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The use of short-course zidovudine to prevent perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus in rural Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Songok, Elijah M.; Fujiyama, Yoshihide; Tukei, Peter M.; Vulule, John M.; Adungo, Nicholas O.; Kakimoto, Kazuhiro; Kobayashi, Nobuyoshi; Genga, Isaiah O.; Mpoke, Solomon; Ichimura, Hiroshi (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2003)

To determine the feasibility of using short-course zidovudine (ZDV) to pr event mother-to-child trans- mission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a breastfeeding populat ion in a rural area in Kenya, pregnant mothers ...
Identification of env CRF-10 among HIV Variants Circulating in Rural Western Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Songok, Elijah M.; Lihana, Raphael W.; Genga, Isaiah O.; Kibaya, Rukia; Odhiambo, Frida; Kobayashi, Kana; Ago, Yumi; Ndembi, Nicaise; Okoth, Fredrick; Fujiyama, Yoshihide; Imanishi, Jiro; Ichimura, Hiroshi (Mary Ann Liebert, 2004-07-05)

As part of a program to determine the genetic diversity of human immunodeficiency virus in rural Kenya, we carried out a molecular analysis of the C2–V3 region of HIV-infected blood samples obtained from 30 antenatal clinic ...
HIV Type 1 Subtypes in Circulation in Northern Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Khamadi, Samoel A.; Ochieng, Washington; Lihana, Raphael W.; Kinyua, Joyceline; Muriuki, Joseph; Mwangi, Joseph; Lwembe, Raphael; Osman, Saida; Lagat, Nancy; Pelle, Roger; Muigai, Anne; Carter, Jane Y.; Oishi, Isao; Ichimura, Hiroshi; Mwaniki, D. L.; Okoth, Fredrick A.; Mpoke, Solomon; Songok, Elijah M. (Mary Ann Liebert, 2005-10-11)

The genetic subtypes of HIV-1 circulating in northern Kenya have not been characterized. Here we report the partial sequencing and analysis of samples collected in the years 2003 and 2004 from 72 HIV-1-positive patients ...
Sociocultural meanings of reproductive processes and well-being in a rural community in Kenya

Maithya, Harrison M. (2006)

This paper considers the meanings attached to reproductive processes and outcomes and how these are linked to the Kamba notions of illness, health and well-being. It explores the cultural meanings of reproductive failures ...
HIV Type 1 Subtypes among STI Patients in Nairobi: A Genotypic Study Based on Partial pol Gene Sequencing

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Lihana, Raphael W.; Khamadi, Samoel A.; Kinyua, Joyceline G.; Lagat, Nancy; Magoma, Gabriel N.; Mwau, Matilu M.; Makokha, Ernest P.; Onyango, Vincent; Osman, Saida; Okoth, Fredrick A.; Songok., Elijah M. (Mary Ann Liebert, 2006-12)

Circulating strains of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exhibit an extraordinary degree of genetic diversity and have been classified on the basis of relationships into distinct lineages called groups, types, subtypes, ...
Sexual health and wellbeing: evidence from the rural Kamba of Machakos

Maithya, Harrison M. (2007)
Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Abnormalities in Nairobi, Kenya, an Area With a High Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Yamada, Rika; Sasagawa, Toshiyuki; Kirumbi, Leah W.; Kingoro, Alan; Karanja, Dominic K.; Nakitare, George W.; Ichimura, Hiroshi; Inoue, Masaki (Wiley, 2008)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical abnormalities, and their association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were studied in 488 women who visited a health center in Nairobi. PCR-based HPV and ...
Home based care service provision for people living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya: a socio-cultural dimension

Maithya, Harrison M.; Khaemba, J.; Muange, V. M. (2009)
The Changing Trend of HIV Type 1 Subtypes in Nairobi

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Lihana, Raphael W.; Khamadi, Samoel A.; Lwembe, Raphael M.; Ochieng, Washingtone; Kinyua, Joyceline G.; Muriuki, Joseph K.; Lagat, Nancy; Osman, Saida; Mwangi, Joseph M.; Okoth, Fredrick A.; Elijah M. Songok (Mary Ann Liebert, 2009)

Monitoring the distribution of HIV-1 subtypes and recombinants among infected individuals has become a priority in HIV therapy. A laboratory analysis of samples collected from HIV-positive patients attending an STI clinic ...
HIV Type 1 Subtype Diversity and Drug Resistance among HIV Type 1-Infected Kenyan Patients Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Lihana, Raphael W.; Khamadi, Samoel A.; Lubano, Kizito; Lwembe, Raphael; Lagat, Nancy; Kinyua, Joyceline G.; Okoth, Fredrick A.; Songok, Elijah M.; Makokha, Ernest P.; Ichimura, Hiroshi (Mary Ann Liebert, 2009-12-10)

The treatment of HIV-1 infection with antiretroviral drugs has greatly improved the survival of those who are infected. However, HIV-1 diversity and drug resistance are major challenges in patient management, especially ...
Concomitant use of ARVs and herbal medicine in Western Province – Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Omondi, Antony R. (African Forum for Health Sciences, 2011-06-16)

Background: Risks and benefits of concomitant use of herbal medicine and ARVs have been claimed but there is no epidemiological or biomedical data to support such claims. HIV Treatment programmes lack pharmacovigillace ...
Groundwater pollution risk from incinerated health-care waste bottom-ash at a national teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

Nkonge, Ananias N.; Magambo, Japhet K.; Oloo, Mayabi; Kithinji, Jacob; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2012)

The bottom-ash left after incinerating health-care waste may contain heavy metals which may leach and pollute the environment if not properly disposed of. Bottom ash samples were taken from Moi ...
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 ...
The influence of socio-cultural factors on communication and women participation in HIVand AIDS campaigns in Kenya

Maithya, Harrison M.; Koech, Joan; Muange, Vincent (2013)

HIV and AIDS is currently a major health, social and economic problem in Kenya. Conrolling the problem will largely depend on preventive measures that are based on sound communication, information and education strategies. ...
Follow-up of HIV positive-sputum smear negative presumptive Tuberculosis patients in a study to evaluate the impact of new Tuberculosis diagnostics on patient health outcomes in Kenya.

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Ogaro, T.; Mwangi, M.; Githui, W. (African Forum for Health Sciences, 2014)

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is global health problem that causes ill-health among millions of people each year. The most common method for diagnosing TB worldwide is sputum smear microscopy. However the advent of ...
The role of Monitoring and Evaluation in assessing progress of Operational Research in the EAPHLNP Study Sites in Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Kariuki, J. N.; Mwangi, M.; Githui, W. A.; Orina, F.; Sang, W. K.; Wanzala, P. (African Forum for Health Sciences, 2014)

ntroduction: Studies on performance of operational research (OR) projects have outlined the various enabling factors leading to favorable research outcomes. This descriptive study aimed at documenting the performance of ...
Female genital cut in relation to its value and health risks among the Kisii of Western Kenya

Maithya, Harrison M.; Okemwa, Pauline G.; Ayuku, David O. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014)

Background: The practice of female genital cutting as a cultural obligation is widespread in Kenya but there is little consensus about its effects on health. Some of the health risks associated with female genital cut range ...
The present status of meat processing and preservation in the pastoral regions of Kenya

Gichure, Josphat N.; Kunyanga, Catherine N.; Mathi, Pius M.; Imungi, Jasper K. (2014)

The meat value chain in pastoral regions is characterized by large post-slaughter losses due to lack of appropriate preservation technologies. Reports indicate that sun-drying, salting and deep frying have been practiced ...
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 ...
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 ...

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