Investigators
Dr. Gitonga is a lead researcher at CHeRI and a lecturer at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology’s School of Health Sciences in Kenya. He holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
His expertise encompasses epidemiology, population health, and chronic disease control. Dr. Gitonga’s research focuses on chronic disease management, particularly its prevalence and management in Kenya, as well as strategies for primordial and primary prevention. His interests also include maternal and child health, HIV, and sexual health. His work addresses healthcare access barriers, maternal health interventions, and HIV risk factors across various groups, including university students. Dr. Gitonga has made significant contributions to public health through his publications and projects, enhancing health service access and tackling health disparities in Kenya.
Dr. Moses Gitonga’s most recent publications:
- Gitonga, M. M., Mbuthia, F. W., & Mbuthia, B. (2023). Prevalence and predictors of survival among patients with prostate cancer attending Nyeri County and referral hospital, Kenya: a review of records 2017-2022. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(11), 4047–4052. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233428
- Mbuthia, F., Gitonga, M., & Mbuthia, B. (2023). Prevalence and epidemiological profile of cervical cancer patients attending Nyeri County and Referral Hospital, Kenya: a review of records. International Journal of Cancer Research and Therapy, 8(4), 164-169. https://doi.org/10.33140/IJCRT.08.04.05
- Moses Gitonga, Kenneth Ngure, Elizabeth Echoka, Effectiveness of a community level maternal health intervention in improving uptake of postnatal care in Migori County, Kenya; International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health | 2019| DOI: 10.21106/ijtmrph.70
- Moses Gitonga, Joyce Cheptum, Ernest Mutua, Two Worlds Apart: A Comparative Study Of Access And Utilization Of Maternal – Infant Health Services Between Two Counties In Kenya; Researchjournali’s Journal of Public Health Vol. 4 | No. 8 August | 2018
Dr. Mutua is an Epidemiologist, faculty member, and lead researcher at DedanKimathi University of Technology’s Center for Health Research Innovation (CHeRi) and School of Health Sciences in Kenya.
He holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Kenyatta University and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Disease Control from Moi University, both in Kenya. Dr. Mutua specializes in epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and implementation science, focusing on translating research findings into practical interventions. His research interests include the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a special focus on cancer. He is actively involved in national and international collaborations to address the growing burden of cancer in Kenya. Additionally, Dr. Mutua is interested in leveraging information technology, especially in the emerging fields of data science and AI, to tackle a diverse range of public health problems.
Selected Publications
Mutua E, Agina BO, Mwanzo I. Effectiveness of mHealth in improving medication adherence among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a tertiary hospital in central Kenya: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health. 2023;10(5):1649-1657. doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20231259
Mutua E, Agina BO, Mwanzo I. Prevalence and Correlates of Medication Non-adherence among Hypertensive Patients on Follow-up in Central Kenya. International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health. 2023;7(1)doi:10.21106/ijtmrph.441
Mutua E, Gitonga M, Mbuthia B, Muiruri N, CheptumJ, MaingiT. Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a Regional Referral Hospital in Central Kenya; Pan African Medical Journal 18, 278, 05/08/2014
Dr. Diana Wangeshi Njuguna is a researcher at the Center for Health Research and Innovation (CHeRi) and a lecturer at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya, within the School of Health Sciences.
She holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the University of Debrecen, Hungary. Dr. Njuguna’s research is centered on cancer prevention, health policy, and the innovative application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance health outcomes. She has made significant contributions to research on cervical cancer policies in East Africa, cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination in Kenya and Nigeria, and the experiences of prostate cancer survivors in Kenya.
