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L. Ndegwa · SciRah

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L. Ndegwa

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L. Ndegwa — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 14
Works: 38
Citations: 1,166

Most-cited papers

Antibiotic stewardship in low- and middle-income countries: the same but different?
J. Cox, E. Vlieghe, M. Mendelson, H. Wertheim +4 more
2017Clinical Microbiology and Infection482 citations Open access
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The State of the World's Antibiotics 2015
Helen Gelbrand, Molly K. Miller-Petrie, Suraj Pant, S. Gandra +26 more
2015261 citations
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Use of our existing eye care human resources: assessment of the productivity of cataract surgeons trained in eastern Africa.
P. Courtright, L. Ndegwa, J. Msosa, J. Banzi
2011A M A Archives of Ophthalmology50 citations Open access
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Barriers to utilisation of eye care services in Kibera slums of Nairobi.
L. Ndegwa, J. Karimurio, R. O. Okelo, H. S. Adala
2006East African Medical Journal39 citations Open access
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Point-prevalence survey of antibiotic use at three public referral hospitals in Kenya
Sylvia Omulo, M. Oluka, L. Achieng, E. Osoro +17 more
2022PLoS ONE36 citations Open access
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Anti-bacterial efficacy of alcoholic hand rubs in the Kenyan market, 2015
M. Ochwoto, L. Muita, K. Talaam, Cecilia Wanjala +5 more
2017Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control33 citations Open access
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Prevalence of colonization with multidrug-resistant bacteria in communities and hospitals in Kenya
Teresa Ita, Ulzii-Orshikh Luvsansharav, Rachel M. Smith, R. Mugoh +18 more
2022Scientific Reports32 citations Open access
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Prevalence of visual impairment and blindness in a Nairobi urban population.
L. Ndegwa, J. Karimurio, R. O. Okelo, H. S. Adala
2006East African Medical Journal26 citations Open access
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Surveillance for respiratory health care-associated infections among inpatients in 3 Kenyan hospitals, 2010-2012.
L. Ndegwa, M. Katz, K. Mccormick, Zipporah Ng'ang'a +8 more
2014American Journal of Infection Control22 citations Open access
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Magnitude and causes of visual impairment and utilization of eye care servicess among slum dwellers of Kibera in Nairobi province, Kenya
L. Ndegwa
201222 citations
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Evaluation of a program to improve hand hygiene in Kenyan hospitals through production and promotion of alcohol-based Handrub – 2012-2014
L. Ndegwa, Kelly M. Hatfield, R. Sinkowitz-Cochran, Emily D’Iorio +5 more
2019Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control16 citations Open access
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Infection Prevention and Control Initiatives to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Transmission of SARS-CoV-2, East Africa
Danica J. Gomes, C. Hazim, Jacqueline Safstrom, C. Herzig +19 more
2022Emerging Infectious Diseases15 citations Open access
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Adapting Longstanding Public Health Collaborations between Government of Kenya and CDC Kenya in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020–2021
Amy Herman-Roloff, R. Aman, T. Samandari, K. Kasera +18 more
2022Emerging Infectious Diseases15 citations Open access
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Improving Detection and Response to Respiratory Events — Kenya, April 2016–April 2020
Osatohamwen I. Idubor, Miwako Kobayashi, L. Ndegwa, Mary Okeyo +12 more
2020MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report14 citations Open access
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Evaluation of the point-of-care Becton Dickinson Veritor™ Rapid influenza diagnostic test in Kenya, 2013–2014
L. Ndegwa, G. Emukule, T. Uyeki, Eunice W Mailu +7 more
2017BMC Infectious Diseases14 citations Open access
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The cost of influenza-associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits in Kenya
G. Emukule, L. Ndegwa, M. L. Washington, J. Paget +8 more
2019BMC Public Health12 citations Open access
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Improving hand hygiene practices in two regional hospitals in Kenya using a continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach
Jemima Kibira, Loyce Kihungi, Mary Ndinda, E. Wesangula +10 more
2022Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control11 citations Open access
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The Epidemiology and Burden of Influenza B/Victoria and B/Yamagata Lineages in Kenya, 2012–2016
G. Emukule, Fredrick Otiato, B. Nyawanda, Nancy A Otieno +8 more
2019Open Forum Infectious Diseases10 citations Open access
