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Mental and sexual health outcomes associated with FGM/C in Africa: A systematic narrative synthesis
There is limited evidence on mental and sexual health outcomes and related interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Africa. This narrative synthesis reviewed 25 studies published between 2010 and 2022, revealing that most focused on sexual health issues such as pain, reduced desire, and arousal difficulties, while only four addressed mental health outcomes like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sleep disorders. No studies examined combined interventions for both mental and sexual health. The findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen health systems by traini
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried out among 133 participants on the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain at a specific point of time defined by the population. All variables were collected within a specified duration. An adapted structured close ended questionnaire was used, covering group-made questions for population parameters and variables, for screening neck status for the enrolled participants. In addition to the adap
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Factors associated with tungiasis among school-age children in Kwale County, rural Kenya
The parasitic disease tungiasis, caused by the flea Tunga penetrans, remains an important public health problem among children and the elderly. The study assessed the factors influencing prevention and control of tungiasis infection among school-age children in Kwale County, Kenya. Read More >>>
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Determinants of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Practices at the Household Level in Bondo Sub County in Siaya County
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) refer to the intestinal worms infecting humans that are transmitted through contaminated soil (Cdc; 2022). STH infections are common infections worldwide and affect the poorest communities, especially pre-school and school aged children. WHO’s strategy for control of STH infections is through the periodic mass drug administration treatment with dewormers. The general objective of this study is to find out the determinants of soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH) control practices at the household level Read More
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Epidemiology of sexual dysfunctions in Kenya: The case of patients seen at the Sexology Clinic, Nairobi, Kenya
The health system is least prepared to manage sexual dysfunctions and lacks trained professionals who can adequately assess and manage individuals with sexual dysfunctions because the need for the service has not been documented. This is because routine data are not collected on sexual dysfunctions. This study aimed to outline the distribution of sexual dysfunctions among patients seeking health services in a specialized sexual medicine clinic in Nairobi (Sexology Clinic). The distribution of sexual dysfunctions observed in Nairobi was found to be similar to those observed in other populations
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Integrating Sexual Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice: Highlights from The Sexual Medicine Fellowship Program.
The health system is least prepared to manage sexual dysfunctions and lacks trained professionals who can adequately assess and manage individuals with sexual dysfunctions because the need for the service has not been documented. This is because routine data are not collected on sexual dysfunctions. This study aimed to outline the distribution of sexual dysfunctions among patients seeking health services in a specialized sexual medicine clinic in Nairobi (Sexology Clinic). Read More >>>
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Factors associated with sexual dysfunctions in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sexual dysfunctions are associated with comorbidities, which can be the cause or the result of the dysfunctions. Little research has been done to document comorbidities in Kenya. This study documented comorbidities associated with sexual dysfunctions in patients treated at the Sexology Clinic. Read More >>>>
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Evaluation of a rapid test against two ELISAs for a SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey in Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya
The performance of a rapid test was evaluated against two ELISAs as a potentially useful tool to determine exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in low resource settings. A serosurvey was conducted in Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya, where low numbers of COVID-19 were recorded during the pandemic.
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