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Emotional and behavioral problems in children with epilepsy attending the pediatric neurology clinic at a referral hospital in Kenya by Karanja, Serah Wangari, Kiburi, Sarah Kanana, Kang'ethe, Rachael, Othieno, Caleb J.

“…Epilepsy is a common neurological condition, with a lifetime prevalence of 1% in children. Research has shown a high prevalence of emotional and behavioral…”
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Explanatory models, illness, and treatment experiences of patients with psychosis using the services of traditional and faith healers in three African countries: Similarities and discontinuities by Ayinde, Olatunde Olayinka, Fadahunsi, Olawoye, Kola, Lola, Malla, Lucas O., Nyame, Solomon, Okoth, Roselyne A., Cohen, Alex, Appiah-Poku, John, Othieno, Caleb J., Seedat, Soraya, Gureje, Oye

“…As part of formative studies to design a program of collaborative care for persons with psychosis, we explored personal experience and lay attributions of…”
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Prevalence of malaria parasites in adults and its determinants in malaria endemic area of Kisumu County, Kenya by Jenkins, Rachel, Omollo, Raymond, Ongecha, Michael, Sifuna, Peter, Othieno, Caleb, Ongeri, Linnet, Kingora, James, Ogutu, Bernhards

“…The prevalence of malaria parasites in adults in Africa is less well researched than in children. Therefore, a demographic surveillance site was used to…”
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Mental health research in Botswana: a semi-systematic scoping review by Opondo, Philip R., Olashore, Anthony A., Molebatsi, Keneilwe, Othieno, Caleb J., Ayugi, James O.

“…Mental and substance use disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite this, there is a paucity of mental health research in low- and…”
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Perceptions of Ghanaian traditional health practitioners, primary health care workers, service users and caregivers regarding collaboration for mental health care by Nyame, Solomon, Adiibokah, Edward, Mohammed, Yasmin, Doku, Victor C, Othieno, Caleb, Harris, Benjamin, Gureje, Oye, Soraya, Seedat, Appiah-Poku, John

“…In low- and middle-income countries, the paucity of conventional health services means that many people with mental health problems rely on traditional health…”
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Mental Distress and Human Rights Violations During COVID-19: A Rapid Review of the Evidence Informing Rights, Mental Health Needs, and Public Policy Around Vulnerable Populations by Rahman, Muhammad, Ahmed, Rabab, Moitra, Modhurima, Damschroder, Laura, Brownson, Ross, Chorpita, Bruce, Idele, Priscilla, Gohar, Fatima, Huang, Keng Yen, Saxena, Shekhar, Lai, Joanna, Peterson, Stefan Swartling, Harper, Gary, McKay, Mary, Amugune, Beatrice, Esho, Tammary, Ronen, Keshet, Othieno, Caleb, Kumar, Manasi

“…COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts were abrupt and challenging for most countries with the protracted lockdown straining socioeconomic activities…”
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Probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Kenya and Its Associated Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Household Survey by Jenkins, Rachel, Othieno, Caleb, Omollo, Raymond, Ongeri, Linnet, Sifuna, Peter, Mboroki, James Kingora, Kiima, David, Ogutu, Bernhards

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and its associated risk factors in a general household population…”
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Risky HIV sexual behaviour and depression among University of Nairobi students by Othieno, Caleb J, Okoth, Roselyne, Peltzer, Karl, Pengpid, Supa, Malla, Lucas O

“…Prevalence rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among the youth are disproportionately high compared to that of other age groups in Kenya…”
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Commercial rhizobial inoculants significantly enhance growth and nitrogen fixation of a promiscuous soybean variety in Kenyan soils by Thuita, Moses, Pypers, Pieter, Herrmann, Laetitia, Okalebo, Robert John, Othieno, Caleb, Muema, Esther, Lesueur, Didier

“…Low effectiveness of native strains remains a limitation to soybean productivity in sub-Saharan Africa; while in other countries commercial inoculants are…”
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Traumatic experiences, posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and health-risk behavior in relation to injury among University of Nairobi students in Kenya by Othieno, Caleb J, Okoth, Roselyne, Peltzer, Karl, Pengpid, Supa, Malla, Lucas O

