https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3533 2026-05-15T12:08:34Z 2026-05-15T12:08:34Z Joshua Orungo Onono Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Lorren Odhiambo Oluoch, Mary Atieno Onyango, Molly Elsa Okoth, Minal Naran Patel, Francis Okumu Ochola https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5842 2023-11-08T17:16:45Z 2023-07-13T00:00:00Z

Substance use disorder and associated factors at an opioid de-addiction clinic in Western Kenya Joshua Orungo Onono Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Lorren Odhiambo Oluoch, Mary Atieno Onyango, Molly Elsa Okoth, Minal Naran Patel, Francis Okumu Ochola Opioid substitution therapy with methadone is at the heart of substance use disorder intervention at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital's medication-assisted therapy (MAT) clinic (JOOTRH). However, little is known about the factors linked to substance use disorders and the substances used by clinic patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors associated with substance use disorders and the substances used by MAT-JOOTRH clinic patients. https://doi.org/10.32388/56SVPG

2023-07-13T00:00:00Z Manirakiza, Gervais Owino Alfred, Odongo Maima, Apollo https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5719 2023-05-26T15:55:14Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Effects of community performance-based financing on community health workers’ service delivery in Kayanza health district, Burundi Manirakiza, Gervais; Owino Alfred, Odongo; Maima, Apollo In many low- and middle-income countries, community services are often provided on a volunteer basis. To make their work more effective in the communities, some of them including Burundi adopted community performance-based financing as form of motivation of community health workers (CHWs). The study aimed to demonstrate the relationship between the community performance-based financing and health service delivery by the community health workers. https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223521

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Seth D Judson, Judith Torimiro, David M Pigott, Apollo Maima, Ahmed Mostafa, Ahmed Samy, Peter Rabinowitz, Kevin Njabo https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5418 2022-10-16T13:55:31Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

COVID-19 data reporting systems in Africa reveal insights for future pandemics Seth D Judson, Judith Torimiro, David M Pigott, Apollo Maima, Ahmed Mostafa, Ahmed Samy, Peter Rabinowitz, Kevin Njabo Globally, countries have used diverse methods to report data during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using international guidelines and principles of emergency management, we compare national data reporting systems in African countries in order to determine lessons for future pandemics. We analyse COVID-19 reporting practices across 54 African countries through 2020. Reporting systems were diverse and included summaries, press releases, situation reports and online dashboards. These systems were communicated via social media accounts and websites belonging to ministries of health and public health. Data variables from the reports included event detection (cases/deaths/recoveries), risk assessment (demographics/co-morbidities) and response (total tests/hospitalisations). Of countries with reporting systems, 36/53 (67.9%) had recurrent situation reports and/or online dashboards which provided more extensive data. All of these systems reported cases, deaths and recoveries. However, few systems contained risk assessment and response data, with only 5/36 (13.9%) reporting patient co-morbidities and 9/36 (25%) including total hospitalisations. Further evaluation of reporting practices in Cameroon, Egypt, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa as examples from different sub-regions revealed differences in reporting healthcare capacity and preparedness data. Improving the standardisation and accessibility of national data reporting systems could augment research and decision-making, as well as increase public awareness and transparency for national governments DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268822001054

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Dickens A Ondigo, Were LL Munyendo, Dickson Andala, Apollo O Maima, Josephat M Mosweta, Kevin W Odhiambo https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5417 2022-10-16T13:51:34Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Enhancement of antibacterial activity through phyto‐fabrication of silver nanoparticles with Ficus thonningii aqueous extracts Dickens A Ondigo, Were LL Munyendo, Dickson Andala, Apollo O Maima, Josephat M Mosweta, Kevin W Odhiambo The World Health Organisation reports higher levels of bacterial resistance to cephalosporins and carbapenems of above 54%. The sufficient redox capabilities of Ficus thonningii phytochemicals for Ag+ reduction to Ag0 and ultimately aggregation to nucleation are exploited for the first time in attempting to enhance the antibacterial activity. Solution colour change to brown due to surface plasmon resonance phenomenon confirmed nanoparticle fabrication with a UV/Vis absorption peak at 426 nm. Fourier Transform Infrared spectra revealed functional groups (C=C at 1620–1680 cm−1; C=H at 1400–1600 cm−1 aromatics) for encapsulation, stabilisation, and reduction of the silver ion. The Dynamic Light Scattering technique verified F. thonningii encapsulated silver nanoparticles particle size of 57.84 nm with a negative zeta potential (−19.8 mV) as proof of stability. The surface, shape and topographical features were shown by Scanning Electron Microscopy as spherical orientations. An enhanced antimicrobial efficacy was displayed by the nanoparticles (inhibition zones of 26.1, 24.1 and 15.2 mm from 11.5, 10.6 and 6.5 mm) for Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyrogenes and Escherichia coli, respectively, compared to Flucloxacillin standard that was in the ranges of 21.5, 23.5 and 25.7 mm. The enhanced potency provides a basis for diversified approaches of generating novel drugs for treating bacterial infections. https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1049/nbt2.12093

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