East African Health Research Journal 2019 | Volume 3 | Number 1

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24248/eahrj.v3i1

Published: 2019-07-30

Commentary

Instituting Sustainable Geriatric Care in Africa: The Roles of Sociocultural Constructs

Jude T Ssensamba, Dennis M Ssemakula, Jake MacLeod, Justine N Bukenya

1-5

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Original Articles

Unpacking Loss to Follow-Up Among HIV-Infected Women Initiated on Option B+ In Northern Tanzania: A Retrospective Chart Review

Festo Mazuguni, Boaz Mwaikugile, Cody Cichowitz, Melissa H Watt, Amasha Mwanamsangu, Blandina T Mmbaga, Prosper Njau, Michael J Mahande, Jim Todd, Jenny Renju

6-15

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Willingness and Barriers to Voluntary Counselling and Testing Among Self-Perceived Healthy Adults in Tanzania

Michael A Munga, Janesta A Urassa, William J Kisoka, Prince P Mutalemwa

16-23

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Family Connectedness and Its Association With Sexual Risk-Taking Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Nairobi

Florence WN Wachira, Muthoni Mathai, Dammas M Kathuku

24-30

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Iron Depletion, Iron Deficiency, and Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Children Under 5 Years Old in Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Jonas P Kessy, Rune N Philemon, Abdul Lukambagire, Mwanaidi Abdulrahmani, Glory Urio, Godian Beyanga, Augustine Musyoka, Arnord Ndaro, Ronald Mwitalemi, Maria Maro, Ester Majaliwa, Grace D Kinabo, Blandina T Mmbaga

42-47

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A Qualitative Description of Community Participation in Water and Sanitation Activities in the Control of Schistosomiasis in Nyalenda B, an Informal Settlement in Kisumu City, Western Kenya

Rosemary M Musuva, Gladys O Odhiambo, Vincent O Atuncha, Elizabeth T Mutete, Maurice R Odiere, Bernard Abong’o, Jane Alaii, Pauline NM Mwinzi

48-56

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Perceptions and Experiences of School Teachers During the Implementation of a School-Based Deworming Activity in Kenya

Doris W Njomo, Cynthia Kairu, Janet Masaku, Faith Mwende, Gladys Odhiambo, Rosemary Musuva, Elizabeth Matey, Isaac G Thuita, Jimmy H Kihara

57-64

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Prevalence and Predictors of Dermatophyte Infections Among Primary School Children in Ilemela, Mwanza, Tanzania

Martha F Mushi, Editha Jonathan, Mariam M Mirambo, Stephen E Mshana

65-69

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Research Dissemination Strategies Used by Kenya Medical Research Institute Scientists

James N Kariuki, Joysline Kaburi, Rosemary Musuva, Doris W Njomo, Doris Night, Carolyne Wandera, James Wodera, Pauline N Mwinzi

70-78

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Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Describe Male Involvement Intention During Childbirth Among Expecting Couples in a Rural Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study From Rukwa Region, Southern Tanzania

Fabiola V Moshi, Stephen M Kibusi, Flora Fabian

31-41

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Viewpoint

Post-Ebola Awakening: Urgent Call for Investing in Maintaining Effective Preparedness Capacities at the National and Regional Levels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Serge Nzietchueng, Dominic Kambarage, Innocent B Rwego, Sayoki G Mfinanga, Anthony Mbonye, David Mutonga, Winyi Kaboyo, Issa Makumbi, Samuel Muriuki, Ndongo Casimir, Stephen Mduma, Charles Makasi, Andrew Y Kitua

79-84

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