• Prevalence and determinants of distress at the start of chemotherapy among adult cancer patients in two tertiary hospitals in Kenya 

  Mwangangi, Franscisca M.; Makworo, Drusilla; Aluoch, Joash R.; Irene, Mageto (2023)

  Background Chemotherapy is considered the cornerstone in the treatment of many cancers, but it also comes with its challenges. The distress experienced by patients at the commencement of chemotherapy is a critical aspect ...
• Effect of County government strategies in the collection, transportation and disposal of plastic waste in Lodwar town, Turkana County Kenya 

  Nakusi, Peter; Mbeke, Alexander M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Monari, Fred N. (2024-09-19)

  Plastic waste management has become a major public health and environmental concern in urban areas of many developing countries. Economic growth and population increase in the developing countries in recent years has caused ...
• Knowledge as a determinant of uptake for pre-exposure prophylaxis among human immune-deficiency virus infected and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome discordant Couples in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County, Kenya. 

  Ndunge, Gladys; Maithya, Harrison M.; Kioli, Felix N. (Taylor and Francis Group, 2022)

  Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global pandemic afflicting individuals, households and economies across the globe. Data abounds to the realization that HIV/AIDS discordant ...
• Predictors of timing of first antenatal clinic: A systematic review 

  Ngigi, Charles K. (2024-05-16)

  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 ...
• Molecular characterization and drug susceptibility of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli isolates from children under five at a referral hospital in north - Western Kenya. 

  Leting, S. K.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Maiyoh, G. K. (2022-07-17)

  Background: Escherichia coli are well known to be part of the normal intestinal flora. However, some may be pathogenic hence capable of causing diarrhoea commonly in children under five. To understand the pathogenic E. ...
• The trends of progesterone hormone in advancing pregnancy of human immunodeficiency virus-infected women: A cohort study in western Kenya 

  Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Chelimo, Kiprotich; Mining, Simeon K.; Ouma, Collins (2015-07)

  Despite many studies on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and pregnancy, there is still insufficient information regarding the effect of HIV on progesterone in advancing pregnancy. In a prospective cohort study, 44 ...
• Monitoring the battleground: exploring antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in wound bacterial isolates 

  Awuor, Silas O.; Omwenga, Eric O.; Mariita, Richard M.; Musila, Jonathan M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K. (Microbiology Society, 2023-11-09)

  Antibiotic resistance poses a grave global public health threat, exacerbated by widespread and often inappropriate antibiotic usage. Vigilant surveillance of antibiotic utilization and emergence of antimicrobial resistance ...
• Comparison of total white blood cells and lymphocytes between pregnant and non-pregnant women infected with human immunodeficiency virus. 

  Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Mining, Simeon; Nyongesa, Paul (2012)

  To determine and compare WBC and lymphocyte distribution between pregnant and non-pregnant women with HIV infection. Thirty-six pregnant HIV infected adult women not on antiretroviral therapy (ART) were compared with equal ...
• Hepatitis B virus genetic multiplicity and the associated HBV lamivudine resistance mutations in HBV/HIV co-infection in Western Kenya: A review article 

  Wandera, Bernard O.; Onyango, David M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K. (Elsevier, 2022-03)

  Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infections are common as the two viruses use same routes of transmission. Studies show that HIV infection modifies the natural course of chronic ...
• The dynamics of intestinal helminthes and malaria co-infection: impact on cytokine responses and malaria severity among school children in Kisii County, Kenya 

  Matiabe, Elijah M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Nyanchong’i, Benson (2020-03)

  Background: Intestinal helminthic infections are common among children especially in sub Saharan Africa where they may co-infect with malaria. In co-infections synergistic effects affects severity. Therefore, there is need ...
• Effects of nitrogen application on snap beans production in Koibatek district Kenya 

  Mbeke, A. M.; Kirui, S. C.; Kibet, N. C.; Welinga, A. M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Nguta, C. M. (2014)

  Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) ranks first among vegetables produced for the export market in Kenya. All Snap beans were planted in different treatments containing various levels of Nitrogen of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate ...
• Prevalence of E. colias a causative agent of urinary tract infections and its drug susceptibility patterns among pregnant mothers seeking medicare at Kisii teaching and referral hospital, Kenya 

  Simba, Sosmus M.; Omwenga, Eric O.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K. (2022-03)

  Background: E-coli, a gram-negative entero-bacteria has been associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antimicrobial resistances in human and animals. This study aimed at establishing the prevalence of E. coli ...
• Evaluation of cellular changes in blood stored for transfusion at Bungoma County referral hospital, Kenya 

  Marabi, Phidelis M.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Amayo, Angela (2021-03-17)

  Introduction: during the storage of transfusion blood, it may undergo a series of cellular changes that in speculation could be the reason behind the risk of using prolonged stored blood. It's important therefore to monitor ...
• Human papillomavirus genotype profiles and cytological grades interlinkages in coinfection with HIV 

  Karani, Lucy W.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Orina, Robert; Nyamache, Anthony K.; Khayeka-Wandabwa, Christopher; Nyagaka, Benuel (Pan African Medical Journal, 2020-03-10)

  Introduction: the study aimed to examine and characterize human papilloma virus (HPV) cytological grade trends and genotypes among HPV/HIV co-infected/cases and HPV monoinfected/control women attending Kisii Teaching and ...
• Level of CD8 T lymphocytes activation in HIV-infected pregnant Women: In the context of CD38 and HLA-DR Activation Markers 

  Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Mining, Simeon; Nyongesa, Paul (Hindawi, 2024-01-22)

  Background. To date the effect of pregnancy on the immune activation of CD8 T cells that may affect HIV disease progression has not been well studied and remains unclear. Objective. To determine the effect of pregnancy on ...
• Detection of histoplasma capsulatum in domestic chicken droppings in Olenguruone, Nakuru County 

  Kipyegon, Kemoi E.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Kariuki, Stephen M. (European Scientific Institute, 2017-05)

  Histoplasmosis is a serious community acquired fungal infection among immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. Chicken droppings were evaluated for the presence of Histoplasma capsulatum, by culturing in Blood ...
• A model to promote utilization of skilled health providers among women of reproductive age in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a County - Kenya 

  Gachathi, Daniel M.; Makworo, Drusilla; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2024)

  Background: Lack of utilization of skilled delivery services by pregnant women contributes to increased number of maternal and neo-natal morbidities and mortalities. In Kenya, skilled deliveries stand at 62% while unskilled ...
• Effects of moderate acute malnutrition treatment and HIV-exposure on body composition among children under five years in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic 

  Tarkwen, Pauline; Konyole, Silvenus; Bukania, Zipporah; Oiye, Shadrack (2023-08)

  BACKGROUND Malnutrition poses a global threat to childhood growth and survival. Coupled with HIV exposure and infection, under-nutrition risk is greatly increased. Infection with HIV results in Acquired Immune Deficiency ...
• Client’s experiences on skilled delivery services among women of reproductive age in rural communities in Kenya 

  Gachathi, Daniel M.; Makworo, Drusilla; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2024-01-26)

  Background: Globally Skilled delivery services are critical aspects to combat Maternal and neonatal mortality. In Kenya, skilled deliveries account for 62% of all deliveries; unskilled deliveries pose a higher risk of ...
• Predictors of postnatal care services utilisation among women of childbearing age in Kenya: A facility-based study 

  Ondimu, Thomas O.; Maghanga, Clemence; Mwaniki, Grace; Aranda, Stanley N. (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2023-12-28)

  Globally, approximately 295,000 women die annually as a result of pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 66 % of the estimated maternal deaths. Maternal death occurs during the first ...

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