Search Results - "Isaac K Nyamongo"

Socio-economic and structural barriers in Newcastle disease vaccines uptake by smallholder women farmers in Southeastern Kenya by Waweru, Kennedy M, Omia, Dalmas O, Kiganane, Lucy, Miroro, Obadia, Chemuliti, Judith, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Bukachi, Salome A

“…The exploitation of the full benefits of chicken rearing by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan (SSA) Africa is often impeded by poultry diseases which is…”
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Women’s empowerment and intra-household gender dynamics and practices around sheep and goat production in South East Kenya by Ogolla, Kennedy O, Chemuliti, Judith K, Ngutu, Mariah, Kimani, Winnie W, Anyona, Douglas N, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Bukachi, Salome A

“…Small ruminant production facets like decision-making, ownership, labour allocation, access to- and control over assets are gendered. This study investigates…”
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From policy to practice: An assessment of biosecurity practices in cattle, sheep and goats production, marketing and slaughter in Baringo County, Kenya by Mutua, Edna N, Bett, Bernard K, Bukachi, Salome A, Estambale, Benson A, Nyamongo, Isaac K

“…Globally, biosecurity is instrumental in prevention, control and management of livestock diseases and protection of human health. It is defined, prescribed,…”
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Effectiveness of a community-centered Newcastle disease vaccine delivery model under paid and free vaccination frameworks in southeastern Kenya by Ogolla, Kennedy O, Anyona, Douglas N, Chemuliti, Judith K, Kimani, Winnie W, King'oo, Francisca M, Waweru, Kennedy M, Omia, Dalmas O, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Bukachi, Salome A

“…In the absence of effective drugs, vaccines constitute the cornerstone for the prevention of Newcastle disease (ND). Different strategies have been implemented…”
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The socio-economic burden of human African trypanosomiasis and the coping strategies of households in the South Western Kenya foci by Bukachi, Salome A, Wandibba, Simiyu, Nyamongo, Isaac K

“…Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), a disease caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by tsetse flies, is an important neglected tropical disease endemic in…”
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Institutional-level drivers of gender-inequitable scientific career progression in sub-Saharan Africa by Liani, Millicent L, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Pulford, Justin, Tolhurst, Rachel

“…This study sought to determine how institutional environments, including values, policies, and their implementation, shape inequities in scientific career…”
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Malaria vector abundance is associated with house structures in Baringo County, Kenya by Ondiba, Isabella M, Oyieke, Florence A, Ong'amo, George O, Olumula, Macrae M, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Estambale, Benson B A

“…Malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality, is the most prevalent vector borne disease in Baringo County; a region which has varied house designs in…”
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Effect of climatic variability on malaria trends in Baringo County, Kenya by Kipruto, Edwin K, Ochieng, Alfred O, Anyona, Douglas N, Mbalanya, Macrae, Mutua, Edna N, Onguru, Daniel, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Estambale, Benson B A

“…Malaria transmission in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya such as Baringo County, is seasonal and often influenced by climatic factors. Unravelling the…”
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Sensitivity of vegetation to climate variability and its implications for malaria risk in Baringo, Kenya by Amadi, Jacinter A, Olago, Daniel O, Ong'amo, George O, Oriaso, Silas O, Nanyingi, Mark, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Estambale, Benson B A

“…The global increase in vector borne diseases has been linked to climate change. Seasonal vegetation changes are known to influence disease vector population…”
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An intersectional gender analysis of familial and socio-cultural drivers of inequitable scientific career progression of researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa by Liani, Millicent L, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Pulford, Justin, Tolhurst, Rachel

“…Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) suffers from a dearth of concrete information on the causes of women's under-representation in scientific research workforce…”
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"We do not bury dead livestock like human beings": Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya by Mutua, Edna N, Bukachi, Salome A, Bett, Bernard K, Estambale, Benson A, Nyamongo, Isaac K

“…Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted by Aedes and Culex mosquitoes. In Kenya, its occurrence is associated with increased rains. In…”
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Larval species diversity, seasonal occurrence and larval habitat preference of mosquitoes transmitting Rift Valley fever and malaria in Baringo County, Kenya by Ondiba, Isabella M, Oyieke, Florence A, Athinya, Duncan K, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Estambale, Benson B A

“…Baseline information that is essential for determining the areas to target with larval control includes estimates of vector diversity and larval habitat…”
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'I stayed with my illness': a grounded theory study of health seeking behaviour and treatment pathways of patients with obstetric fistula in Kenya by Khisa, Anne M, Omoni, Grace M, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Spitzer, Rachel F

“…Obstetric fistula classic symptoms of faecal and urinary incontinence cause women to live with social stigma, isolation, psychological trauma and lose their…”
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A grounded theory of regaining normalcy and reintegration of women with obstetric fistula in Kenya by Khisa, Anne M, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Omoni, Grace M, Spitzer, Rachel F

“…Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya that is formed as sequelae of prolonged obstructed labour…”
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"We don't want our clothes to smell smoke": changing malaria control practices and opportunities for integrated community-based management in Baringo, Kenya by Amadi, Jacinter A, Olago, Daniel O, Ong'amo, George O, Oriaso, Silas O, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Estambale, Benson B A

“…The decline in global malaria cases is attributed to intensified utilization of primary vector control interventions and artemisinin-based combination…”
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Practicing provider-initiated HIV testing in high prevalence settings: consent concerns and missed preventive opportunities by Njeru, Mercy K, Blystad, Astrid, Shayo, Elizabeth H, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Fylkesnes, Knut

“…Counselling is considered a prerequisite for the proper handling of testing and for ensuring effective HIV preventive efforts. HIV testing services have…”
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Anthropologists Answer Four Questions about the Pandemic by Nyamongo, Isaac K.

“…Four questions are posed to an anthropologist concerning the COVID-19 pandemic…”
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A critical assessment of the WHO responsiveness tool: lessons from voluntary HIV testing and counselling services in Kenya by Njeru, Mercy K, Blystad, Astrid, Nyamongo, Isaac K, Fylkesnes, Knut

“…Health, fair financing and responsiveness to the user's needs and expectations are seen as the essential objectives of health systems. Efforts have been made…”
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Ecological niche modelling of Rift Valley fever virus vectors in Baringo, Kenya by Ochieng, Alfred O., Nanyingi, Mark, Kipruto, Edwin, Ondiba, Isabella M., Amimo, Fred A., Oludhe, Christopher, Olago, Daniel O., Nyamongo, Isaac K., Estambale, Benson B. A.

“…Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease that has an impact on human health and animal productivity. Here, we explore the use of vector…”
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Still living with fistula: an exploratory study of the experience of women with obstetric fistula following corrective surgery in West Pokot, Kenya by Khisa, Anne M, Nyamongo, Isaac K

“…Abstract Obstetric fistula is a complication of pregnancy that affects women following prolonged obstructed labour. Although there have been achievements in…”
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