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The influence of traditional medicine and religion on discontinuation of ART in an urban informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya AIDS Care 2011
Authors: Ilako F, Carter J, Unge C, Ragnarsson A, Ekstrom AM, Belita A, Sodergård B, Indalo D http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09540121.2010.534432
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Family planning use and associated factors among pastoralist community of afar region, eastern Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa with a total fertility rate (TFR) of 4.8 children per a woman and contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) of 29 %. The overall prevalence of modern family planning in a pastoralist community, like Afar region, is low (9.1 %). This study aimed to assess family planning utilization and associated factors among married women of Afar region, Eastern Ethiopia. Authors: Mussie Alemayehu, Hailemariam Lemma, Kidan Abrha, Yohannes Adama, Girmatsion Fisseha, Henock Yebyo, Ejigu Gebeye, Kassahun Negash, Jemal Yousuf, Tigist Fantu, Tesfay Gebregzab
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Factors influencing place of delivery for pastoralist women in Kenya
Kenya’s high maternal mortality ratio can be partly explained by the low proportion of women delivering in health facilities attended by skilled birth attendants (SBAs). Many women continue to give birth at home attended by family members or traditional birth attendants (TBAs). This is particularly true for pastoralist women in Laikipia and Samburu counties, Kenya. This paper investigates the socio-demographic factors and cultural beliefs and practices that influence place of delivery for these pastoralist women. Authors: Tanya Caulfield, Pamela Onyo, Abbey Byrne, John Nduba, Josephat
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Sexual risk-reduction strategies among HIV-infected men receiving ART in Kibera, Nairobi AIDS Care 2011
Authors: Ilako F, Carter J, Ragnarsson A, Thorson A, Dover P, Indalo D, Ekstrom AM. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09540121.2010.507753
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Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya
In Kenya, HIV incidence and prevalence have declined. HIV rates are lower in rural areas than in urban areas. However, HIV infection is reported higher in men in rural areas (4.5%) compared to those in urban areas (3.7%). This study examined HIV knowledge, feelings, and interactions towards HIV-infected from 302 participants in rural Central Kenya. Authors: Caroline Kingori, Zelalem T Haile, Peter Ngatia and Ruth Nderitu Read More >>>
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Association between stage at diagnosis and knowledge on cervical cancer among patients in a Kenyan tertiary hospital
In Kenya, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women; almost half of all women with invasive cervical cancer are diagnosed at a late stage. Few women are aware of the symptoms and risk factors of cervical cancer and that its precursor lesions are detectable through screening thus most women seek treatment when the cancer is at an advanced stage. The study explored the influence of cervical cancer awareness on stage at diagnosis in patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital. Authors: Kabura Wamburu, Josephat Nyagero, Kevin Owuor, Naftali Busakhala <
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A Community perceptions of malaria and vaccines in the South Coast and Busia regions of Kenya 2011
Authors: Ojakaa DI, Ofware P, Machira YW, Yamo E, Collymore Y, Ba-Nguz http://www.malariajournal.com/content/pdf/1475-2875-10-147.pdf
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Factors influencing the utilization of focused antenatal care services in Malindi and Magarini sub-counties of Kilifi county, Kenya
Globally, pregnancy related complications contribute to more than half of the deaths among women annually. Antenatal care (ANC) is important for the prevention of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. This study identifies the socio-demographic and economic characteristics; knowledge and attitude and; health service provision for focused antenatal care (FANC) services. Authors: Dorah Chorongo, Fredrick Majiwa Okinda, Eric Jimmy Kariuki, Emily Mulewa, Fredrick Ibinda, Samuel Muhula, George Kimathi, Richard Muga Read More &g
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