A5012664608- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Malaria Research and Control
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Social Media in Health Education
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Kenya Medical Research Institute
2017-2024
Center for Assessment
2024
Collaborative Group (United States)
2024
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2021-2023
Nagasaki University
2018
Large-scale schistosomiasis control programs are implemented in regions with diverse social and economic environments. A key epidemiological feature of is its small-scale heterogeneity. Locally profiling disease dynamics including risk factors associated transmission essential for designing appropriate programs. To determine spatial distribution drivers, we examined schoolchildren Kwale, Kenya.We conducted a cross-sectional study 368 from six primary schools. Soil-transmitted helminths...
SummaryBackgroundThere is evidence of rapidly growing resistance to antibiotics across Africa. We aimed establish whether blood culture and sensitivity (BCS) testing a feasible component the response antimicrobial (AMR) in large Kenyan hospitals.MethodsWe used qualitative study design conducted key informant interviews (KIIs) using iteratively developed, semi-structured with purposively sampled health-care workers (HCWs) within network facilities Kenya called Clinical Information Network....
In Kenya, communities residing along the shores and islands of Lake Victoria bear a substantial burden schistosomiasis. Although there is school-based deworming program in place, transmission Schistosoma mansoni varies even at fine scale. Given focal nature schistosomes' transmission, we aim to identify areas with high intensity S. infection Mbita, Homabay County, western for prioritized integrated control measures. Our findings confirm cluster around Mbita causeway. While current efforts...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background: </ns3:bold>Maternal anaemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its aetiology linked to iron deficiency. The high nutrient demand during pregnancy exacerbates the condition. To meet increased nutritional demand, supplementation of folic acid (IFA) key. supplements are provided freely pregnant women antenatal visits at facilities, however, their uptake adherence in Kenya remain unacceptably low.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Methods: </ns3:bold>A hospital-based...
Information on laboratory test availability and current testing scope among general hospitals in Kenya is not readily available. We sought to explore the reporting trends within clinical laboratories over a 24-months period through analysis of data reported District Health System (DHIS2).
Abstract Background Service readiness tools are important for assessing hospital capacity to provide quality small and sick newborn care (SSNC). Lack of summary scoring approaches SSNC service means we unable track national targets such as the Every Newborn Action Plan targets. Methods A health facility assessment (HFA) tool was co-designed by Essential Solutions Technologies (NEST360) UNICEF with four African governments. Data were collected in 68 NEST360-implementing neonatal units Kenya,...
The WHO new Essential Diagnostics List (EDL) aims to provide a structure for identifying, promoting, and increasing the supply availability of most effective important in-vitro diagnostics (a full list included is available in appendix). first edition EDL was published November, 2018, but many revisions are expected given both its novelty importance setting goals health policy makers globally. It has no international antecedents, intention build on success WHO's well established Medicines...
Background Important information about medical laboratory providers is not readily available to all patients, clinicians nor regulators in Kenya. This study was conducted as part of a wider project aiming improve access high quality diagnostics by addressing asymmetries the Kenyan market for services.Objectives The purpose this to: 1) Gather pricing 49 common tests from laboratories Nairobi, Kenya, noting where these prices were publicly or withheld. 2) Assess patients' knowledge testing...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background: </ns3:bold>Maternal anaemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its aetiology linked to iron deficiency. The high nutrient demand during pregnancy exacerbates the condition. To meet increased nutritional demand, supplementation of folic acid (IFA) key. supplements are provided freely pregnant women antenatal visits at facilities, however, their uptake adherence in Kenya remain unacceptably low.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Methods: </ns3:bold>A hospital-based...
Abstract Background Understanding the availability of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is essential for attaining universal health care and reducing inequalities. Although routine data helps measure RDT coverage access gaps, many healthcare facilities fail to report their monthly test systems, impacting quality. This study sought understand whether non-reporting by due a lack and/or service provision capacity triangulating assessment survey in Kenya. Methods Routine facility-level on...
Abstract Background Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted importance enhanced sanitation, health education, mass treatment in fight against schistosomiasis. These approaches rely on knowledge practices community to be successful; however, where is low inappropriate, it hinders intervention efforts. Hence, essential identify barriers misconceptions related awareness schistosomiasis,...
Understanding diagnostic capacities is essential to addressing healthcare provision and inequity, particularly in low-income middle-income countries. This study used routine data assess trends rapid test (RDT) reporting, supplies unmet needs across national 47 subnational (county) levels Kenya.
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> This study focused on the importance of integrated vector mosquito management (IVM) in malaria control, particularly pivotal role long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs). The objective was to assess effectiveness LLINs when properly used by no more than two people, controlling for differences socioeconomic status (SES). We hypothesized that LLIN would differ SES and should be analyzed with adjustment SES.<bold>Methods</bold> conducted a...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat and thought to be acute in low-and middle-income country (LMIC) settings, including Kenya, but there limited unbiased surveillance that can provide reliable estimates of its burden. Current efforts build capacity for microbiology testing Kenya are unlikely result systematic routine microbiological the near term. Therefore, little prospect support inform clinical diagnoses nor indicating burden AMR...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Understanding access to and availability of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is essential for attaining universal health care reducing inequalities. Although routine data helps measure RDT coverage gaps, a significant proportion healthcare facilities fail report their monthly test systems, which affects quality. This study sought understand whether non-reporting by due lack service provision capacity triangulating survey in Kenya. Methods Monthly...