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Coupling and synchronization of HIV/AIDS fisher folk metapopulations

Chepkwony, Jacob; Rotich, Titus; Lagat, Robert; Bittok, Jacob (2024-10)

The study of epidemiology is often done with an assumption that the population is homogeneously mixed, and the disease dynamics is uniform. However, this is not always true, and cultural beliefs and economic activities ...
Overdenture challenges - a case series report from a developing country

Toka, Silas Mbeya; Weboko, Fredrick Ikhabi; Langat, Sharleen Chebet; Makhanu, Mercy Naswa; Welime, Peter Kuyaya; Surtan, Faith Chemutai; Aswani, Felix Mbere; Induswe, Benjamin; Thuku, Grace Wangari; Chemase, Faith Jebiwott (2025)

Background: Overdentures generally provide superior treatment outcomes compared to conventional dentures. However, the satisfactory outcomes are associated with various challenges encountered by both the clinician ...
Sustainability starts with spending: public financial management lessons from Kenya’s universal health care pilot

Adjagba, Alex Olateju; Oguta, James Odhiambo; Akoth, Catherine; Toweet, Solomon Kimutai; Okoth, Peter; Jackson, Debra (BMC, 2025)

Background Effective public financial management (PFM) is a foundational enabler of sustainable progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Achieving UHC requires not only increased funding for the health sector ...
Applying gamification principles to a Mhealth app to support adherence to HIV medication in a resource-limited setting

Were, Martin C.; Pierce, Leslie J.; Idigbe, Ifeoma; Okonkwo, Prosper; Mbugua, Samuel; Savai, Simon; Eliazer, Caleb L.; Ahonkhai, Aima A. (IOS Press, 2025)

Medication adherence is a predictor of mortality and morbidity for people living with HIV, with many youth living with HIV (YLWH) in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) having low adherence rates. This paper details ...
Demographic patterns and clinical features of Burkitt lymphoma among patients visiting Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Kiptoo, Donald; Abich, Dancan Odiwuor; Saliamo, Sarah; Okwara, Peter Magero; Weisiko, Evaline Mwikwabe; Cheruiyot, Emily; Weboko, Fredrick Ikhabi; Makhanu, Mercy Naswa (2025)

Background: Kenya is among the high-risk geographical zones especially for the African- endemic variant of Burkitt Lymphoma (BL). It accounts for up to half of all children cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas in tropical ...
Exposure-associated health implications of potential toxic elements in maternal and umbilical cord blood at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Uganda

Udom, Godswill J.; Aziakpono, Omoirri M.; Obot, Daniel N.; Idem, Iboro E.; Omole, Joseph G.; Takim, Burch N.; Udom, Nita-wills G.; Aturamu, Ayodeji; Edagha, Innocent A.; Orisakwe, Orish E. (Research square, 2025)

Prenatal exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs), including heavy metals and metalloids, poses a significant public health risk in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where environmental surveillance is limited. ...
Modeling the Effects of Social Factors on Population Dynamics Using Age-Structured System

Kemei, Zachary; Bitok, Jacob; Rotich, Titus (Science Publishing Group., 2024)

The study of demographics is important not only for policy formulation but also for better understanding of human socio- economic characteristics, and assessment of effects of human activities on environmental impact. It ...
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Kenyan Children and Adolescents living with HIV

Boyle, Mary; Nyandiko, Winstone; Munyoro, Dennis; Sang, Edwin; Aluoch, Josephine (ResearchSquare, 2025-08)

Background: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence, superior to standard diagnostic testing, can estimate cumulative disease incidence. Limited estimates demonstrate wide ranges in Kenyan populations, with geographic and temporal ...
Nilpotent Covers of Small Symmetric and Alternating Groups

Kimeu, Arphaxad Ngwava; Nyamwala, Fredrick; Gill, Nick; Short, Ian (Alkindi Center for Research, 2025-05)

We compute the size of a minimal nilpotent cover for small alternating and symmetric groups, An and Sn. We give precise values for values of n up to 8. For n=9 we give upper and lower bounds for the size of a minimal ...
Temperature-Energy Relationships and Spatial Distribution Analysis for Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials Via Thermal Energy Storage

