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2013 (or in print)

Emotional and Psychosocial Aspects of Menstrual Poverty in Resource-Poor Settings: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Adolescent Girls in an Informal Settlement in Nairobi. Crichton, J., C. Kabiru, J. Okal, & E.M. Zulu. (In Print). Health Care for Women International

A checklist for identifying determinants of practice: a systematic review and synthesis of frameworks and taxonomies of factors that prevent or enable improvements in healthcare professional practice. Flottorp, S.A., J. Krause, A.D. Oxman, N.R. Musila, M. Wensing, M. Godycki-Cwirko, R. Baker, E. Eccles. (In Print). Implementation Science

Comparison of alternative evidence summary and presentation formats in clinical guideline development: A mixed methods study.
Opiyo, N., S. Shepperd, N. Musila, E. Allen, R. Nyamai, A. Fretheim & M. English. (2013). PLoS ONE; 8(1): e55067.

2012

The “Child Health Evidence Week” and GRADE grid may aid transparency in the deliberative process of guideline development.
Opiyo N., S. Shepperd, N. Musila, M. English & A. Fretheim. (2012). Journal of Clinical Epidemiology; 65(9):962-9.

Urban Services and Child Migration to the Slums of Nairobi.
Archambault, C.S., Joost de Laat, & E.M. Zulu. (2012). World Development; 40(9):1854-1869.

Effect of Mother’s Education on Child Stunting in the Slums of Nairobi.
Abuya, B., J.M. Ciera, & E. Kimani-Murage. (2012).. BMC Pediatrics; 12:80.

Influence of mothers’ education on children’s maths achievement in Kenya.
Abuya, B., M. Oketch, M. Mutisya, M. Ngware & J.M. Ciera. (2012). Education 3-13: 40(0): 1-14.

What explains gender gaps in Maths achievement in primary schools in Kenya?
Ngware, M., J.M. Ciera, A. Abuya, M. Oketch & Mutisya, M. (2012). London Review of Education; 10(1):55-73.

Child growth in urban deprived settings: Does household poverty status matter? At which stage of child development?
Fotso, J.C., N. Madise, A. Baschieri, J. Cleland, E.M. Zulu, M.K. Mutua & H. Essendi. (2012). Health and Place; 18(2): 375″“384.

Are slum dwellers at heightened risk of HIV infection than other urban residents? Evidence from population-based HIV prevalence surveys in Kenya.
Madise, N.J., Ziraba, A.K., Inungu, J., Khamadi, S.A., Ezeh, A., Zulu, E.M., Kebaso, J., Okoth, V. & Mwau, M. (2012). Health and Place; 18(5):1144-1152.

The Determinants of Female Circumcision among Adolescents from Communities that Practice Female Circumcision in Two Nairobi Informal Settlements. Mudege, N. N., T. Egondi, D. Beguy & E.M. Zulu. (2012). Health Sociology Review; 21(2): 240″“248.

Making It: Understanding Adolescent Resilience in Two Informal Settlements (Slums) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kabiru, C.W., D. Beguy, R. P. Ndugwa, E.M. Zulu & R. Jessor. (2012). Child & Youth Services; 33(1): 12-32.

2011

Social Exchange and Sexual Behavior in Young Women’s Premarital Relationships in Kenya.
Luke, N., R.E. Goldberg, B.U. Mberu, E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Journal of Marriage and Family; 73(7): 1048-1064.

HIV/AIDS among youth in urban informal (slum) settlements in Kenya: What are the correlates of and motivations for HIV testing?
Kabiru, C.W., D. Beguy, J. Crichton, & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  BMC Public Health; 11:685.

Overview of migration, poverty and health dynamics in Nairobi City’s slum settlements.
Zulu, E.M., D. Beguy, A.C. Ezeh, P. Bocquier, N. J. Madise, J. Cleland, & J. Falkingham. (2011). Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2):185-199.

Monitoring of Health and demographic Outcomes in Poor Urban Settlements: Evidence from the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Zulu, E.M., A.C. Ezeh, K. Muindi, P. Elungata, J.K. Otsola, & Y. Ye. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2): 200-218.

