Prevalence, heterogeneity of asymptomatic malaria infections and associated factors in a high transmission region - Mangeni, JN; Ongore, D; Mwangi, A.; Vulule, J; O’Meara, WP; A. O bala (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Prevalence, heterogeneity of asymptomatic malaria infections and associated factors in a high transmission region - Mangeni, JN; Ongore, D; Mwangi, A.; Vulule, J; O’Meara, W Prudhomme; A. O bala (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC MALARIA INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN A HIGH TRANSMISSION REGION IN WESTERN KENYA - Mangeni, Judith Nekesa; Obala, Andrew; Ongore, Dismas; ann Mwangi; O'Meara, Wendy Prudhomme (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2017)

Prevalence of Fasciolosis in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Slaughtered in Slaughter Slabs in Trans-Nzoia West, Kenya. and Knowledge of Livestock Handlers - Musotsi, Protus Y; Otieno, Christina A; Njoroge, Simon M (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2017)
Background: Fasciolosis is known globally to be an important helminthic disease of ruminants caused by liver fluke species of the genus Fasciola, and it is one of the most neglected tropical zoonotic diseases that can lead to human infection. It has the widest geographic spread of any emerging zoonotic disease, and it occurs in many countries of the world. Objectives: The study aimed at determining the prevalence of fasciolosis in ruminants slaughtered in Trans-Nzoia West. Specific objectives were to establish the trend of fasciolosis in ruminants, ascertain the relationship between fasciolosis prevalence and rainfall patterns and assess the knowledge of meat sellers and farmers about fasciolosis. Methodology: A 5-year secondary data retrospective study was carried out in Trans-Nzoia West, Trans-Nzoia County. The study population consisted of ruminants slaughtered, meat sellers and livestock farmers.Results: A total of 104,221 cattle, sheep and goats were slaughtered in the five-year period in which 6,098 (5.85%) were infested with fasciolosis with a prevalence of 6.52%, 6.08% and 4.1 0% in cattle, sheep, and goats respectively. Most meat sellers (72.2%) were able to identify fasciolosis in infested livers, 88.9% reported liver flukes infestation resulted in the loss of income while 58.3% were not aware of nutrition depletion associated with fasciolosis. Of the farmers interviewed, 52.9% grazed in swampy areas, 66.7% dewormed after 3 months, 78.4% had heard about fasciolosis and 80.0% did not know the cause of fasciolosis. The majority (95.0%) were not aware of the snail species spreading liver flukes while 77.5% did not know that fasciolosis was a zoonotic disease.Conclusion: Fasciolosis was prevalent in the area and caused great economic loss to the meat sellers. Most farmers were not aware of its cause and zoonotic nature. Recommendations: Fasciolosis control should be approached from a multidisciplinary angle and farmers should be educated on it and its zoonotic nature.

Prevalence of Fasciolosis in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Slaughtered in Slaughter Slabs in Trans-Nzoia West, Kenya. and Knowledge of Livestock Handlers - Musotsi, Protus Y; Njoroge, Simon, M; Christina A Otieno (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2017)
Background: Fasciolosis is known globally to be an important helminthic disease of ruminants caused by liver fluke species of the genus Fasciola, and it is one of the most neglected tropical zoonotic diseases that can lead to human infection. It has the widest geographic spread of any emerging zoonotic disease, and it occurs in many countries of the world. Objectives: The study aimed at determining the prevalence of fasciolosis in ruminants slaughtered in Trans-Nzoia West. Specific objectives were to establish the trend of fasciolosis in ruminants, ascertain the relationship between fasciolosis prevalence and rainfall patterns and assess the knowledge of meat sellers and farmers about fasciolosis. Methodology: A 5-year secondary data retrospective study was carried out in Trans-Nzoia West, Trans-Nzoia County. The study population consisted of ruminants slaughtered, meat sellers and livestock farmers.Results: A total of 104,221 cattle, sheep and goats were slaughtered in the five-year period in which 6,098 (5.85%) were infested with fasciolosis with a prevalence of 6.52%, 6.08% and 4.1 0% in cattle, sheep, and goats respectively. Most meat sellers (72.2%) were able to identify fasciolosis in infested livers, 88.9% reported liver flukes infestation resulted in the loss of income while 58.3% were not aware of nutrition depletion associated with fasciolosis. Of the farmers interviewed, 52.9% grazed in swampy areas, 66.7% dewormed after 3 months, 78.4% had heard about fasciolosis and 80.0% did not know the cause of fasciolosis. The majority (95.0%) were not aware of the snail species spreading liver flukes while 77.5% did not know that fasciolosis was a zoonotic disease.Conclusion: Fasciolosis was prevalent in the area and caused great economic loss to the meat sellers. Most farmers were not aware of its cause and zoonotic nature. Recommendations: Fasciolosis control should be approached from a multidisciplinary angle and farmers should be educated on it and its zoonotic nature.

Prevalence of high risk HPV in HIV+ and HIV-women with cervical dysplasia at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital - Seth Kirui; K Patel; Elkanah Omenge Orang'o (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Prevalence of high risk HPV in HIV+ and HIV-women with cervical dysplasia at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital - Kirui, S; K Patel; Orang’o, O (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

{PREVALENCE of psychiatric morbidity in a community sample in Western Kenya} - Kwobah, E.; Epstein, S.; Mwangi, A.; Litzelman, D.; Atwoli, L. (BMC Psychiatry, 2017)
© 2017 The Author(s). Background: About 25{%} of the worldwide population suffers from mental, neurological and substance use disorders but unfortunately, up to 75{%} of affected persons do not have access to the treatment they need. Data on the magnitude of the mental health problem in Kenya is scarce. The objectives of this study were to establish the prevalence and the socio-demographic factors associated with mental and substance use disorders in Kosirai division, Nandi County, Western Kenya. Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study in which participants were selected by simple random sampling. The sampling frame was obtained from a data base of the population in the study area developed during door-to-door testing and counseling exercises for HIV/AIDS. Four hundred and twenty consenting adults were interviewed by psychologists using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Version 7 for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition and a researcher-designed social demographic questionnaire. Results: One hundred and ninety one (45{%}) of the participants had a lifetime diagnosis of at least one of the mental disorders. Of these, 66 (15.7{%}) had anxiety disorder, 53 (12.3{%}) had major depressive disorder; 49 (11.7{%}) had alcohol and substance use disorder. 32 (7.6{%}) had experienced a psychotic episode and 69 (16.4{%}) had a life-time suicidal attempt. Only 7 (1.7{%}) had ever been diagnosed with a mental illness. Having a mental condition was associated with age less than 60 years and having a medical condition. Conclusion: A large proportion of the community has had a mental disorder in their lifetime and most of these conditions are undiagnosed and therefore not treated. These findings indicate a need for strategies that will promote diagnosis and treatment of community members with psychiatric disorders. In order to screen more people for mental illness, we recommend further research to evaluate a strategy similar to the home based counseling and testing for HIV and the use of simple screening tools.
Keywords: Mental disorders; Mini International Neuropsychiatry Interview; Prevalence; Western Kenya

PREVALENCE of psychiatric morbidity in a community sample in Western Kenya - Kwobah, Edith; Epstein, Steve; ann Mwangi; Litzelman, Debra; Atwoli, Lukoye (BMC psychiatry, 2017)

Primary care research: does it defy definition? - Amisi, James; Downing, Raymond (Primary health care research & development, 2017)

Problem Solving: How Do In-Service Secondary School Teachers of Mathematics Make Sense of a Non-Routine Problem Context?. - Mwei, Philip K (International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2017)

PRODUCTION OF BRIQUETTES FROM Prosopis juliflora STEM AND ANTHILL SOIL - Ngigi, Wiseman Tumbo (International Journal novel Res. phys. chem. mathematics, 2017)

PRODUCTION OF BUILDING BOARDS FROM WASTE PLASTICS BLENDED WITH SILA SORGHUM STALKS USING MOLASSES AS COUPLING AGENT - Ngigi, Wiseman Tumbo (International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science, 2017)

Providing dermatological care in resource-limited settings: barriers and potential solutions - Chang, AY; Kiprono, SK; Maurer, TA (The British journal of dermatology, 2017)

