Publications

Clinical Research

Sociocultural perspectives on suicidal behaviour at the Coast Region of Kenya: an exploratory qualitative study.Ongeri L, Nyawira M, Kariuki SM, Theuri C, Bitta M, Penninx B, Newton CR, Tijdink J
BMJ Open, (2022). 12:e056640

TRUE-1: Trial of Repurposed Unithiol for snakebite Envenoming phase 1 (safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy Kenyan adults).Abouyannis M, FitzGerald R, Ngama M, Mwangudzah H, Nyambura YK, Ngome S, Riako D, Babu L, Lewa F, Else L, Dily Penchala S, Orindi B, Mumba N, Kalama B, Ndungu FM, Adetifa I, Khoo S, Lalloo DG, Casewell NR, Hamaluba M
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:90

Quantifying rates of HIV-1 flow between risk groups and geographic locations in Kenya: A country-wide phylogenetic study.Nduva GM, Otieno F, Kimani J, Wahome E, McKinnon LR, Cholette F, Majiwa M, Masika M, Mutua G, Anzala O, Graham SM, Gelmon L, Price MA, Smith AD, Bailey RC, Baele G, Lemey P, Hassan AS, Sanders EJ, Esbjornsson J
Virus Evol, (2022). 8:veac016

Phylogeographic Assessment Reveals Geographic Sources of HIV-1 Dissemination Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Kenya.Nduva GM, Otieno F, Kimani J, McKinnon LR, Cholette F, Sandstrom P, Graham SM, Price MA, Smith AD, Bailey RC, Hassan AS, Esbjornsson J, Sanders EJ
Front Microbiol, (2022). 13:843330

Perspectives of key stakeholders on educational experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders at the Kenyan Coast.Abubakar A, Gona JK, Kipkemoi P, Rimba K, Amukambwa D, Newton CRJC
Afr J Disabil, (2022). 11:847

Stunting of Growth in Developing Countries.Nabwera HM, Mwangome MK, Prentice AM
World Rev Nutr Diet, (2022). 125:14-27

Measurement characteristics and correlates of HIV-related stigma among adults living with HIV: a cross-sectional study from coastal Kenya.Wanjala SW, Nyongesa MK, Mwangi P, Mutua AM, Luchters S, Newton CRJC, Abubakar A
BMJ Open, (2022). 12:e050709

Cross-country variations in the reporting of psychotic symptoms among sub-Saharan African adults: A psychometric evaluation of the Psychosis Screening Questionnaire.Bitta M, Thungana Y, Kim HH, Denckla CA, Ametaj A, Yared M, Kwagala C, Ongeri L, Stroud RE, Kwobah E, Koenen KC, Kariuki S, Zingela Z, Akena D, Newton C, Atwoli L, Teferra S, Stein DJ, Gelaye B
J Affect Disord, (2022). 304:85-92

Whole blood versus red cell concentrates for children with severe anaemia: a secondary analysis of the Transfusion and Treatment of African Children (TRACT) trial.George EC, Uyoga S, M'Baya B, Kyeyune Byabazair D, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Opoka RO, Chagaluka G, Alaroker F, Williams TN, Bates I, Mbanya D, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Maitland K, Tract trial study group
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e360-e368

Systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances underlie inpatient mortality among ill children with severe malnutrition.Wen B, Njunge JM, Bourdon C, Gonzales GB, Gichuki BM, Lee D, Wishart DS, Ngari M, Chimwezi E, Thitiri J, Mwalekwa L, Voskuijl W, Berkley JA, Bandsma RH
Sci Adv, (2022). 8:eabj6779

Traumatic experiences assessed with the life events checklist for Kenyan adults.Kwobah EK, Misra S, Ametaj AA, Stevenson A, Stroud RE, Koenen KC, Gelaye B, Kariuki SM, Newton CR, Atwoli L
J Affect Disord, (2022). 303:161-167

Cytomegalovirus viremia predicts post-discharge mortality in Kenyan HIV-exposed uninfected children.Pavlinac P, Singa B, Huang ML, Shrestha L, Li V, Atlas HE, Diakhate MM, Brander R, Meshak L, Bogonko G, Tickell KD, McGrath CJ, Machuara IM, Ounga DO, Berkley J, Richardson BA, John-Stewart G, Walson JL, Slyker J
J Infect Dis, (2022). 226:1519-1527

Measuring psychological distress using the K10 in Kenya.Ongeri L, Ametaj A, Kim H, Stroud RE, Newton CR, Kariuki SM, Atwoli L, Kwobah E, Gelaye B
J Affect Disord, (2022). 303:155-160

Predictors of testing history and new HIV diagnosis among adult outpatients seeking care for symptoms of acute HIV infection in coastal Kenya: a cross-sectional analysis of intervention participants in a stepped-wedge HIV testing trial.Agutu CA, Oduor TH, Hassan AS, Mugo PM, Chege W, de Wit TFR, Sanders EJ, Graham SM
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:280

A predictive algorithm for identifying children with sickle cell anemia among children admitted to hospital with severe anemia in Africa.Olupot-Olupot P, Connon R, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, Alaroker F, Uyoga S, Nakuya M, Okiror W, Nteziyaremye J, Ssenyondo T, Nabawanuka E, Kayaga J, Williams Mukisa C, Amorut D, Muhindo R, Frost G, Walsh K, Macharia AW, Gibb DM, Walker AS, George EC, Maitland K, Williams TN
Am J Hematol, (2022). 97:527-536

Behavioural and emotional comorbidities in school-aged children with neurological conditions in Kilifi, Kenya, and their long-term consequences.Baariu JK, Kariuki SM, Newton CR
Glob Health Action, (2022). 15:2034132

Simultaneous pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PKPD) assessment of ampicillin and gentamicin in the treatment of neonatal sepsis.Gastine S, Obiero C, Kane Z, Williams P, Readman J, Murunga S, Thitiri J, Ellis S, Correia E, Nyaoke B, Kipper K, van den Anker J, Sharland M, Berkley JA, Standing JF
J Antimicrob Chemother, (2022). 77:448-456

Stopping and restarting PrEP and loss to follow-up among PrEP-taking men who have sex with men and transgender women at risk of HIV-1 participating in a prospective cohort study in Kenya.Wahome E, Boyd A, Thiong'o AN, Mohamed K, Oduor T, Gichuru E, Mwambi J, van der Elst E, Graham SM, Prins M, Sanders EJ
HIV Med, (2022). 23:750-763

Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.Kamau A, Paton RS, Akech S, Mpimbaza A, Khazenzi C, Ogero M, Mumo E, Alegana VA, Agweyu A, Mturi N, Mohammed S, Bigogo G, Audi A, Kapisi J, Sserwanga A, Namuganga JF, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Olotu A, Salim N, Athuman T, Abdulla S, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenco J, Bejon P, Snow RW
BMC Med, (2022). 20:28

Randomised controlled trial of fosfomycin in neonatal sepsis: pharmacokinetics and safety in relation to sodium overload.Obiero CW, Williams P, Murunga S, Thitiri J, Omollo R, Walker AS, Egondi T, Nyaoke B, Correia E, Kane Z, Gastine S, Kipper K, Standing JF, Ellis S, Sharland M, Berkley JA, NeoFosfo Study Group
Arch Dis Child, (2022). 107:802-810