Fatal Injuries in the Slums of Nairobi and their Risk Factors: Results from a Matched Case-Control Study.
Ziraba, A.K., C. Kyobutungi & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2): 256-265.

Do Migrant Children Face Greater Health Hazards in Slum Settlements? Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya.
Bocquier, P., D. Beguy, E.M. Zulu, K. Muindi, A. Konseiga, & Y. Ye. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88 (Suppl 2): 266-281.

Timing and Sequencing of Events Marking the Transition to Adulthood in Two Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
Beguy, D., C.W. Kabiru, E.M. Zulu & A.C. Ezeh. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88 (Suppl 2): 318-340.

Contextualising rights: the lived experiences of sexual and reproductive health rights.
Standing, H., R.N. Oronje, & K. Hawkins (eds). (2011).  BMC International Health and Human Rights; 11(suppl 3), S1-S8.

Operationalising sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa: constraints, dilemmas and strategies.
Oronje, R.N., J. Crichton, S. Theobald, N.O. Lithur & L. Ibisomi. (2011).  BMC International Health and Human Rights; 11(suppl 3): S8.

Do quality of Teaching Math and Student Seating Positions Explain Achievement Gains? Evidence from Primary Schools in Kenya.
Ngware, M., James M. Ciera, Musyoka, M., Oketch, M. (2011). APHRC working paper (47), 2011.

HIV/AIDS among youth in urban informal (slum) settlements in Kenya: What are the correlates of and motivations for HIV testing?
Kabiru, C.W., D. Beguy, J. Crichton & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  BMC Public Health; 11:685.

Do Men and Women Report Their Sexual Partnerships Differently?  Evidence from Kisumu, Kenya.
Clark, S., C. Kabiru, & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  International Perspectives in Sexual and Reproductive Health; 37(4): 181-90.

Overview of migration, poverty and health dynamics in Nairobi City’s slum settlements.
Zulu, E.M., D. Beguy, A. Ezeh, P. Bocquier, N. Madise, J. Cleland, & J. Falkingham. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2):S185-99.

Monitoring of Health and Demographic Outcomes in Poor Urban Settlements: Evidence from the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System.
Jacques, E., D. Beguy, E.M. Zulu, A.C. Ezeh, K. Muindi, P. Elung’ata, J.K. Otsola & Y. Yé. (2011). Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2): 200-218.

Social Exchange and Sexual Behavior in Young Women’s Premarital Relationships in Kenya.
Nancy, L., R. Goldberg, B. Mberu, & E.M. Zulu. (2011). Journal of Marriage and Family; 73(5): 1048-1064.

The Relationship History Calendar: Improving the Scope and Quality of Data on Youth Sexual Behavior.
Nancy, L., S. Clark, & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Demography; 48(3): 1151-1176.

Strengthening the research to policy and practice interface: Exploring strategies used by research organisations working on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS. Theobald, S., O. Tulloch, J. Crichton, K. Hawkins, E. Zulu, P. Mayaud, J. Parkhurst, A. Whiteside & H. Standing. (2011). Health Research Policy and Systems; 9(Suppl 1):S2.

What shapes research impact on policy: Understanding research uptake in SRH policy processes in resource poor contexts.
Sumner, A., J. Crichton, S. Theobald, E. Zulu & J. Parkhurst. (2011).  Health Research Policy and Systems; 9(Suppl 1): S3.

Engaging media in communicating research on sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences and lessons learned.
Oronje, R.N., C. Undie, E.M. Zulu & J. Crichton. (2011).  Health Research Policy and Systems; 9 (Suppl 1):S7.

Fatal Injuries in the Slums of Nairobi and their Risk Factors: Results from a Matched Case-Control Study.
Ziraba, A.K., C. Kyobutungi & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 8(Suppl 2):S256-65.

Timing and Sequencing of Events Marking the Transition to Adulthood in Two Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
Beguy D., C.W. Kabiru, E.M. Zulu & A.C. Ezeh. (2011). Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2): 318-340.

