Implementation of large-scale pooled testing to increase rapid molecular diagnostic test coverage for tuberculosis: a retrospective evaluation

Autor: Comfort Vuchas, Pride Teyim, Beh Frankline Dang, Angela Neh, Liliane Keugni, Mercy Che, Pantalius Nji Che, Hamada Beloko, Victor Fondoh, Norah Nyah Ndi, Irene Adeline Goupeyou Wandji, Mercy Fundoh, Henri Manga, Cyrille Mbuli, Jacob Creswell, Annie Bisso, Valerie Donkeng, Melissa Sander

Publikováno v: Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)

Abstract In 2021, only 6.4 million of the 10.6 million people with tuberculosis (TB) were diagnosed and treated for the disease. Although the World Health Organization recommends initial diagnostic testing using a rapid sensitive molecular assay, onl

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/35c016448e544c1fa4a4ad8e2a1f7576

The process of developing an augmented reality (AR) tool for knowledge translation on climate change-related experiences among youth in Kenya

Autor: Sarah Van Borek, Carmen H. Logie, Julia Kagunda, Clara Gachoki, Mercy Chege, Humphres Evelia, Beldine Omondi, Maryline Okuto, Aryssa Hasham, Lesley Gittings, Lina Taing

Publikováno v: Journal of Global Health Reports, Vol 8 (2024)

This report details a qualitative methodological approach of developing an Augmented Reality (AR) tool which integrates digital storytelling for context-specific, accessible, scalable participatory research knowledge translation on climate-related se

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/0f07240169ec40c69130cfbf5eaddc82

Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemistry of medicinal plants used in the management of HIV/AIDS in Eastern Uganda

Autor: Richard Oriko Owor, Carol Kawuma, Gauden Nantale, Kenedy Kiyimba, Samuel Baker Obakiro, Simple Ouma, Jalia Lulenzi, Yahaya Gavamukulya, Mercy Chebijira, Tonny Wotoyitide Lukwago, Moses Egor, Peter Musagala, Moses Andima, Dan Kibuule, Paul Waako, Joseph Hokello

Publikováno v: Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 11, Pp e31908- (2024)

Currently, highly active antiretroviral therapy is unable to cure HIV/AIDS because of HIV latency. This study aimed at documenting medicinal plants used in the management of HIV/AIDS in Eastern Uganda so as to identify phytochemicals with HIV latency

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/f25224ebf7cb4be88da581415771c346

Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea [L.] Verdc) Landraces in Kenya

Autor: Mercy Chelangat, Phyllis Muturi, Bernard Gichimu, Josiah Gitari, Simon Mukono

Publikováno v: International Journal of Agronomy, Vol 2023 (2023)

Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is a highly nutritious legume with good drought tolerance attributes and is therefore a suitable candidate for food and nutritional security especially in drought prone areas. This study was conducted to determin

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/71e07c8b9a674b99acb3b5b9a891bc27

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