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“I will not let my HIV status stand in the way.” Decisions on motherhood among women on ART in a slum in Kenya
Authors: Ujiji O. A Ekström A.M, Ilako F, Indalo D, Rubenson B “I will not let my HIV status stand in the way." http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2873237/pdf/1472-6874-10-13.pdf
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Attitudes and practices of traditional birth attendants in pastoralist communities of Laikipia and Samburu counties, Kenya: a cross-sectional survey Pan Afr Med J. 2016; 25(Suppl 2): 13, 26 November 2016
Authors: Matthew Reeve, Pamela Onyo, Josephat Nyagero, Alison Morgan, John Nduba, Michelle Kermode Knowledge
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Trends of preeclampsia/eclampsia and maternal and neonatal outcomes among women delivering in Addis Ababa selected government hospitals, Ethiopia
The burden of preeclampsia has been a major concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Preeclampsia is associated with substantial maternal complications, both acute and long-term. The aim of this research was to determine the magnitude and trends of preeclampsia/ eclampsia, maternal complications, and neonatal complications among women delivering babies at selected government hospitals in Ethiopia. Authors: Maereg Wagnew, Muluken Dessalegn, Alemayehu Worku, Josephat Nyagero Read More
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Comparing Clinic Retention Between Residents and Nonresidents of Kibera, Kenya Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2010
Authors: Unge C, Södergård B, Ekström A, Carter J, Waweru M, Ilako F, Ragnarsson A, Marrone G,Thorson A.M. http://journals.lww.com/jaids/Fulltext/2010/03010/Comparing_Clinic_Retention_Between_Residents_and.1.aspx
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Facility factors influencing utilization of active management of third stage of labour among skilled birth attendants in Kiambu County, Kenya
Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 34% of maternal deaths in Kenya. Active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) is a World Health Organization and Ministry of Health of Kenya approved protocol for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity arising from postpartum hemorrhage. Kiambu County in Kenya records an average of six maternal deaths per month, out of which, two are due to PPH. This paper analyses how facility factors influence utilization of this protocol in Kiambu County. Authors: Muiruri Felarmine, Osur Joachim, Okello Agina Read More
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A scorecard for assessing functionality of community health unit in Kenya
In 2005, Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in its quest to improve health outcomes developed the Community Health Strategy (CHS) as a key approach. The MOH and partners grappled with the challenge of managing the functionality of the Community Health Units (CHUs). Amref Health Africa in Kenya developed a replicable CHUs Functionality Scorecard for measuring and managing the functionality of CHUs. Authors: Duncan Ager, George Oele, Samuel Muhula, Susan Achieng, Moses Emalu, Mildred Nanjala, Sarah Kosgei, Susan Wanjiru, Peter Ofware, David Ojakaa, Meshack Ndirangu, Lennie Kyomuhangi
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Patient retention in antiretroviral therapy programs up to three years on treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, 2007-2009: systematic review: Patient retention in antiretroviral therapy programs Tropical Medicine & International Health 2010
Authors: Fox M.P, Rosen S https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20586956
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Retention of clinical officers in Southern Sudan: a tracer study of Maridi national health training institute (NHTI) graduates Medicine & health 2010
Authors: Ngatia, P. M; Kimotho, V http://www.goinginternational.eu/pdfs/pdfs2010/Ngatia__Kimotho_Hauptartikel.pdf
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