Under vaccination of children among Maasai nomadic pastoralists in Kenya: is the issue geographic mobility, social demographics or missed opportunities?

Autor: Anne M. Pertet, Dan Kaseje, Careena F. Otieno-Odawa, Lydia Kirika, Caleb Wanjala, Jackline Ochieng, Millicent Jaoko, Winnie Otieno, Dan Odindo

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2018)

Abstract Background Nomadic lifestyle has been shown to be a significant factor in low immunization coverage. However, other factors which might aggravate vaccination uptake in nomadic pastoralists are poorly understood. Our study aimed at establishi

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/b3a412ed57aa41698a690182c475d604

Factors contributing to antiretroviral drug adherence among adults living with HIV or AIDS in a Kenyan rural community

Autor: Mary T. Kioko, Anne M. Pertet

Publikováno v: African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp e1-e7 (2017)

Background: Antiretroviral (ARV) adherence of ≥ 95% is recommended for suppressing HIV. However, studies have shown that the ≥ 95% recommended level is rarely achieved. Objective: This cross-sectional community-based study sought to assess factor

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/274b9fa934f64440a4ef592dae2f12ec

Cultural factors associated with the intent to be screened for prostate cancer among adult men in a rural Kenyan community.

Autor: Mutua, Kinyao^1,2, Pertet, Anne M.³ apertet@gmail.com, Otieno, Careena³

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health. 11/23/2017, Vol. 17, p1-8. 8p. 1 Chart.

Cultural factors associated with the intent to be screened for prostate cancer among adult men in a rural Kenyan community

Autor: Careena Otieno, Kinyao Mutua, Anne M. Pertet

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health
BMC Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2017)

Background The aim of this study was to determine cultural factors associated with prostate cancer screening intent among adult Kenyan African men. Methods A cross-sectional quantitative study with an analytic design was carried out in a randomly sel

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http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5701294

Factors contributing to antiretroviral drug adherence among adults living with HIV or AIDS in a Kenyan rural community

Autor: Anne M. Pertet, Mary T. Kioko

Publikováno v: African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp e1-e7 (2017)
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7, Published: 2017

Background: Antiretroviral (ARV) adherence of ≥ 95% is recommended for suppressing HIV. However, studies have shown that the ≥ 95% recommended level is rarely achieved. Objective: This cross-sectional community-based study sought to assess factor

Externí odkaz: https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::f90d875402e760dd967914fb8ec37c78
https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/1343