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Factors Contributing to Iodide Deficiency in Coast Province of Kenya
(European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015)
Background: Iodide deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. Iodide deficiency disorders are major public health problem in several areas of the world. At least 350 million Africans are at risk ...
Factors Associated with Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorcyclists in Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Afro J Health Sciences, 2019)
Motorcycle injuries constitute a major but neglected emerging public health problem in developing countries and are a common cause of road traffic injuries. This study was carried out to determine factors associated with ...
Nutritional status of cancer outpatients using scored patient generated subjective global assessment in two cancer treatment centers, Nairobi, Kenya
(Opanga et al. BMC Nutrition, 2017)
Background: Malnutrition is a universal problem in cancer patients renowned as an important factor for increased morbidity, decreased quality of life and high mortality. Early diagnosis of malnutrition risk through nutrition ...
Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-05-28)
Introduction: Iron deficiency is a major public health concern. Globally, iron deficiency ranks number 9 and is responsible for about 60% of all
anemia cases among preschool children. In Africa iron deficiency is 43-52% ...
Village-Randomized Clinical Trial of Home Distribution of Zinc for Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea in Rural Western Kenya
(PLOS, 2014-05-16)
Background: Zinc treatment shortens diarrhea episodes and can prevent future episodes. In rural Africa, most children with
diarrhea are not brought to health facilities. In a village-randomized trial in rural Kenya, we ...
Qualitative Study of Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
(IJHRS, 2015-11-24)
Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ...
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
(American Institute of Science (AIS), 2015-04-02)
Background: Anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally and of major public health concern in preschool
children and pregnant women in developing world. In Kenya current anaemia rates are about 69 % among ...
Effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full haem ogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and aids subjects in Nairobi, Kenya, 2010
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2016)
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full Haemogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and AIDS Subjects in Nairobi, Kenya. Methodology: This was a ...
Factors Associated with Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorcyclists in Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019)
Motorcycle injuries constitute a major but neglected emerging public health problem in
developing countries and are a common cause of road traffic injuries. This study was carried out
to determine factors associated with ...