Browsing Research Articles by Subject "Tuberculosis"

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The Effects on Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence from Utilising Community Health Workers: A Comparison of Selected Rural and Urban Settings in Kenya

Ong’ang’o, Jane Rahedi; Mwachari, Christina; Kipruto, Hillary; Karanja, Simon (2017-02-28)

Introduction: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been utilised for various primary health care activities in different settings especially in developing countries. Usually when utilised in well defined terms, they have ...
Factors associated with late presentation of suspected tuberculosis cases to tuberculosis management facilities: The case in Dagoretti district, Nairobi, Kenya

Wambui Njau, Irene; Muturi Karanja, Simon; Wanzala, Peter; Omolo, Jared Odhiambo (2017-02-27)

Background: Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease accounting for a high number of deaths in the developing countries; its control can be effectively achieved if individuals with the disease receive adequate and ...
HIV co-infection with tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria in western Kenya: challenges in the diagnosis and management

Nyamogoba, H DN; Kikuvi, G; Mbuthia, G; Mining, S; Biegon, R; Mpoke, S; Menya, D; Waiyaki, P G (African Health Sciences, 2017-05-24)

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with devastating morbidity and massive mortality, Sub-Saharan Africa being the worst hit. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of TB-HIV ...

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