Some of her publications include:
- Ezechi O, Akinsolu F, Njuguna D, et al. High-risk human papillomavirus infection among Nigerian women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of International Medical Research. (2023);51(7). https://doi:10.1177/03000605231182884
- Akinsolu, F.T.; Abodunrin, O.; Adewole, I.E.; Olagunju, M.; Gambari, A.O.; Raji, D.O.; Idigbe, I.E.; Njuguna, D.W.; Salako, A.; Ezechi, O.C. Willingness to Pay for HPV Vaccine among Women Living with HIV in Nigeria. Vaccines (2023), 11, 928. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11050928
- Njuguna D.W., Mahrouseh N., Isowamwen O.V., Varga, O. (2021) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Main Stakeholders towards Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Vaccination in Mombasa and Tana-River Counties in Kenya: A Qualitative Study. Vaccines. 2021; 9(10):1099, https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9101099
- Njuguna, DW; Mahrouseh, N; Onisoyonivosekume, D.; Varga, O. (2020) National Policies to Prevent and Manage Cervical Cancer in East African Countries: A Policy Mapping Analysis Cancers 2020, 12(6), 1520; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12061520
Dr. Florence Wangari Mbuthia is a researcher at the Center for Health Research and Innovation (CHeRi) and a lecturer at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya, within the School of Health Sciences.
With a strong background in sexual and reproductive health, Dr. Mbuthia’s expertise encompasses maternal and child health, family planning, and reproductive health issues, including cancer of the reproductive organs. Her research interests extend to the reproductive health rights and gender issues of young people. She has led and participated in various research projects, including studies on family planning, maternal health, and the application of mobile health technologies, and is currently engaged in research on cervical cancer. Some of her publications includes
- Mbuthia, F., Gitonga, M., Mbuthia, B. (2023). Prevalence and Epidemiological Profile of Cervical Cancer Patients attending Nyeri County and Referral Hospital, Kenya: A Review of Records. Int J Cancer Res Ther, 8(4), 164-169. https://doi.org 10.33140/IJCRT.08.04.05
- Mulah, J., & Mbuthia, F. (2023). Factors Associated with Uptake of Post-Abortion Family Planning among Women of Reproductive Age Seeking Postabortion Care in Nyeri County Referral Hospital. Journal of Midwifery and Nursing, 6(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.35335/jmn.v6i1.4044
- Gitonga, M. M., Mbuthia, F. W., & Mbuthia, B. (2023). Prevalence and predictors of survival among patients with prostate cancer attending Nyeri County and referral hospital, Kenya: a review of records 2017-2022. International Journal of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(11), 4047–4052. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233428
Mbuthia, F., Reid, M. and Fichardt, A. ‘Development and validation of a mobile health communication framework for postnatal care in rural Kenya’, International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. Elsevier Ltd, 14(October 2020), p. 100304. https://doi.org 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100304.
Dr. Nancy Maingi is a Reproductive Health Specialist, faculty member, and researcher at the Center for Health Research and Innovation (CHeRi) at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
She holds a Ph.D. in Reproductive Health and an MSc in Public Reproductive Health, both from Kenyatta University. Her research expertise spans a range of reproductive health issues, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, reproductive tract cancers and infections, safe motherhood, and reproductive health challenges faced by the elderly and disabled. Additionally, she focuses on health promotion interventions to enhance the utilization of reproductive health services.
Recent Publications
- Maingi, N., Keraka M., Makworo, D. (2023)Prevalence and factors associated with utilization of emergency obstetric newborn care services among women of reproductive age in Nakuru county Kenya Int J Community Med Public Health 2023 Sep:10 (9):3092-3102 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20232665
- Maingi, N.,Keraka M., Makworo, D. (2023) Effectiveness of a Facility-Based Health Education Intervention on Utilization of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Nakuru County Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.9, Issue 3. No.1, pp 1- 12, 2023
- Kangethe, N. , Karonjo, J , Maingi,N. (2020) Determinants of Birth Positions among Women Aged 18 to 49years in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science Volume 9 No 1 ISSN : 2320-1959 Journal Url : www.iosrjournals.org
- Onono,R., Okova R.., Maingi, N. (2018)Socio-Demographic Factors That Influence Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness Among Women Attending The Antenatal Clinic At Mbagathi County Hospital, Nairobi City, Kenya. Kenya journal of nursing and midwifery volume 3 No http://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/issue/view/
- Hiuhu, M. J., Mumbi, M. E., Muendo, M. L., &Nyambura, M. N.(2020) Male Partner Involvement In Long Term Contraceptive Uptake Among Selected Couples In Murang’a County Central Kenya Journal Of Health, Medicine And Nursing, 5(4), 36 – 43. https://doi.org/10.47604/jhmn.1156