Who let the dogs out? Exploring the spatial ecology of free‐roaming domestic dogs in western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.7317
Abstract: Abstract The spatial ecology of free‐roaming dogs determines their role in the transmission of zoonoses. This study describes the geographic range of and identifies sites frequently visited by free‐roaming domestic dogs in western Kenya. Eight… read more here.
Keywords: ecology free; roaming domestic; free roaming; spatial ecology ... See more keywords
Consent Challenges and Psychosocial Distress in the Scale-up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Adolescents in Western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-019-02620-7
Abstract: In priority sub-Saharan African countries, on the ground observations suggest that the success of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs should not be based solely on numbers of males circumcised. We identify gaps in the… read more here.
Keywords: western kenya; voluntary medical; medical male; male circumcision ... See more keywords
Screening for potential Striga hermonthica fungal and bacterial biocontrol agents from suppressive soils in Western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9833-9
Abstract: Striga hermonthica is a hemiparasitic weed that causes huge grain yield losses to small-scale farmers in Africa. Effective biocontrol agents against S. hermonthica can sustainably mitigate these losses. This study characterized the biocontrol potential of… read more here.
Keywords: seed; western kenya; striga hermonthica; biocontrol ... See more keywords
Assessment of structure and performance of cattle markets in western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-02062-2
Abstract: Cattle markets play a major role in economic empowerment among cattle-keeping communities in developing countries. The objective of this study was to assess the structure and performance of selected cattle markets in western Kenya. Data… read more here.
Keywords: structure performance; cattle markets; western kenya; market ... See more keywords
Development of Low-Cost Locally Sourced Two-Component Compression Bandages in Western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s13555-018-0248-z
Abstract: IntroductionCompression therapy is well-established standard of care for chronic leg ulcers from venous disease and lymphedema. Chronic leg ulcers and lymphedema have a significant impact on quality of life, driven by pain, foul odor, and… read more here.
Keywords: compression; compression bandages; component compression; western kenya ... See more keywords
Prospects and constraints in smallholder farmers' adoption of multiple soil carbon enhancing practices in Western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03226
Abstract: Most smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are adversely affected by low soil fertility, land degradation and climate change-related shocks such as drought. These problems lead to low productivity and low household income. In addition,… read more here.
Keywords: western kenya; carbon enhancing; enhancing practices; soil carbon ... See more keywords
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behaviour of adolescent boys and girls aged 10-19 years in western Kenya: evidence from a cross-sectional pilot survey.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0021932021000353
Abstract: This paper reports findings of a pilot survey of adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) knowledge and behaviour in Homabay County of western Kenya. The study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 523 male… read more here.
Keywords: health; knowledge behaviour; asrh knowledge; western kenya ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of screened ceilings over the current best practice in reducing malaria prevalence in western Kenya: a cluster randomized-controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022000415
Abstract: Abstract Abstract Increases in bed net coverage and antimalarial treatment have reduced the risk of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the pace of reduction has slowed, and new tools are needed to reverse this trend.… read more here.
Keywords: randomized controlled; western kenya; cluster; controlled trial ... See more keywords
A mixed methods assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices related to aflatoxin contamination and exposure among caregivers of children under five years in Western Kenya.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980023000150
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Identifying factors that may influence aflatoxin exposure in children under five years of age living in farming households in western Kenya. DESIGN We used a mixed methods design. The quantitative component entailed serial cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: five years; mixed methods; western kenya; children five ... See more keywords
Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2018.1458870
Abstract: ABSTRACT Depletion of soil nutrients due to continuous cultivation without adequate external fertilization is one of the challenges facing many smallholder farmers in western Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the effects of organic… read more here.
Keywords: western kenya; bean phaseolus; yield; nitrogen sources ... See more keywords
Cause-specific mortality in the Kombewa health and demographic surveillance systems site, rural Western Kenya from 2011–2015
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2018.1442959
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The vast majority of deaths in the health and Kombewa demographic surveillance system (HDSS) study area are not registered and reported through official systems of vital registration. As a result, few data are… read more here.
Keywords: western kenya; mortality; site; causes death ... See more keywords