Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Mbakaya, Charles"
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3rd International Conference on Food chemistry and nutrition
Mbakaya, Charles (Journal of Experimental Food Chemistry, 2018-05-16) -
Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
Mbakaya, Charles; Kisiangan, Isaac; Makokha, Anzelimo; Magu, Dennis (Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-05-05)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% while in Kenya, ... -
Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo; Magu, Dennis (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% ... -
Collaboration between developing and developed countries and between developing countries in occupational health research and surveillance
Mbakaya, Charles (The Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the Danish National Research Centre for the Working Environment, and the Norwegian National Institute of Occupational Health, 2019)Collaborative occupational health and safety studies between counterparts in developing and developed countries and between developing countries have demonstrated their potential for improving occupational health and safety. ... -
The effect of aflatoxin b1 serum albumin adducts level on subjects with and without liver disease in Kitui and Makueni regions of lower eastern Kenya.
Mbakaya, Charles; Kimani, Pius Mutisya; Kombe, Yeri; Wamunyokoli, Fred; Gathumbi, James K. (Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2019)Purpose: An outbreak of aflatoxicosis associated with aflatoxin B1contaminated maize grain and flour had been reported over the years in parts of lower eastern Kenya including Kitui and Makueni counties. Ingestion of ... -
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
Nagel, Friederike Deborah; Mbakaya, Charles; Kombe, Yeri; (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 ... -
Effects of Mega Dose Micronutrient Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Retinol and Immune Status of Adult Males and Females Diagnosed with and Without HIV, Malaria and TB in Western Kenya – An Unpublished Perspective as at The Year 2004
Mbakaya, Charles; Nyambaka, Hudson; Judith, Waudo; Mildred, Nawiri; Amukoye, Evans; Orege, Patrick; Kisingu, Wilfred; Koech, Davy; Ndiege, Isaiah; Mpoke, Solomon; Mwangi, Moses; Wanzala, Peter; Muniu, Erastus (2016-08-19)Background: The role of micronutrients in management of HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB remains poorly understood worldwide. Objectives: To assess differences in mega dose nutritional management between HIV-seronegative and ... -
Factors Associated with Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorcyclists in Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Ndwiga, M.Stanley; Mbakaya, Charles; Kiiyukia, Ciira (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 ... -
Malnutrition and cachexia among cancer out-patients in Nairobi, Kenya
Kaduka, L. U.; Bukania, Zipporah; Opanga, Y.; Mutisya, R.; Korir, A.; Nyongesa, C.; Thuita, Veronica; Mwangi, M.; Mbakaya, Charles; Muniu, E. (JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2017)Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. However, there is scarce information on the nutritional status of cancer patients to guide in decision making. The present study sought to assess the risk of malnutrition, ... -
Might the time be right to re-define the cause of AIDS in the light of emerging evidence?
Mbakaya, Charles; Nyambaka, H.; Waudo, J.; Ndiege, I. O. (2011) -
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo (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 ... -
Qualitative Study of Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
Moindi, O.Rodgers; Mbakaya, Charles; Nyambati, Venny; Habtu, Michael (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 ... -
Village-Randomized Clinical Trial of Home Distribution of Zinc for Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea in Rural Western Kenya
Daniel R., Feikin; Bigogo, Godfrey; Audi, Allan; Pals, L.Sherri; Aol, George; Mbakaya, Charles; Williamson, John; Breiman, F.Robert; Larson, P.Charles (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 ...