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2015

and Kihara, AB, A. D. H. B. K. V. D. B. M. M. J. C. S. G. R. J. K. K. W. R. S. (2015). Antenatal care and pregnancy outcomes in a safe motherhood health voucher system in rural Kenya, 2007–2013.

Oguk F, Sitienei L, O. N. K. N. N. S. O. R. C. S. C. F. (2015). Antenatal diagnosis of Pentalogy of Cantrell in East Africa:a case report. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3, 653.

Kwobah, C. M., MAULID, I. D. D. A. H., KOSKEI, P. A. M. E. L. A., Chumba, D., Emonyi, W., ann Mwangi,, Wools-Kaloustian, K. K., et al. (2015). ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY PATTERNS AMONGST POST-MORTEM BACTERIAL ISOLATES FROM HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN WESTERN KENYA: A CROSS SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY. Journal of Disease and Global Health, 3, 73–82.

J.M. Simba, I.K. Marete, M. A., & Ayaya, S. O. (2015). Antimalarial prescription practices for children with negative microscopy results for malaria parasites admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya.. East African Medical Journal, 92, 214–220.

Simba, J. M., Marete, I. K., Mwangi, A., & Ayaya, S. O. (2015). Anti-Malarial Prescription Practices for Children with Negative Microscopy Results for Malaria Parasites Admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 92, 214–220. Kenya Medical Association.

Githinji, D. N. (2015). Application of Advanced Techniques for Metals Identification and Characterisation. Journal of Advances in Physics Theories and Applications, 49(9), 73-80.

Okoth, C., & Syomwene, A. (2015). The appropriateness of training facilities and administrative procedures in SMASSE INSET program in Gem Sub County. Kenya. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2(3), 66-75. ISSN: 2309-9240.

Njeru, M. V. (2015). Are Translators Traitors? A Philosophical Perspective of Loss and Gain in Translation.

Cherui, R., Magak, G., Oloibe, J., Kitainge, K., & others,. (2015). Assessment of Alternatives of Financing Youth Polytechnic’s Activities in Imenti South District, Meru County. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2, 109–114.

Chesire, M. A., Mutiso, M. M., & Chege, G. K. (2015). The Assessment of Community Development Policies in Kenya. Assessment, 6. Citeseer.

Mary, S. A., & Mbatia, M. P. (2015). Assessment of Foster Care on Orphaned Children in Kibera Slums in Nairobi, Kenya.. Journal of Health Sciences, 3, 49-61.

Chonge, H. M., W. B. N., & Kiaritha, E. N. (2015). Assessment of Outdoor Preparedness for Inclusion of Pupils with Physical Challenges within Inclusive Public Primary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya. International Journal of Educational Research and Technology, 6, 41-49.

Chonge, H. M., Wambugu, B. N., & Kiaritha, E. N. (2015). Assessment of outdoor preparedness for inclusion of pupils with physical challenges within inclusive public primary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya. Society of Education.

Owino, E. A. (2015). Assessment of Service Delivery in Guidance and Counselling Units in Selected Secondary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya.. Journal of Education and Practice, 6, 29–42. ERIC.

Koske, N. C., Simiyu, M. R., & Machyo, M. R. (2015). An Assessment of the Effects of Budget Interpretation on Budgetary Control: A Case Study of Uasin-Gishu District Hospital. European Journal of Business and Management, 7(5).

Olaya, B., Alonso, J., Atwoli, L., Kessler, R. C., Vilagut, G., & Haro, J. M. (2015). {Association between traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder: Results from the ESEMeD-Spain study}. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 24. Abstract

Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014.Background. The relative importance of traumatic events (TEs) in accounting for the social burden of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could vary according to cross-cultural factors. In that sense, no such studies have yet been conducted in the Spanish general population. The present study aims to determine the epidemiology of trauma and PTSD in a Spanish community sample using the randomly selected TEs method. Methods. The European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (ESEMeD)-Spain is a cross-sectional household survey of a representative sample of adult population. Lifetime prevalence of self-reported TEs and lifetime and 12-month prevalence of PTSD were evaluated using the World Health Organization (WHO) Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Reports of PTSD associated with randomly selected TEs were weighted by the individual-level probabilities of TE selection to generate estimates of population-level PTSD risk associated with each TE. Results. Road accident was the most commonly self-reported TE (14.1{%}). Sexual assault had the highest conditional risk of PTSD (16.5{%}). The TEs that contributed most to societal PTSD burden were unexpected death of a loved one (36.4{%} of all cases) and sexual assault (17.2{%}). Being female and having a low educational level were associated with low risk of overall TE exposure and being previously married was related to higher risk. Being female was related to high risk of PTSD after experiencing a TE. Conclusions. Having an accident is commonly reported among Spanish adults, but two TE are responsible for the highest burden associated with PTSD: the unexpected death of someone close and sexual assault. These results can help designing public health interventions to reduce the societal PTSD burden.

