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Dietary Patterns and Obesity among Pre- Adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya

Malla, Janet Kajuju; Waudo, Judith; Kithinji, Ciriaka T. (Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2017-04)

Abstract: Food continues to be a major factor in the development of the whole person throughout the growing years. Food becomes a means of communication; it is intimately associated with the emotions; and its acceptance ...
A Review of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Malla, Janet Kajuju (Machakos University, 2022-04)

Abstract Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders typically caused by a non-progressive lesion or abnormality of the developing brain that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body ...
Effect of Moringa Oleifera fortified porridge consumption on protein and vitamin A status of children with cerebral palsy in Nairobi, Kenya: A randomized controlled trial

Malla, Janet Kajuju; Ochola, Sophie; Ogada, Irene; Munyaka, Ann (PLOS Global Public Health, 2022-11-04)

Abstract Background Malnutrition due to inadequate dietary intake is commonly reported in children with Cerebral palsy (CP). Poor dietary intakes are majorly caused by feeding dysfunctions secondary to oro-motor impairment ...
Nutritional Value and Sensory Acceptability of M. oleifera Fortified Finger Millet Porridge for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Nairobi County, Kenya

Malla, Janet Kajuju; Ochola, Sophie; Ogada, Irene; Munyaka, Ann (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021-10-10)

Abstract Nutritional deficiencies and other nutritional comorbidities commonly affect children with cerebral palsy. Interventions through fortification to enhance nutrient densities of foods for these groups may improve ...
Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey

Oguya, FRANCIS; Kenya, Patrick R.; Ongecha, Francisca; Mureithi, Patrick (BMC Public Health, 2021)

Background: A Cross-sectional Rapid Situational Assessment of People Who Inject Drug (PWIDs) applying Respondent Driven sampling techniques (RDS) was used to recruit subjects/participants in a study aimed at assessing HIV ...
Focusing the HIV response through estimating the major modes of HIV transmission: a multi-country analysis

Oguya (2015-09-15)

Objective An increasing number of countries have been estimating the distribution of new adult HIV infections by modes of transmission (MOT) to help prioritise prevention efforts. We compare results from studies ...
Randomized Control Trial Study On The Effect Of Health Education In Promoting Adherence To Treatment Among The Urban And Rural Tuberculosis Patients In Kenya

Oguya, FRANCIS OCHIENG; Mbuti, Humphrey Kimani; Mwaniki, Elizabeth; Warutere, Peterson (RESEARCH SQUARE, 2020-11-18)

Background: Tuberculosis is a global health concern and the incident rate in Kenya remains high. Because of the long duration of standard treatment (six months), there is a risk of treatment default by patients. Low adherence ...
Social Demographic Factors Associated with Adherence to Treatment Among Urban and Rural Tuberculosis Patients in Kenya.

Oguya, Francis; Mbuti, Humphrey; Mwaniki, Elizabeth (International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research, 2020)

Background: Tuberculosis is a Global Public Health concern with serious Economic and Social Burden to the Patient and the Household. Because of the long duration of Standard Treatment there is a Risk of Treatment Default ...
Demographic Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Urban and Rural Tuberculosis Patients in Kenya

Oguya, Francis; Mbuti, Humphrey; Mwaniki, Elizabeth (Bilingual Publishing, 2019-12-31)

Background: Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest and disabling diseases in the world today. The infection exacts its greatest toll on individuals during their most productive years. TB patients record different perceived ...
Factors associated with default from treatment among tuberculosis patients in Nairobi province, Kenya: A case control study

Oguya, Francis; Keraka, Margaret N; Kimuu, Peter K (BMC Public Health, 2011)

Background: Successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB) involves taking anti-tuberculosis drugs for at least six months. Poor adherence to treatment means patients remain infectious for longer, are more likely to relapse or ...
Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey

Oguya, Francis O.; Kenya, Patrick R.; Ongecha, Francisca; Mureithi, Patrick (BMC Public Health, 2021)

Background: A Cross-sectional Rapid Situational Assessment of People Who Inject Drug (PWIDs) applying Respondent Driven sampling techniques (RDS) was used to recruit subjects/participants in a study aimed at assessing HIV ...
Immunological Responses of Mice After Treatment with Ocimum Americanum Hexane and Bridelia Micrantha Water Plant Extracts

Waiganjo, Naomi; Yole, Dorcas; Ochanda, Horace (2016-04-13)

Abstract : Background-The T helper 1 (TH1) and TH2 dichotomy was first shown in murine CD4+ lymphocytes clones and these cells could be differentiated in terms of the cytokines they secrete. The TH1 subsets produce ...
Anti-Schistosomal activity of five plant extracts on Swiss white mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni

Waiganjo, Naomi; Yole, Dorcas; Ochanda, Horace (2016-04-13)

Abstract : Schistosomiasis in humans is a major public health problem worldwide. Schistosomiasis occurs in 76 tropical countries and it is estimated that 85% of the infections are in Africa. In Kenya, it is estimated ...
Phytochemical analysis of the selected five plant extracts

Waiganjo, Naomi; Ochanda, Horace; Yole, Dorcas (2016-04-13)

Abstract Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75 - 80% of the whole population, and the major part of traditional therapy involves the use of plant extracts and their active constituents. Plants were collected, ...
Development and Comparison of Capture Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay and Indirect Immunofluorescent Test in Determination of Nairobi Sheep Disease Virus.

Waiganjo, Naomi; Nganga, Zipporah; Binepal, Yatinder (2016-04-13)

Abstract The diagnosis of Nairobi Sheep Disease relies on the inoculation of tissue culture, Baby Hamster kidney (BHK-21), with suspensions of infected samples followed by identification of the virus using indirect ...
Obesity and Factors that Contribute to Obesity among Pre- Adolescents Attending Day Private Primary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya

Malla, Janet Kajuju; Waudo, Prof. Judith; Kithinji, Dr. Ciriaka T. (2015-09-15)

Obesity is a diet-related condition and it refers to an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Various studies carried out in the United States reveal that obesity stems right from childhood. Childhood obesity is the ...
Snacking and its effect on nutritional status of adolescents in two national high schools in Nairobi Kenya

Nguu-Gutu, Catherine Muthoni; Imungi, Jasper K.; Ngatia, Edith M. (2015-09-15)

Snacking is defined as any intake of food or energy-containing beverage outside of breakfast, lunch and dinner (Bellisle, 2007). Previous studies have shown that snacking among adolescents is most common in the afternoon ...

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