Recent publications

The role of albumin and the extracellular matrix on the pathophysiology of oedema formation in severe malnutrition.Gonzales GB, Njunge JM, Gichuki BM, Wen B, Ngari M, Potani I, Thitiri J, Laukens D, Voskuijl W, Bandsma R, Vanmassenhove J, Berkley JA
EBioMedicine, (2022). 79:103991

Efficiency of transplacental transfer of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specific antibodies among pregnant women in Kenya.Nyiro JU, Bukusi E, Mwaengo D, Nyaguara A, Nyawanda B, Otieno N, Bigogo G, Murunga N, Widdowson MA, Verani JR, Chaves SS, Mwangudza H, Odundo C, Berkley JA, Nokes DJ, Munywoki PK
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:43

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association with Iron Deficiency in African Children.Mogire RM, Muriuki JM, Morovat A, Mentzer AJ, Webb EL, Kimita W, Ndungu FM, Macharia AW, Cutland CL, Sirima SB, Diarra A, Tiono AB, Lule SA, Madhi SA, Prentice AM, Bejon P, Pettifor JM, Elliott AM, Adeyemo A, Williams TN, Atkinson SH
Nutrients, (2022). 14:1372

Low Hemoglobin Levels Are Associated with Reduced Psychomotor and Language Abilities in Young Ugandan Children.Nampijja M, Mutua AM, Elliott AM, Muriuki JM, Abubakar A, Webb EL, Atkinson SH
Nutrients, (2022). 14:1452

Long-lasting insecticide-treated net use and malaria infections on the Kenyan coast.Kamau A, Musau M, Mtanje G, Mataza C, Bejon P, Snow RW
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, (2022). 116:966-970

Validity and reliability of the Neilands sexual stigma scale among Kenyan gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.Korhonen CJ, Flaherty BP, Wahome E, Macharia P, Musyoki H, Battacharjee P, Kimani J, Doshi M, Mathenge J, Lorway RR, Sanders EJ, Graham SM
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:754

National tuberculosis spending efficiency and its associated factors in 121 low-income and middle-income countries, 2010-19: a data envelopment and stochastic frontier analysis.Abou Jaoude GJ, Garcia Baena I, Nguhiu P, Siroka A, Palmer T, Gosce L, Allel K, Sinanovic E, Skordis J, Haghparast-Bidgoli H
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e649-e660

Amplicon Sequencing as a Potential Surveillance Tool for Complexity of Infection and Drug Resistance Markers in Plasmodium falciparum Asymptomatic Infections.Wamae K, Kimenyi KM, Osoti V, de Laurent ZR, Ndwiga L, Kharabora O, Hathaway NJ, Bailey JA, Juliano JJ, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI
J Infect Dis, (2022). 226:920-927

Applying the Strategic Health Purchasing Progress Tracking Framework: Lessons from Nine African Countries.Gatome-Munyua A, Sieleunou I, Barasa E, Ssengooba F, Issa K, Musange S, Osoro O, Makawia S, Boyi-Hounsou C, Amporfu E, Ezenwaka U
Health Syst Reform, (2022). 8:e2051796

Ethical considerations around volunteer payments in a malaria human infection study in Kenya: an embedded empirical ethics study.Chi PC, Owino EA, Jao I, Bejon P, Kapulu M, Marsh V, Kamuya D
BMC Med Ethics, (2022). 23:46

A Clinical and Physiological Prospective Observational Study on the Management of Pediatric Shock in the Post-Fluid Expansion as Supportive Therapy Trial Era.Obonyo NG, Olupot-Olupot P, Mpoya A, Nteziyaremye J, Chebet M, Uyoga S, Muhindo R, Fanning JP, Shiino K, Chan J, Fraser JF, Maitland K
Pediatr Crit Care Med, (2022). 23:502-513

Validity of the SNAP-IV For ADHD Assessment in South African Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders.Zieff MR, Hoogenhout M, Eastman E, Christ BU, Galvin A, de Menil V, Abubakar A, Newton CR, Robinson E, Donald KA
J Autism Dev Disord, (2022). :

