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Name: Emmah Nyambura Mwangi Title/Qualification: PhD. Public Health MSc Public Health Bsc. Medical Laboratory Sciences Department: Environmental and Occupational Health Designation/Position: Lecturer Email: Contact Address: Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100 Area of Specialization: Public Health Research Interests: -Epidemiology and Prevention of emerging and re-emerging diseases - Impact of Environmental factors on human health - Occupational Health and Safety -Community based interventions for improving human health outcomes - Health Communication and promotion strategies - Public Health approaches to mental health promotion and illness prevention Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gYfhyo0AAAAJ&hl=en |
PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES
REFERRED JOURNALS
- Emmah Nyambura Kariuki, Zipporah Waithera Ng’ang’a and Peter Wanzala (2017).Bacteriological Contamination of Street Foods among Street Food Vendors in Githurai and Gikomba Markets- Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) Vol. 4 (1) pp 337-346
- Emmah Nyambura Kariuki, Zipporah Waithera Ng’ang’a and Peter Wanzala (2017). Food Handling Practices and Environmental Factors Associated with Food Contamination Among Food Vendors in Nairobi County, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Study. East African Health Research Journal Vol. 1 (1) pp 62- 71
- Janeffer Muthoni Wangari, Emmah Mwangi and Washington Auma Arodi (2023). Compliance with Tuberculosis Infection, Prevention and Control Guidelines among Healthcare workers in Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi District Hospital. American Journal of Public Health Research (ajphr) Vol. 11(3) pp 88-98
- Janeffer Muthoni Wangari, Emmah Mwangi and Washington Auma Arodi (2023). Role of Attitude in Influencing Compliance with Tuberculosis Infection, Prevention and Control Guidelines among Healthcare workers in Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi District Hospital. American Journal of Public Health Research (ajphr) Vol. 11(3) pp 107-116
- Charles FL Mbakaya, Njambi Njuguna, Emmah N Mwangi, Florence Kagwaini, Gladys Mugure, Dorothy Memusi and Judy Mwai (2010). Micronutrients as Effect Modifiers of HIV Transmission and Progression in Sub-Saharan Africa. Free Radical Biology and Medicine Journal. Issue 49 pp 146
- Mwangi, Emmah Nyambura (2014).Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with spontaneous abortion among women attending Thika District level V hospital, Kenya. URI: http//hdl.handle.net/123456789/1465
MODULES
- Mwangi E. N. (2021). Teaching Interactive Module. Workplace Safety Rules and Personal Protective Equipment. Digital School of Virtual and Open learning.
- Mwangi E.N. (2021). Teaching Interactive Module. Health and Safety Risk Management II. Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
- Mwangi E.N. (2021). Teaching Interactive Module. Biological Hazards and Risk Control. Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- 2024: Attended Workshop on Results Based Framework Approach to Proposal Development
- 2023: Attended STI mainstreaming sensitization workshop (October, 2023)
- 2013: Attended the Innovative Teaching Methodologies and Clinical Mentorship workshop conducted by Kenyatta University in collaboration with Partnership for Advanced Clinical Education (PACE) at Kenyatta University Conference Centre, 19th to 23rd August 2013.
- 2023: Scientific Communication Seminar, Kenyatta University (March, 2023)
- 2024: Webinar on Scientific Publishing, Peer Review, and Editing Ethics in Academic Research
- Postgraduate seminars, Kenyatta University
SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
- JANEFFER MUTHONI WANGARI (GRADUATED)
Registration No: Q22/CTY/PT/37404/2017
Title: COMPLIANCE WITH TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL GUIDELINES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN KIBERA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA."
- EDISON HUMPREY
Registration No: Q22/CTY/PT/21663/2020
Title: EXPOSURE LEVEL OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS AND PERCEIVED HEALTH IMPLICATIONS IN SELECTED INDUSTRIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
- GOULDER N. MUIA
Registration No: Q22/CTY/PT/27496/2018
Title: ESTIMATION OF COST OF WORK RELATED INJURIES AMONG FACTORY WORKERS IN SELECTED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
- NYANG'AU RAGIRA DOMINIC
Registration No: Q22/CTY/27763/2018
Title: EVALUATION OF FIRE SAFETY STATUS OF SELECTED SUPERMARKETS IN NAIROBI COUNTY WITH REFERENCE TO FIRE RISK REDUCTION RULES, 2007
- IRENE JEBET KORIR
Registration No: Q22/CTY/PT/39329/2017
Title: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS- A CASE STUDY OF COPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA
- ANDREY KOSGEY
REG NO: Q22/CTY/PT/20031/2020
Title: SAFETY AND HEALTH OF AIRPORT RESCUE FIRE-FIGHTERS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN KENYA
- ONG’UTI IMELDA KERUBO
REG NO: Q23/CTY/PT/27220/2018
Title: REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS PROTECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FROM IMPACTS OF PESTICIDE USE IN TRANSNZOIA COUNTY
- ABDULKADIR DALACHA GODANA
REG No: Q21/CE/26087/2018
Title: POTABILITY OF PIPED WATER IN KIBERA SLUMS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
RESEARCH GRANTS:
- 2017: Deans Research Fund, School of Public Health, Kenyatta University
PROFESSIONAL/ CONSULTANCY
- Reviewer, Global Health Science and Practice Journal
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS
- Member of Visitation Ministry that is involved in community services at CITAM Church
- Member of a local church Safari Group that entails fellowships and community service
- Served in the JKUAT CU Executive committee as Bible Study Secretary (2006 to 2007)
- Served in JKUAT CU Prayer Sub- Committee
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD
- Research Coordinator, Environmental and Occupational Health Department -2012-2016
- Practicum placement Coordinator, Environmental and Occupational Health Department -2016 to date