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Recent publications

Molecular xenomonitoring reveals Anopheles funestus and An. rivulorum as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis in coastal Kenya.Bartilol B, Babu L, Garama K, Karisa J, Kamau A, Mwandawiro C, Wanjiku C, Mbogo C, Maia M, Mwangangi J, Rono MK
Parasit Vectors, (2024). 17:425

Caregiving experiences and practices: qualitative formative research towards development of integrated early childhood development interventions targeting Kenyans and refugees in Nairobi's informal settlements.Angwenyi V, Abubakar A, Kabue M, Njoroge E, Nasambu C, Ssewanyana D, Mulupi S, Marangu J, Ombech E, Mokaya MM, Obulemire EK, Zhang L, Moran G, Proulx K, Malti T, Martin MC, Lye S, Marfo K
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:2636

ONT sequencing identifies a high prevalence of crt sensitive, triple mutant dhfr and single mutant dhps parasites within an ANC population in Nigeria.Adegbola AJ, Ndwiga L, Wamae K, Osoti V, Bolaji OO, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI
Front Genet, (2024). 15:1470156

Exome sequencing of 20,979 individuals with epilepsy reveals shared and distinct ultra-rare genetic risk across disorder subtypes.
Nat Neurosci, (2024). 27:1864-1879

Assessment of neonatal referral infrastructure and clinical characteristics of referred neonates in three first referral hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya.Wainaina J, Irimu G, English M, Mbaire E, Waiyego M, Manyasi C, Kimutai D, Emadau C, Muturi C, Aluvaala J
Wellcome Open Res, (2023). 8:126

A cross-sectional analysis identifies a low prevalence of Plasmodium ovale species infections in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in Kilifi county, Kenya .Akinyi MY, Chifwete M, Ndwiga L, Kimenyi KM, Osoti V, Ochola-Oyier LI
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:207

A mixed methods study examining the impact of primary health care financing transitions on facility functioning and service delivery in Kenya: a study protocol.Muthuri RNDK, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Musiega A, Mugo P, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Ravishankar N, Murira FM, Barasa E
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:220

Examining the development and utilisation of Community-Based Health Information Systems (CBHIS) in Africa: A Scoping Review.Kuvuna B, Nyanchoka M, Guleid F, Ogutu M, Tsofa B, Nzinga J
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:485

The impact of COVID-19 on people with epilepsy: Global results from the coronavirus and epilepsy study.Vasey MJ, Tai XY, Thorpe J, Jones GD, Ashby S, Hallab A, Ding D, Andraus M, Dugan P, Perucca P, Costello DJ, French JA, O'Brien TJ, Depondt C, Andrade DM, Sengupta R, Datta A, Delanty N, Jette N, Newton CR, Brodie MJ, Devinsky O, Cross JH, Sander JW, Hanna J, Besag FMC, Sen A
Epilepsia Open, (2024). 9:1931-1947

Evaluation of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for the prevention of COVID-19 (COPCOV): A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.Schilling WHK, Mukaka M, Callery JJ, Llewelyn MJ, Cruz CV, Dhorda M, Ngernseng T, Waithira N, Ekkapongpisit M, Watson JA, Chandna A, Nelwan EJ, Hamers RL, Etyang A, Beg MA, Sow S, Yavo W, Allabi AC, Basnyat B, Sharma SK, Amofa-Sekyi M, Yonga P, Adler A, Yuentrakul P, Cope T, Thaipadungpanit J, Rienpradub P, Imwong M, Abdad MY, Blacksell SD, Tarning J, Goudjo FF, Dossou AD, Konaté-Touré A, Assi SB, Ouffoué K, Nasronudin N, Rachman BE, Romadhon PZ, Dewanto DD, Heryana MO, Novi T, Pasaribu AP, Mutiara M, Nasution MPR, Khairunnisa K, Dalimunthe FA, Airlangga E, Fahrezzy A, Subronto Y, Ananda NR, Rahardjani M, Rimainar A, Lucinde RK, Timbwa M, Onyango OE, Agutu C, Akech S, Hamaluba M, Kipyego J, Ngachi O, Haidara FC, Traoré OY, Diarra F, Khanal B, Dahal P, Shrestha S, Rijal S, Kabore Y, Adehossi E, Guindo O, Qamar FN, Kazi AM, Woodrow CJ, Laird S, Cheeba M, Ayles H, Cheah PY, Taylor WRJ, Batty EM, Chotivanich K, Pukrittayakamee S, Phumratanaprapin W, von Seidlein L, Dondorp A, Day NPJ, White NJ
PLoS Med, (2024). 21:e1004428

