Meru University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Africa's health: could the private sector accelerate the progress towards health MDGs?
(BioMed Central, 2011)Out of 1.484 billion disability-adjusted life years lost globally in 2008, 369.1 million (25%) were lost in the WHO African Region. Despite the heavy disease burden, the majority of countries in the Region are not on track ... -
Resource flows for health care: Namibia reproductive health sub-accounts
(BioMed Central, 2011)Implementing initiatives to achieve the targets of MDG 5 requires sufficient financial resources that are mobilized and utilized in an equitable, efficient and sustainable manner. Informed decision making to this end ... -
Differential effects of various African nightshade species on the fecundity and movement of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae)
(Cambridge University Press, 2011)The tomato red spider mite Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard is a serious pest of solanaceous plants worldwide. Management of this oligophagous pest in African nightshades has been a challenge to smallholder ... -
College Students' Attitude towards Computer Technology.
(University of North Texas, 2011)Recent advances in the contemporary world, especially in the area of computer technology, have heralded the development and implementation of new and innovative teaching strategies and particularly with the Internet ... -
College Students' Attitude towards Computer Technology.
(University of North Texas, 2011)Recent advances in the contemporary world, especially in the area of computer technology, have heralded the development and implementation of new and innovative teaching strategies and particularly with the Internet ... -
Impact of drought on the spatial pattern of transmission of Schistosoma haematobium in coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2011)We analyzed temporal changes in spatial patterns of active Schistosoma haematobium infection in different age groups and associated them with ponds infested with Bulinus snails. A major drought between 2001 and 2009 ... -
Inequities in skilled attendance at birth in Namibia: a decomposition analysis
(BioMed Central, 2011)The fifth Millennium Development Goal (MDG5) aims at improving maternal health. Globally, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) declined from 400 to 260 per 100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. During the same period, ... -
The essence of governance in health development
(BioMed Central, 2011)Governance and leadership in health development are critically important for the achievement of the health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other national health goals. Those two factors might explain why many ... -
Effects of global financial crisis on funding for health development in nineteen countries of the WHO African Region
(BioMed Central, 2011)There is ample evidence in Asia and Latin America showing that past economic crises resulted in cuts in expenditures on health, lower utilization of health services, and deterioration of child and maternal nutrition and ... -
The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora Cayetanensis
(The Kenya Veterinary Association, 2012)Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 wild-trapped Cercopithecus aethiops at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya. The monkeys were screened for Cyclospora parasites ... -
The African Green Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with Cyclospora Cayetanensis
(The Kenya Veterinary Association, 2012)Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 wild-trapped Cercopithecus aethiops at the Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi, Kenya. The monkeys were screened for Cyclospora parasites ... -
Cost-effective nutrient sources for tissue culture of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
(Academic Journals (Kenya), 2012)Application of tissue culture technology is constrained by high costs making seedlings unaffordable. The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using locally available fertilizers ... -
Using Podcasts to Help Students Apply Informatics Concepts: Benefits and Unintended Consequences. CIN: Computers, Informatics Nursing
(2012)Despite requirements for robust health informatics education, a multitude of educators and policy analysts report that programs are not adequately preparing nurses to handle the bevy of technologies that ... -
Inter ethnic conflict in Kenya: a case of Tharaka-Tigania conflict, causes, effects and intervention Strategies
(Journal of Research in Peace, Gender and Development, 2012)Conflict is a threat to human life. It arises when two or more parties have incompatible goals. This study sought to assess the factors influencing continuous conflict between the Tigania and ... -
Factors associated with the motivation of community drug distributors in the Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme in Kenya
(Cogent OA, 2012)Annual mass drug administration (MDA) is the main strategy for elimination of lymphatic flariasis (LF), globally. In Kenya, community drug distributors (CDDs) are used to deliver drugs to household members. To determine ... -
Selection, yield evaluation, drought tolerance indices of orange-flesh sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) hybrid clone.
(Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, 2012)Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) varieties have high pro-vitamin A and medium amounts of iron and zinc. Drought susceptibility is perceived as one of the major drawbacks of this crop type and currently available varieties ... -
Gross and histopathological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops with experimental Cyclospora infection in Kenya
(Pathology and Laboratory Medicine International, 2012)In 2009, experimental Cyclospora infections were established in two juvenile female and two adult male Cercopithecus aethiops (African green monkeys) at Nairobi’s Institute of Primate Research (IPR). The ... -
The use of power ultrasound for the accelerated curing of pork
(58 th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 2012)Meat curing is a time consuming and labor intensive process. Power ultrasound (US) induces cell disruption and increases mass transfer. This study aims to assess whether US can accelerate the transfer of ... -
Crispiness of a microwave-expanded imitation cheese: Mechanical, acoustic and sensory evaluation
(Elsevier, 2012)The objective of this study was to determine the crispiness of microwave-expanded imitation cheese and compare the results with sensory evaluation. Three cheeses were manufactured with 36%, 19%, or 15% protein; all three ... -
Socioeconomic factors associated with compliance with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya: descriptive study results
(Medknow Publications, 2012)Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to at least 65 – 80% of the population at risk is necessary for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination. In Kenya, MDA based on diethylcarbamazine and albendazole, using the community-directed ...