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    Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding by maternal HIV status: a population-based survey in Kenya

    Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months remains low globally, despite known benefits of lower morbidity and mortality among breastfed infants. It is important to understand factors associated wit...

    Mame M. Diakhate, Jennifer A. Unger, Agnes Langat in International Breastfeeding Journal (2024)

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    Barriers and enablers to the effective implementation of omics research in low- and middle-income countries

    Addressing the hurdles and opportunities associated with omics research in low- and middle-income countries may inform strategies for its effective execution, and thus increase our ability to tackle health cha...

    Jacus S. Nacis, Patrick Kamande, Alemayehu Teklu Toni, Evans Mudibo in Nature Biotechnology (2024)

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    Phenotypic and molecular characterization of β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella species among children discharged from hospital in Western Kenya

    The emergence and spread of β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella spp. has been associated with a substantial healthcare burden resulting in therapeutic failures. We sought to describe the proportion of phenotypic res...

    Doreen Rwigi, Andrew K. Nyerere, Mame M. Diakhate, Kevin Kariuki in BMC Microbiology (2024)

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    Male partner antenatal clinic attendance is associated with increased uptake of maternal health services and infant BCG immunization: a national survey in Kenya

    Male partner antenatal clinic (ANC) attendance may improve maternal uptake of maternal child health (MCH) services.

    Beryne Odeny, Christine J. McGrath, Agnes Langat in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2019)

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    Prevalence and correlates of non-disclosure of maternal HIV status to male partners: a national survey in Kenya

    Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs usually test pregnant women for HIV without involving their partners. Non-disclosure of maternal HIV status to male partners may deter utilizatio...

    John Kinuthia, Benson Singa, Christine J. McGrath, Beryne Odeny in BMC Public Health (2018)