The Prevalence of Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy in Mundri West and East Counties, South Sudan: A Door-to-Door Survey.Jada SR, Dusabimana A, Abd-Elfarag G, Okaro S, Brusselaers N, Carter JY, Logora MY, Rovarini JM, Newton CR, Colebunders R
Pathogens, (2022). 11:396

Pentavalent vaccination in Kenya: coverage and geographical accessibility to health facilities using data from a community demographic and health surveillance system in Kilifi County.Ogero M, Orwa J, Odhiambo R, Agoi F, Lusambili A, Obure J, Temmerman M, Luchters S, Ngugi A
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:826

The burden of neurological impairments and disability in older children measured in disability-adjusted life-years in rural Kenya.Abuga JA, Kariuki SM, Abubakar A, Kinyanjui SM, van Hensbroek MB, Newton CR
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000151

Automating Pitted Red Blood Cell Counts Using Deep Neural Network Analysis: A New Method for Measuring Splenic Function in Sickle Cell Anaemia.Nardo-Marino A, Braunstein TH, Petersen J, Brewin JN, Mottelson MN, Williams TN, Kurtzhals JAL, Rees DC, Glenthoj A
Front Physiol, (2022). 13:859906

Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy and infancy: estimates of regional and global burden.Goncalves BP, Procter SR, Paul P, Chandna J, Lewin A, Seedat F, Koukounari A, Dangor Z, Leahy S, Santhanam S, John HB, Bramugy J, Bardaji A, Abubakar A, Nasambu C, Libster R, Sanchez Yanotti C, Horvath-Puho E, Sorensen HT, van de Beek D, Bijlsma MW, Gardner WM, Kassebaum N, Trotter C, Bassat Q, Madhi SA, Lambach P, Jit M, Lawn JE, GBS Danish Dutch collaborative group for long term outcomes, GBS Low Middle Income Countries collaborative group for long term outcomes, GBS Scientific Advisory Group epidemiological sub-group, Champs team
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e807-e819

Cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and seasonality, but not small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, are associated with environmental enteric dysfunction: A birth cohort study amongst infants in rural Kenya.Crane RJ, Parker EPK, Fleming S, Gwela A, Gumbi W, Ngoi JM, de Laurent ZR, Nyatichi E, Ngari M, Wambua J, Uhlig HH, Berkley JA
EClinicalMedicine, (2022). 47:101403

Health service utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a multicountry empirical assessment with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services.Amouzou A, Maiga A, Faye CM, Chakwera S, Melesse DY, Mutua MK, Thiam S, Abdoulaye IB, Afagbedzi SK, Ag Iknane A, Ake-Tano OS, Akinyemi JO, Alegana V, Alhassan Y, Sam AE, Atweam DK, Bajaria S, Bawo L, Berthe M, Blanchard AK, Bouhari HA, Boulhassane OMA, Bulawayo M, Chooye O, Coulibaly A, Diabate M, Diawara F, Esleman O, Gajaa M, Garba KHA, Getachew T, Jacobs C, Jacobs GP, James F, Jegede AS, Joachim C, Kananura RM, Karimi J, Kiarie H, Kpebo D, Lankoande B, Lawanson AO, Mahamadou Y, Mahundi M, Manaye T, Masanja H, Millogo MR, Mohamed AK, Musukuma M, Muthee R, Nabie D, Nyamhagata M, Ogwal J, Orimadegun A, Ovuoraye A, Pongathie AS, Sable SP, Saydee GS, Shabini J, Sikapande BM, Simba D, Tadele A, Tadlle T, Tarway-Twalla AK, Tassembedo M, Tehoungue BZ, Terera I, Traore S, Twalla MP, Waiswa P, Wondirad N, Boerma T
BMJ Glob Health, (2022). 7:e008069

Risk factors of anaemia and iron deficiency in Somali children and women: Findings from the 2019 Somalia Micronutrient Survey.Wirth JP, Sesay F, Mbai J, Ali SI, Donkor WES, Woodruff BA, Pilane Z, Mohamud KM, Muse A, Yussuf HO, Mohamed WS, Veraguth R, Rezzi S, Williams TN, Mohamoud AM, Mohamud FM, Galvin M, Rohner F, Katambo Y, Petry N
Matern Child Nutr, (2022). 18:e13254