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Implementation of an infection prevention and control response strategy to combat the Sudan Virus Disease outbreak in an urban setting, the Kampala Metropolitan area, Uganda, 2022
S. Nanyondo, S. Nakato, J. Franklin, Andrew Kwiringira +24 more
2025BMC Infectious Diseases8 citations Open access
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Adopting World Health Organization Multimodal Infection Prevention and Control Strategies to Respond to COVID-19, Kenya
D. Kimani, L. Ndegwa, M. Njeru, E. Wesangula +8 more
2022Emerging Infectious Diseases8 citations Open access
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Implementing the national action plan on antimicrobial resistance in Kenya: Global expectations, national realities
E. Wesangula, S. Githii, L. Ndegwa
20208 citations Open access
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Point-Prevalence Surveys of Antibiotic Use at Three Large Public Hospitals in Kenya
Sylvia Omulo, Margaret Oluka, L. Ombajo, E. Osoro +16 more
2020Infection control and hospital epidemiology7 citations Open access
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Severe acute respiratory illness surveillance for influenza in Kenya: Patient characteristics and lessons learnt
Maryanne N Gachari, L. Ndegwa, G. Emukule, Lily Kirui +6 more
2022Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses6 citations Open access
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Knowledge and attitude of Kenyan healthcare workers towards pandemic influenza disease and vaccination: 9 years after the last influenza pandemic.
Fred Andayi, G. Emukule, E. Osoro, L. Ndegwa +9 more
2021Vaccine6 citations Open access
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Hospital-Acquired Infections surveillance in Three Kenyan Hospitals, 2010-2012
L. Ndegwa
20156 citations Open access
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Investigation of a Cluster of Severe Respiratory Disease Referred from Uganda to Kenya, February 2017
P. Okello, R. Majwala, Rosalia Kalani, B. Kwesiga +13 more
2020Health Security2 citations
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Readiness assessment: Implications for COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) preparedness in health facilities
E. Wesangula, V. Kamau, F. Kiberenge, E. Tanui +5 more
2022Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology1 citations Open access
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1277. Colonization Rates for Antimicrobial-resistant Bacteria in Kenya: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study
Sylvia Omulo, Ulzii-Orshikh Luvsansharav, Teresa Ita, R. Mugoh +9 more
2021Open Forum Infectious Diseases1 citations Open access
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Improvement of Infection Prevention and Control Practices Using Quality Improvement Approach in Two Model Hospitals in Kenya
Loyce Kihungi, Mary Ndinda, Samantha B. Dolan, E. Wesangula +5 more
2020Infection control and hospital epidemiology1 citations Open access
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Quality of Water and the Recovery Time of Malnourished Children Enrolled In a Nutritional Feeding Programme: Lessons from Parkishon Region, Marsabit County, Kenya
Peter Kirira, C. Cheren, L. Ndegwa, A. Waudo
20181 citations Open access
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Potential health-care associated respiratory syncytial virus in three referral Hospitals in Kenya, 2009-2011
L. M. Mosero, Z. Ng'ang'a, S. Khamadi, J. Oundo +1 more
20161 citations
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1509Assessment of Hand Hygiene Practices And Usage of Alcohol-Based hand Sanitizer in Three Kenyan Hospitals, 2011-12
L. Ndegwa
20141 citations Open access
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IMPROVING AWARENESS & UNDERSTANDING OF ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION & TRAINING
E. Wesangula, N. Gitonga, M. Ndanyi, L. Ndegwa
2023International Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citations Open access
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Evaluation of a program to improve hand hygiene in Kenyan hospitals through production and promotion of alcohol-based Handrub – 2012-2014
L. Ndegwa, Kelly M. Hatfield, R. Sinkowitz-Cochran, Emily D’Iorio +5 more
2019Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control0 citations Open access
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Hand hygiene: Knowledge and Practices of Clinical Teachers in Selected Teaching Hospitals in Kenya
L. Ndegwa, Champion Nyoni
2017Open Forum Infectious Diseases0 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Anti-microbial Efficacy and Organoleptic of Hand Sanitizer in the Kenyan Market
M. Ochwoto, L. Muita, K. Talaam, J. Kimotho +1 more
20170 citations
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Surveillance of Respiratory Viral Healthcare associated infections (rHAI) amongst inpatients in selected Hospitals in Kenya
L. Ndegwa
20170 citations
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Haemorrhagic Fevers – Getting ready: viewpoints from Kenyan Public Health Practioners
J. Songa, L. Ndegwa, O. Susan, Billy Lubanga +1 more
20150 citations Open access
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