“…Objective To describe the prevalence and types of injuries in relation to traumatic experiences, posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and health-risk…”
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Depression among university students in Kenya: Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates by Othieno, Caleb J, Okoth, Roselyne O, Peltzer, Karl, Pengpid, Supa, Malla, Lucas O

“…Abstract Background Depression is a common cause of morbidity but prevalence levels among Kenyan university students are poorly understood. A better…”
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The Epidemiology of Addiction in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Synthesis of Reports, Reviews, and Original Articles by Acuda, Wilson, Othieno, Caleb J., Obondo, Anne, Crome, Ilana B.

“…Use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances is associated with serious social and public health problems, but the extent of the problem in Sub‐Saharan…”
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Factor analysis of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measures (CORE-OM) in a Kenyan sample by Falkenström, Fredrik, Kumar, Manasi, Zahid, Aiysha, Kuria, Mary, Othieno, Caleb

“…There is no generic psychotherapy outcome measure validated for Kenyan populations. The objective of this study was to test the acceptability and factor…”
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Implementing combined WHO mhGAP and adapted group interpersonal psychotherapy to address depression and mental health needs of pregnant adolescents in Kenyan primary health care settings (INSPIRE): a study protocol for pilot feasibility trial of the integrated intervention in LMIC settings by Kumar, Manasi, Huang, Keng-Yen, Othieno, Caleb, Wamalwa, Dalton, Hoagwood, Kimberly, Unutzer, Jurgen, Saxena, Shekhar, Petersen, Inge, Njuguna, Simon, Amugune, Beatrice, Gachuno, Onesmus, Ssewamala, Fred, McKay, Mary

“…Addressing adolescent pregnancies associated health burden demands new ways of organizing maternal and child mental health services to meet multiple needs of…”
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Improving adherence to ante-retroviral treatment for people with harmful alcohol use in Kariobangi, Kenya through participatory research and action by Othieno, Caleb J, Obondo, A, Mathai, M

“…Harmful alcohol use has been linked to the spread of HIV in Kenya. It also adversely affects those on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment through poor compliance…”
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COllaborative Shared care to IMprove Psychosis Outcome (COSIMPO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Gureje, Oye, Makanjuola, Victor, Kola, Lola, Yusuf, Bidemi, Price, Leshawndra, Esan, Oluyomi, Oladeji, Bibilola D, Appiah-Poku, John, Haris, Benjamin, Othieno, Caleb, Seedat, Soraya

“…Psychotic disorders are a group of severe mental disorders that cause considerable disability to sufferers and a high level of burden to families. In many low-…”
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Perspectives and concerns of clients at primary health care facilities involved in evaluation of a national mental health training programme for primary care in Kenya by Othieno, Caleb, Jenkins, Rachel, Okeyo, Stephen, Aruwa, Julyan, Wallcraft, Jan, Jenkins, Ben

“…A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a national Kenyan mental health primary care training programme demonstrated a significant impact on the health,…”
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Occurrence and genetic diversity of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria in soils of differing chemical characteristics in Kenya by Ndung’u-Magiroi, Keziah W, Herrmann, Laetitia, Okalebo, John Robert, Othieno, Caleb O, Pypers, Pieter, Lesueur, Didier

“…This study focused on the isolation, identification (sequencing of 16S rDNA gene) and determination of the phosphorus (P)-solubilizing efficiency of native…”
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Attributions and private theories of mental illness among young adults seeking psychiatric treatment in Nairobi: an interpretive phenomenological analysis by Mbuthia, Judy Wanjiru, Kumar, Manasi, Falkenström, Fredrik, Kuria, Mary Wangari, Othieno, Caleb Joseph

“…Mental illness affects every segment of population including young adults. The beliefs held by young patients regarding the causes of mental illness impact…”
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Improving psychotherapies offered in public hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya: extending practice-based research model for LMICs by Kumar, Manasi, Kuria, Mary Wangari, Othieno, Caleb Joseph, Falkenström, Fredrik

“…Psychotherapy and mental health services in Nairobi's public hospitals are increasing. Rather than prematurely imposing psychotherapy protocols developed in…”
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