Quality Challenges of Free Primary Education Policy Implementation among the Nomadic Pastoralist Communities in West Pokot County, Kenya. - Barmao, K.P.; Serem, DK (The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2017)

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES TO MONITOR CHVS MRDT PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF MALARIA TESTING IN WESTERN KENYA - Kirui, Joseph; Menya, Diana; Laktabai, Jeremiah; Lelei, Betty; Lesser, Adriane; O'Meara, Wendy Prudhomme (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2017)

Rates and covariates of recent sexual and physical violence against HIV-infected outpatient drinkers in Western Kenya - Papas, Rebecca K.; Gakinya, Benson N.; Mwaniki, Michael M.; Lee, Hana; Stella W. Kiarie; Martino, Steve; Michelle P. Loxley; Alfred K. Keter; Debra A. Klein; Sidle, John E.; others (AIDS and Behavior, 2017)

Reading Alternative History in Literature: A Focus on Pat Ngurukie's Soldier's Wife - Wife; Maina T. Sammy; Wamalwa Moses; Kariuki G. Rahab (2017)

Refining a questionnaire to assess breast cancer knowledge and barriers to screening in Kenya: Psychometric assessment of the BCAM - Wachira, J.; Busakhala, A; Chite, F; Naanyu, V; Kisuya, J; Otieno, G; Keter, A; Mwangi, A.; Inui, T (BMC health services research, 2017)

Refractory sleep-disordered breathing due to unilateral lingual tonsillar hypertrophy in a child with Proteus Syndrome - Salinas, Courtni R; Nuyen, Brian A; Jafari, Aria; Nation, Javan (International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2017)

REGULATING THE EXPOSURE TO CONTINUOUS BRIGHT LIGHT IN THE NEW BORN UNIT: A CHANGE PROJECT AT MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA - Mukami, Martina; Mosol, Priscah Jepkosgei; Milimo, Benson W (Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2017)

Regulation of NGOs in Kenya and Uganda: A Jejune Normative and Institutional Enforcement Comparative Probe - Okubasu, D (The Human Rights Advocate, 2017)

Religious Indoctrination or Marginalization Theory? Muslim-Christian Public Discourses and Perceptions on Religious Violence in Kenya - Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Journal for the Study of Religion, 2017)

Research ethics governance in times of Ebola - Schopper, Doris; Ravinetto, Raffaella; Schwartz, Lisa; Kamaara, Eunice; Sheel, Sunita; Segelid, Michael J; Ahmad, Aasim; Dawson, Angus; Singh, Jerome; Jesani, Amar; others (Public Health Ethics, 2017)

Resource rarity: The public/private universities sustainable competitiveness strategy - Maket, Lydia (American Based Research Journal, February, 2017)

Reversal of tenofovir induced nephrotoxicity: case reports of two patients - Some, Fatuma; Koech, Mathew; Chesire, Emily; Kigen, Gabriel (2017)

Reversal of tenofovir induced nephrotoxicity: case reports of two patients - Some, Fatuma; Koech, Mathew; Chesire, Emily; Kigen, Gabriel (Pan African Medical Journal, 2017)

Reversal of tenofovir induced nephrotoxicity: case reports of two patients - Some, Fatuma; Koech, Mathew; Chesire, Emily; Kigen, Gabriel (Pan African Medical Journal, 2017)

A review of current patient matching techniques - Waruhari, C; Were, M; Babic, Ankica (Informatics Empowers Healthcare Transformation, 2017)

A Review of Current Patient Matching Techniques - Waruhari, P; Ankica, B; Nderu, L; Were, M (Stud Health Technol Inform, 2017)

A review of the applications of bio composites in the automotive industry - Obed Akampumuza; Paul Wambua; Azzam Ahmed; Wei Li; Xiao-Hong Qin (Polymer Composites, 2017)

Review of the applications of biocomposites in the automotive industry - Obed Akampumuza; Wambua, Paul M.; Azzam Ahmed; Wei Li; Xiao-Hong Qin (Polymer Composites, 2017)

The Rise of Jihad, Killing of ‘Apostate Imams’ and Non-Combatant Christian Civilians in Kenya: Al-Shabaab’s Re-definition of the Enemy on Religious Lines - Ndzovu, Hassan (Journal for the Study of Religions of Africa and Its Diaspora, 2017)

Role of Citizen Participation in Sustainability of Water Projects in Makueni County,Kenya - C.K. Kisumbi; P.I. Omboto; Nassiuma B (International Journalof Innovative Research & Development, 2017)

Role of dynamic capabilities in the performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi County, Kenya - Nyachanchu, Thomas O; Chepkwony, J; R Bonuke (European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 2017)

Role of Indigenous Languages in the Development of County Governments in Kenya - Kandagor, Mosol; Wendo, Nabea; Sawe, Salim (Kioo cha Lugha, 2017)

The Role of Information in Public Participation for Grassroots Development in Counties in Kenya - Okinda, Thomas Ibrahim (The Role of Information in Public Participation for Grassroots Development in Counties in Kenya (April 8, 2017), 2017)

The role of information quality on the performance of Hotel Industry in Kenya - Scholastica, Makau; Charles, Lagat; Ronald, Bonuke (European Scientific Journal, 2017)

The Role of Information Quality on the Performance of Hotel Industry in Kenya - MAKAU, Scholastica; Lagat, Charles; Bonuke, Ronald (European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 2017)

The role of information quality on the performance of hotel industry in Kenya - MAKAU, Scholastica; Lagat, Charles; Bonuke, Ronald (European Scientific Journal, 2017)

THE ROLE OF MOBILE DEVICES IN RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TESTING QUALITY CONTROL ON COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS IN WESTERN KENYA - Aswa, Daniel; Laktabai, Jeremiah; Schiff, Max; Cheruiyot, Olympia; Nalianya, Eric; Menya, Diana; Kinoti, Stephen; Hirji, Zahra; Wong, Lisa; Ndungu, James; others (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2017)

Role Of Women Entrepreneurs’ Traits On New Venture Start-Ups In Western Kenya - R.M. Sangurah; P.I. Omboto (International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management, 2017)

Rural Development and Sustainable Livelihoods: Strategies and Lessons learnt, the Kenyan experience. - Chesire, M. A. (Devolution and Development in Kenya: Selected Issues, Challenges and Remedies, 2017)

School type and boy-child educational aspirations in secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya - Ngeno, Godfrey; Koskei, Benjamin; Simiyu, Catherine (Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 2017)

The Secondary School History and Government Curriculum for Kenya - N. Agumba (Core Principles in Curriculum. In edited Syomwene, A., Nyandusi, C.M.,Yungungu, A.M., 2017)

Sequential treatment of delayed endovascular coil extrusion from a carotid artery pseudoaneurysm after tonsillectomy - Jafari, Aria; Nuyen, Brian; Kedarisetty, Suraj; Fordham, Christine A; Nation, Javan (JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2017)

Sero prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among HIV infected patients in a HIV care program in Kenya: a cross sectional study - Okoth, SB; Rehmani, OF; Karoney, MJ; Diero, L; Ayuo, P.O. (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Servant Leadership and Employee Performance in Public Tertiary Institutions in Uasin-Gishu County - Koech, C.S.; Nganga, W.E.; Koech, J. K.; Metto, M.; Bartocho E. (Journal of Technology and Socio-Economic Development, 2017)

