• Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Nutrition Status Among Pregnant Mothers Attending Maternal Child Health Clinic in Kakuma Sub-County Hospital 

  Nangiro, Joseph; Anino, Calvince Otieno; Omari, Phanice Kerubo (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2024)

  Maternal undernutrition is a public health problem that requires more attention. Being aware of a diversified and nutritious diet is paramount to the overall health of a pregnant woman. This study aimed to assess knowledge, ...
• The Role of Health Education in Covid 19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Outpatients in Kericho County, Kenya. An Institution Based Cross Sectional Survey 

  Anino, Calvince Otieno; Mibei, Eric Kipsang; kirui, Collins Kipkosgey; Wanzala, Joel (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2024)

  Vaccine hesitancy is a global health issue. It is known to undermine the efforts of relief agencies and humanitarian institutions to control the spread of Covid 19 pandemic and attain herd immunity, hence leading to ...
• Lived experiences of persons on tuberculosis treatment in Nairobi County, Kenya: a mixed methods study 

  Ondiro, Joan; Onyangore, Faith; Onyango, Reagan; Muema, Lenah; S. Omondi Aduda, Dickens (BMC Public Health, 2024)

  Background Tuberculosis program effectiveness is majorly measured by disease severity and treatment response without integrating patient perspectives. Yet, it’s a critical dimension in clinical decision-making that enhances ...
• Biochemical Composition of Specialty Tea Extracts From Multistage Extractions using Solvents Treatments 

  Kipsura, Emily; Koech, Robert; Mwangi, Simon; Kamunya, Samson; Ngeno, Victor; Koech, Joel; Bii, Christine (bioRxiv, 2025-02)

  Diversification and value addition in tea has received considerable attention in recent past. This has been occasioned by increased tea volumes in the world market, especially the aerated product that has led to over ...
• Evaluation of Prediabetes Dietary Care Strategies, Glycemic Monitoring and Patient Glycemic Outcomes: Insights from Healthcare Providers 

  Chepngetich, Irine; Ngala, Sophia; Andago, Angela (Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2024-11)

  The study sought to address the challenge of inconsistent strategies in prediabetes management and blood sugar monitoring across various healthcare provider cadres, which may influence patient glycemic outcomes. Specifically, ...
• Diagnostic Parameters Knowledge, Guideline Use and Dietary Approaches in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Care among Healthcare Providers in Ainamoi Subcounty, Kenya 

  Chepngetich, I; S, Ngala; A, Andago; Onyangore, FO (Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 2025-01)

  Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are metabolic diseases which are currently of great public health concern worldwide and which are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and even disability. Correct diagnosis, ...
• Aberration of Metals Competing for Iron on Exposure to Lambda Cyhalothrin and Aflatoxins in Dietary Fish from Selected Aquatic Sources in Kenya 

  Onyangore, Faith Obegi; Ochuodho, Julius; Osano, Odipo; Omondi, Cornell Akwiri (Food Science and Nutrition Studies, 2018-09-12)

  Excess or deficiency of minerals may seriously disturb biochemical processes and upset internal homeostasis, leading to various diseases and disorders in fish species due to deficiency or excess of micro and macro elements ...
• Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and dietary iron intake among infants aged six to nine months in Keiyo South Sub County, Kenya 

  O, Onyangore F; M, Were G; Mwamburi, LA (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2016-06)

  The increased prevalence of iron deficiency among infants can be attributed to the consumption of an iron deficient diet or a diet that interferes with iron absorption at the critical time of infancy, among other factors. ...
• The Practices and Glycated Hemoglobin Levels of Adults with Diabetic Neuropathy in Nakuru County, Kenya 

  Bore, Dorcas Chelangat; Bor, Wesley; Onyangore, Faith; Elijah, Isinta M (African Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2024-07-19)

  Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that can significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Practices play a crucial role in managing the condition and preventing further complications. This ...
• Unveiling the Path to Healthy Habits: The Effect of SchoolLed Total Sanitation Intervention on Sanitation and Hygiene Knowledge and Practices Among School-Going Children (Grade 4–7) in Baringo County, Kenya 

  Omari, Phanice Kerubo; Karanja, Simon Muturi; Mambo, Susan Njoki (Journal of Education and Community Health, 2024-03-30)

