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Prevalence of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Pulmonary Disease in HIV-1 Patients with Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Western Kenya

Ochayo, Anne; Wamalwa, Ronald; Barasa, Erick; Zablon, Jeremiah; Sowayo, George; Were, Tom; Gitonga, Godfrey; Shaviya, Nathan (Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-09-01)

Background: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) are ubiquitous, free-living, environmental saprophytic microorganisms. NTMs belong to the genus Mycobacterium which includes Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). NTMs have lately ...
The Occurrence of Alloantibodies among Multitransfused Oncology Patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Wapukha, Zippy Bunoro; Emonyi, Wilfred Injera; Wanjau, Tabitha (International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research, 2021-11-20)

This study aimed at determining the presence and type of specific antibodies among multi transfused oncology patients, that causes alloimmunization, the ABO and Rhesus blood group that is most affected by alloimmunization ...
COVID- 19 antibody positivity over time and pregnancy outcomes in seven low- and- middle- income countries: A prospective, observational study of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research

Goldenberg, Robert L.; Saleem, Sarah; Billah, Sk Masum; Kim, Jean; Moore, Janet L.; Ghanchi, Najia Karim; Haque, Rashidul; Figueroa, Lester; Ayala, Alejandra; Lokangaka, Adrien; Tshefu, Antoinette; Goudar8, Shivaprasad S.; Kavi, Avinash; Somannavar, Manjunath; Esamai, Fabian; Mwenechanya, Musaku; Chomba, Elwyn; Patel, Archana; Das, Prabir; Emonyi, Wilfred Injera; Edidi, Samuel; Deshmukh, Madhavi (An International Journal of Obstetric and Gynacology, 2023-01-02)

Objectives: To determine COVID- 19 antibody positivity rates over time and rela tionships to pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). Design: With COVID- 19 antibody positivity at delivery as ...
Risk Factors for Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization in Multi-Transfused Oncology Patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Wapukha, Zippy Bunoro; Wanjau, Tabitha Wangui; Emonyi, Wilfred Injera; Marabi, Phidelis Maruti (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-06)

Multiple blood transfusions may result in the production of alloantibodies against one or more red blood cell antigens which might make it more challenging to execute subsequent transfusions. Despite age and gender ...
Genetic Characterization of Rhizosphere Bacteria that Inhabit Common Bean Nodules in Western Kenya Soils

Wekesa, Clabe; Muoma, John; Ombori, Omwoyo; Maingi, John; Okun, Daniel; Juma, Kelvin; Okoth, Patrick; Wamalwa, Emily; Kollenberg, Mario; Mauti, Eliakim (Applied Microbiology: Open Access Research Article, 2017-03-08)

With the increasing world population, there is increasing demand for food. This has led to overuse of agricultural farms causing reduced soil fertility and accumulation of phytopathogens. Inorganic fertilizers and ...
Abundance and Symbiotic Potential of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Nodule Associated Bacteria in Western Kenya Soil

Wekesa, Clabe; Okun, Daniel; Juma, Kelvin; Shitabule, Dalmas; Okoth, Patrick; Nyongesa, Peter; Katoo, Athanas; Mulama, Samuel; Wamalwa, Emily; Mahalo, Clarice; Koyo, Moses; Rotich, Aron; Kawaka, Fanuel; Muoma, John (MAYFEB Journal of Agricultural Science, 2016)

Plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria are beneficial native soil bacteria that colonize plant roots and result in increased plant growth. Those that colonise the nodules of legumes are known as nodule associated bacteria. ...
Factors Contributing To Academic Dishonesty Among Nursing Students In Kenya Medical Training College Western Kenya

Wamalwa, Emily M. W.; Okoth, John M.; Ochanda, Damaris (European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020-08)

— Introduction: Academic integrity is important in training of nurses since on completion of their studies the nurses will be involved in taking care of lives. Academic dishonesty among nursing students leads to putting ...
Experimental African trypanosomiasis: Effects on plasma melatonin concentration and pineal gland histology in rodents

Maina, Charles I.; Oucho, Apolonary O.; Chebii, Kiptanui; Kimani, Samuel M (Journal of Innovations in Pharmaceuticals and Biological Sciences, 2014)

Trypanosomiasis remains a major public health problem to man over much of tropical Africa. The disease is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosomaand is fatal if untreated. The effects of ...
EFFECTS OF EMERGENCY OBSTETRICS AND NEONATAL CARE TRAINING ON MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES: KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA.