Sexual Behavior Among Orphaned Adolescents in Western Kenya: A Comparison of Institutional- and Family-Based Care Settings - Embleton, Lonnie; Joram Nyandat; Ayuku, David; Edwin Sang; Kamanda, Allan; Ayaya, Samuel; Nyandiko, Winstone; Peter Gisore; Vreeman, Rachel; Atwoli, Lukoye; Omar Galarraga; Mary A. Ott; et al. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2017)
Purpose This study sought to assess whether risky sexual behaviors and sexual exploitation of orphaned adolescents differed between family-based and institutional care environments in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Methods We analyzed baseline data from a cohort of orphaned adolescents aged 10–18 years living in 300 randomly selected households and 19 charitable children's institutions. The primary outcomes were having ever had consensual sex, number of sex partners, transactional sex, and forced sex. Multivariate logistic regression compared these between participants in institutional care and family-based care while adjusting for age, sex, orphan status, importance of religion, caregiver support and supervision, school attendance, and alcohol and drug use. Results This analysis included 1,365 participants aged ≥10 years: 712 (52%) living in institutional environments and 653 (48%) in family-based care. Participants in institutional care were significantly less likely to report engaging in transactional sex (adjusted odds ratio, .46; 95% confidence interval, .3–.72) or to have experienced forced sex (adjusted odds ratio, .57; 95% confidence interval, .38–.88) when controlling for age, sex, and orphan status. These associations remained when adjusting for additional variables. Conclusions Orphaned adolescents living in family-based care in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, may be at increased risk of transactional sex and sexual violence compared to those in institutional care. Institutional care may reduce vulnerabilities through the provision of basic material needs and adequate standards of living that influence adolescents' sexual risk-taking behaviors. The use of single items to assess outcomes and nonexplicit definition of sex suggest the findings should be interpreted with caution.
Keywords: Family-based care; Institutional care; Kenya; Orphans; Sexual behavior; Transactional sex

{Sexual Behavior Among Orphaned Adolescents in Western Kenya: A Comparison of Institutional- and Family-Based Care Settings} - Embleton, L.; Nyandat, J.; Ayuku, D.; Sang, E.; Kamanda, A.; Ayaya, S.; Nyandiko, W.; Gisore, P.; Vreeman, R.; Atwoli, L.; Galarraga, O.; Ott, M.A.; et al. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2017)
© 2016 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Purpose This study sought to assess whether risky sexual behaviors and sexual exploitation of orphaned adolescents differed between family-based and institutional care environments in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Methods We analyzed baseline data from a cohort of orphaned adolescents aged 10–18 years living in 300 randomly selected households and 19 charitable children's institutions. The primary outcomes were having ever had consensual sex, number of sex partners, transactional sex, and forced sex. Multivariate logistic regression compared these between participants in institutional care and family-based care while adjusting for age, sex, orphan status, importanc e of religion, caregiver support and supervision, school attendance, and alcohol and drug use. Results This analysis included 1,365 participants aged ≥10 years: 712 (52{%}) living in institutional environments and 653 (48{%}) in family-based care. Participants in institutional care were significantly less likely to report engaging in transactional sex (adjusted odds ratio,.46; 95{%} confidence interval,.3–.72) or to have experienced forced sex (adjusted odds ratio,.57; 95{%} confidence interval,.38–.88) when controlling for age, sex, and orphan status. These associations remained when adjusting for additional variables. Conclusions Orphaned adolescents living in family-based care in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, may be at increased risk of transactional sex and sexual violence compared to those in institutional care. Institutional care may reduce vulnerabilities through the provision of basic material needs and adequate standards of living that influence adolescents' sexual risk-taking behaviors. The use of single items to assess outcomes and nonexplicit definition of sex suggest the findings should be interpreted with caution.
Keywords: Family-based care; Institutional care; Kenya; Orphans; Sexual behavior; Transactional sex

Sexual behavior among orphaned adolescents in western Kenya: a comparison of institutional-and family-based care settings - Embleton, Lonnie; Joram Nyandat; Ayuku, David; Edwin Sang; Kamanda, Allan; Ayaya, Samuel; Nyandiko, Winstone; Peter Gisore; Vreeman, Rachel; Atwoli, Lukoye; others (Journal of adolescent health, 2017)

A shaky start - Jamil AK Said (The Specialists Forum, 2017)

Short term survival of premature infants admitted to the new born unit at Moi teaching and referral Hospital, Kenya - Okwako, Felicitas M; Nyandiko, Winstone; Oyungu, M Eren (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Short-term morbidity after the endoscopic modified Lothrop (Draf-III) procedure compared with Draf-IIa - Jafari, Aria; Tringale, Kathryn R; Panuganti, Bharat A; Acevedo, Joseph R; Pang, John; DeConde, Adam S (American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 2017)

A situational analysis of spiritual care provision at the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital (RNBH) MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya - Nyongesa, Paul; Kamaara, Eunice; Mohtarly, Joseph; Hazel, Joseph Katwa; Ayanga, Dinah; Chelagat, Emily Choge (Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2017)

A situational analysis of spiritual care provision at the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital (RNBH) MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya - Nyongesa, Paul; Kamaara, Eunice; Emily Choge; Mothaly, Joseph; Hazel Ayanga; Joseph Katwa; Chelagat, Dinah (2017)

Soccer-based promotion of voluntary medical male circumcision: a mixed-methods feasibility study with secondary students in Uganda - Miiro, G.; DeCelles, J.; Rutakumwa, R. (PLoS ONE, 2017)

Social media, youth and everyday life in Kenya - Ndlela, Martin N; Mulwo, Abraham (Journal of African Media Studies, 2017)

Social Science Research to Support Visitor Use Management at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - J. Hallo; J. Fefer; Riungu, G. (Clemson University., 2017)

Soft skills preparation as panacea for self-employment for TVET technician graduates in Kenya - Murgor, Titus Kiptoo (International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education Research, 2017)

Special Needs Education in Kenya: A Review of the Legal Framework for Persons Living with Disabilities - Kiaritha, N. (Journal of Applied Psychology, 2017)

Stability Analysis of a Motor-Gear-Alternator (MGA) System Using Bode Plot Technique - Koech, W. (Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 2017)

Stakeholder Policies Influencing the Choice of Conference Destinations in Malawi: The Case of Resorts at Senga Bay - Mhango, G.K.; Kieti, D.; Korir, J (2017)

STAKEHOLDERS PERCEPTION TOWARDS ABOLITION OF RANKING OF STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF WEST POKOT COUNTY - Limangura, Joyline; Wambua, Kyalo Benjamin; others (European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2017)

The Status of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) Infection among Youth Aged 15-24 Years in Malawi and Kenya - Ruttoh, Simon Kiprono; Tobias, Milward; Ruttoh, Benard Kipngeno (J Environ Sci Eng B, 2017)

Strategic Conformity and Financial Distress among Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange - Koske, N. C.; Yegon, J. C. (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2017)

Strategic conformity and fination distress among listed firms in nairobi securities exchange - Koske, Naomi Chepkorir; Yegon, Josephat Cheboi (2017)

Strategic management practices and sustainability of state corporations - Muriuki, Jenifer W; Thomas, Cheruiyot; Joyce, Komen (European Journal of Business and Social Sciences,, 2017)

STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF ELDORET TOWN - Minishi, Etsula Jane; Musamas, Josephine C; Kyalo, Wambua Benjamin (European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2017)

Strengthening care and research for women's cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa. - Thomas C. Randall; Linus Chuang; Elkanah Omenge Orang'o; Barry Rosen; Francois Uwinkindi; Timothy Rebbeck; Edward L. Trimble (Gynecologic oncology reports, 2017)

Student deviance and prevention strategies to boost academic performance in secondary schools: A case study of Bungoma County - Nabiswa, J.; Misigo, B.L; Korir, D.K. (Education Research Journal, 2017)

Subsistence and Commercial Land Allocation Conflict in Kakamega, Western Kenya - Duncan, M; Chang’ach, John Koskey (US-China Education Review, 2017)

Successful treatment outcomes from a stage 2 randomized clinical trial of CBT to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected outpatients in Western Kenya - R. K. Papas; Gakinya, B.N; Mwaniki, M.M.; Lee, H; Keter, AK; Klein, DA; Loxley, MP; Martino, S.; Sidle, J. E.; J. B. Baliddawa; others (ALCOHOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH, 2017)

A Survey of Learner and Researcher Related Challenges in E-learning Recommender Systems - John K Tarus; Niu, Zhendong (International Workshop on Learning Technology for Education in Cloud, 2017)

A survey on sentiment analysis of scientific citations - Yousif, Abdallah; Niu, Zhendong; John K Tarus; Ahmad, Arshad (Artificial Intelligence Review, 2017)

A system approach to improving maternal and child health care delivery in Kenya: innovations at the community and primary care facilities (a protocol) - Esamai, Fabian; Nangami, Mabel; Tabu, John; ann Mwangi; Ayuku, David; Edwin Were (Reproductive Health, 2017)

