Samuel Mbugua
Biographic Data
| ID | 7558000 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samuel Mbugua |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Mbugua |
| SIGNATURE | MBUGUA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nairobi |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6611-9256 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effects of a gender-responsive maternal, newborn and child health program on health and economic outcomes during Covid-19 in Kenya
The Chamas program effectively sustained maternal and child health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic through adapted CHW support but showed limited ability to protect members from economic hardship. This demonstrates both the resilience and limitations of community-based interventions during widespread crises. Our results highlight the need for robust governmental support and social protection measures to address underlying economic vulnerab…
Devolved health system capacity in the provision of care for sick newborns and young infants in four counties serving vulnerable populations in Kenya
Possible severe bacterial infections (PSBI) is one of the three leading causes of newborn and young infant mortality globally that can be prevented by timely diagnosis and treatment using suitable antibiotics. High impact interventions such as use of out-patient injectable gentamicin and dispersible Amoxicillin with community-based follow up have been shown to reduce mortality in clinical trials. The objective of this study was to assess the heal…
A culture-sensitive semi-quantitative FFQ for use among the adult population in Nairobi, Kenya
Objective: To develop a semi-quantitative FFQ and to evaluate its validity and reproducibility for the assessment of total dietary intake of Kenyan urban adult population, given its non-existence in Kenya. Design: The current study adopted a cross-sectional design. A culture-sensitive semi-quantitative FFQ was developed and its validity was tested relative to three non-consecutive 24-h recalls (24hR). Reproducibility was tested by the test–retest…
Reproductive health knowledge among college students in Kenya
Reproductive health knowledge is vital in the growth and development of young people and this impact greatly on their educational and personal outcome as they proceed to adulthood. There has been an increasing occurrence of sexually transmitted infections in institutions of higher learning. The study sought out the strategies used by university students to prevent unplanned pregnancy and determined their knowledge of contraception methods and sex…
Metabolic syndrome and its components among university students in Kenya
Young adults in university have begun developing metabolic syndrome and the risk of developing the syndrome continues to increase with the components being reported in early age. Educational initiatives to encourage healthy eating should be conducted within school premises in order to reinforce the message on healthy diets and physical exercise. Pre-admission screening to identify at risk students should be conducted. Targeted interventions devel…
Effect of fermentation, malted flour treatment and drum drying on nutritional quality of uji
Uji, a popular thin porridge in Kenya was made from sorghum flour. The uji was then either diluted 5‐fold with water and boiled, or directly drum dried for rat studies and analysis. Uji was also prepared by using a mixture of malted finger millet flour, and sorghum flour‐water slurry. The Uji was diluted 4‐fold with water and boiled or directly drum dried for rat studies and analysis. Experiments involving combinations of fermentation, malt treat…
The antimicrobial activity of fermented uji
Modern infant formulations based on milk have been shown to cause severe diarrhoea and malnutrition during weaning, unlike the traditional weaning foods such as uji (cereal porridge). Such diseases can be attributed to the unhygienic conditions and dirty water used during preparation of infant foods. Results on microbial growth or death of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, entero‐pathogenic Escherichia Coli and Shigella dysenteriae d…
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Effect of fermentation, malted flour treatment and drum drying on nutritional quality of uji
Uji, a popular thin porridge in Kenya was made from sorghum flour. The uji was then either diluted 5‐fold with water and boiled, or directly drum dried for rat studies and analysis. Uji was also prepared by using a mixture of malted finger millet flour, and sorghum flour‐water slurry. The Uji was diluted 4‐fold with water and boiled or directly drum dried for rat studies and analysis. Experiments involving combinations of fermentation, malt treat…
The antimicrobial activity of fermented uji
Modern infant formulations based on milk have been shown to cause severe diarrhoea and malnutrition during weaning, unlike the traditional weaning foods such as uji (cereal porridge). Such diseases can be attributed to the unhygienic conditions and dirty water used during preparation of infant foods. Results on microbial growth or death of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, entero‐pathogenic Escherichia Coli and Shigella dysenteriae d…
Metabolic syndrome and its components among university students in Kenya
Young adults in university have begun developing metabolic syndrome and the risk of developing the syndrome continues to increase with the components being reported in early age. Educational initiatives to encourage healthy eating should be conducted within school premises in order to reinforce the message on healthy diets and physical exercise. Pre-admission screening to identify at risk students should be conducted. Targeted interventions devel…
Reproductive health knowledge among college students in Kenya
Reproductive health knowledge is vital in the growth and development of young people and this impact greatly on their educational and personal outcome as they proceed to adulthood. There has been an increasing occurrence of sexually transmitted infections in institutions of higher learning. The study sought out the strategies used by university students to prevent unplanned pregnancy and determined their knowledge of contraception methods and sex…
A culture-sensitive semi-quantitative FFQ for use among the adult population in Nairobi, Kenya
Objective: To develop a semi-quantitative FFQ and to evaluate its validity and reproducibility for the assessment of total dietary intake of Kenyan urban adult population, given its non-existence in Kenya. Design: The current study adopted a cross-sectional design. A culture-sensitive semi-quantitative FFQ was developed and its validity was tested relative to three non-consecutive 24-h recalls (24hR). Reproducibility was tested by the test–retest…
Devolved health system capacity in the provision of care for sick newborns and young infants in four counties serving vulnerable populations in Kenya
Possible severe bacterial infections (PSBI) is one of the three leading causes of newborn and young infant mortality globally that can be prevented by timely diagnosis and treatment using suitable antibiotics. High impact interventions such as use of out-patient injectable gentamicin and dispersible Amoxicillin with community-based follow up have been shown to reduce mortality in clinical trials. The objective of this study was to assess the heal…
Effects of a gender-responsive maternal, newborn and child health program on health and economic outcomes during Covid-19 in Kenya
The Chamas program effectively sustained maternal and child health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic through adapted CHW support but showed limited ability to protect members from economic hardship. This demonstrates both the resilience and limitations of community-based interventions during widespread crises. Our results highlight the need for robust governmental support and social protection measures to address underlying economic vulnerab…
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Animal science (2 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works)