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Malaria control and elimination in Kenya: economy-wide benefits and regional disparities
Abstract Background Malaria remains a public health problem in Kenya despite several concerted control efforts. Empirical evidence regarding malaria effects in Kenya suggests that the disease imposes substantial economic costs, jeopardizing the achievement of sustainable development goals. The…
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Effect of deforestation and land use changes on mosquito productivity and development in western Kenya highlands: Implication for malaria Risk
Background: African highlands were known to be free of malaria for the past fifty years. However, the ever growing human population in the highlands of Africa have led to the deforestation and land coverage changes to create space for more land for cultivation, grazing and house construction…
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Assessment of mosquito larval productivity among different land use types for targeted malaria vector control in the western Kenya highlands
Abstract Background Mosquito larval source management (LSM) is likely to be more effective when adequate information such as dominant species, seasonal abundance, type of productive habitat, and land use type are available for targeted sites. LSM has been an effective strategy for reducing malaria…
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FBN30 in wild Anopheles gambiae functions as a pathogen recognition molecule against clinically circulating Plasmodium falciparum in malaria endemic areas in Kenya
Abstract Malaria is a worldwide health problem that affects two-thirds of the world population. Plasmodium invasion of anopheline mosquitoes is an obligatory step for malaria transmission. However, mosquito-malaria molecular interactions in nature are not clear. A genetic variation within mosquito…
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The influence of malaria control interventions and climate variability on changes in the geographical distribution of parasite prevalence in Kenya between 2015 and 2020
Abstract Background The burden of malaria in Kenya was showing a declining trend, but appears to have reached a plateau in recent years. This study estimated changes in the geographical distribution of malaria parasite risk in the country between the years 2015 and 2020, and quantified the…
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Burden of heat stress on residual work capacity among farmers living with chronic HIV in Siaya county, Kenya: a longitudinal observational study protocol
Abstract Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa, including Siaya County in Kenya, has a high prevalence of chronic HIV infection, which may increase vulnerability to climate-induced heat stress among agricultural workers. Understanding how HIV moderates the relationship between environmental heat exposure…
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Age-related differences in monocyte DNA methylation and immune function in healthy Kenyan adults and children
Abstract Background Age-related changes in adaptive and innate immune cells have been associated with a decline in effective immunity and chronic, low-grade inflammation. Epigenetic, transcriptional, and functional changes in monocytes occur with aging, though most studies to date have focused on…
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Understanding the Risk Factors, Burden, and Interventions for Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review
ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to identify risk factors for COPD and asthma, examine the burden and intervention measures, and clarify the findings in the context of climate change, with a particular focus on LMICs.MethodsFollowing the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we conducted a scoping review using…
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Protective effects of Olyset® Net on Plasmodium falciparum infection after three years of distribution in western Kenya
Abstract Background Several types of insecticides, treating technologies and materials are available for long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs). The variations may result in different efficacies against mosquitoes and correspondingly infection risks for the Plasmodium falciparum malaria…
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Behavioral patterns in latrine use and handwashing in rural western Kenya: Age, time of day, and the role of perceived safety.
Latrine use enhances health benefits, safety, dignity, and social status. Despite increased latrine coverage, some children and adults do not consistently use latrines. The present study aimed to describe latrine use and handwashing after urination and defecation by age and time of day, and to…
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The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Health Research: Scoping Review
BACKGROUND: Wearable devices hold great promise, particularly for data generation for cutting-edge health research, and their demand has risen substantially in recent years. However, there is a shortage of aggregated insights into how wearables have been used in health research. OBJECTIVE: In this…
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Malaria, climate variability, and interventions: modelling transmission dynamics
Abstract Assessment of the relative impact of climate change on malaria dynamics is a complex problem. Climate is a well-known factor that plays a crucial role in driving malaria outbreaks in epidemic transmission areas. However, its influence in endemic environments with intensive malaria control…
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Diagnostic dose determination and efficacy of chlorfenapyr and clothianidin insecticides against Anopheles malaria vector populations of western Kenya
Abstract Background Malaria vector control is dependent on chemical insecticides applied to walls by indoor residual spraying or on long-lasting insecticidal nets. The emergence and spread of insecticide resistance in major malaria vectors may compromise malaria control and elimination efforts. The…
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Performance of five food regimes on Anopheles gambiae senso stricto larval rearing to adult emergence in insectary.
BackgroundRearing of Anopheles gambiae s.s mosquitoes in insectary with quality cheap food sources is of paramount importance for better and healthy colony. This study evaluated larval survival and the development rate of aquatic stages of An.gambiae s.s under five food regimes; tetramin fish food…
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Anopheline larval habitats seasonality and species distribution: a prerequisite for effective targeted larval habitats control programmes.
Larval control is of paramount importance in the reduction of malaria vector abundance and subsequent disease transmission reduction. Understanding larval habitat succession and its ecology in different land use managements and cropping systems can give an insight for effective larval source…
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Assessing the impact of climate and control interventions on spatio-temporal malaria dynamics using a stochastic metapopulation model.
Despite intensive malaria control efforts, the lowlands of western Kenya continue to experience high malaria transmission. Spatial and temporal variations in climatic factors, interventions, parasite dispersal, and human travel, influence malaria incidence in moderate-to-high transmission areas…
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