A system approach to improving maternal and child health care delivery in Kenya: innovations at the community and primary care facilities (a protocol) - Esamai, Fabian; Nangami, Mabel; Tabu, John; ann Mwangi; Ayuku, David; Edwin Were (Reproductive Health, 2017)
Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are higher in low-income compared to high-income countries due to weak health systems including poor access and utilization of health services. Despite enormous recent improvements in maternal, neonatal and under 5 health indicators, more rapid progress is needed to meet the targets including the Development Goal 3(SDG). In Kenya these indicators are still high and comprehensive systems are needed to attain the targets of the SDG 3 by 2030. We describe the structure and methods of a study to assess the impact of an innovative system approach on maternal, neonatal and under-five children outcomes.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW COMPARING COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN KENYA - Orado, Thalma; Keino, Susan (ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM, 2017)

Task shifting and skin punch for the histologic diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa: A public health solution to a public health problem - Miriam O, Laker-Oketta; Megan, Wenger; Aggrey, Semeere; Barbara, Castelnuovo; Andrew, Kambugu; Robert, Lukande; F Chite, Asirwa; Naftali, Busakhala; Nathan, Buziba; Lameck, Diero; others (Karger, 2017)

Task-shifting alcohol interventions for HIV+ persons in Kenya: a cost-benefit analysis - Galárraga, Omar; Gao, Burke; Gakinya, Benson N.; Debra A. Klein; Wamai, Richard G; Sidle, John E.; Papas, Rebecca K. (BMC health services research, 2017)

Teacher Education for Inclusion: Situational Analysis of Pre- Service University Teacher Education - Njue, Serah W. (3rd Biennial International Conference on Inclusive Education, 2017)

Teacher Education for inclusion: Situational analysis of pre-service university teacher education in Kenya - L.J. Aura; S. W. Njue (3rd Biennial International Conference on Inclusive Education, 2017)

Teacher support and school environment factors influencing the provision of outdoor play in early childhood curriculum in Kenya - Syomwene, A. (Journal of Scientific Research and Reports www.sciencedomain.org, 2017)

Teaching Methods and Understanding of Content: A Case of Universities in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya - Bernard Kipkurui Yegon, Njeri Kiaritha (People Matter: A Journal of Applied Psychology, 2017)

Technical and environmental factors influencing implementation of quality assurance and standards policy in Kenyan public secondary schools in Keiyo Sub County of Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya - Benjamin, Wambua Kyalo; Kigen, Viola J; Ongeti, Khaemba (European Journal of Education Studies, 2017)

Thyroid surgery in a resource-limited setting: feasibility and analysis of short-and long-term outcomes - Jafari, Aria; Campbell, David; Campbell, Bruce H; Ngoitsi, Henry Nono; Sisenda, Titus M; Denge, Makaya; James, Benjamin C; Cordes, Susan R (Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2017)

The Tourism geography of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya - Ng’oriarita, J.P.; Mainah I.C. (Atlas Africa Conference, 2017)

Tourism Issues in Kenyan Perspective - Korir, J (Utafiti Foundation, 2017)

Towards Free Day Secondary Schooling in Kenya: Exposing the Impediments. - Kamau Njoroge, John; Wambugu, Beth N (Journal of Education and Practice, 2017)

Towards Free Day Secondary Schooling in Kenya: Exposing the Impediments - Njoroge, John; Wambugu, Beth (International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, 2017)

Translation Studies is Kenya: A survey of Selected Public Universities - Kandagor, Mark M; Magugu, Vincent N (Mwanga wa Lugha. Journal of the Department of Kiswahili and other African Languages Moi University., 2017)

Trends in hepatitis B virus testing practices and management in HIV clinics across sub-Saharan Africa - Coffie, Patrick A; Egger, Matthias; Vinikoor, Michael J; Zannou, Marcel; Diero, Lameck; Patassi, Akouda; Kuniholm, Mark H; Seydi, Moussa; Bado, Guillaume; Ocama, Ponsiano; others (BMC infectious diseases, 2017)

Tumor infiltrating leukocyte density is independent of tumor grade and molecular subtype in aggressive breast cancer of Western Kenya - Sawe, Rispah T; Mining, Simeon K.; Ofulla, Ayub V.; Patel, Kirtika; Guyah, Bernard; David Chumba; Prosperi, Jenifer R.; Kerper, Maggie; Shi, Zonggao; Sandoval-Cooper, Mayra; others (Tropical medicine and health, 2017)

Tumor infiltrating leukocyte density is independent of tumor grade and molecularsubtype in aggressive breast cancer of Western Kenya - Sawe, Rispah T; Mining, Simeon K.; Ofulla, Ayub V.; Patel, Kirtika; Guyah, Bernard; David Chumba; Prosperi, Jenifer R.; Kerper, Maggie; Shi, Zonggao; Sandoval-Cooper, Mayra; others (Tropical Medicine and Health (2017) 45:19, 2017)

Two-stage Implant Placement Technique for the Management of Irradiated Jaws: An Animal Study. - Aboushelib MN, Ragab H, Arnaot M. (2017)

Two-stage Implant Placement Technique for the Management of Irradiated Jaws: An Animal Study. - Aboushelib MN, Ragab H, Arnaot M. (2017)

Typology of Community Based Tourism - Kieti, D.; Jones, E.; Wishitemi, B.E. (In Jones, E. & Wishitemi, B. E. (eds). Community Based Tourism Initiatives: Lessons for Best Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2017)

Ultrasound findings in correlation with surgical findings in patients with ectopic pregnancy at MTRH - Kiyeng, Gilbert Kiplagat (Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2017)

Ultraviolet and solar photocatalytic ozonation of municipal wastewater: Catalyst reuse, energy requirements and toxicity assessment - Mecha, Achisa C; Maurice S. Onyango; Ochieng, Aoyi; Momba, Maggy NB (Chemosphere, 2017)

Ultraviolet, solar radiation-ozonation coupled system for treatment of wastewater using metal doped titanium dioxide. - Mecha, Cleophas Achisa; others (2017)

Unconditional government cash transfers in support of orphaned and vulnerable adolescents in western Kenya: Is there an association with psychological wellbeing? - Shangani, Sylvia; Operario, Don; Genberg, Becky; Kirwa, Kipruto; Midoun, Miriam; Atwoli, Lukoye; Ayuku, David; Galárraga, Omar; Braitstein, Paula (PLOS ONE, 2017)
Background Orphaned and vulnerable adolescents (OVA) in sub-Saharan Africa are at greater risk for adverse psychological outcomes compared with their non-OVA counterparts. Social interventions that provide cash transfers (CTs) have been shown to improve health outcomes among young people, but little is known about their impact on the psychological wellbeing of OVA. Objective Among OVA in western Kenya, we assessed the association between living in a household that received monthly unconditional government CTs and psychological wellbeing. Methods We examined the likelihood of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and positive future outlook among 655 OVA aged between 10 and 18 years who lived in 300 randomly selected households in western Kenya that either received or did not receive unconditional monthly CTs. Results The mean age was 14.0 (SD 2.4) years and 329 (50.2%) of the participants were female while 190 (29.0%) were double orphans whose biological parents were both deceased. After adjusting for socio-demographic, caregiver, and household characteristics and accounting for potential effects of participant clustering by sub-location of residence, OVA living in CT households were more likely to have a positive future outlook (odds ratio [OR] 1.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.08, 1.99), less likely to be anxious (OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.42, 0.78), and less likely to have symptoms of post-traumatic stress (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.29, 0.89). We did not find statistically significant differences in odds of depression by CT group. Conclusion OVA in CT households reported better psychological wellbeing compared to those in households not receiving CTs. CT interventions may be effective for improving psychological wellbeing among vulnerable adolescents in socioeconomically deprived households.

