Browsing by Author "Estambale, Benson"
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Acceptability of Amaranth Grain-based Nutritious Complementary Foods with Dagaa Fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and Edible Termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) Compared to Corn Soy Blend Plus among Young Children/Mothers Dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus; Kinyuru, John; Owuor, Bethwell; Kenji, Glaston; Onyango, Christine; Estambale, Benson; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor (Journal of Food Research, 2012-05)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
High seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals amidst vaccination roll-out in western Kenya
Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Ochieng, Alfred Ochieng; Onyango, Benson; Magwanga, Richard Odongo; Were, Pamela; Ochung, Angeline Atieno; Okumu, Fredrick; Oloo, Marceline Adhiambo; Katieno, Jim Seth; Lidechi, Shirley; Ogutu, Fredrick; Awuor, Dorothy; Kirungu, Joy Nyangasi; Orata, Francis; Achieng, Justine; Oure, Bonface; Nyunja, Regina; Muok, Eric M. O.; Munga, Stephen; Estambale, Benson (PLOS ONE, 2022-12-22)The population’s antibody response is a key factor in comprehending SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology. This is especially important in African settings where COVID-19 impact, and vaccination rates are relatively low. This study aimed ... -
Identification of Traditional Foods with Public Health Potential for Complementary Feeding in Western Kenya
Kinyuru, John; Konyole, Silvenus; Kenji, Glaston; Onyango, Christine; Owino, Victor; Owuor, Bethwell; Estambale, Benson; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna (Journal of Food Research, 2012-04)The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ...