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Livestock Farmers’ Perception on Generation of Cattle Wastebased Biogas Methane: the Case of Embu West District, Kenya
(Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 2014)Perception of livestock farmers on the generation of cattle waste-based biogas methane was evaluated in this study. The study was carried out in Embu West district in Kenya. A random sampling technique was used to gather ... -
Electrical Characterization of Nano-TiO2/Nb2O5 Composite Thin Films Deposited Using Electrophoretic Deposition Technique
(International Journal of Innovative Research in Advanced Engineering (IJIRAE), 2015)This paper reports the results of electrical characterization of TiO2/Nb2O5 composite thin films. Uniform TiO2 and Nb2O5 composites thin films were deposited on FTO coated glass substrate using electrophoretic deposition (EPD) ... -
THE PERFORMANCE OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC KITS IN CHOLERA DIAGNOSIS AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH DIARRHOEA SYMPTOMS ATTENDING THE NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL (ADAMS
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2021)Background: Cholera is an acute watery diarrhea disease caused mainly by Vibrio Cholera O1 and less commonly by Vibrio Cholera O139. It remains a global threat to public health thus importance to early detection. Stool is ... -
Ten simple rules for developing a research mentorship program: The experience of the postgraduate mentorship program at the Kenya Medical Training College
(Kenya Eye Health Journal, 2024)Introduction: The development and implementation of research mentorship programs are pivotal for cultivating future scholars and advancing academic research. This case description explores the application of ten essential ... -
QUALITY OF SELECTED IMMUNOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOGICAL TESTS IN CLINICAL LABORATORIES IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2024)Objective: This study is aiming at assessing the quality of external quality assessment control results of standard Immunological and Immuno-haematological control samples generated by clinical laboratories in Kiambu ... -
MICROBIAL FLORA IDENTIFIED IN CERVICAL SMEARS OF WOMEN ATTENDING MACHAKOS LEVEL V HOSPITAL, CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2021)Background: Several microorganisms which may be found in the cervix of women may disrupt the physiological and immunological function of the cervix. The immune system keeps them on check to prevent abnormal proliferation ... -
Histopathological Features in Development of Cancer of the cervix in relation to Sexually Transmitted Infections among Sexually active women attending Machakos Cancer Care and Research Centre
(Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, 2022)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosis, treatment and management programmes have existed for many decades worldwide. Cancer of cervix diagnosis, treatment and management is however a newer phenomenon ... -
Risk factors associated with cervical intra epithelial lesions among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(East African Journal of Pathology, 2015)Background: Female sex workers (FSW) are a vulnerable and a high risk group in the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections and cervical intraepithelial lesions (CIL). This may be attributed to their exposure to ... -
CANDIDA SPECIES DISTRIBUTION IN DIFFERENT CLINICAL SPECIMENS FROM VARIOUS NAIROBI METROPOLITAN CITY PUBLIC REFERRAL HOSPITALS
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2023)Background: Invasive candidiasis and candidaemia are pervasive conditions complicating immunosuppressive conditions and leading to high mortality. This study aimed at determining the distribution of C. albicans and emergence ... -
Impact of m Health to Improve Postnatal Visits among Postpartum Mothers in a Rural Community in Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Nursing Care,, 2021)Background: There is an increase of mobile phone use globally with Kenya being among countries with increased usage both in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phone, its use in health delivery ... -
Mobile phone use among mothers seeking postnatal services in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2022)Background/Aims Mobile phone use is increasing globally, with Kenya having increased use in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phones, their use in health delivery services, such as to enhance ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Postnatal Services among Postnatal Women in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2020)Postnatal care is the care provided to the mother immediately after delivery of baby and placenta. The care is spread across a minimum of four postnatal visits packaged as focused postnatal care. During this period the ... -
Factors influencing women’s knowledge at scheduled postnatal visits: a multi-centre study in Kakamega, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2021)Background/Aims Postnatal care is offered to mothers and their babies from birth and across the postnatal period. Visits are spread over the postnatal period, and a minimum of four visits is recommended. In many studies, ... -
Predictors of Timing of First Antenatal Clinic: A Systematic Review
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2024)World Health Organization recommends that pregnant mothers do the first antenatal visit within the 12 weeks after conception. The goal of the review was to determine the predictors of first antenatal visit. A systematic ... -
Hepatitis E Virus Prevalence Amongst Blood Donors in Kenya
(2022-10-01)Introduction: Hepatitis E (HEV) is an emerging cause of viral hepatitis mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral and parenteral routes. It has greatly affected populations in many parts of Kenya due to declined sanitation ... -
Molecular characterisation of Duffy (FY) red blood cell variants among voluntary blood donors at the National Blood Grouping Testing Laboratory, Kenya
(2022-07)A variant is an alternative nucleotide located at a specific region of a gene. 48 genes encode for human red cell blood group systems. Variants within these genes encode for alleles, which can be highly polymorphic. The ... -
Analgesic Activity of Conyza Floribunda Extracts in Swiss Albino Mice
(2021-06-30)Traditional medicine still plays an important role in managing infections especially in Africa. Extracts of Conyza floribunda Kunth are used to treat sore throat, ringworm and other skin related infections, toothache and ... -
The Heterogeneity and Prevalence of ABO and RH D Antigens in the Voluntary Blood Donors of Kenya
(2017-09)Blood groups (antigens) are proteins, glycoproteins or glycolipids inherited surface markers on the red blood cell membranes, which determine the blood phenotypes of human beings. There are 36 blood group systems with over ... -
Immunopathological effects of some Biomphalaria pfeifferi proteins against Schistosoma mansoni infection in BALB/c mice
(2019-04)Intestinal schistosomiasis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in most parts of the world, despite decades of widespread chemotherapy use. The present study determined the intermediate host proteins expressing ... -
Cellular responses against Schistosoma mansoni in immunized Balb/c mice with soluble proteins from intermediate host, Biomphalaria pfeifferi
(2012-10)Scores of millions of people around the world are infected by Schistosoma mansoni causing considerable morbidity, mortality and loss of productivity. Safe chemotherapeutic agents have been used though there are challenges ...
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