Browsing by Subject "HIV"
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Analysis of recurrent events with associated informative censoring: application to HIV data
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)In this study, we adapt a commonly used Cox-based model for recurrent events; the Prentice, Williams and Peterson Total -Time (PWP-TT) that has been largely used under the assumption of non-informative censoring and evaluate ... -
Assessing the acceptability and willingness to pay for HIV services among patients at LVCT health HIV clinics
(Strathmore University, 2016)There have been several calls for sustainability of the predominantly donor funded HIV programs globally due to reduction in HIV funding. User fees for HIV services were eliminated by the World Health Organization in 2006. ... -
Assessing the viability of pharmaceutical technology transfer : a case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Access to essential medicines in developing countries including Kenya has remained a concern. Past studies have pointed out technology transfer between innovator and local generic manufacturing companies as the possible ... -
Assessment of client satisfaction with service delivery models at the Kenyatta National Hospital voluntary counseling and testing center
(Strathmore University, 2015)Introduction: High quality service is critical to client satisfaction by affecting retention and loyalty. The main service delivery models within the healthcare industry are vertical and the integrated. Kenyatta National ... -
Effects of marketing mix strategies on intentions to purchase HIV self-test kits from pharmacies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Given that private institutions issue 91% of pharmaceutical products in the country, they play a critical role in ensuring that HIV self-testing kits are distributed to the populace. To achieve this, pharmacies need to be ... -
Extended version of zero-inflated negative binomial distribution with application to HIV exposed infant count data
(Strathmore University, 2019-09-17)Routine HIV exposed infants (HEI) data that is collected monthly depicts many HIV positive zeros due to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) policy. However, since implementation of PMTCT differs both ... -
Impact assessment on training of religious leaders against HIV and AIDS related stigma, denial and descrimination
Despite major strides in the Kenya’s National HIV and AIDS response since the 1980s, the HIV and AIDS pandemic remains a major public health challenge. HIV and AIDS related stigma is a major obstacle that limits the effective ... -
"Stochastic model for In-Host HIV dynamics with therapeutic intervention
Untangling the dynamics between HIV and CD4 cellular populations and molecular interactions can be used to investigate the e fective points of interventions in the HIV life cycle. With that in mind,we propose and show the ... -
Using semi-Markov process to model incremental change in HIV staging with cost effect
(Strathmore University, 2021)Over the past years, parametric and non-parametric methods have been used in modelling cost and effectiveness according to one studied event or one health state. In this study we used semi-Markov model in which the ... -
Water Filter Provision and Home-Based Filter Reinforcement Reduce Diarrhea in Kenyan HIV-Infected Adults and Their Household Members
(The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2014)Among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -infected adults and children in Africa, diarrheal disease remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the effectiveness of provision and home-based reinforcement ...
