Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Kyobutungi, C."
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Analysis of Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in an Urban Slum Setting in Nairobi, Kenya
Haregu, T. N.; Khayeka, C.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Oti, S.; Egondi, T.; Kyobutungi, C. (2016-03)Background: Insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are key risk factors for the emergence of noncommunicable diseases in the sub-Saharan African setting. Given the limited evidence base, research is required ... -
Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Kenyan Adolescents With a+Thalassemia
Etyang, A. O.; Khayeka, C.; Kapesa, S.; Muthumbi, E.; Odipo, E.; Wamukoya, M.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Haregu, T. N.; Kyobutungi, C.; Tendwa, M.; Makale, J.; Macharia, A.; Cruickshank, J. K.; Smeeth, L.; Scott, A. G.; Williams, T. N. (2017-03)Background-—Recent studies have discovered that a-globin is expressed in blood vessel walls where it plays a role in regulating vascular tone. We tested the hypothesis that blood pressure (BP) might differ between normal ... -
Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Kenyan Adolescents With the Sickle Cell Trait
Etyang, A. O.; Wandabwa, C. K.; Kapesa, S.; Muthumbi, E.; Odipo, E.; Wamukoya, M.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Haregu, T.; Kyobutungi, C.; Williams, T. N.; Makale, J.; Macharia, A.; Cruickshank, J. K.; Smeeth, L.; Scott, A. G. (2017-05-22)The potential association between sickle cell trait (SCT) and increased arterial stiffness/blood pressure (BP) has not been evaluated in detail despite its association with stroke, sudden death, and renal disease. We ... -
Challenges and Opportunities for promoting Maternal, New born, and Child Health in urban informal settlements: perspectives of Community Health Volunteers in Nairobi, Kenya
Osindo, J.; Bakibinga, P.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Kamande, E.; Muriuki, P.; Kyobutungi, C. (2016-10)Across the world, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) are recognised as first line health care providers. Overtime, the Kenyan government has acknowledged CHVs as an integral component in provision of first line health care ... -
The effect of enhanced public–private partnerships on Maternal, Newborn and child Health Services and outcomes in Nairobi–Kenya: the PAMANECH quasi-experimental research protocol
Bakibinga, P.; Ettarh, R.; Ziraba, A. K.; Kyobutungi, C.; Kamande, E.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Osindo, J. (2014-09-30)Introduction: Rapid urbanisation in Kenya has resulted in growth of slums in urban centres, characterised by poverty, inadequate social services and poor health outcomes. The government's initiatives to improve access to ... -
Interlinkage among cardio-metabolic disease markers in an urban poor setting in Nairobi, Kenya
Haregu, T. N.; Oti, S.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Khayeka, C.; Egondi, T.; Kyobutungi, C. (2016-02-09)Introduction: The main cardio-metabolic diseases _ mostly cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and ischemic disease _ share common clinical markers such as raised blood pressure and blood glucose. The pathways of development ...