Dr. Judy Wairimu Mugo

Title/Qualifications: Lecturer
Department/Unit/Section: Community Health and Epidemiology
Contact Address: P.O Box 43844 – 00100, Nairobi
Position: Lecturer
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ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4704-0985
Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=Pj6dEIoAAAAJ
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Area of Specialization:

• Community Health & Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Population Health, Human Nutrition and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Research Interests:

• Community Health, Nutrition and WASH Surveys in Emergencies, Food Safety, Security and Livelihoods as well as Gerontology.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES (Post University)

• Africa International Health Conference from 9^th to 11^th August, 2023 at the International Languages Centre in Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya

• 4TH African Regional Conference by Alzheimer’s Disease International on 28th & 29th September, 2017 at the Lions Eye Hospital in Loresho, Nairobi Kenya
• Advocating for the Integration of FGM/C into the University Medical/Public Health Curriculum by Africa Coordinating Centre for Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (ACCAF) and University of Nairobi on 14th and 15th September, 2017 in the Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.
• Global Ageing and Long-term care Research Network (GALNet) held on 26th to 27th June, 2017 at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in Nairobi Kenya
• The Nutritional Status and Functionality of Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Elderly Persons in Nairobi County in Kenya Vienna, Austria 2017
• 1st International Reproductive Health Conference; Theme: Ending Obstetric Fistula in a generation held on 22nd to 24th May, 2017 at the Kenyatta University Conference Center in Kenyatta University.
• 2nd IAGG Region Conference of Gerontology and Geriatrics; Theme: Long-term Care Systems for Africa: Setting agendas, held at the African Population and Health Research Centre, Nairobi Campus from 6th to 8th of December, 2017.
• 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sports for Health and Development in Africa held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya from 21st to 23rd September, 2016.
• Certificate on Setting, Moderating and Examination Marking in Institutions of Higher Learning – Kenyatta University through the Directorate of Teaching Excellence in 2014
• Certificate in Research and Proposal Writing by National Council for Science and Technology on 13th February, 2013
• Participation in AAEH Research Development Workshop in Blantyre, Malawi 7th – 11th November 2011.
• Health and development; the role of media in health communication held in Safari park hotel on 27th to 29th June, 2011
• Awareness training: quality management system ISO 9001 2008 Kenyatta University 24th March 2011 at the Kenyatta University Conference Centre (KUCC)
• Symposium on innovations in monitoring and evaluation (M & E) on 7th - 8th March 2011
• Introduction to STATA (a statistical package for data analysis) implemented by Tulane university (USA) in collaboration with Kenyatta University (Kenya).
• Introduction to STATA Workshop on February 28th to 5th march, 2011 by Kenyatta University and APHIA II, Nairobi Kenya.
• Certificate in Financial Literacy Training by Equity Bank Foundation and Kenyatta University in June, 2010
• Certificate in Project Cycle Management Training by AMREF from the 23rd to 27th March, 2009 in the Garissa Action Against Hunger International (ACFIN) Region Office.
• 24th to 28th February 2009 – Global Water Initiative Monitoring and Evaluation Tools by CARE INTERNATIONAL IN KENYA and the Global Water Initiative (GWI) in the Nomads Hotel, Garissa.
• 4th September, 2008 – Finance for Non-Finance Managers Workshop in the Laico Regency, Nairobi
• 27th -30th October, 2008 – Kenya WASH Cluster, Training for Emergencies Nairobi by REdR UK, UNICEF WASH cluster and NETWAS in the Silver Springs Hotel
• 17th -23rd July, 2008 – Peace Initiative by Oxfam in the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
• 20th – 25th March, 2008 – Oxfam and ICRC, The SPHERE Project: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response in Hotel Kunste, Nakuru
• Peer counseling in HIV/AIDS by I Choose Life (ICL), Kenya, 2002

 Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

• Ndwiga, D. N., Mugo, J., Nyang’echi, E., & Mathenge, J. (2024). Utilization of Female Condoms among Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Murang’a County, Kenya. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 6(2), 45–52. 
• Kinyua , P., Gicheru, M., Mugo, J., & Gitahi, N. (2024). Bacteriological Contamination Level of Foods and Water Sold With Escherichia Coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus Aureus, Coliforms and Vibrio Cholera in Food Establishments in Nairobi City Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 10(1), 45–56. 
• Mureithi Njeru, A., Juma, J., Mugo, J., & Odongo, A. O. (2023). Adequacy of sanitation and handwashing facilities in public primary schools: case of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10(9), 3212–3218. 
• Oenga, D., Mugo, J., & Kipkalom, R. (2023). Utilization of sexual reproductive health services among public service vehicle operators in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10(10), 3436–3445. 
• Omondi, G., Nyamari, J., & Mugo, J. (2023). Mercury Levels in Groundwater near Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mines in Migori County, Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 6(1), 421-431.
• Lanyo J, Orago A, Mugo J. Uptake of HIV and AIDS services among lesbian, gay and bisexual identifying youths aged 18 to 35 years in Nairobi city county, Kenya. Int J Community Med Public Health 2023; Dec;10(12)
• Kanini, L., Mugo, J. W., Masiga, C. O., Okari, G. M., & Matoke, V. O. (2023). Level of knowledge associated with practice of safe sex for HIV prevention among administration police officers in Uhuru camp, Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Community
  Medicine and Public Health, 10(11), 4103–4109. 
• Muriu, J. Mugo and R. Mutisya. Predictors of dehydration among children under five years with acute diarrhea at Mbagathi County Hospital Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal Vol. 100 No. 6 June 2023.
• N Zachary, D Mogere and J Mugo. Determinants of Community HIV Index Testing among HIV Index Clients in Yirol West County, South Sudan International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health. Article no.IJTDH.103200 ISSN: 2278–1005, NLM ID: 101632866
• Ojwang NM, Keraka MN, Mugo JM. Role of community health volunteers in promoting uptake of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age, Nairobi City, Kenya. Int J Community Med Public Health 2023;10:2385-92.