Misawo, Florence Awuor; Onyango, Thomas T. Mboya; Nyamwala, Fredrick (2025-08)

This study investigates the thermal performance of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) applications, focusing on their energy behavior during phase transitions. The primary objective ...
Strategic product responses, structural capital and the growth of export manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises in Nairobi County

Shikaro, Martha Kagore; Kavale, Stanley; Muthoni, Gloria (Moi Univerisity, 2023)

Firm growth is related very closely to firm survival. Specifically, firm growth is positively correlated with the likelihood of survival. Hence firms that experience continuous growth will have a higher ...
Effect of Innovation Adoption on financial performance of Small and Medium enterprises in Kilifi County, Kenya

Mwakera, Justus Mwandoe; Kavale, Stanley; Odunga, Robert; Abudho, Marcella (2023-12)

Aims: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), create jobs and contribute to GDP but SMEs in Kilifi County are facing stagnation and high failure rate. This study set out to test three hypothesis i.e. process innovation has ...
Clinical, ultrasound, and endometrial histopathological features of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding at a tertiary hospital in Western Kenya

Moshey, Issa S.; Elly, Benjamin O.; Itsura, Peter; Mburu, Anisa; Shaffi, Afrin; Kibet, Kibor; Chesori, Erick; Tonui, Philliph (2025)

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) affects 3–30% of perimenopausal women and 5–10% of those who are postmenopausal. While the aetiology of the condition in these women is mostly benign, it could also be a symptom ...
Management of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in resource limited settings

NYANGORE MIGOWA, ANGELA; Samia, Pauline; Shah, Jasmit; Sean del Rossi (Research Square, 2022-08)

Background Since the onset of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there have been growing concerns regarding multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). This study aims to describe the clinico-epidemiological profile ...
Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa; current challenges and implications for the future

Godman, Brian; Egwuenu, Abiodun; Wesangula, Evelyn; Schellack, Natalie (Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-07)

Introduction: : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity, mortality and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns with rising AMR have resulted in international, ...
Assessment of chemical footprints of hydrophobic pesticide/biocide contamination in western Kenya using polydimethylsiloxane silicone passive samplers

Tanui, Isaac; Kandie, Faith; Chepchirchir, Ruth; Mwalimu, Rashid; Kiprop, Ambrose; Shahid, Naeem (Elsvier, 2025-06)

In a previous study based on LC-HRMS screening of pesticides and other organic micropollutants, it was shown that pesticide pollution of water resources in western Kenya poses a significant risk to aquatic and human health. ...
Healthcare providers perspectives on HIV-NCD integration to Meet the needs of older adults living with HIV

Jepchirchir, Kiplagat; Naanyu, Violet; Kamano, Jemima; Vedanthan, Rajesh; Pastakia, Sonak; Kara Wools, Kaloustian (BMc, 2025-08)

Background Advances in antiretroviral therapy have enabled people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live longer and healthier lives. However, aging with HIV infection is accompanied by an increased risk of non-communicable diseases ...
Clinical characteristics of african men with Prostate diseases in a tertiary centre in western Kenya

Pius, Musau; W., K. Kemei; J., Wakhisi (East African medical journal, 2014-08)

Background: Prostate diseases are a common problem worldwide. This study was aimed at o establishing the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed to have prostate diseases in the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital ...
Thryroid Hormones and Hematological indices levels in Thyroid Disorders Patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya

M., A. Iddah; B., N. Macharia; A., G. Ng’wen; A., Keter; A. V., O. Ofulla (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013-03-19)

Problem Statement. Thyroid disorders are prevalent in western Kenya, but the effects of disorders on thyroid hormones and hematological indices levels have not been documented. Study Population. Patients treated for thyroid ...
Intestinal obstruction in the pediatric age group at moi teaching and referral hospital, kenya

S., Harunani; T., Kuremu (East African medical journal, 2019-03)

Background: Intestinal obstruction is the commonest life-threatening emergency all around the world requiring emergency management. It occurs when there is interruption in the forward flow of the intestinal contents. It ...

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