Atwoli, L., Platt, J., Williams, D. R., Stein, D. J., & Koenen, K. C. (2015). {Association between witnessing traumatic events and psychopathology in the South African Stress and Health Study}. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 50. Abstract

© 2015, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.Background: The high burden of witnessing traumatic events has been demonstrated in previous research in South Africa. However, previous work has focused on PTSD rather than a broader range of psychopathological outcomes. This study examined the association between witnessing trauma and multiple outcomes including mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Methods: Regression models measured the odds of mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders among those who reported witnessing in the South African Stress and Health Study. Discrete-time survival analysis was used to examine whether witnessing was associated with earlier onset of mental disorders. Results: Witnessing trauma was more commonly reported among males and those with low-average education. Posttraumatic stress disorder, mood, and anxiety disorders varied significantly with witnessing status, and witnessing was associated with exposure to a higher number of traumatic events compared to other types of traumatic events. Respondents reporting witnessing trauma had elevated odds of mood and anxiety disorders, but not substance use disorders. Conclusion: Witnessing trauma is common in the South African population and results in increased risk of mood and anxiety disorders. Interventions aimed at reducing the burden of trauma and its outcomes must now increase their focus on bystanders and other observers, rather than just focusing on those directly affected.

Sang, F. K., Kindiki, J. N., Sang, J. K., Rotich, G. J., & Kipruto, K. (2015). Availability and the level of implementation of strategic plans in secondary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. SAGE Open, 5, 2158244015577417. SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA.

"Wambui, T. ", "Magutah, K. ", & "Mbuthia, G. ". (2015). Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Low-Income Men in Western Kenya. Afr J Health Sci, 28(1), 25-34.

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Kingau, N., Rhoda, A., & Mlenzana, N. (2015). Barriers experienced by service providers in clubbfot management in Kenya. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 1–7.

Kurgat, A., Chebet, W., & Rotich, J. (2015). Behavior modification and organizational development: Revisiting the theories of learning. European Journal of Psychological Research, 2, 34–42.

Riungu, G. K. (2015). Book review: Holden, Andrew. 2013:Tourism, Poverty and Development. Progress in Development Studies, (15), 393-395.

Were, M. C., Siika, A., Ayuo, P. O., Atwoli, L., & Esamai, F. (2015). {Building Comprehensive and Sustainable Health Informatics Institutions in Developing Countries: Moi University Experience}. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics (Vol. 216). Abstract

© 2015 IMIA and IOS Press.Current approaches for capacity building in Health Informatics (HI) in developing countries mostly focus on training, and often rely on support from foreign entities. In this paper, we describe a comprehensive and multidimensional capacity-building framework by Lansang {&} Dennis, and its application for HI capacity building as implemented in a higher-education institution in Kenya. This framework incorporates training, learning-by-doing, partnerships, and centers of excellence. At Moi University (Kenya), the training dimensions include an accredited Masters in HI Program, PhD in HI, and HI short courses. Learning-by-doing occurs through work within MOH facilities at the AMPATH care and treatment program serving 3 million people. Moi University has formed strategic HI partnerships with Regenstrief Institute, Inc. (USA), University of Bergen (Norway), and Makerere University (Uganda), among others. The University has also created an Institute of Biomedical Informatics to serve as an HI Center of Excellence in the region. This Institute has divisions in Training, Research, Service and Administration. The HI capacity-building approach by Moi provides a model for adoption by other institutions in resource-limited settings.

Were, M., Siika, A., Ayuo, P., Atwoli, L., & Esamai, F. (2015). Building Comprehensive and Sustainable Health Informatics Institutions in Developing Countries: Moi University Experience. Studies in health technology and informatics, 216, 520-4. presented at the 08.

Binanay, C. A., Akwanalo, C. O., Aruasa, W., Barasa, F. A., Corey, R. G., Crowe, S., Esamai, F., et al. (2015). Building sustainable capacity for cardiovascular care at a public hospital in Western Kenya. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 66, 2550–2560. American College of Cardiology Foundation Washington, DC.

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