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Challenges of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Kisii town, Kisii county, Kenya

Kei, Robert M.; M’Ndegwa, Julius K.; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Masika, Faith (Science Publishing Group, 2016)

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a preventable non communicable disease of public health importance. It is the most common genital cancer and one of the leading causes of death among female population. Cervical cancer is ...
A study of factors influencing VCT service utilization among the youths: a case study of Kapsabet division, Nandi county, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio; Omwono, Masta (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2014)

Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is important in controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS especially among the Youths. The aim of the study was to determine the extent, to assess the level of awareness and to describe the ...
Assessment of health effects related to the use of biomass fuel and indoor air pollution in Kapkokwon sub-location, Bomet country, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio; Kei, Robert M.; Jepngetich, Hellen; Korrir, Kenneth (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2014)

Biomass Fuel (BMF) refers to burned plant or animal material; wood, charcoal, dung and crop residues which account for more than half of domestic energy in most developing countries and for as much as 95% in low income ...
Utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among mothers attending MCH/FP in Webuye District Hospital, Bungoma County, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio; Kei, Robert M.; Dancan, Odiver W. (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2014)

Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya, with close to 70 percent (24 million) of the population at risk of infection. It affects people of all age groups: children under five years of age and ...
The use of modern contraceptives among women of child bearing age attending MCH/FP clinic at Uasin Gishu sub-county hospital, Uasin-Gishu county, Kenya

Kei, Robert M.; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Okong’o, Stephen (Science Publishing Group, 2015)

Introduction: Family planning is a practice of controlling on when to have children through the use of contraceptives. Contraceptive use in developing countries has decreased the maternal deaths by 40% and could prevent ...
Socio-demographic characteristics influencing uptake of screening for cervical cancer in women aged 18-49 years in Imenti North sub-county, Meru county, Kenya

Mutuma, Agnes M.; Otieno, George O.; Kei, Robert M.; Ndege, Samson; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Gacheri, Rose (Science Publishing Group, 2016-03)

Background: Cervical cancer continues to kill approximately 274,883 women globally every year, despite robust programs for the prevention and control of the disease. Kenya has an uptake of cervical cancer screening (3.2%) ...
Adiponectin secretion in HIV-infected subjects with or without antiretroviral treatment and illicit substance use: clinical review and update

Kiboi, Nathan G.; Karanja, Joseph K.; Nebere, Saraphine N. (2016-07)

Adiponectin (Acrp30) is a novel polypeptide classified among adipokines that are chiefly secreted by adipocytes within adipose tissue. Besides the adipose tissue, levels of the adipocytokine also circulate in human ...
Evaluation of high density lipoprotein cholesterol as a predictor of diabetic nephropathy in type 1 diabetic patients

Wanyama, Francis M.; Kigondu, Christine S.; Mburu, D. N.; Ngugi, N. N.; Kiboi, Nathan G. (2016-05)

Background: Diabetic nephropathy is a deadly micro vascular complication of diabetes characterized by albuminuria which manifests mainly 5 years from onset of type 1 diabetes. Currently, the gold standard for its ...
Non-hepatic adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment and care

Wambani, J. R.; Ogola, P. E.; Makori, A. W.; Rachuonyo, H. O.; Kiboi, Nathan G. (2016-02)

High-level viral replication occurs when HIV enters the body. Due to frequent mutations, the virus becomes resistant in the body and persists in memory T cells making it incurable. Lifelong therapy is then required ...
Phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic resistant diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from children with diarrhea in Nairobi city, Kenya

Webale, Mark K.; Guyah, Bernard; Wanjala, Christine; Nyanga, Peter L.; Webale, Sella K.; Abonyo, Collins; Kitungulu, Nicholas; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Bowen, Nancy (2020-11)

BACKGROUND፡ The marked genome plasticity of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli promotes emergence of pathotypes displaying unique phenotypic and genotypic resistance. This study examined phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic ...
Comparison of microscopy and PCR for detection of Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica in human stool specimens in a resource limited setting in western Kenya

Emisiko, James; Shaviya, Nathan; Shiluli, Clement; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wamalwa, Ronald; Jumba, Bernard; Zablon, Jeremiah; Mambo, Fidelis; Barasa, Mustafa (2020-11)

