Publications

Clinical Research

Behavioural and emotional comorbidities in school-aged children with neurological conditions in Kilifi, Kenya, and their long-term consequences.Baariu JK
Glob Health Action, (2022). 15:2034132

Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.Kamau A, Paton RS, Mpimbaza A, Khazenzi C, Ogero M, Mumo E, Alegana VA, Mohammed S, Bigogo G, Audi A, Kapisi J, Sserwanga A, Namuganga JF, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Salim N, Athuman T, Abdulla S, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenco J
BMC Med, (2022). 20:28

Controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) outcomes in Kenyan adults is associated with prior history of malaria exposure and anti-schizont antibody response.Kapulu MC, Kimani D, Njuguna P, Otieno E, Kimathi R, Tuju J, Sim BKL, CHMI-SIKA Study Team
BMC Infect Dis, (2022). 22:86

Correlates of health-related quality of life in primary caregivers of perinatally HIV infected and HIV exposed uninfected adolescents at the Kenyan Coast.Mwangala PN, Ssewanyana D, Mwangi P, Chongwo E, Nasambu C, Kagonya VA, Scerif G
Health Qual Life Outcomes, (2022). 20:11

Psychosocial and mental health challenges faced by emerging adults living with HIV and support systems aiding their positive coping: a qualitative study from the Kenyan coast.Nyongesa MK, Nasambu C, Mapenzi R, Koot HM, Cuijpers P, Newton CRJC
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:76

Community suicide rates and related factors within a surveillance platform in Western Kenya.Ongeri L, Larsen DA, Jenkins R, Shaw A, Connolly H, Lyon J, Kariuki S, Penninx B, Sifuna P
BMC Psychiatry, (2022). 22:7

Malaria protection due to sickle haemoglobin depends on parasite genotype.Band G, Leffler EM, Jallow M, Sisay-Joof F, Ndila CM, Macharia AW, Hubbart C, Jeffreys AE, Rowlands K, Nguyen T, Goncalves S, Ariani CV, Stalker J, Pearson RD, Amato R, Drury E, Sirugo G, d'Alessandro U, Bojang KA, Saelens JW, Diakite M, Taylor SM, Conway DJ, Rockett KA, Kwiatkowski DP
Nature, (2022). 602:106-111

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A
Int J Infect Dis, (2022). 114:268-272

Evaluation of the International League Against Epilepsy 1981, 1989, and 2017 classifications of seizure semiology and etiology in a population-based cohort of children and adults with epilepsy.Egesa IJ, Newton CRJC
Epilepsia Open, (2022). 7:98-109

Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes in Childhood for Survivors of Invasive Group B Streptococcus Disease in Infancy: Findings From 5 Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Chandna J, Liu WH, Dangor Z, Leahy S, Sridhar S, John HB, Mucasse H, Bassat Q, Bardaji A, Nasambu C, Sanchez Yanotti C, Libster R, Milner K, Paul P, Lawn JE, GBS Low Middle income Collaborative Group for Long-term Outcomes group
Clin Infect Dis, (2022). 74:S35-S43

Neurological impairment and disability in children in rural Kenya.Abuga JA, Nyundo C, Kinyanjui SM, Van Hensbroek MB
Dev Med Child Neurol, (2022). 64:347-356

Hepcidin regulation in Kenyan children with severe malaria and non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia.Abuga KM, Muriuki JM, Uyoga SM, Mwai K, Makale J, Mogire RM, Macharia AW, Mohammed S, Muthumbi E, Mwarumba S, Scott JAG, Nairz M, Atkinson SH
Haematologica, (2022). 107:1589-1598

Long-Term Mental Health and Quality of Life Outcomes of Neonatal Insults in Kilifi, Kenya.Magai DN, Koot HM
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev, (2022). 53:212-222

Barriers to access and utilization of healthcare by children with neurological impairments and disability in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review.Mwangi LW, Abuga JA, Cottrell E, Kinyanjui SM
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:61

Optimising epilepsy care throughout the Afghan refugee crisis.Sen A, Hallab A, Cross JH, Sander JW
Lancet, (2021). 398:1563

Children's Oxygen Administration Strategies And Nutrition Trial (COAST-Nutrition): a protocol for a phase II randomised controlled trial.Kiguli S, Olopot-Olupot P, Alaroker F, Engoru C, Opoka RO, Tagoola A, Mnjalla H, Mpoya A, Mogaka C, Nalwanga D, Nabawanuka E, Nokes J, Nyaigoti C, Briend A, van Woensel JBM, Grieve R, Sadique Z, Thomas K, Harrison DA, Rowan K
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:221

Validity and reliability of the Neurodevelopmental Screening Tool (NDST) in screening for neurodevelopmental disorders in children living in rural Kenyan coast.Bitta MA, Kipkemoi P, Gona J, Philips-Owen J
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:137

Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic among Caregivers of Young Children in Kenya's Urban Informal Settlements. A Cross-Sectional Telephone Survey.Angwenyi V, Kabue M, Chongwo E, Mabrouk A, Too EK, Odhiambo R, Nasambu C, Marangu J, Ssewanyana D, Njoroge E, Ombech E, Mokaya MM, Obulemire EK, Khamis A
Int J Environ Res Public Health, (2021). 18:10092

Assessing the Level and Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Kenya.Orangi S, Pinchoff J, Mwanga D, Abuya T, Austrian K
Vaccines (Basel), (2021). 9:936

Malaria infection and severe disease risks in Africa.Paton RS, Kamau A, Ogero M, Mwandawiro C, Mohammed S, Mpimbaza A, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenço J
Science, (2021). 373:926-931