A5029594817- Child and Adolescent Health
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2018-2023
Respiratory Clinical Trials
2023
Imperial College London
2023
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
2023
Technical University of Kenya
2020
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
2020
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
2020
University of Liverpool
2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on health and society, worldwide. While most high-income countries are felt to be reaching their peak, low- middle-income (LMICs), particularly sub-Saharan countries, anticipating an exponential growth of cases.1 Overall it been documented that children less affected.2 However, in this commentary we describe how Kenya, LMIC Africa, is likely have far-reaching direct indirect implications children. Of all confirmed cases COVID-19, only around 1%-5%...
Asthma is a global health burden, with over 300 million people affected. Guidelines provide framework of reference by healthcare workers for the management and improvement care patients. The Ministry Health has provided Kenya Management to help reduce mortality morbidity asthma. This study assessed adherence national asthma guidelines short-term patient outcomes at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (MLKH), identified barriers their implementation. A mixed-methods conducted included retrospective...
Unique aspects of neonatal renal physiology enhance the occurrence Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) as a complication sepsis. The study sought to determine prevalence AKI and its characteristics in neonates with suspected sepsis.A cross-sectional was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital among aged 0-28 days. defined serum creatinine more than 100µmmol/l.Among 332 included 120 had giving 36.1% (95% CI 31 41.6). Based on RIFLE criteria commonest presentation Failure 72 (62.6%, 95% 53.6 71.6),...
Background: Identifying knowledge gaps in asthma self-management and identifying existing myths is an important step determining appropriate health education demystifying the so as to enhance control.Objective: To identify perceptions among caregivers of asthmatic children.Methods: A cross sectional study was done caretakers children aged 6-11 years at Moi Teaching Referral Hospital. Data on collected using a questionnaire. Results: total 116 were recruited whom 71.6% mothers. Although 60%...
conforming health professional´s curricula and training to emerging needs exponential growth in medical information education is key. Interprofessional one such conformity. Faculty attitudes towards interprofessional a good predictor their engagement. The study purpose determine of faculty associated factors (IPE) at the College Health Sciences Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture Technology.a cross-sectional among 71 was conducted. A 5-point Likert scale with three attitude subscales on IPE...
<b>Background:</b> Research examining associations between poverty and pathophysiological parameters in childhood asthma is sparse, as we identified when developing our specialist paediatric service that covers an area of the UK with marked socio-economic deprivation. <b>Aim:</b> To examine whether socioeconomic deprivation was associated airway obstruction inflammation children difficult severe asthma. <b>Methods:</b> We analysed routinely collected data multidisciplinary regional for For...
Background: Limited data is available on the treatment outcomes of HIV infected adolescents and young adults (AYA) in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-infected are at high risk developing antiretroviral failure.
 Objective: To determine clinical, immunological virologic AYA a tertiary hospital Kenya.
 Methodology: A longitudinal study was conducted among age 10-24 years attending Kenyatta National Hospital comprehensive care center. Clinical abstracted from electronic medical records for...
Thermal protection is a major challenge for new-born survival in most developing regions. Despite continued emphasis on correct thermoregulation care practices, suboptimal still persists. This study therefore sought to determine the practices maintenance of optimal neonatal body temperature among mothers with babies attending Kenyatta National Hospital. The adopted mixed methods cross sectional design using qualitative and quantitative methods. population comprised postnatal clinic...
Introduction: Globally the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 334 million people suffer from asthma. In Kenya it is estimated about 10% of Kenyan population, or 4 people, have asthma.
 Aim: The objective this study was assess knowledge, attitude and practices patients 18-65 on use personized asthma action plans in Nyamira County.
 Methodology: Cross-sectional design employed research. Participants were selected using systematic sampling. Significant differences...
<b>Background:</b> One proposed method for improving outcomes in paediatric respiratory conditions is to empower young people, but there no accepted framework what this means or how achieve it practice. <b>Aim:</b> To develop a relevant clinical practice, comprising important elements of empowerment people with asthma. <b>Methods:</b> A literature review was conducted identify key domains related chronic health conditions. These themes were discussed adolescents participating focus group aid...