Recent publications

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

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

Readiness of the Kenyan public health sector to provide pre-referral care for severe paediatric malaria.Amboko B, Machini B, Githuka G, Bejon P, Zurovac D, Snow RW
Trop Med Int Health, (2022). 27:330-336

The cost of illness for childhood clinical pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease in Nigeria.Adamu AL, Karia B, Bello MM, Jahun MG, Gambo S, Ojal J, Scott A, Jemutai J, Adetifa IM
BMJ Glob Health, (2022). 7:e007080

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

Tuberculosis poor treatment outcomes and its determinants in Kilifi County, Kenya: a retrospective cohort study from 2012 to 2019.Katana GG, Ngari M, Maina T, Sanga D, Abdullahi OA
Arch Public Health, (2022). 80:48

On the resilience of health systems: A methodological exploration across countries in the WHO African Region.Karamagi HC, Titi-Ofei R, Kipruto HK, Seydi AB, Droti B, Talisuna A, Tsofa B, Saikat S, Schmets G, Barasa E, Tumusiime P, Makubalo L, Cabore JW, Moeti M
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0261904

Keeping It Real: Antibiotic Use Problems and Stewardship Solutions in Low- and Middle-income Countries.Basu S, Copana R, Morales R, Anugulruengkitt S, Puthanakit T, Maramba-Lazarte C, Williams P, Musembi J, Boga M, Issack M, Hokororo A, Falade AG, Trehan I, Molyneux E, Arscott-Mills T, Alemayehu T, Bryant PA
Pediatr Infect Dis J, (2022). 41:S18-S25

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

Exploring healthcare workers' perceptions on the use of morbidity and mortality audits as an avenue for learning and care improvement in Kenyan hospitals' newborn units.Jepkosgei J, Nzinga J, Adam MB, English M
BMC Health Serv Res, (2022). 22:172

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audit identified modifiable factors in Hospital Care of Newborns in low-middle income countries: a scoping review.Ogola M, Njuguna EM, Aluvaala J, English M, Irimu G
BMC Pediatr, (2022). 22:99

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

Unmet need for COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kenya.Muchiri SK, Muthee R, Kiarie H, Sitienei J, Agweyu A, Atkinson PM, Edson Utazi C, Tatem AJ, Alegana VA
Vaccine, (2022). 40:2011-2019