Characteristics of children readmitted with severe pneumonia in Kenyan hospitals

Autor: Diana Marangu-Boore, Paul Mwaniki, Lynda Isaaka, Teresiah Njoroge, Livingstone Mumelo, Dennis Kimego, Achieng Adem, Elizabeth Jowi, Angeline Ithondeka, Conrad Wanyama, Ambrose Agweyu

Publikováno v: BMC Public Health, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)

Abstract Background Pneumonia is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Hospital re-admission may signify missed opportunities for care or undiagnosed comorbidities. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study including children

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/68c23f03a31e4067b5593ee0fa410c0a

Pulse oximetry adoption and oxygen orders at paediatric admission over 7 years in Kenya: a multihospital retrospective cohort study

Autor: Grace Irimu, George Mbevi, Samuel Akech, Mike English, Jalemba Aluvaala, Ambrose Agweyu, Mercy Chepkirui, Paul Mwaniki, Emma Namulala, Juma Vitalis, Rachel Inginia, Melab Musabi, Grace Ochieng, Lydia Thuranira, Esther Njiru, Charles Nzioki, Caren Emadau, Christine Manyasi, Agnes Mithamo, Fred Were, Roselyne Malangachi, Supa Tunje, Magdalene Kuria, Mary Waiyego, Beth Maina, Catherine Mutinda, Laura Oyiengo, Muthoni Ogola, Edith Gicheha, Lynda Isaaka, Timothy Tuti, Naomi Muinga, Joseph Nganga, Esther Mwangi, Esther Muthiani, Mary Nguri, Samuel Soita, Margaret Waweru, Alfred Wanjau, Caroline Mwangi, John Wainaina, Livingstone Mumelo, Nyumbile Bonface, Wagura Mwangi, Penina Mwangi, Josephine Ojigo, Bernadette Lusweti, Amilia Ngoda, Dolphine Mochache, Jane Mbungu, Joan Baswetty, Josephine Aritho, Beatrice Njambi, Zainab Kioni, Alice Oguda, Nancy Mburu, Celestine Muteshi, Salome Okisa Muyale, Faith Mueni, Rosemary Mututa, Joyce Oketch, Orina Nyakina, Faith Njeru, Margaret Wanjiku Mwaura, Seline Kulubi, Susan Wanjala, Pauline Njeru, John Ollongo, Jeska Kuya, Benjamin Tanui, Judith Onsongo, Peter Muigai, Arnest Namayi, Cynthia Khaenzi, Monica Musa, David Kibiwott Kimutai, Rukia Aden, Elizabeth Atieno Jowi, Cecilia Muithya, Penina Musyoka, Mwangi Ngina, Felicitas Makokha, Angeline Ithondeka, Julie Barasa, Meshack Liru, Elizabeth Kibaru, Alice Nkirote Nyaribari, Joyce Akuka, Joyce Wangari, Aggrey Nzavaye Emenwa, Patricia Nafula Wesakania, George Lipesa, Marystella Mutenyo, Joyce Mbogho, Ann Jambi, Felisters Mucheke, Lucy Kinyua Jeniffer, Margaret Kethi, Salome Nashimiyu Situma, Nancy Gachaja, Loise N Mwangi, Ruth Mwai, Irginia Wangari Muruga, Abigael Bwire, Naomi Situma, Hellen Mwaura, Caroline Lavu, Jane Hore Olum, Rebecca Chelimo, Ann Wambugu, Epharus Njeri Mburu, Linda Awino Tindi, Jane Akumu, Ruth Otieno, Slessor Osok, Rebbecca Mukami Mbogo, Judith Mirenja, Mary Akoth Oruko, Caroline Muthuri, Elizabeth Kosiom, Dorcas Cherop, Faith Marete, Johanness Simiyu, Collince Danga, Arthur Otieno Oyugi, Fredrick Keya Okoth

Publikováno v: BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss 9 (2021)

Objectives To characterise adoption and explore specific clinical and patient factors that might influence pulse oximetry and oxygen use in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) over time; to highlight useful considerations for entities work

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/83a542273c1b4773b6c73df4e66b9eff

Rift Valley fever in Kenya: history of epizootics and identification of vulnerable districts

Autor: MURITHI, R. M., MUNYUA, P., ITHONDEKA, P. M., MACHARIA, J. M., HIGHTOWER, A., LUMAN, E. T., BREIMAN, R. F., NJENGA, M. KARIUKI

Publikováno v: Epidemiology and Infection, 2011 Mar 01. 139(3), 372-380.

Externí odkaz: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0950268810001020

Randomized controlled field trial to assess the immunogenicity and safety of rift valley fever clone 13 vaccine in livestock.

Autor: M Kariuki Njenga, Leonard Njagi, S Mwangi Thumbi, Samuel Kahariri, Jane Githinji, Eunice Omondi, Amy Baden, Mbabu Murithi, Janusz Paweska, Peter M Ithondeka, Kisa J Ngeiywa, Baptiste Dungu, Meritxell Donadeu, Peninah M Munyua

Publikováno v: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 9, Iss 3, p e0003550 (2015)

BACKGROUND:Although livestock vaccination is effective in preventing Rift Valley fever (RVF) epidemics, there are concerns about safety and effectiveness of the only commercially available RVF Smithburn vaccine. We conducted a randomized controlled f

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a3ed870e2a164004bf907095c6fd179b

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