{Unconditional government cash transfers in support of orphaned and vulnerable adolescents in western Kenya: Is there an association with psychological wellbeing?} - Shangani, S.; Operario, D.; Genberg, B.; Kirwa, K.; Midoun, M.; Atwoli, L.; Ayuku, D.; Galárraga, O.; Braitstein, P. (PLoS ONE, 2017)
© 2017 Shangani et al.This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Background Orphaned and vulnerable adolescents (OVA) in sub-Saharan Africa are at greater risk for adverse psychological outcomes compared with their non-OVA counterparts. Social interventions that provide cash transfers (CTs) have been shown to improve health outcomes among young people, but little is known about their impact on the psychological wellbeing of OVA. Objective Among OVA in western Kenya, we assessed the association between living in a household that received monthly unconditional government CTs and psychological wellbeing. Methods We examined the likelihood of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and positive future outlook among 655 OVA aged between 10 and 18 years who lived in 300 randomly selected households in western Kenya that either received or did not receive unconditional monthly CTs. Results The mean age was 14.0 (SD 2.4) years and 329 (50.2{%}) of the participants were female while 190 (29.0{%}) were double orphans whose biological parents were both deceased. After adjusting for socio-demographic, caregiver, and household characteristics and accounting for potential effects of participant clustering by sub-location of residence, OVA living in CT households were more likely to have a positive future outlook (odds ratio [OR] 1.47, 95{%} confidence interval [CI] 1.08, 1.99), less likely to be anxious (OR 0.57, 95{%} CI 0.42, 0.78), and less likely to have symptoms of post-traumatic stress (OR 0.50, 95{%} CI 0.29, 0.89). We did not find statistically significant differences in odds of depression by CT group. Conclusion OVA in CT households reported better psychological wellbeing compared to those in households not receiving CTs. CT interventions may be effective for improving psychological wellbeing among vulnerable adolescents in socioeconomically deprived households.

University Students Learning Experiences - Mary Nyawira Wahome; Egesah,O.B. (Nuanced Voices from Graduate Tracer Study., 2017)

University Students’ Learning Experiences: Nuanced Voices from Graduate Tracer Study - Egesah, Omar Badiru; Mary Nyawira Wahome (Journal of Higher Education in Africa/Revue de l'enseignement supérieur en Afrique, 2017)

Use of ICTs in Accessing Information by Researchers in Selected Public Research Institutions in Kenya - Owano, Ashah H; Kiplang’at, Joseph; Odini, Cephas (Emerging Trends in Information and Knowledge Management, 2017)

Use of visual inspection with acetic acid, Pap smear, or high-risk human papillomavirus testing in women living with HIV/AIDS for posttreatment cervical cancer screening: same tests, different priorities. - Elkanah Omenge Orang’o; Tao Liu; Astrid Christoffersen-Deb; Peter Itsura; John Oguda; Sierra Washington; David Chumba; Latha Pisharodi; Susan Cu-Uvin; Anne F Rositch (AIDS, 2017)

Utilization of Online Digital Technologies in Kenya: How Children Aged 12-14 Years Report Cyber Bulling in School. - Oloo, D.; Lusike, L.; Chebii, S (IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2017)

VIA, PAP Smear and HR-HPV Testing in Women with HIV/AIDS for Post-Treatment Cervical Cancer Screening: Same Tests, Different Priorities. - Elkanah Omenge Orang'o; Tao Liu; Peter Itsura; Astrid Christoffersen-Deb; Sierra Washington; John Oguda; Susan Cu-Uvin; Ann Rositch (31St International Papillomavirus Conference- HPV 2017, 2017)

Water Quality and Management Practices among Parents/Guardians in Households with Children Aged under Five Years in Munyaka Slum Eldoret - Mengech, Jacqueline; Njoroge, S Mburu,; Tenge, Constance (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2017)
Treating water at the household level has been shown to be one of the most effective means of preventing water-borne disease. Promoting household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) ensures that vulnerable populations take charge of their own water security by providing them with the appropriate knowledge and tools. The main objective of the study was to assess household water quality management practices among parents/ guardians in household with children aged under five years. The specific objectives were; to establish socio-demographic characteristics of parents/guardians with children aged under five, to establish community’s perception and practice towards improving water quality and to determine if there is biological contamination of household water. This was a cross-sectional study of parents/ guardians in the households with children aged under- five years. Interviewer administered questionnaires were used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of parents/guardians, level of education, occupation, income, marital status, number of children, age range of children, and household water quality management practices: training on water safety practices, place of training, major source of drinking water for children, practices for water safety and reasons for not practicing water safety. Water samples were collected and analysed for biological contamination. Data was coded and entered using SPSS version 19. A correlation analysis was done between socio-demographic characteristics, and water quality management practice and also relationship between biological quality of water and household water quality management practices. Data were analysed and represented in tables, graphs and pie charts. A total of ninety six (96) households participated in the study. 84 (96.9%) of the respondents were married, 56 (58.3%) had attained primary education while 47(49%) indicated they were in business or unemployed, 82 (85.4%) earned an income of ten thousand shillings or less, 50 (52%) had two or three children. 62 (64.6%) had undergone some form of training on water safety whereby most were trained in schools. 41 (42.7%) of households practiced boiling, 7 (7.3%) chemical treatment, 1 (1%) hand washing before handling drinking water. Most households 91 (94.8%) in Munyaka slum used stored water collected from eight (8) communal piped water points. The samples collected from the 8communal water points tested negative for coliform bacteria. At the household level, 10 (10.4%) samples of water had coliform bacteria contamination above 10 counts/100ml which is not fit for drinking while 15 (16%) of water samples tested positive for E.coli. There was a strong positive correlation between socio-demographic characteristics and household water quality management practices variables whereby Pearson’s r was 0.778. There was a strong positive and significant correlation between biological quality of waterand Household water quality management practices.(r = 0.836, p= 0.000) Majority of the households in Munyaka with children aged under five years had parents/guardians who were married, had primary level of education, were either unemployed or in business with an income of less than 10,000 Kenyan shillings. Majority of parents/guardians had received training on water safety but few practiced water treatment. Contamination of drinking water occurred during storage. Keywords: Water quality, Household water treatment and Storage

Wilms tumor treatment outcomes: perspectives from a low-income setting - Festus Njuguna; Martijn, Hugo A.; Kuremu, Robert Tenge; Saula, Peter; Kirtika, Patel; Olbara, Gilbert; Langat, Sandra; Martin, Steve; Skiles, Jodi; Vik, Terry; others (Journal of global oncology, 2017)

Women empowerment to alleviate poverty through provision of information: a case study of Vihiga District, Kenya - Odini S; Otike J; Kiplang’at J (Information for Sustainable development in a digital environment. Law Publishers, 2017)

Women’s perceptions of post-operative physiotherapy management at an obstetric fistula center in Eldoret, Kenya. - Muia, C.; Kingau, N. (East African Medical Journal, 2017)

Worldwide lack of early referral of patients with alcoholic liver disease: results of the global alcoholic liver disease survey (GLADIS) - Shah, ND; Cots, MV; Zhang, C; Zahiragic, N; Yu, Y; Yacoub, M; Wu, P; Wandera, A; Vorobioff, J; Traquino, ESDS; others (Journal of Hepatology, 2017)

Ability and willingness to pay for voluntary medical male circumcision: a cross-sectional survey in Kisumu County, Kenya - S. Wandei; M. Nangami; O. Egesa (AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 2016)

Accessibility and utilization of health information by rural women in Vihiga County, Kenya - Odini S (International Journal of Science and Research, 2016)

Accuracy and acceptability of oral fluid HIV self-testing in a general adult population in Kenya - Kurth, Ann E; Cleland, Charles M; Chhun, Nok; Sidle, John E.; Edwin Were; Violet Naanyu; Emonyi, Wilfred; Macharia, Stephen M; Edwin Sang; Siika, Abraham M (AIDS and Behavior, 2016)

Acne vulgaris in general population of rural western Kenya: cross-sectional community survey. - Kiprono, Samson K; Wamburu, Grace; others (International Journal of Dermatology, 2016)

Administrative Support Factors Influencing Re-Admission of Teenage Mothers in Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case of Baringo County. - Kurgat, Joyce J (Journal of Education and Practice, 2016)

Advancing adjudication of verse, music and dance for the visually impaired, mentally challenged, cerebral palsy and autistic performancesTom - L.J. Aura (Kenya Music Festival National Adjudicators and Trainers’ Workshop, 2016)

African peace keeping: The growing demand experiences and the future prospects - Dr. Paul K. Kurgat, Ln Njenga (Eurasian Law Journal No 11, 2016)

