Search Results - "Sophie Ochola"

Screen-based sedentary behaviour and adiposity among school children: Results from International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) - Kenya by Wachira, Lucy-Joy M, Muthuri, Stella K, Ochola, Sophie A, Onywera, Vincent O, Tremblay, Mark S

“…High levels of sedentary behaviours have been independently associated with several negative health indicators, including obesity. Screen time (ST) is often…”
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Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6–36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial by Kiio, Juliana, Ochola, Sophie, Nduati, Ruth, Kuria, Elizabeth, Mathenge, Scholastica, Okoth, Judith

“…Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea…”
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Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6–36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial by Juliana Kiio, Sophie Ochola, Ruth Nduati, Elizabeth Kuria, Scholastica Mathenge, Judith Okoth

“…Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea…”
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Determinants of infant feeding practices among mothers living with HIV attending prevention of mother to child transmission Clinic at Kiambu Level 4 hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Andare, Naureen, Ochola, Sophie, Chege, Peter

“…Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome is global pandemic with around 150,000 children infected with HIV in 2015. In…”
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Impact of counselling on exclusive breast-feeding practices in a poor urban setting in Kenya: a randomized controlled trial by Ochola, Sophie A, Labadarios, Demetre, Nduati, Ruth W

“…To determine the impact of facility-based semi-intensive and home-based intensive counselling in improving exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) in a low-resource…”
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Prevalence and correlates of compliance with 24-h movement guidelines among children from urban and rural Kenya-The Kenya-LINX project by Swindell, Nils, Wachira, Lucy-Joy, Okoth, Victor, Kagunda, Stanley, Owino, George, Ochola, Sophie, Brophy, Sinead, Summers, Huw, Richards, Amie, Fairclough, Stuart J, Onywera, Vincent, Stratton, Gareth

“…Like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has experienced rapid urbanization in recent years. Despite the distinct socioeconomic and environmental…”
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) Practices in Wajir County, Kenya by Mohamed, Mahat Jimale, Ochola, Sophie, Owino, Victor O

“…The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. A qualitative study was conducted to assess the factors that…”
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The relationship between agricultural biodiversity, dietary diversity, household food security, and stunting of children in rural Kenya by M'Kaibi, Florence K., Steyn, Nelia P., Ochola, Sophie A., Du Plessis, Lissane

“…The study was to determine the role of Dietary diversity (DD), household food security (HFS), and agricultural biodiversity (AB) on stunted growth in children…”
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Comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices on exclusive breastfeeding between primiparous and multiparous mothers attending Wajir District hospital, Wajir County, Kenya: a cross-sectional analytical study by Mohamed, Mahat Jimale, Ochola, Sophie, Owino, Victor O

“…Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding for 2 years of age or beyond. There is paucity of information on…”
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Stakeholders' perceptions of the nutrition and dietetics needs and the requisite professional competencies in Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study by Kikomeko, Peterson Kato, Ochola, Sophie, Kaaya, Archileo N, Ogada, Irene, Birungi, Tracy Lukiya, Nakitto, Peace

“…Effective implementation of nutrition and dietetics interventions necessitates professionals in these fields to possess the requisite competencies for health…”
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Feasibility of delivering vitamin A supplementation (VAS) and deworming through routine community health services in Siaya County, Kenya: A cross‐sectional study by Ochola, Sophie, Lelei, Asa, Korir, Julius, Ombati, Caleb, Chebet, Caroline, Doledec, David, Mutea, Fridah, Nielsen, Jennifer, Omariba, Solomon, Njeri, Esther, Baker, Melissa M.

“…Vitamin A deficiency and soil‐transmitted helminth infection are serious public health problems in Kenya. The coverage of vitamin A supplementation and…”
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Impact of Spirulina corn soy blend on Iron deficient children aged 6-23 months in Ndhiwa Sub-County Kenya: a randomized controlled trial by Othoo, Dorothy Apondi, Ochola, Sophie, Kuria, Elizabeth, Kimiywe, Judith

“…Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains high in Kenya despite interventions. Twenty-seven percent of children aged 6 months-14 years are anemic, with low iron…”
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Effect of Moringa Oleifera fortified porridge consumption on protein and vitamin A status of children with cerebral palsy in Nairobi, Kenya: A randomized controlled trial by Kajuju Malla, Janet, Ochola, Sophie, Ogada, Irene, Munyaka, Ann

“…Malnutrition due to inadequate dietary intake is commonly reported in children with Cerebral palsy (CP). Poor dietary intakes are majorly caused by feeding…”
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Predictors of overweight and obesity in adult women in Nairobi Province, Kenya by Mbochi, Regina W, Kuria, Elizabeth, Kimiywe, Judith, Ochola, Sophie, Steyn, Nelia P

“…Since obesity in urban women is prevalent in Kenya the study aimed to determine predictors of overweight and obesity in urban Kenyan women. A cross-sectional…”
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Wealth and obesity in pre-adolescents and their guardians: A first step in explaining non-communicable disease-related behaviour in two areas of Nairobi City County by Ochola, Sophie, Kanerva, Noora, Wachira, Lucy Joy, Owino, George E, Anono, Esther L, Walsh, Hanna M, Okoth, Victor, Erkkola, Maijaliisa, Swindell, Nils, Stratton, Gareth, Onywera, Vincent, Fogelholm, Mikael

“…The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing in lower-middle-income countries as these countries transition to unhealthy lifestyles. The…”
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Dietary intake of schoolchildren and adolescents in developing countries by Ochola, Sophie, Masibo, Peninah Kinya

“…School age and adolescence is a dynamic period of growth and development forming a strong foundation for good health and productive adult life. Appropriate…”
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Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children by Kiio, Juliana, Ochola, Sophie, Nduati, Ruth, Kuria, Elizabeth, Mathenge, Scholastica, Okoth, Judith

“…Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea…”
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P116 Factors Associated with Nutrition Knowledge Among Primary School Pupils in Laikipia County, Kenya by Weru, Grace, Kigaru, Dorcus, Ochola, Sophie

“…Nutrition knowledge plays an important role in public health. It is one of the factors that affects the nutrition habits of individuals, families and…”
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Effects of agricultural biodiversity and seasonal rain on dietary adequacy and household food security in rural areas of Kenya by M'Kaibi, Florence K, Steyn, Nelia P, Ochola, Sophie, Du Plessis, Lisanne

“…Kenya has a high prevalence of underweight and stunting in children. It is believed that both agricultural biodiversity and seasonal rainfall influences…”
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Screen-based sedentary behaviour and adiposity among school children: Results from International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment by Wachira, Lucy-Joy M, Muthuri, Stella K, Ochola, Sophie A, Onywera, Vincent O, Tremblay, Mark S

“…Background High levels of sedentary behaviours have been independently associated with several negative health indicators, including obesity. Screen time (ST)…”
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