Barasa, Ameldah; Mutai, Charles; Kipmerewo, Mary (International journal of advanced research (IJAR), 2016-11)

Background: Globally, perinatal mortality rate is 19 deaths per1000 births and maternal mortality is 240 per100, 000 live births. In Africa maternal mortality rate is 500 per100, 000 live births and perinatal mortality ...
Platelet-mediated clumping adhesion phenotypes of P. falciparum-infected erythrocytes: A review

Onyambu, Frank G; Tanui, Stephen B; Alwala, Dominic S.O.; Chebii, Kiptanui; Kigen, Bethwel K. (2017-04-28)

Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. In general, malaria is easily treated but in a subset of cases it develops to severe disease. Severe malaria has a high rate of mortality even with the ...
Women’s Perception Of Male’s Support During Perinatal Period

Kiptoo1, Sally Jepkosgei; Munyasa, Ameldah Barasa (IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2017-08)

Abstract : Globally male involvement on maternal health services remains a challenge to effective health care. Maternal deaths arise from pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal complications and this can be reduced by involving ...
Knowledge Attitude and Practice on implementation of Nursing process at the County General Hospital, Kakamega County,Kenya

Oronje, Sally Jepkosgei; Munyasa, Ameldah Barasa (2018-12)

Abstract:Nursing process is an organized scientific framework of providing essential health care services to patients that involves orderly and systematic sequence of problem solving techniques towards effective patient care ...
COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake in Kenya

Wamalwa, Emily Machuma Walumbe (European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2023-05-05)

SARS-CoV-2 virus is the major cause of viral disease, COVID-19 which is highly infectious, WHO did its roll out for coordination, policy and technical guidance. About 64.5% of the population globally have had one dose ...
AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF CANCER OF CERVIX FACILITIES AMONG WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF LURAMBI KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA.

Oronje, Sally Jepkosgei; Barasa, Ameldah; Kosgey, Sharon (International journal of advanced research (IJAR), 2018-10)

The study determined awareness of cancer of cervix and utilization of cancer of cervix facilities among women inKakamegaLurambi sub county. The study was a cross-section study. The target population were young women in ...
Cultural and Socio-Economic Factors Contributing to Upsurge in Teenage Pregnancies in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County Western Kenya

Wamalwa, Emily Machuma Walumbe; Okoth, Proffessor John .M. (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, 2024-04-04)

Globally, there has been an upsurge (65%) of teenage pregnancies among youths. This survey aimed at identifying cultural and socioeconomic factors contributing to increased teenage pregnancy in Kabubuchai constituenc ...
Perceived Benefits and Making a Career Choice in the Hospitality Industry: Is it Worth it?

Adhoch, Ruth (International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality (IJRTH), 2019)

Over the years, universities have continued to graduate students in the field of Hotel and Hospitality (H&H). However, existing statistics reveals that a majority of these graduates do not seek employment in the ...
An Investigation of the Level of Awareness and Mitigation of Climate Change among Junior School Learners in Busia County, Kenya: A Call for Sensitizing Future Generations

Ngugi, Margaret Njeri; Ogaro, Gladys Nyaiburi; Odhiambo, Ruth Adhoch; Mwongula, Albert Wanjala; Odhiambo, Peter Ongang’a; Makadia, Belinda (African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2025-05-02)

Climate change is a pressing global issue with severe impacts on development, including food insecurity, economic instability, and extreme weather events. Driven by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities like ...
THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Ombok, C.A; Obondo, A.; Kangethe, R.; Atwoli, L. (East African Medical Journal, 2013-10-10)

Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops following some stressful events. There has been increasing recognition that children who have been exposed to traumatic events like child sexual abuse can develop ...
BBM 311: FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND MARKETS

University, Alupe (ALUPE UNIVERSITY, 2025-01-15)

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER REGULAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: BBM 311 COURSE TITLE: FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND MARKETS
Critical and Creative Thinking and Theory Application in Social Sciences Research Studies: A Sociological Musing

Elazia, Paul Major; Amateshe, Maurice; Wanyonyi, Michael Shinachi; Wisindi, Andrew; Chilimo, Wanyenda Leonard; Makokha, Arnety Nangila; Ngugi, Margaret (Multidisciplinary Journal of Technical University of Mombasa, 2024-12-29)

Critical and creative thinking are important in the application of theories in social research. However, sociology theories remain extant in many studies mainly because of the failure of researchers to apply critical and ...

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