The cost of care for children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) associated lower respiratory infection in Kenya.Nyiro JU, Nyawanda BO, Mutunga M, Murunga N, Nokes DJ, Bigogo G, Otieno NA, Lidechi S, Mazoya B, Jit M, Cohen C, Moyes J, Pecenka C, Baral R, Onyango C, Munywoki PK, Vodicka E
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:2410

Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin.Mushi VP, Bhwana D, Massawe IS, Makunde W, Sebukoto H, Ngasa W, Sengerema J, Mhina A, Hayuma PM, Kimambo H, Kidima W, Matuja W, Sander JW, Cross H, Sen A, Colebunders R, Newton CR, Mmbando BP
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0012470

Public service motivation, public sector preference and employment of Kenyan medical doctor interns: a cross-sectional and prospective study.Mbuthia D, Zhao Y, Gathara D, Nicodemo C, McGivern G, Nzinga J, English M
Hum Resour Health, (2024). 22:61

Hepatic mitochondrial and peroxisomal alterations in acutely ill malnourished Malawian children: A postmortem cohort study.Ling CM, Sheferaw TF, Denno DM, Chasweka D, Kamiza SB, Ordi J, Moxon CA, Kats K, Khoswe S, Mbale E, Ziwoya F, Tembo A, Attipa C, Potani I, Kim PK, Berkley JA, Walson JL, Voskuijl WP, Bandsma RHJ
Glob Pediatr, (2024). 9:None

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the UBACC questionnaire in a multi-country psychiatric study in Africa.Kipkemoi P, Mufford MS, Akena D, Alemayehu M, Atwoli L, Chibnik LB, Gelaye B, Gichuru S, Kariuki SM, Koenen KC, Kwobah E, Kyebuzibwa J, Mwema RM, Newton CRJC, Pretorius A, Stein DJ, Stevenson A, Stroud RE, 2nd Teferra S, Zingela Z, Post K, Korte KJ
Compr Psychiatry, (2024). 135:152526

Mosquitocidal efficacy and pharmacokinetics of single-dose ivermectin versus three-day dose regimen for malaria vector control in comparison with albendazole and no treatment: an open-label randomized controlled trial.Kamau Y, Tuwei M, Wanjiku C, Ominde K, Ngama M, Karisa J, Babu L, Muturi M, Mwatasa M, Adetifa J, Kern C, Duthaler U, Hammann F, Rabinovich R, Chaccour C, Maia MF
Int J Infect Dis, (2024). 148:107236

Power and positionality in the practice of health system responsiveness at sub-national level: insights from the Kenyan coast.Kagwanja N, Molyneux S, Whyle E, Tsofa B, Leli H, Gilson L
Int J Equity Health, (2024). 23:177

Shisha Consumption and Presence of Cotinine in Saliva Samples among Students in Public Universities in Coastal Kenya.Halima Allahdad A, Ngari M, Mwiti Kibiti C, Udu Yusuf R, Mutua S, Budambula V
Glob Health Epidemiol Genom, (2024). 2024:5653709

Managing hypertension in rural Gambia and Kenya: Protocol for a qualitative study exploring the experiences of patients, health care workers, and decision-makers.Diallo BA, Hassan S, Kagwanja N, Oyando R, Badjie J, Mumba N, Prentice AM, Perel P, Etyang A, Nolte E, Tsofa B
NIHR Open Res, (2024). 4:5

Challenges and Approaches to Establishing Multi-Pathogen Serosurveillance: Findings from the 2023 Serosurveillance Summit.Carcelen AC, Kong AC, Takahashi S, Hegde S, Jaenisch T, Chu M, Rochford R, Kostandova N, Gurley ES, Wesolowski A, Azman AS, van der Klis FRM, den Hartog G, Drakeley C, Heaney CD, Winter AK, Salje H, Rodriguez-Barraquer I, Leung DT, Njenga SM, Kagucia EW, Jambo KC, Wolter N, Charles RC, Saboyá-Díaz MI, Martin DL, Moss WJ
Am J Trop Med Hyg, (2024). 111:1145-1152