Aggressive breast cancer in western Kenya has early onset, high proliferation, and immune cell infiltration - Sawe, Rispah T; Kerper, Maggie; Badve, Sunil; Li, Jun; Sandoval-Cooper, Mayra; Xie, Jingmeng; Shi, Zonggao; Patel, Kirtika; David Chumba; Ofulla, Ayub; others (BMC cancer, 2016)

Aggressive breast cancer in western Kenya has early onset, high proliferation, and immune cell infiltration - Sawe, Rispah T; Kerper, Maggie; Badve, Sunil; Li, Jun; Sandoval-Cooper, Mayra; Xie, Jingmeng; Shi, Zonggao; Patel, Kirtika; David Chumba; Ofulla, Ayub; others (BMC cancer, 2016)

Agricultural crime in Africa: Trends and perspectives - Bunei, Emmanuel K; Auya, Samwel; Rono, Joseph K (The Routledge international handbook of rural criminology, 2016)

Amelodentinal, Cementoenamel and Cementodentinal Junctions. - Muriithi, JA Omuok; AW (Journal of the Kenya Dental Association, 2016)

Analysis of Effect of Heat-Setting Temperatures on Crimp Parameters in Polypropylene Single-Fibres via Favimat-Robot - Madara, Diana Starovoytova; Charles Nzila; David Njuguna (Chemical and Process Engineering Research, 2016)

Analysis of fungal endophytes associated with rice roots from irrigated and upland ecosystems in Kenya - Pili, Njira Njira; França, Soraya C.; Kyndt, Tina; Makumba, Billy A.; Skilton, Robert; Höfte, Monica; Mibey, Richard K.; Gheysen, Godelieve (Plant and Soil, 2016)
Fungal endophytes are commonly associated with plants, and are considered an important component of crop production. They can influence plant growth and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The aim of this study was to analyse and identify endophytic fungi associated with rice roots in irrigated and upland ecosystems in Kenya, as an inventory for a future search for biological control and growth promoting agents.

Analysis of Implementation of Strategic Plans in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Case of Moi University - Kiptum, Jeniffer J; Chumba, Sammy K; Wambua, Benjamin K (Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, 2016)

Antibacterial activities and structure–activity relationships of a panel of 48 compounds from Kenyan plants against multidrug resistant phenotypes - Omosa, Leonidah K; Midiwo, Jacob O; Mbaveng, Armelle T; Tankeo, Simplice B; Seukep, Jackson A; Voukeng, Igor K; Dzotam, Joachim K; Isemeki, John; Derese, Solomon; Omolle, Ruth A; others (SpringerPlus, 2016)

Assessing the evidence: migration, environment and climate change in Kenya - Nyaoro, Dulo; Schade, Jeanette; Schmidt, Kerstin (2016)

Assessing the impact of a primary care electronic medical record system in three Kenyan rural health centers - William M. Tierney; Sidle, John E.; Diero, Lameck O; Sudoi, Allan; Kiplagat, Jepchirchir; Macharia, Stephen; Shen, Changyu; Yeung, Ada; Were, Martin C; Slaven, James E; others (Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2016)

Assessing the incidences of late blight disease on Irish potato varieties in Kisii County, Kenya - Mariita, Micah Ongoro; Nyangeri, Johnson; Makatiani, Jacqueline Kubochi (Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2016)

Assessing the independent and combined effects of subsidies for antimalarials and rapid diagnostic testing on fever management decisions in the retail sector: results from a factorial randomised trial in western Kenya - O'Meara, Wendy Prudhomme; Mohanan, Manoj; Laktabai, Jeremiah; Lesser, Adriane; Platt, Alyssa; Maffioli, Elisa; Turner, Elizabeth L; Menya, Diana (BMJ global health, 2016)

Assessment of cold chain management practices in immunization centers in Kacheliba division, Pokot County, Kenya - A. Koskei, S. Tabu, E. Mibei, P.K. Malalu, M. Irene; C. Tenge (East African Medical Journal, 2016)

Assessment of Contraceptive Uptake among Men Aged 20-50 Years in Mwembe Estate, Kisii Town, Kisii County, Kenya - Ndwiga, Taratisio; Maiyo, Angela; Bosire, Moraro R (South American Journal of Public Health, 2016)

Assessment of Effects of Heat-Setting Temperatures on Tensile Properties in Polypropylene Single-Fibres - Madara, Diana Starovoytova; Saul Sitati Namango; David Njuguna (Chemical and Process Engineering Research, 2016)

Assessment of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinic in Kenya: a Case Study of Kericho County - Taratisio, Ndwiga; Stephen, Kirui (South American Journal of Public Health, 2016)

Assessment of Physical Facilities for Inclusion of Pupils with Physical Challenges in Public Primary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya - Chonge, H. M., Wambugu, B. N.; Kiaritha, EN (Journal of Special Needs Education, 2016)

Assessment of Physical Facilities for Inclusion of Pupils with Physical Challenges in Public Primary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya - Chonge, Hesborn M; Wambugu, Beth N; Kiaritha, Esther N (Journal of Special Needs Education, 2016)

{Associations between lifetime potentially traumatic events and chronic physical conditions in the South African Stress and Health Survey: A cross-sectional study} - Atwoli, L.; Platt, J.M.; Basu, A.; Williams, D.R.; Stein, D. J.; Koenen, K.C. (BMC Psychiatry, 2016)
© 2016 The Author(s).Background: This study examined the association between the type, and cumulative number of lifetime potentially traumatic events (PTEs), and chronic physical conditions, in a South African sample. PTE exposures have been associated with an increased risk for a wide range of chronic physical conditions, but it is unclear whether psychiatric disorders mediate this association. Given the established differences in trauma occurrence, and the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in South Africa relative to other countries, examining associations between PTEs and chronic physical conditions, particularly while accounting for psychiatric comorbidity is important. Methods: Data were drawn from the South African Stress and Health Study, a cross-sectional population-representative study of psychological and physical health of South African adults. Twenty-seven PTEs, based on the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview Version 3.0, DSM-IV PTSD module were grouped into seven PTE types (war events, physical violence, sexual violence, accidents, unexpected death of a loved one, network events, and witnessing PTEs). Five clusters of physical conditions (cardiovascular, arthritis, respiratory, chronic pain, and other health conditions) were examined. Logistic regressions assessed the odds of reporting a physical condition in relation to type and cumulative number of PTEs. Cochran-Armitage test for trend was used to examine dose-response effect of cumulative PTEs on physical conditions. Results: After adjusting for sociodemographic variables and psychiatric disorders, respondents with any PTE had increased odds of all assessed physical conditions, ranging between 1.48 (95 {%} CI: 1.06-2.07) for arthritis and 2.07 (95 {%} CI: 1.57-2.73) for respiratory conditions, compared to those without PTE exposure. Sexual violence, physical violence, unexpected death of a loved one, and network PTEs significantly increased the odds of all or nearly all the physical conditions assessed. There was a dose-response relationship between number of PTEs and increased odds of all physical conditions. Conclusions: Results from this study, the first in an African general population, are consistent with other population-based studies; PTEs confer a broad-spectrum risk for chronic physical conditions, independent of psychiatric disorders. These risks increase with each cumulative PTE exposure. Clinically, comprehensive evaluations for risk of mental and physical health morbidities should be considered among PTE survivors.
Keywords: Posttraumatic stress disorder; S; [Physical health

Associations between the phosphatidylethanol alcohol biomarker and self-reported alcohol use in a sample of HIV-infected outpatient drinkers in Western Kenya - Papas, Rebecca K.; Gakinya, Benson N.; Mwaniki, Michael M.; Alfred K. Keter; Lee, Hana; Michelle P. Loxley; Debra A. Klein; Sidle, John E.; Martino, Steve; Baliddawa, Joyce B.; others (Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 2016)

Asymmetric Information, Demographics, and Housing Decisions amongst Apartment Households in Nairobi County, Kenya - Omagwa, Job; Odunga, Robert (Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 2016)

ATLAS Conference (ATLAS Conference, 2016)

Barriers influencing linkage to hypertension care in Kenya: qualitative analysis from the LARK hypertension study - Violet Naanyu; Vedanthan, Rajesh; Kamano, Jemima H; Rotich, Jackson K; Lagat, Kennedy K; Kiptoo, Peninah; Kofler, Claire; Mutai, Kennedy K; Bloomfield, Gerald S; Menya, Diana; others (Journal of general internal medicine, 2016)

Being Indian in Kenya feels like ‘having an abusive lover” Examining race relations in modern day Kenya’ - Willice Abuya; Khayadi K. (Moi University 11th Annual International Conference, 2016)

Bilateral mucopyocele of the torus tubarius presenting as headache - Jafari, Aria; Acevedo, Joseph; Lebovits, Marc (JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2016)

Is the biology of breast cancer in Africa changing? - K Patel; Ndaingui, F; Busakhala, N; Strother, RM (East African Medical Journal, 2016)

Is the biology of breast cancer in Africa changing? - K Patel; Ndaingui, F; Busakhala, N; Strother, RM (East African Medical Journal, 2016)

Board composition and capital structure: evidence from Kenya - Daniel Kipkirong Tarus; Ayabei, Ezekiel (Management Research Review, 2016)

Building the capacity to solve complex health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa: CARTA’s multidisciplinary PhD training - Sharon Fonn; Omar Egesah; Cole, Donald; Griffiths, Frances; Manderson, Lenore; Kabiru, Caroline; Alex Ezeh; Thorogood, Margaret; Chimaraoke Izugbara (Canadian Journal of Public Health, 2016)

Burden of severe maternal morbidity and association with adverse birth outcomes in sub–Saharan Africa and south Asia: protocol for a prospective cohort study - AMANHI Maternal Morbidity study group; others (Journal of global health, 2016)

Burden, timing and causes of maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths in sub–Saharan Africa and South Asia: protocol for a prospective cohort study - Amanhi Study Group; others (Journal of global health, 2016)

Can performance-based incentives improve motivation of nurses and midwives in primary facilities in northern Ghana? A quasi-experimental study - Aninanya, Gifty Apiung; Howard, Natasha; Williams, John E; Apam, Benjamin; Prytherch, Helen; Loukanova, Svetla; Kamara, Eunice Karanja; Otupiri, Easmon (Global health action, 2016)

Carrying Capacity Assessment Report - J. Hallo; Riungu, G.; G. Stone; D. Singh; J. Fefer; S. Wilcer; S. Pappas (Clemson University, 2016)

{Causes of Child and Youth Homelessness in Developed and Developing Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisCauses of Child and Youth HomelessnessCauses of Child and Youth Homelessness} - Embleton, Lonnie; Lee, Hana; Gunn, Jayleen; Ayuku, David; Braitstein, Paula (JAMA Pediatrics, 2016)
{A systematic compilation of children and youth’s reported reasons for street involvement is lacking. Without empirical data on these reasons, the policies developed or implemented to mitigate street involvement are not responsive to the needs of these children and youth.To systematically analyze the self-reported reasons why children and youth around the world become street-involved and to analyze the available data by level of human development, geographic region, and sex.Electronic searches of Scopus, PsychINFO, EMBASE, POPLINE, PubMed, ERIC, and the Social Sciences Citation Index were conducted from January 1, 1990, to the third week of July 2013. We searched the peer-reviewed literature for studies that reported quantitative reasons for street involvement. The following broad search strategy was used to search the databases: “street children” OR “street youth” OR “homeless youth” OR “homeless children” OR “runaway children” OR “runaway youth” or “homeless persons.”Studies were included if they met the following inclusion criteria: (1) participants were 24 years of age or younger, (2) participants met our definition of street-connected children and youth, and (3) the quantitative reasons for street involvement were reported. We reviewed 318 full texts and identified 49 eligible studies.Data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers. We fit logistic mixed-effects models to estimate the pooled prevalence of each reason and to estimate subgroup pooled prevalence by development level or geographic region. The meta-analysis was conducted from February to August 2015.We created the following categories based on the reported reasons in the literature: poverty, abuse, family conflict, delinquency, psychosocial health, and other.In total, there were 13 559 participants from 24 countries, of which 21 represented developing countries. The most commonly reported reason for street involvement was poverty, with a pooled-prevalence estimate of 39% (95% CI, 29%-51%). Forty-seven studies included in this review reported family conflict as the reason for street involvement, with a pooled prevalence of 32% (95% CI, 26%-39%). Abuse was equally reported in developing and developed countries as the reason for street involvement, with a pooled prevalence of 26% (95% CI, 18%-35%). Delinquency was the least frequently cited reason overall, with a pooled prevalence of 10% (95% CI, 5%-20%).The street-connected children and youth who provided reasons for their street involvement infrequently identified delinquent behaviors for their circumstances and highlighted the role of poverty as a driving factor. They require support and protection, and governments globally are called on to reduce the socioeconomic inequities that cause children and youth to turn to the streets in the first place, in all regions of the world.}

Celebrating the Power of Literature in African Development - Shigali, Hellen (IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship, 2016)

Cervical Cancer from Early Diagnosis to Advanced Disease: Lofty Goals and on-the-ground Realities - Elkanah Omenge Orang'o; Barry Rosen; Ulmesh Mahantshetty; Michael Milosevic; Ophira Ginsburg (World Cancer Congress, 2016)

Challenges and Opportunities in the Travel and Tourism Industry for the achievement of the SDGS. - Maina Thiong’o; Moses Okello; Bobby Wishitemi (ATLAS Conference, 2016)

Challenges faced by the Hearing Impaired learners in composition writing and in answering comprehension questions in English language lessons - Kodiango, W.O.; Syomwene, A. (European Journal of Education Studies www.oapub.org/edu, 2016)

Challenges of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kisii Town, Kisii County, Kenya - Kei, Robert M; Julius K, M’Ndegwa; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Faith, Masika (Science Journal of Public Health, 2016)

Characterization of breast cancer intrinsic subtypes in relation to risk factors, tumor grade and tumor infiltrating leukocytes in Western Kenya - RISPAH, Torrorey (Maseno University, 2016)

Characterization of water absorption properties of a partial bio-composite made from cotton stalk fibres and phenol formaldehyde resin - Nkosilathi Nkomo, Z.,; Londiwe Nkiwane, C.; Njuguna, D (RUFORUM Working Document Series, 2016)

Christianity, Islam, and Liberal Democracy: Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa. By Robert A. Dowd. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015. 240p. $74.00. - Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Perspectives on Politics, 2016)

Classroom Curricular Preparedness for Inclusion of Pupils with Physical Disability within Public Inclusive Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya - Chonge, H. M., Kiaritha,E. N.,; Otieno, J. O. (International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2016)

{Clinical care of incarcerated people with HIV, viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis} - Rich, J.D.; Beckwith, C.G.; Macmadu, A.; Marshall, B.D.L.; Brinkley-Rubinstein, L.; Amon, J.J.; M-J Milloy; King, M.R.F.; Sanchez, J.; Atwoli, L.; Altice, F.L. (The Lancet, 2016)
© 2016 Elsevier LtdThe burden of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible diseases is higher in prison and jail settings than in the non-incarcerated communities that surround them. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available literature on the topic of clinical management of people infected with HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, and tuberculosis in incarcerated settings in addition to co-occurrence of one or more of these infections. Methods such as screening practices and provision of treatment during detainment periods are reviewed to identify the effect of community-based treatment when returning inmates into the general population. Where data are available, we describe differences in the provision of medical care in the prison and jail settings of low-income and middle-income countries compared with high-income countries. Structural barriers impede the optimal delivery of clinical care for prisoners, and substance use, mental illness, and infectious disease further complicate the delivery of care. For prison health care to reach the standards of community-based health care, political will and financial investment are required from governmental, medical, and humanitarian organisations worldwide. In this review, we highlight challenges, gaps in knowledge, and priorities for future research to improve health-care in institutions for prisoners.

