flour (n = ... -
Agricultural Production, Traditional Foods and Household Food Insecurity in Rural Kenya: Practice, Perception and Predictors
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)lthough rural households in Kenya rely on agricultural production for their livelihood, attaining food security is challenging in areas experiencing harsh agro-ecological conditions. We utilized mixed methods research ... -
Antenatal iron supplementation, FGF23, and bone metabolism in Kenyan women and their offspring: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
(The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021)Background Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) regulates body phosphate homeostasis primarily by increasing phosphaturia. It also acts as a vitamin D-regulating hormone. Maternal iron deficiency is associated with perturbed ... -
Antenatal iron supplementation, FGF23, and bone metabolism in Kenyan women and their offspring: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
(Oxford University Press, 2021)Background: Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) regulates body phosphate homeostasis primarily by increasing phosphaturia. It also acts as a vitamin D-regulating hormone. Maternal iron deficiency is associated with perturbed ... -
Anthropometric and Dietary Profile of HIV Sero-positive Patients in Chulaimbo Sub-District Hospital, Kenya.
(TextRoad Publication, 2010)There is lacking information on changes in body composition along with dietary pattern among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) attending clinic at Chulaimbo Sub- district hospital, Kenya. In most HIV clinics in Kisumu, ... -
The ASOS Surgical Risk Calculator: development and validation of a tool for identifying African surgical patients at risk of severe postoperative complications
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)The African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS) showed that surgical patients in Africa have a mortality twice the global average. Existing risk assessment tools are not valid for use in this population because the pattern of ... -
Aspects of graphology in the construction of selected Kiswahili children’s novels
(Royallite Global, Kenya, 2021)Graphology has today dominated children’s literature making it look like an amorphous and an ambiguous creature with its relationship to its audience. Children lack the required knowledge and skills to associate meaning ... -
Assessing micronutrient status in the presence of inflammation: comparing approaches in children aged 2-6 years from rural Western Kenya
(2011)Introduction: Malnutrition and Inflammation are highly and concurrently prevalent in preschool children in rural Western Kenya, making estimation of those at risk of deficiency difficult. Different approaches have been ... -
Assessing the cost of laparotomy at a rural district hospital in Rwanda using time-driven activity-based costing
(Oxford University Press, 2018)Background: In low- and middle-income countries, the majority of patients lack access to surgical care due to limited personnel and infrastructure. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery recommended laparotomy for ... -
Association between Primary School Children’s Unhealthful Behaviors and Overweight/Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Urban Kenya
(Research gate, 2022)We examined patterns of unhealthful dietary, PA and sleep behaviors among primary school children of different socio-economic status (SES) in two urban settings in Kenya and explored the association between these behaviors ... -
Association Between Primary School Students’ Unhealthful Behaviors and Overweight/Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Urban Kenya
(Research Square, 2021): Although obesity prevalence is known to be rising in East Africa, research on childhood obesity is still minimal. We conducted a cross-sectional study to examine the prevalence of unhealthful dietary patterns, physical ... -
Breakfast Missing Pattern of Pre-Adolescent Primary School Children Kisumu County, Kenya.
(EC NUTRITION, 2020)Breakfast is an important meal of a day, especially to children and pre-adolescents. However, pre- adolescents seem to have the highest prevalence of missing breakfast despite its importance to their cognitive performance, ... -
Burden of disease and risk factors for mortality amongst hospitalized newborns in Nigeria and Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2021)Objective To describe the patient population, priority diseases and outcomes in newborns admitted <48 hours old to neonatal units in both Kenya and Nigeria. Study design In a network of seven secondary and tertiary level ... -
Caregiver’s Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Care of Schizophrenia at Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2018)Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is a major public health concern since it affects the quality of life of the schizophrenic patient. The patient requires a caregiver to support them in the entire phase of the ... -
Combining food‐based dietary recommendations using Optifood with zinc‐fortified water potentially improves nutrient adequacy among 4‐to 6‐year‐old children in Kisumu West …
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2018-04)Children in developing countries often face multiple micronutrient deficiencies. Introduction of zinc‐fortified water can increase zinc intake, but additional recommendations are required to address overall diet nutrient ... -
Comparison of home fortification with two iron formulations among Kenyan children: Rationale and design of a placebo-controlled non-inferiority trial
(Elsevier, 2017-09-01)Introduction Home fortification powders containing iron and other micronutrients have been recommended by World Health Organisation to prevent iron deficiency anaemia in areas of high prevalence. There is evidence, however, ...