  Background: Poor hygiene and sanitation knowledge and practices pose serious health risks to vulnerable populations, such as school-going children. Kenya is among the 26 countries worldwide that account for 90% of open ...
• Unveiling the Path to Healthy Habits: The Effect of SchoolLed Total Sanitation Intervention on Sanitation and Hygiene Knowledge and Practices Among School-Going Children (Grade 4–7) in Baringo County, Kenya 

  Omari, Phanice Kerubo; Karanja, Simon Muturi; Mambo, Susan Njoki (Journal of Education and Community Health, 2024-03-30)

  Background: Poor hygiene and sanitation knowledge and practices pose serious health risks to vulnerable populations, such as school-going children. Kenya is among the 26 countries worldwide that account for 90% of open ...
• Study of Person-specifc Life Events Influencing Intentional Self-harm in Young Population in Kericho County, Kenya 

  Sigey, Langat Kiprotich (International Journal of Tropical DiseaseI & Health, 2024-04-11)

  Background: Suicide has been among the leading causes of death in 15-29-year-old people worldwide. Over three quarters (79%) of all suicides occur in lower and mid-level economic countries. Aim: The study's specific ...
• Linking Fermented Foods to Microbial Composition andValorisation: Blueprint for Kenya 

  Wandabwa, Christopher Khayeka; Choge, Joseph K.; Linnemann, Anita R.; Schoustra, Sijmen (Blueprint for Kenya. Food Reviews International, 2024)

  Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the world’s richest selections of indigenousfermented foods which constitute valuable cultural heritage with significantsocio-economic impact. The review provides an in-depth examination of ...
• Usage of social media and Covid 19 vaccine hesitancy among medical students in Kericho County 

  Anino, Calvince Otieno; Sanga, Philip (PLOS Glob Public Health, 2024-08-22)

  The recent Covid 19 pandemic revealed the global challenge posed by infectious diseases. Vaccines are a crucial tool in preventing pandemics, as evidenced by their success in controlling past outbreaks. The rise of information ...
• Use of Fish Somatic Indices to Assess Pollutant Exposure and Effects: A Case of Two Urban Rivers and a Wastewater Sedimentation Pond in Lake Victoria Basin 

  Omondi, Cornel A.; Omondi, Reuben; Onyango, Daniel W.; Obegi, Faith O.; Gichana, Zipporah (Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 2024-01-16)

  Aquatic ecosystem health assessment is critical for early detection of disturbances and water habitat degradation. This study assessed the ecological status of two urban rivers as well a wastewater sedimentation pond in ...
• Unveiling the hidden battle: Impact of Charlson comorbidities index on critical illness rate and mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in Kenya: A retrospective study 

  Elijah, Isinta M.; Kitagwa, W.; Halake, Dabo G; Wang, Youxin Youxin (African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2024)

  Fatal outcomes were observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, particularly among those who were unvaccinated and had comorbidities. Robust research is needed to validate these findings in both vaccinated and unvaccinated ...
• Exploring Contemporary Issues of Adolescent Pregnancies in Kenya: Further Analysis Of 2014 And 2020 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey Datasets Files 

  Anino, Calvince; Wanzala, Joel; Wanyama, Fredrik (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation, 2024)

  Background Adolescent pregnancy is a pressing issue with significant social and health consequences for both mothers and children, particularly in developing countries with limited access to quality healthcare. Despite ...
• Socio-Demographic and Economic Factors Influencing Adherence to TB Treatment in Mwingi East Sub-County, Kitui County, Kenya 

  Mumbe, Jacinta Maluki; Nzioki, Japheth Mativo; Mutai, Joseph; Ndiritu, Alex Karuiru (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2020-12)

  BACKGROUND Globally TB is documented to have the second highest fatality cases after HIV and AIDS. Among the continents, Africa has the highest rates of TB cases among HIV positive patients. Kenya is among the first ...
• Prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of diarrhea among children below 5 years in Bondhere district Somalia 

  Turyare, Mahad Dahir; Mativo, Japheth Nzioki; Kerich, Mary; Ndiritu, Alex Karuiru (Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-04-21)

  Introduction: globally diarrhea is rated as the second leading cause of mortality among children below the age of five years. The highest rates of morbidity and mortality as a result of diarrhea are reported in ...
• Sero-Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections among Blood Donors in Western Kenya: A Cross Sectional Study 

  Karoney, Mercy Jelangat; Koskei, Alfred; Rugut, Z.; Faraj, F.; Gardner, A. (East African Medical Journal, 2018-12)

  Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections are transfusion transmissible infections that cause life-threatening infections. The prevalence of these ...

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