Samuel Kigen
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Samuel Kigen has a total of 11 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Alex Muturi
Management Sciences for Health, Nairobi, Kenya
2 shared publications - Andrew Nyandigisi
Division of Malaria Control, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Nairobi, Kenya
2 shared publications - Dejan Zurovac
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Nairobi, Kenya
2 shared publications - Robert William Snow
Population and Health Impact Surveillance Group, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Nairobi, Kenya
2 shared publications - Agneta M Mbithi
Division of Malaria Control, Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation, Nairobi, Kenya
1 shared publication - Andrew Wamari
Division of Malaria Control, Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 19 March 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in Malaria Journal
- Vol. 13 (1) , 107
Using mobile phone text messaging for malaria surveillance in rural Kenya
Effective surveillance systems are required to track malaria testing and treatment practices. A 26-week study “SMS for Life” was piloted in five rural districts of Kenya to examine whether SMS reported surveillance data could ensure real-time visibility of accurate data and their use by district managers to impact on malaria case-management.
- 19 March 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in Malaria Journal
- Vol. 13 (1) , 107
Open AccessUsing mobile phone text messaging for malaria surveillance in rural Kenya
Effective surveillance systems are required to track malaria testing and treatment practices. A 26-week study “SMS for Life” was piloted in five rural districts of Kenya to examine whether SMS reported surveillance data could ensure real-time visibility of accurate data and their use by district managers to impact on malaria case-management.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2013
- Published by Springer Nature in Globalization and Health
- Vol. 9 (1) , 20
Ownership and use of mobile phones among health workers, caregivers of sick children and adult patients in Kenya: cross-sectional national survey
The rapid growth in mobile phone penetration and use of Short Message Service (SMS) has been seen as a potential solution to improve medical and public health practice in Africa. Several studies have shown effectiveness of SMS interventions to improve health workers’ practices, patients’ adherence to medications and availability of health facility commodities. To inform policy makers about the feasibility of facility-based SMS interventions, the coverage data on mobile phone ownership and SMS use among health workers and patients are needed.
- 1 January 2013
- Published by Springer Nature in Globalization and Health
- Vol. 9 (1) , 20
Open AccessOwnership and use of mobile phones among health workers, caregivers of sick children and adult patients in Kenya: cross-sectional national survey
The rapid growth in mobile phone penetration and use of Short Message Service (SMS) has been seen as a potential solution to improve medical and public health practice in Africa. Several studies have shown effectiveness of SMS interventions to improve health workers’ practices, patients’ adherence to medications and availability of health facility commodities. To inform policy makers about the feasibility of facility-based SMS interventions, the coverage data on mobile phone ownership and SMS use among health workers and patients are needed.