Zipporah Bukania

Socioeconomic inequalities, substance use, and chronic multimorbidity in Kiambu and Nakuru counties in Kenya

Linnet Ongeri, Lydia U. Kaduka, Damaris Matoke, Doris Wairimu Njomo et autres

Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual, is a growing public health concern associated with increased healthcare costs, poorer quality of life, and increased mortality. Substance use, defined as the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or …

Kenya, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among school-going adolescents in Kenya

Lucy Magige, Zipporah Bukania, Moses Mwangi, Vyolah Chuchu et autres

Depression is a growing concern among adolescents, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as Kenya, where mental health issues often remain unaddressed. This study assessed the prevalence and predictors of probable depression among adolescents in selected public secondary schools in …

Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)

A User-Centered Approach to Customizing, Validating, and Evaluating a Large Language Model for Empowering Healthcare Providers with Up-to-Date Information on Adolescent and Child Health

Paul M Macharia, Jinfeng Ding, Shichao Kan, Suzanne Currie et autres

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Kenya face critical challenges in accessing reliable, context-specific information on adolescent and child health, which hampers clinical decision-making and compromises patient outcomes. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a promising solution by delivering validated, localized knowledge tailored to the …

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Effect of Behavioral Change Communication and Livestock Feed Intervention on Dietary Practices in a Kenyan Pastoral Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nyamai Mutono, Josphat Muema, Zipporah Bukania, Irene Kimani et autres

Low dietary diversity is a key driver of undernutrition and remains a significant public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries. This study evaluated the effect of nutritional counselling and the provision of livestock feed, aimed at sustaining milk production during dry …

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Effect of Behavioral Change Communication and Livestock Feed Intervention on Dietary Practices in a Kenyan Pastoral Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nyamai Mutono, Josphat Muema, Zipporah Bukania, Irene Kimani et autres

Background: Low dietary diversity is a key driver for undernutrition and remains a significant public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries. This study evaluated the effect of nutritional counselling and provision of livestock feed, aimed at sustaining milk production, on the …

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Safer at school? Experiences of families on school closure during COVID-19 in an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya

Elizabeth Echoka, Violet Wanjihia, Prisca Otambo, Lilian Nyamusi Nyandieka et autres

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to widespread closures of learning institutions globally. In informal settlements, unique and multifaceted challenges were encountered. This article examines the specific challenges faced by families following school closures due to COVID-19 in an informal …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Depressive Symptoms among School-Going Adolescents in Kenya

Lucy Magige, Zipporah Bukania, Moses Mwangi, Vyolah Chuchu et autres

Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)

Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of Households With School-Going Children Enrolled in the Food For Education School Feeding Program in Nairobi County, Kenya

Willy K. Kiboi, Eric O. Ohuma, Ellen Bradley, Zipporah Bukania et autres

Objectives: To determine the level of food insecurity and coping strategies in households with school-going children in early childhood (4-6 years) and primary school (7-15 years) enrolled in the Food For Education (F4E) school feeding program (SFP) in three sub-counties of Nairobi …

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Dietary Diversity, Nutrient Intake, and Nutrition Status of Children Enrolled in the Food for Education School Feeding Program in Nairobi County, Kenya

Eric O. Ohuma, Ellen Bradley, Zipporah Bukania, Lucy Magige et autres

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Author Correction: Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries

Laura Lara-Castor, Meghan O’Hearn, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller et autres

In the version of the article initially published, in the eighth paragraph of the Discussion, the text “Among large nations, the largest increases in SSB-related T2D burdens were in Mexico, Thailand and the United Kingdom, and in CVD burdens, Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand …

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Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries

Laura Lara-Castor, Meghan O’Hearn, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller et autres

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, an updated and comprehensive assessment of the global burden attributable to SSBs remains scarce. Here we estimated SSB-attributable T2D and CVD burdens across 184 …

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Factors Influencing Iron Levels Among Women of Reproductive Age and Children 6–48 Months in Livestock‐Keeping Communities in Narok County, Kenya

Hillary Kipchumba Wakhungu, George Ooko Abong, Caroline Muthike, Nyamai Mutono et autres

ABSTRACT Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health for all people across their lifespan, especially children and mothers, who are especially vulnerable due to their specific nutrient needs. Despite the necessity of improved nutrition for these groups, some members do not …

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