Recent publications

Understanding the treatment burden of people with chronic conditions in Kenya: A cross-sectional analysis using the Patient Experience with Treatment and Self-Management (PETS) questionnaire.Koros H, Nolte E, Kamano J, Mugo R, Murphy A, Naanyu V, Willis R, Pliakas T, Eton DT, Barasa E, Perel P
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2023). 3:e0001407

Stunting of Growth in Developing Countries.Kathembe J, Tapkigen J, Mwangome MK, Prentice AM, Nabwera HM
World Rev Nutr Diet, (2023). 126:17-31

Understanding networks in low-and middle-income countries' health systems: A scoping review.Kalaris K, Wong G, English M
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2023). 3:e0001387

Development and validation of a diagnostic aid for convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa: a retrospective case-control study.Jones GD, Kariuki SM, Ngugi AK, Mwesige AK, Masanja H, Owusu-Agyei S, Wagner R, Cross JH, Sander JW, Newton CR, Sen A, EPInA Study Group
Lancet Digit Health, (2023). 5:e185-e193

The Effect of the Shikamana Peer-and-Provider Intervention on Depressive Symptoms, Alcohol Use, and Other Drug Use Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kenya.Graff NR, Hong C, Guthrie B, Micheni M, Chirro O, Wahome E, van der Elst E, Sanders EJ, Simoni JM, Graham SM
AIDS Behav, (2023). 27:3053-3063

Interleukin-6 inhibitors in non-COVID-19 ARDS: analyzing the past to step into the post-COVID-19 era.Gandini L, Fior G, Schibler A, Obonyo NG, Li Bassi G, Suen JY, Fraser JF
Crit Care, (2023). 27:124

Characterization of tungiasis infection and morbidity using thermography in Kenya revealed higher disease burden during COVID-19 school closures.Elson L, Matharu AK, Riithi N, Ouma P, Mutebi F, Feldmeier H, Krucken J, Fillinger U
Infect Dis Poverty, (2023). 12:24

A systematic review of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence and genotypes in Kenya: Data to inform clinical care and health policy.Downs LO, Campbell C, Yonga P, Githinji G, Ansari MA, Matthews PC, Etyang AO
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2023). 3:e0001165

A multivariate joint model to adjust for random measurement error while handling skewness and correlation in dietary data in an epidemiologic study of mortality.Agogo GO, Muchene L, Orindi B, Murphy TE, Mwambi H, Allore HG
Ann Epidemiol, (2023). 82:8-15

Improving in-patient neonatal data quality as a pre-requisite for monitoring and improving quality of care at scale: A multisite retrospective cohort study in Kenya.Tuti T, Aluvaala J, Chelangat D, Mbevi G, Wainaina J, Mumelo L, Wairoto K, Mochache D, Irimu G, Maina M, Clinical Information Network Group, English M
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000673

Health seeking behaviors and childcare patterns in an informal settlement of Nairobi, Kenya: A cross-sectional study.Ssewanyana D, Zhang L, Martin MC, Proulx K, Malti T, Abubakar A, Angwenyi V, Kabue M, Marangu J, Odhiambo R, Njoroge E, Ombech E, Mokaya MM, Obulemire EK, Moran G, Marfo K, Lye S
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000738

Poly-drug use among female and male commercial sex workers visiting a drop in centre in Mombasa County, Kenya.Phyllys K, Ziro OW, Kissinger G, Ngari M, Budambula NLM, Budambula V
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0001247

Socioeconomic Inequity in the Screening and Treatment of Hypertension in Kenya: Evidence From a National Survey.Oyando R, Barasa E, Ataguba JE
Front Health Serv, (2022). 2:786098

Geospatial mapping of timely access to inpatient neonatal care and its relationship to neonatal mortality in Kenya.Ouma PO, Malla L, Wachira BW, Kiarie H, Mumo J, Snow RW, English M, Okiro EA
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000216

The global burden of Chikungunya fever among children: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.Nyamwaya DK, Thumbi SM, Bejon P, Warimwe GM, Mokaya J
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000914

Rethinking human resources and capacity building needs for malaria control and elimination in Africa.Mwenesi H, Mbogo C, Casamitjana N, Castro MC, Itoe MA, Okonofua F, Tanner M
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000210

Implementing a comprehensive newborn monitoring chart: Barriers, enablers, and opportunities.Muinga N, Abejirinde IO, Benova L, Paton C, English M, Zweekhorst M
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000624

Magnitude and factors associated with post-tuberculosis lung disease in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Maleche-Obimbo E, Odhiambo MA, Njeri L, Mburu M, Jaoko W, Were F, Graham SM
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000805

The burden of catastrophic and impoverishing health expenditure in Armenia: An analysis of Integrated Living Conditions Surveys, 2014-2018.Kazungu J, Meyer CL, Sargsyan KG, Qaiser S, Chukwuma A
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000494

High impact health service interventions for attainment of UHC in Africa: A systematic review.Karamagi HC, Berhane A, Kidane SN, Nyawira L, Ani-Amponsah M, Nyanjau L, Maoulana K, Seydi ABW, Nzinga J, Dangou JM, Nkurunziza T, Bisoborwa GK, Sillah JS, Muriithi AW, Razakasoa NH, Bigirimana F
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000945