Browsing University Journals/ Articles by Author "Were, T"
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Anaemia Phenotypes in Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment Defaulting Adults at the Comprehensive Care Clinic at the Siaya County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Wafula, P; Were, T; Barasa, M (Journal of AIDS and HIV Infections, 2021-05-05)Background: Anaemia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. While adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) reduces the incidence of anaemia, ... -
Erythrocyte indices, anaemia levels and types in Kenyan injection and non-injection substance users
Mulaya, Khazalwa E; Were, T; Hughes, Mulama D; Budambula, V (Europe PMC plus, 2018-10-03)The impact of injection and non-injection substance use in HIV infections is an area of great public importance especially with respect to hematologic and immune profiles. Evaluations of hematologic and immune status are ... -
Hepatic and Renal Functions in HIV-Positive Children with Malaria in Western Kenya
Mambo, FA; Shaviya, N; Were, T (The Annals of Health Research, 2023-12-23)Background: The burden of HIV and malaria co-infection lies disproportionately in the Sub-Saharan Africa region which bears most of the malaria endemic zones. While both malaria and HIV are known to dysregulate hepatic and ... -
MICROBIAL FLORA IDENTIFIED IN CERVICAL SMEARS OF WOMEN ATTENDING MACHAKOS LEVEL V HOSPITAL, CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE.
Nyamai, M; Muitta, E; Were, T; Irungu, A (East African Medical Journal, 2021)Background: Several microorganisms which may be found in the cervix of women may disrupt the physiological and immunological function of the cervix. The immune system keeps them on check to prevent abnormal proliferation ... -
Socio-Economic and Health Consequences of Drugs and Substance Use in Gachie, A Peri-Urban Town on the Outskirts of Nairobi
Nyaga, Josephine; Mwaura, P; Mutundu, K; Njeru, D; Juma, G; Were, T (African Journal of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 2021-12-31)Drug and substance abuse is a major socioeconomic and health problem to the drug users, family and society and is reported to be on a steady global rise. In Kenya, drug abuse is a major societal problem especially in ...