Combined Effect of Water Retting and Gauge Length on Tensile Properties of Luffa Cylindrica Fibres - Charles Wetaka; David N Githinji; Diana Starovoytova; Saul Namango (American Journal of Science Engineering and Technology, 2016)

Communication Channels as Implementation Determinants of Performance Management Framework in Kenya. - Sang, Jane (Journal of Education and Practice, 2016)

Community perceptions of community health workers (CHWs) and their roles in management for HIV, tuberculosis and hypertension in Western Kenya - Rachlis, Beth; Violet Naanyu; Wachira, Juddy; Genberg, Becky; Koech, Beatrice; Kamene, Regina; Akinyi, Jackie; Braitstein, Paula (PloS one, 2016)

Community perceptions of community health workers (CHWs) and their roles in management for HIV, tuberculosis and hypertension in Western Kenya - Rachlis, Beth; Violet Naanyu; Wachira, Juddy; Genberg, Becky; Koech, Beatrice; Kamene, Regina; Akinyi, Jackie; Braitstein, Paula (PloS one, 2016)

Conducting Graduate Tracer Studies for Quality Assurance in East African Universities: A Focus on Graduate Students Voices on Quality Culture. - Badiru, Egesah Omar; Mary Wahome (Journal of Education and Practice, 2016)

Conflict and Trade-Offs between Efficiency and Access: A Case of Day and Boarding Secondary Schools in Uasin-Gishu District, Kenya - Zachariah, Kosgei K; Joshua, Keter K; Joyce, Kurgat J (Journal of education and practice, 2016)

Conflict and Trade-Offs between Efficiency and Access: A Case of Day and Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. - Zachariah, Kosgei K; Joshua, Keter K (Journal of Education and Practice, 2016)

Constraints in the Integration of Computers in Curriculum Delivery - Keoro, A.N.; Yungungu, A.M.; Nyandusi, C. (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken: ISBN 978-3-659-81088-6, 2016)

Corporate social responsibility in Africa: context, paradoxes, stakeholder orientations, contestations and reflections - Cheruiyot, Thomas Kimeli; Onsando, Patrick (Corporate Social Performance in the Age of Irresponsibility-Cross National Perspective, 2016)

Corporate Social Responsibility in Kenya: Reflections and Implications - T.K. Cheruiyot; Tarus, D.K (Corporate Social Responsibility in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2016)

Cost and impact of voluntary medical male circumcision in south africa: focusing the program on specific age groups and provinces - Kripke, K.; Chen, P. A.; Vazzano, A. (PLoS ONE, 2016)

Creating a residency application personal statement writers workshop: fostering narrative, teamwork, and insight at a time of stress - Campbell, Bruce H; Havas, Nancy; Derse, Arthur R; Holloway, Richard L (Academic Medicine, 2016)

A Critique on Mutakha Kangu's Conceptualization of the Institution and Theory of Governance - Okubasu, D (Journal of Law & Ethics, 2016)

Decision Support Systems-assisting implementation of long-term environmental water planning - Campbell, Bruce; Coote, Ebony; Foster, John; Johnson, Hilary; Sloane, Nerida (Proceeding of the 8th Australian Stream Management Conference. Townsville, Queensland, 2016)

Declining tuberculosis incidence among people receiving hiv care and treatment services in east Africa, 2007–2012 - Saito, Suzue; Mpofu, Philani; Carter, E Jane; Diero, Lameck; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara K; Yiannoutsos, Constantin T; Musick, Beverly S; Tsiouris, Simon; Somi, Geoffrey R; Ssali, John; others (Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999), 2016)

Decolourization of Textile Dye Waste Water Using Diatomite in a Batch Adsorption Process - Denis O Otieno; Saul S Namango; Chirchir, Abraham; Anil Kumar (Moi University 11th Annual International Conference, 2016)

Design and Testing of Mobile-Phone-Detectors - Ataro, Edwin; Starovoytova, D; Sitati, S (Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, 2016)

Design of a Simple Cell-Phone Radio-Frequency Detector - Sitati, Simiyu; Starovoytova, D; Ataro, E (Journal of Information Engineering and Applications, 2016)

Determinants of lending behavior in selected commercial banks in Kenya - Ayieyo, James Onyango (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016)

Determinants of Sorghum Producing Households’ Expenditure and implications for food security in Western Kenya and Uganda - Nyangweso P. M.; Amusala G (The Sorghum in the 21st Century Congress at the Century City Conference Centre, 2016)

Determinants of Under-Five Mortality in Abim District, Uganda. - Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun; Moses Okello; Adiukwu, Roseline Nwawure (birth, 2016)

Development and validation of a rapid assessment tool for malaria prevention - Mangeni, Judith Nekesa; Menya, Diana; Obala, Andrew; Platt, Alyssa; O’Meara, Wendy Prudhomme (Malaria Journal, 2016)

Development of immunohistochemistry services for cancer care in western Kenya: Implications for low-and middle-income countries - Patel, Kirtika; Matthew Strother, R; Ndiangui, Francis; David Chumba; Jacobson, William; Dodson, Cecelia; Resnic, Murray B; Strate, Randall W; Smith, James W (African journal of laboratory medicine, 2016)

Development of Low-Cost Building Materials: Compressed Soil Bricks Stabilized by Natural Fibres - Saul S Namango; Milton M Arimi; Anil Kumar (International Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology, 2016)

DHS WORKING PAPERS - Ettyang, Grace AK; Sawe, Caroline J (2016)

Diabetes in rural Africa: what can Kenya show us? - O'Hara, Elizabeth G; Nuche-Berenguer, Bernardo; Kirui, Nicholas K; Cheng, Stephanie Y; Chege, Patrick M; Buckwalter, Victor; Laktabai, Jeremiah; Pastakia, Sonak Dinesh (The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2016)

Diversification as a Socio-economic Strategy among the Keiyo in Kenya - Chang’ach, John Koskey (Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016)

Does CEO power moderate the relationship between board leadership and strategy involvement in private firms? Evidence from Kenya - Tuwey, Joel Kiplagat; Daniel Kipkirong Tarus (Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, 2016)

Dynamic Model of a DC Motor-gear-alternator (MGA) System - Koech, W., Rotich, S., Rotich, T.,; Nyamwala, F. (Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 2016)

Eating sweets without the wrapper: perceptions of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among street youth in western Kenya - Embleton, Lonnie; Wachira, Juddy; Kamanda, Allan; Violet Naanyu; Ayuku, David; Braitstein, Paula (Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2016)
AbstractStreet-connected youth in Kenya are a population potentially at risk of HIV transmission, yet little is known about their perceptions and experiences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), despite their living in an HIV endemic region. We sought to elucidate the language and sociocultural factors rooted in street life that impact on street-connected young people’s knowledge of and perceptions about the prevention and transmission of STIs, and their diagnosis and treatment, using qualitative methods in western Kenya. We conducted a total of 25 in-depth interviews and 5 focus-group discussions with 65 participants aged 11–24 years in Eldoret, Kenya. Thematic analysis was conducted and data were coded according to themes and patterns emergent until saturation was reached. In general, street-connected young people knew of STIs and some of the common symptoms associated with these infections. However, there were many misconceptions regarding transmission and prevention. Gender inequities were prominent, as the majority of men described women as individuals who spread STIs due to unhygienic practices, urination and multiple partners. Due to misconceptions, gender inequity and lack of access to youth-friendly healthcare there is an urgent need for community-based organisations and healthcare facilities to introduce or augment their adolescent sexual and reproductive health programmes for vulnerable young people.

The economic and epidemiological impact of focusing voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention on specific age groups and regions in Tanzania - Kripke, K.; Perales, N.; Lija, J. (PLoS ONE, 2016)

Education and culture in the development of East Africa - Kurgat, AJ; Kurgat, PK (Азия и Африка сегодня, 2016)

Education model for building health care capacity in protracted refugee contexts: policy brief - Pilkington, F Beryl; Mbai, Isabella; Mangeni, Judith; Abuelaish, Izzeldin (York University, Toronto, ON, CA, 2016)

The effect of extroversion Personality Trait on Customer Attitudinal Loyalty in selected hotels - Makomere, J.; Korir, J; Nganga, W.E.K.; C. Lagat (2016)

Effect of leadership styles on successful implementation of a performance management system - Sang, Jane; Sang, James (Inkanyiso, 2016)

Effect of liquidity management on financial Perfomance of commercial banks in mogadishu, somalia - Abdi, Ali; Kavale, Stanley (International Journal for Research in Business, Management and Accounting, 2016)