A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications for using teachers in raising public awareness of rational antibiotic use in school communities. by Patrick M Mutua, Joshua Mutiso, Michael M Gicheru

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health threat. In Kenya, schools are targeted for public education to promote knowledge and attitudes towards the proper use of antimicrobials. …”
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Assessing the resilience of child immunisation programmes using geospatial modelling and interrupted time series analysis in Ethiopia and Kenya amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: tracking coverage and identifying key challenges by McEwen Khundi, Themba Mzembe, Michael Give Chipeta, Chimwemwe Chifungo, Nyovani Janet Madise, Chifuniro Somanje Mankhwala, Tabitha Ngwira, Maame B Peterson

“…This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine child immunisation coverage in Ethiopia and Kenya at both national and subnational levels.Methods Health management information systems data were used to estimate changes in child immunisation. …”
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Prevalence of TB symptoms, diagnosis and treatment among people living with HIV (PLHIV) not on ART presenting at outpatient clinics in South Africa and Kenya: baseline results from a clinical trial by Mhairi Maskew, Matthew Fox, Alana Brennan, Bruce A Larson, Isaac Tsikhutsu, Margaret Bii, Lungisile Vezi, Willem Daniel Francois Venter, Peter D Ehrenkranz, Sydney Rosen

“…A total of 594 patients in South Africa and 240 in Kenya were eligible.Results Prevalence of any TB symptom was 38% in Kenya, 35% (SLATE I) and 47% (SLATE II) in South Africa. …”
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Eat a little and save a little: A qualitative exploration of acceptability of a potential savings intervention to reduce HIV risk among female sex workers in Western Kenya. by Sophie Otticha, Jane Moraa, Jacob Onyango, Olivia Okumu, Marylyn Ochillo, Judith Ayallo, Phillip Owiti, Lillian Ouma, Nancy Ounda, Tobias Odwar, Shantana Carol Ogot, Kawango Agot

“…<h4>Background</h4>The burden of HIV among female sex workers (FSWs) remains higher in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with an estimated prevalence of 36.9%. In Kenya, HIV prevalence among FSWs is 29.3% compared to 6.6% among adult women in the general population. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya by M. M. Nzivo, R. M. Lwembe, E. O. Odari, J. M. Kang’ethe, N. L. M. Budambula

“…The prevalence of Human Herpes Virus type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis is high in Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies on HHV-8 in Kenya are few and data on its coinfection with HIV and syphilis scanty. …”
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HIV risk perception and changes in sexual behavior and sexual satisfaction following male circumcision among circumcised males and their female partners from a traditionally noncircumcising community in Kenya, 2012-2014 by Barbara Burmen, Kennedy Mutai, George Otieno Olilo

“…Methods: A longitudinal bio-behavioural survey using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires was conducted in Siaya County of Kenya between November 2012 and February 2014 among persons of both genders aged ≥13 years. …”
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Detection of low frequency artemisinin resistance mutations, C469Y, P553L and A675V, and fixed antifolate resistance mutations in asymptomatic primary school children in Kenya by Victor Osoti, Kevin Wamae, Leonard Ndwiga, Paul M. Gichuki, Collins Okoyo, Stella Kepha, Kibor Keitany, Regina Kandie, Stephen Aricha, Rosebella Kiplagat, Charles Mwandawiro, Philip Bejon, Robert W. Snow, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier

“…Conclusion The genomic surveillance of asymptomatic school children in Kenya provides an early warning signal of at least 1 of the 3 validated artemisinin resistance mutations circulating in all regions in Western Kenya sampled except Homa Bay and Kisii Counties. …”
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Long-term observations of black carbon and carbon monoxide in the Poker Flat Research Range, central Alaska, with a focus on forest wildfire emissions by T. Kinase, F. Taketani, F. Taketani, M. Takigawa, C. Zhu, Y. Kim, P. Mordovskoi, Y. Kanaya, Y. Kanaya

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Hubungan Near-Work dengan Miopia pada Siswa SD Negeri Percobaan Kelas 5 dan 6 by Indah ARBR Tobing, Kemala Sayuti, Afdal Afdal