• Mwania E, Njogu EW, Mugo JW. Prevalence of fruit and vegetable intake in relation to weight status among undergraduate public university students in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Int J Community Med Public Health 2023;10:1028-1034

• Lucy Phelister Nyong'a, Judy W. Mugo and Prof. Mbaruk A. Suleiman. Influence of health seeking behaviour on glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus Female patients aged 35-60 years in Taveta Sub-county Hospital. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing ISSN 2520-4025 (Online) Vol.8, Issue 1. No.1, pp 27- 41, 2022

• Jebet, Sharon J.; Warutere, Peterson N.; Mugo, Judy M.. Evaluation of occupational health practice in the laundry and linen service at Kenyatta National hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, [S.l.], v. 9, n. 6, p. 2364-2371, may 2022. ISSN 2394-6040.

• Murage BW, Warutere PN, Mugo JW. The role of care-giving in the well-being of the older persons in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Int J Community Med Public Health 2021;8:5210-5.

• Firisa, W., Onsongo, L., & Mugo, J. (2021). Prevalence of Hypertensive Disorders among women attending Antenatal care in selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 7(2), 19-44.

• Musyimi, E., Mugo, J., & Kabue, E (2020). Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviour among students in Machakos University, Machakos County, Kenya. Global Journal of Health Sciences. ISSN 2519-0210 (online) Vol 5, Issue 2, No. 4, pp 59-82. 2020.

• Gitonga, C., Nyamari, J., & Mugo, J. (2020). Adherence to Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment In Murang’a County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, 4(1), 49-63. https://doi.org/10.35942/ijcab.v4i1.114 
• Paul, M., Orago, A., & Mugo, J (2019). Cervical Cancer Screening and Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk factors among women of Reproductive Age in Juja Sub-County, Kenya. Journal of Health,  Medicine and Nursing. ISSN 2520-4025. Vol .4,  Issue 4.  No. 3,  pp 31-  42.
• Chelimo, A., Arodi, W., Makworo, D., & J Mugo (2018). Assessment of the incidence and contributing factors of Post caesarean section wound sepsis among postnatal mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital Postnatal ward Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing 3 (4), 1-18.
• Mugo, J., Waudo, J., Onywera J., & Otieno, G., (2017). Nutritional Status of Elderly Persons: A Comparison Between Institutionalized And Non -Institutionalized Elderly Persons In Nairobi City County, In Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies. Volume 4 issue 10, October, 2017 Page 199-204.
• Mugo, J., Onywera, V., Waudo, J., & Otieno, G., (2017). Functionality of Elderly Persons: A Comparison Between Institutionalized and Non–Institutionalized Elderly Persons in Nairobi City County, in Kenya. World Journal of Public Health Vol 3, (1), 94(8), 1406-1411.
• Mugo, J., Kabiru, W., & Sharma, R (2008). The types of Non-prescription drugs bought by the residents of the city of Nairobi, Kenya, Journal of Nature Conservators, 20 (1) : 33-39.
• Nutritional Status Of Elderly Persons: A Comparison Between Institutionalized And Non -Institutionalized Elderly Persons In Nairobi City County, In Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies. Volume 4 issue 10, October, 2017 Page 199-204.
• Judy W Mugo, Ephantus W. Kabiru and Rekha R. Sharma – The types of Non-prescription drugs bought by the residents of the city of Nairobi, Kenya, J.Natcon 20 (1) : 33-39 (2008) published by nature Conservators, India

Refereed Modules

• Owaka, I. and Mugo, J (2020). PPH 112: Socio- Medical Sciences in Population Health. Kenyatta University.
• Mugo, J and Kabaria – Mureithi J (2020). PHP 404: Health Promotion in Emergencies. Kenyatta University.
• Mugo, J. and Owuor I (2020). PHP 405: School Health Promotion. Kenyatta University.
• Mugo, J (2020) PPH 113: Nutrition and Health. Kenyatta University
• Mugo, J (2020) PHP 201: Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Kenyatta University
• Mugo, J. and Owuor I (2020). PHP 100: Foundations of Health Promotion. Kenyatta University.
• Owuor, I and Mugo J (2020) Social and behavioural Approaches to Public Health. Kenyatta University
• Mugo J and Ndayala P (2020). PPH 101: Foundation and Principles of Population Health. Kenyatta University