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2015

Embleton, L., Ott, M. A., Wachira, J., Naanyu, V., Kamanda, A., Makori, D., Ayuku, D., et al. (2015). Adapting ethical guidelines for adolescent health research to street-connected children and youth in low- and middle-income countries: a case study from western Kenya. BMC Medical Ethics, 16, 89. presented at the Dec. Website Abstract

Street-connected children and youth (SCCY) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) have multiple vulnerabilities in relation to participation in research. These require additional considerations that are responsive to their needs and the social, cultural, and economic context, while upholding core ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. The objective of this paper is to describe processes and outcomes of adapting ethical guidelines for SCCY's specific vulnerabilities in LMIC.

Biwott, T., Kiprop, A., Cherutoi, J., Munyendo, W., & Biwott, G. (2015). Analgesic properties of Euphorbia prostrata crude extracts. Science Journal of Chemistry, 3, 100–105.

Ogola, T. D. O., Egerton, K., Kosgey, I. S., & Jerop, R. (2015). Analysis of Demographic Factors that Influence the Purchasing Behaviour of Goat Milk and Their Implications for a Dairy Goat Breeding programme in Siaya County, Kenya. Analysis, 7. Citeseer.

Pili, N. N., F. K. M. S. H. M. S. C. T. , & Gheysen, G. (2015). Analysis of fungal endophytes associated with rice roots from irrigated and upland ecosystems in Kenya.. Plant Soil.

Bargoria, V. K., Lelei, L. K., Elbadawi, M., Njoroge, A., & Lagat, D. (2015). The anatomy of pelvic corona mortis vessles in black Africans: A cadaveric study. East African Orthopaedic Journal, 9, 67–71.

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.

Kihara, A. B., Harries, A. D., Bissell, K., Kizito, W., Van Den Berg, R., Mueke, S., Mwangi, A., et al. (2015). Antenatal care and pregnancy outcomes in a safe motherhood health voucher system in rural Kenya, 2007–2013. Public health action, 5, 23–29. International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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