BACKGROUND፡ Accurate diagnosis of Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica is important since these intestinal parasites account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality globally. Microscopy is the key ...
In vivo safety of aqueous leaf extract of Lippia javanica in mice models

Arika, W. M.; Ogola, P. E.; Abdirahman, Y. A.; Mawia, A. M.; Wambua, F. K.; Nyamai, D. W.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wambani, J. R.; Njagi, S. M.; Rachuonyo, H. O.; Muchori, A. N.; Lagat, R. C.; Agyirifo, D. S.; Ngugi, M. P.; Njagi, E. N. M. (2016)

Rural dwellers in Kenya often resort to herbal remedy and dietary control in the treatment of several diseases including diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, cancer and cardiac diseases. The therapeutic applications of ...
Immunological profiles in HIV positive patients with or without opportunistic infections and the influence of highly active antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and update

Wambani, J. R.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Makori, W. M.; Ogola, P. E.; Rachuonyo, H. O. (2016)

Background: Immune abnormalities are occasioned during HIV infection consequently predisposing opportunistic infections. In part, these derangements result from impaired expression of a number of immunologically important ...
Immunological interactions of tuberculosis with drugs and substance use: a systematic review and update

Kiboi, Nathan G.; Nebere, Saraphine N.; Karanja, Joseph K. (2016)

Background: Illicit drug and substance use exacerbates tuberculosis (TB) pandemic and complicates management of the disease. Cytokines play a crucial role in TB infection, and recreational drugs of abuse present a ...
Current milestones towards development of a fully deployable anti-malaria vaccine-future hope for malaria-free world: a review

Karanja, J. K.; Kiboi, Nathan G. (2016)

Despite novel global measures to combat malaria, the disease remains a considerable healthcare burden especially in resource limited settings. It accounts for over 2 million deaths per year, most of which are among ...
Antimicrobial potency of methanolic leaf extracts from selected medicinal plants against Staphylococcus aureus

Rachuonyo, H. O.; Ogola, P. E.; Arika, W. M.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wambani, J. R. (2016)

The main aim of the study was to test for the antimicrobial potency of Aloe secundiflora, Bulbine frutescens, Tagetes minuta and Vernonia lasiopus against Staphylococcus aureus. All the plants showed a pronounced antimicrobial ...
Highly active antiretroviral therapy and anti-tuberculosis drug interactions with associated clinical implications: a review

Karanja, J. K.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Nebere, S. N.; Achieng, H. O. (2016)

Tuberculosis is the most common opportunistic infection associated with HIV/AIDS, and remains a disease of global significance. Co-infection with HIV complicates proper TB diagnosis and therapeutic outcomes. Profound i ...
Mineral elements content of selected Kenyan antidiabetic medicinal plants

Arika, W. M.; Ogola, P. E.; Nyamai, D. W.; Mawia, A. M.; Wambua, F. K.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wambani, J. R.; Njagi, S. M.; Rachuonyo, H. O.; Emmah, K. O.; Lagat, R. C.; Muruthi, C. W.; Abdirahman, Y. A.; Agyirifo, D. S.; Ouko, R. O.; Ngugi, M. P.; Njagi, E. N. M. (2016)

The use of herbal medicine as an unconventional health treatment is gaining considerable recognition and popularity worldwide. Despite skepticism and a lack of medical evidence to support its therapeutic efficacy, use ...
In vivo antidiabetic activity of the aqueous leaf extract of Croton macrostachyus in alloxan induced diabetic mice

Arika, W. M.; Abdirahman, Y. A.; Mawia, M. A.; Wambua, K. F.; Nyamai, D. M.; Ogola, P. E.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Nyandoro, H. O.; Agyirifo, D. S.; Ngugi, M. P.; Njagi, E. N. M. (2015)

The folklore reports from traditional medical practitioners that Croton macrostachyus has bioactivity against several diseases including diabetes mellitus have not been scientifically evaluated. The aim of this study was ...
Predictors of academic achievement among senior baccalaureate nursing students in select Universities in Kenya

Kamotho, Mary W.; Onsongo, Lister; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2022)

Emotional intelligence and some social demographic factors have been touted as positive predictors of academic achievement in nursing students. This study’s aim was to determine predictors of academic achievement in junior ...

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