PLoS One

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision & utilisation of primary health care services in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kambia district, Sierra Leone & Masaka district, Uganda.Kasonia K, Tindanbil D, Kitonsa J, Baisley K, Zalwango F, Enria L, Mansaray A, James M, Nije Y, Tata DT, Lawal BJ, Drammeh A, Lowe B, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, Mounier-Jack S, Nakiyimba F, Obady P, Muhavi J, Bangura JS, Greenwood B, Samai M, Leigh B, Watson-Jones D, Kavunga-Membo H, Ruzagira E, Gallagher KE
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0286295

Correlations between three ELISA protocols measurements of RTS,S/AS01-induced anti-CSP IgG antibodies.Mugo RM, Orindi B, Shee FM, Bellamy D, Mwacharo J, Ewer KJ, Bejon P, Ndungu FM
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0286117

Validation of saline, PBS and a locally produced VTM at varying storage conditions to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus by qRT-PCR.Ngetsa C, Osoti V, Okanda D, Marura F, Shah K, Karanja H, Mugo D, Gitonga J, Mutunga M, Lewa C, Orindi B, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0280685

Drivers of respiratory syncytial virus seasonal epidemics in children under 5 years in Kilifi, coastal Kenya.Wambua J, Munywoki PK, Coletti P, Nyawanda BO, Murunga N, Nokes DJ, Hens N
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0278066

Uptake and effect of universal test-and-treat on twelve months retention and initial virologic suppression in routine HIV program in Kenya.Kimanga DO, Oramisi VA, Hassan AS, Mugambi MK, Miruka FO, Muthoka KJ, Odhiambo JO, Yegon PK, Omoro GO, Mbaire C, Masamaro KM, Njogo SM, Barker JL, Ngugi CN
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0277675

Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers and nonclinical staff at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study.Maina D, Omuse G, Ong'ete G, Mugaine P, Sayed S, Moloo Z, Shah R, Etyang A, Adam R
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0267619

Sero-surveillance for IgG to SARS-CoV-2 at antenatal care clinics in three Kenyan referral hospitals: Repeated cross-sectional surveys 2020-21.Lucinde RK, Mugo D, Bottomley C, Karani A, Gardiner E, Aziza R, Gitonga JN, Karanja H, Nyagwange J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Nzomo E, Kamuri E, Thuranira K, Agunda S, Nyutu G, Etyang AO, Adetifa IMO, Kagucia E, Uyoga S, Otiende M, Otieno E, Ndwiga L, Agoti CN, Aman RA, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Nyaguara A, Ng'ang'a W, Ochola LB, Namdala E, Gaunya O, Okuku R, Barasa E, Bejon P, Tsofa B, Ochola-Oyier LI, Warimwe GM, Agweyu A, Scott JAG, Gallagher KE
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0265478

Treatment-seeking and recovery among young undernourished children post-hospital discharge in Bangladesh: A qualitative study.Uddin MF, Molyneux S, Muraya K, Jemutai J, Berkley JA, Walson JL, Hossain MA, Islam MA, Zakayo SM, Njeru RW, Ahmed T, Chisti MJ, Sarma H
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0274996

Factors associated with poor outcomes among people living with HIV started on anti-retroviral therapy before and after implementation of "test and treat" program in Coastal Kenya.Mwamuye IC, Karanja S, Msanzu JB, Adem A, Kerich M, Ngari M
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0270653

Prevalence, types, patterns and risk factors associated with drugs and substances of use and abuse: A cross-sectional study of selected counties in Kenya.Okoyo C, Njambi E, Were V, Araka S, Kanyi H, Ongeri L, Echoka E, Mwandawiro C, Njomo D
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0273470

Insights on the differentiation of stillbirths and early neonatal deaths: A study from the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network.Quincer E, Philipsborn R, Morof D, Salzberg NT, Vitorino P, Ajanovic S, Onyango D, Ogbuanu I, Assefa N, Sow SO, Mutevedzi P, El Arifeen S, Tippet Barr BA, Scott JAG, Mandomando I, Kotloff KL, Jambai A, Akelo V, Cain CJ, Chowdhury AI, Gure T, Igunza KA, Islam F, Keita AM, Madrid L, Mahtab S, Mehta A, Mitei PK, Ntuli C, Ojulong J, Rahman A, Samura S, Sidibe D, Thwala BN, Varo R, Madhi SA, Bassat Q, Gurley ES, Blau DM, Whitney CG
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0271662

Reporting of diagnostic and laboratory tests by general hospitals as an indication of access to diagnostic laboratory services in Kenya.Bahati F, McKnight J, Swaleh F, Malaba R, Karimi L, Ramadhan M, Kiptim PK, Okiro EA, English M
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0266667

Understanding factors associated with attending secondary school in Tanzania using household survey data.Pezzulo C, Alegana VA, Christensen A, Bakari O, Tatem AJ
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0263734

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

"Facilitating HIV status adjustment: Qualitative insights from the Tambua Mapema proof-of-concept study in Kenya".van der Elst EM, Abuna M, Agutu C, Ogada F, Galole A, Shikuku J, Oduor T, Graham SM, Sanders EJ, Operario D
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0261255

Determinants of improvement trends in health workers' compliance with outpatient malaria case-management guidelines at health facilities with available "test and treat" commodities in Kenya.Amboko B, Stepniewska K, Malla L, Machini B, Bejon P, Snow RW, Zurovac D
PLoS One, (2021). 16:e0259020

Modelling geographical accessibility to urban centres in Kenya in 2019.Macharia PM, Mumo E, Okiro EA
PLoS One, (2021). 16:e0251624

HIV incidence in a multinational cohort of men and transgender women who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from HPTN 075.Sandfort TGM, Mbilizi Y, Sanders EJ, Guo X, Cummings V, Hamilton EL, Akelo V, Panchia R, Dominguez K, Stirratt MJ, Chege W, Lucas J, Gaydos CA, Chen YQ, Eshleman SH
PLoS One, (2021). 16:e0247195

High patient acceptability but low coverage of provider-initiated HIV testing among adult outpatients with symptoms of acute infectious illness in coastal Kenya.Agutu CA, Oduor TH, Kombo BK, Mugo PM, Chira SM, Ogada FW, Rinke de Wit TF, Chege W, van der Elst EM, Graham SM, Sanders EJ
PLoS One, (2021). 16:e0246444

Hypothetical acceptability of hospital-based post-mortem pediatric minimally invasive tissue sampling in Malawi: The role of complex social relationships.Lawrence S, Namusanya D, Hamuza A, Huwa C, Chasweka D, Kelley M, Molyneux S, Voskuijl W, Denno DM, Desmond N
PLoS One, (2021). 16:e0246369