Psychosocial burden of childhood sickle cell disease on caregivers in Kenya
BG Kuerten, S Brotkin, MJ Bonner… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Objectives To characterize the types and magnitude of psychosocial burden present in
caregivers who have a child with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Kenya and to identify …
caregivers who have a child with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Kenya and to identify …
How useful are malaria risk maps at the country level? Perceptions of decision-makers in Kenya, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo
L Ghilardi, G Okello, L Nyondo-Mipando, CM Chirambo… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Declining malaria prevalence and pressure on external funding have increased
the need for efficiency in malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Modelled Plasmodium …
the need for efficiency in malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Modelled Plasmodium …
Sub national variation and inequalities in under-five mortality in Kenya since 1965
Background Despite significant declines in under five mortality (U5M) over the last 3
decades, Kenya did not achieve Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) by 2015. To …
decades, Kenya did not achieve Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) by 2015. To …
Modelling and mapping the intra-urban spatial distribution of Plasmodium falciparum parasite rate using very-high-resolution satellite derived indicators
Background The rapid and often uncontrolled rural–urban migration in Sub-Saharan Africa
is transforming urban landscapes expected to provide shelter for more than 50% of Africa's …
is transforming urban landscapes expected to provide shelter for more than 50% of Africa's …
Malaria micro-stratification using routine surveillance data in Western Kenya
VA Alegana, L Suiyanka, PM Macharia… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background There is an increasing need for finer spatial resolution data on malaria risk to
provide micro-stratification to guide sub-national strategic plans. Here, spatial-statistical …
provide micro-stratification to guide sub-national strategic plans. Here, spatial-statistical …
Geospatial estimation of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health indicators: a systematic review of methodological aspects of studies based on household …
Background Geospatial approaches are increasingly used to produce fine spatial scale
estimates of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) indicators in low …
estimates of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) indicators in low …
Characterizing the spatial determinants and prevention of malaria in Kenya
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3 is to ensure health and well-being for
all at all ages with a specific target to end malaria by 2030. Aligned with this goal, the …
all at all ages with a specific target to end malaria by 2030. Aligned with this goal, the …
High patient acceptability but low coverage of provider-initiated HIV testing among adult outpatients with symptoms of acute infectious illness in coastal Kenya
CA Agutu, TH Oduor, BK Kombo, PM Mugo, SM Chira… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Only approximately one in five adults are offered HIV testing by providers when
seeking care for symptoms of acute illness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our aims were to estimate …
seeking care for symptoms of acute illness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our aims were to estimate …
Spatial variation and inequities in antenatal care coverage in Kenya, Uganda and mainland Tanzania using model-based geostatistics: a socioeconomic and …
Background Pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experience the highest levels of
maternal mortality and stillbirths due to predominantly avoidable causes. Antenatal care …
maternal mortality and stillbirths due to predominantly avoidable causes. Antenatal care …
Data-driven approaches for spatio-temporal analysis: A survey of the state-of-the-arts
With the advancement of telecommunications, sensor networks, crowd sourcing, and remote
sensing technology in present days, there has been a tremendous growth in the volume of …
sensing technology in present days, there has been a tremendous growth in the volume of …