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The price of attention: An analysis of the intersection of media coverage and public sentiments about eggs and egg prices by Sachina Kagaya, Nicole Olynk Widmar, Valerie Kilders

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Effects of atractylodin and β-Eudesmol on P-glycoprotein and Caco-2 cells permeability by Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Wiriyaporn Sumsakul, Kesara Na–Bangchang

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Inisiatif Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dalam Menjangkau Pemustaka dengan Layanan Perpustakaan Keliling by Denaya Azzahra, Elnovani Lusiana, Rully Khairul Anwar

“…Peneliti melakukan observasi secara langsung ke Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dan melakukan wawancara dengan Kepala Sub Bagian Perpustakaan dan juga beberapa staf perpustakaan dengan kesepakatan bersama dan tidak ada unsur pemaksaan.  …”
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Rancang Bangun Website Akademik dengan Penyimpanan Sertifikat Digital Menggunakan Teknologi Blockchain by Windra Swastika, Hermawan Wirasantosa, Oesman Hendra Kelana

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تضمين معايير منحى التكامل بين العلم والتكنولوجيا والمجتمع والبيئة (STSE) في كتب العلوم في الأردن: دراسة تحليلية... by Hedaya Radwan AlTamimi, Yousef Mhmoud Arouri

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Stakeholder Perspectives on the Role of Peer Mentors in the Implementation of Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for Use by Adolescents and Young People in Western Kenya: Findings from a Formative Study, KuwaFree!... by Salim Bakari DipPsych, Biegon Whitney DipPsych, Munyoro Dennis Cert, Shukri Hassan MPHc, Caitlin Bernard MD, MSCI, Eunice Kaguiri BSc, MPH, Mehar Maju MDc, Edith Apondi MMED, Edwin Were MD, MBChB (O/G), MPH, Rena C. Patel MD, MPH, MPhil

“…We conducted seven focus group discussions ( n  = 58 participants) from November 2021 to April 2022 in Kenya with four stakeholder groups, including AYPLHIV, healthcare providers, advocates, and policymakers. …”
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Impact of a two-way short message service (SMS) to support maternally administered childhood mid-upper arm circumference monitoring and expand malnutrition screening in Kenya: the Mama Aweza trial protocol by Jennifer A Unger, Barbra A Richardson, Kirkby D Tickell, Mareme M Diakhate, Jeanne L Goodman, Arianna Rubin Means, Keshet Ronen, Carol Levin, Esther M Choo, Catherine Achieng, Mary Masheti, Benson O Singa, Christine J McGrath

“…Mobile health (mHealth) programmes may provide an opportunity to rapidly identify malnourished children in the community and link them to care.Methods and analysis This randomised controlled trial will recruit 1200 children aged 6–12 months at routine vaccine appointments in Migori and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya. Caregiver–infant dyads will be randomised to either a maternally administered malnutrition monitoring system (MAMMS) or standard of care (SOC). …”
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Study on the Driving Effect and Mechanism of Industrial Water Use in Guangzhou City by CHEN Yi, YU Haixia, LIU Bingjun

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Translating Project Achievements into Strategic Plans: A Case Study in Utilization-Focused Evaluation by Ricardo Ramírez, Galin Kora, Dal Brodhead

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Evaluation of vegetable pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp] genotypes for yield stability by J. D. Ojwang, R. Nyankanga, N. V. P. R. G. Ganga Rao, J. Imungi

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Study protocol for a multi-center stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to explore the usability and outcomes among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties of Kenya, using an online health portal. by Eric Nturibi, Jared Mecha, Elizabeth Kubo, Albert Orwa, Florence Kaara, Faith Musau, Christine Wamuyu, Justus Kilonzi, Randeep Gill, Sanne Roels

“…However, the effectiveness of such digital health interventions on young HIV patients in Kenya remains uncertain. We will conduct a 12-month stepped wedge cluster randomized trial involving 15-24-year-old HIV patients with smartphone access. …”
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