| DR. WAITHIRA MIRIE

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Dr. Waithira Mirie is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Foods and Nutrition from College of St. Elizabeth, USA, Masters of Science (MSc) in Applied Human Nutrition, from Unit of Applied Human Nutrition, University of Nairobi, and a Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University Florida (USA). She is a nutritionist practitioner with 12 years experience and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for 7 years.

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Publications

2001

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 2001. Mirie W., Nutrition and Health Survey of Children below five years of Garissa and Ijala Districts, North Eastern Kenya.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

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MIRIE, WAITHIRA. 2001. Mirie W., Impact of Lactation Management Education Programme in Kenya: East Africa Medical Journal, March 2001.. East African Medical Journal . 78(3):128-130.: ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 AbstractWebsite

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Products of gene modification have vast implications. Creating public awareness and disseminating information on the subject seeks to demystify some of the widely held falsehoods regarding genetically modified products.
This is an informative, thorough and easy to understand guidebook that aims to enlighten and debunk some of the commonly held misconceptions on products of gene modification and to give the reader a better understanding of the role genetic modification will play. The review sheds light on the safety, and application of these products in medicine, the food industry and other areas, especially those where genetic modification may represent a cheap, faster, credible, viable alternative in achieving sustainable development among resource-poor communities.

2000

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 2000. Mirie W., Aging and Nutritional Needs. A chapter in Handbook of Nutrition for the Aged CRC Press, Florida, USA, 2000.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1999

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1999. Thuita F. N., Mirie W., Nutrition in the Management of Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome. East African Medical Journal, Vol 76, No. 9 September 1999.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1999. Mirie W., Musandu J., Health Practices as Reported by Mothers in a Semi Arid Area of Kenya. International Child Health: A Digest of Current Information, 1999.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1998

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1998. Mirie W., Maternal Nutritional and Food Security. Nutrition Association of Kenya Newsletter, Vol. 4 December, 1998.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1998. Mirie W., An Evaluation of Education Program of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi (A Thesis for the Msc. In Applied Human Nutrition, University of Nairobi).. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1998. Mirie W., The Relationship between Nutrition and Pharmacology. East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Services, Vol 1 No. 3, October 1998. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1997

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1997. Kemenwa R., Mirie W., Breastfeeding, Hospital Practices as Reported by Mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital. International Journal of Childbirth Education, Vol. 12 No. 4, December, 1997. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1997. Mirie W., Aging and Nutritional Needs, East African Medical Journal, Vol. 74 No. 10, October, 1997.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1994

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1994. Mirie W., Abstract: An evaluation of the Educational Programme of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi. Journal of Gastroenterology and Haematology, 1994.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1993

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1993. Mirie W., et al. A study of Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Breastfeeding of Health Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

WAITHIRA, MRSMIRIE. 1993. Mirie W., Et al. A study of knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Weaning of Mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital.. The Journal of Experimental Biology 213, 3223 . : ELOQUENT BOOKS NY, Strategic Book Group, Connecticut, USA. ISBN-978-1-60911-081-9.Pages1 Abstract

1989

Waithira, M. 1989. An evaluation of the educational programme of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi. Abstract

The main objective of this study was to
compare the knowledge. attitudes. ,and practices of
mothers and health workers exposed to the educational
programme of the Breastfeeding Information
Group (BIG) with those who have not been exposed to
the programme. In addition. the knowledge. attitudes
and practices of BIG counselors and members
of the executive committee were also assesed with
respect to their knowledge and practices of breastfeeding
and weaning.
The knowledge. attitude and practice (i(AP ;0
study took place in Maternal and Child Health
Clinics (MCHC) in Nairobi, between January and June
1987. A sample of 150 randomly selected B i
Exposed mothers was compared with a similar sample
of randomly selected NON-BIG Exposed rno t her· s .
Similarly a sample of 24 randomly selected B1GExposed
Health Workers was compared with a s l m I lar
number of NON-BIG Exposed health workers. in addition,
12 BIG volunteers and 6 counsellors were
included in the study. Thus a total of
366 interviews were conducted for the study.
The
higher in
BIG-exposed study sample scored
the knowledge test than the Non-BIG
exposed controls.
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The initiation of breastfeeding was largely
universal among the entire study sample. The duration
of breastfeeding of the youngest child
however, was longer among mothers not exposed to
the BIG educational programme. than among mothers
exposed to it.
The onset of weaning the youngest child of
both groups of mothers was significantly different
between the two groups. The Non-BIG exposed
mothers introduced supplementary foods earlier than
the BIG-exposed mothers.
Questioned on the main message delivered in
BiG's promotional visual aid (poster) designed to
promote and encourage breastfeeding. the majority
of respondents identified it to be: " to breastfeed"

DR. WAITHIRA MIRIE

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

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