Is There an Urban Advantage in Child Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence From 18 Countries in the 1990s.
Bocquier, P., N. Madise & E.M. Zulu. (2011). Demography; 48(2): 531-558.

Treatment of African children with severe malaria ““ towards evidence-informed clinical practice using GRADE.
Musila, N., N. Opiyo & M. English. (2011).  Malaria Journal; 10:201.

Referral recommendations for osteoarthritis of the knee incorporating patients’ preferences.
Musila, N., M. Underwood, A. McCaskie, N. Black, A. Clarke &, V.J. Meulen. (2011).  Family Practice; 28(1):68-74.

2010

Concurrent Sexual Partnerships among Youth in Urban Kisumu, Kenya.
Hongwei, X.U., N. Luke & E.M. Zulu. (2010).  Prevalence and Partnership Effects. Population Studies; 64(3): 247-261.

Family planning in sub-Saharan Africa: progress or stagnation?
Cleland, J.G., R. P. Ndugwa & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Bulletin of the World Health Organization; 89(2):137″“143.

Circular Migration Patterns and Determinants in Nairobi Slum Settlements.
Beguy, D., P. Bocquier, & E.M. Zulu. (2010).  Demographic Research; 23(20): 549-586.

Do Migrant Children Face Greater Health Hazards in Slum Settlements? Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya.
Bocquier P., D. Beguy, E. Zulu, K. Muindi, A. Konseiga & Y. Ye. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2):S266-81.

Food Security and Nutritional Outcomes among Urban Poor Orphans in Nairobi.
Kimani-Murage, E.W., P.A. Holding, J.C. Fotso, A.C. Ezeh, N.J. Madise, E.N. Kahurani & E.M. Zulu. (2011).  Journal of Urban Health Kenya; 88(Suppl 2):S282-97.

In their own words: Assessment of satisfaction with residential location among migrants in Nairobi slums.
Mudege N.N., & E.M. Zulu. (2010).  Journal of Urban Health; 88(Suppl 2):S219-34.

Discourses of Illegality and exclusion: When water access matters.
Mudege, N.N., & E.M. Zulu. (2010). Global Public Health; 6(3):221-33.

Menstrual Pattern, Sexual Behaviors and Contraceptive Use among Postpartum Women in Nairobi Urban Slums.
Ndugwa, R. P., J. Cleland, N.J. Madise, J.C. Fotso, & E.M. Zulu. (2010).  Journal of Urban Health; 88 (Suppl 2):S341-55.

Adolescent Problem Behavior in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements: Applying Problem Behavior Theory in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ndugwa, R.N., C. Kabiru, J. Cleland, D.Beguy, T. Egondi, E.M. Zulu, & R. Jessor. (2010).  Journal of Urban Health;  88(Suppl 2):S298-317.

The Correlates of HIV Testing and Impacts on Sexual Behavior: Evidence from a Life History Study of Young People in Kisumu, Kenya.
Kabiru, C., N. Luke, C.O. Izugbara, E.M. Zulu. (2010).  BMC Public Health; 10(412):1-12.

Transition into First Sex among Adolescents in Slum and Non-Slum Communities in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kabiru, C., D. Beguy, C. Undie, & E.Zulu, & A.C. Ezeh. (2010. Journal of Youth Studies; 13(4):453-471.

The effect of participant non-response on the HIV prevalence estimates in a population based survey in two informal settlements in Nairobi city.
Ziraba, A.K., N. Madise, M. Matilu, E. Zulu, J. Kebaso, J. Inungu, V. Okoth , S. Khamadi, S. Oti & A. Ezeh. (2010). Population Health Metrics; 8(22): 1-10.

Can guidelines improve referral to elective surgical specialties for adults? A systematic review.
Clarke, A., N. Blundell, I. Forde, N. Musila, D. Spitzer, S. Naqvi & J. Browne. (2010). Journal of Quality and Safety in Healthcare; 19: 187-194.