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Curriculum and training needs of mid-level health workers in Africa: a situational review from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
(BMC, 2018)
Background: Africa’s health systems rely on services provided by mid-level health workers (MLWs). Investment in
their training is worthwhile since they are more likely to be retained in underserved areas, require shorter ...
Efficacy and persistence of long-lasting microbial larvicides against malaria vectors in western Kenya highlands. Parasites & Vectors
(2018)
ackground: Chemical-based malaria vector control interventions are threatened by the development of insecticide
resistance and changes in the behavior of the vectors, and thus require the development of alternative control ...
The impact of long-lasting microbial larvicides in reducing malaria transmission and clinical malaria incidence: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2016)
The massive scale-up of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) has led to a
substantial increase in malaria vector insecticide resistance as well as in increased outdoor transmission, both of ...
Influence of blood meal and age of mosquitoes on susceptibility to pyrethroids in Anopheles gambiae from Western Kenya
(Springer nature, 2019)
Physiological characteristics (age and blood feeding status) of malaria vectors can influence their susceptibility to the current vector control tools that target their feeding and resting behaviour. To ensure the ...
Susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae complex mosquitoes to microbial larvicides in diverse ecological settings in western Kenya. Med Vet Entomol
(Wiley, 2019)
The microbial larvicidesBacillus thuringiensisvar.israelensis(Bti) andBacillus sphaericus(Bs) (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) are well known for their efficacy andsafety in mosquito control. In order to assess their potential ...
Spatial epidemiology of tuberculosis in the high-burden counties of Kisumu and Siaya, Western Kenya, 2012–2015
(ingenta connect, 2019)
Effective management of tuberculosis (TB) and reduction of TB incidence relies on knowledge of where, when and to what degree the disease is present.
Utilization of Healthcare Information Among Healthcare Workers in Gucha Subcounty, Kisii County, Kenya
(J Health Edu Res Dev, 2016)
Utilization of health information is important in the provision of efficient and effective healthcare services. It is a major
public health component in the ministry of health which informs decisions for efficient and ...
Post-Natal Care –Health Seeking Behavior Among Women of Reproductive Age in Homa Bay Town
(British Journal of Medical and Health Research, 2019)
Postnatal care (PNC) is vital for the life of both mother and child as it reduces both marternal
and infant morbidities and mortalities. However, in Kenya, PNC utilization is low (48%) but
the cause is not known. ...