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Clinical waste management factors associated with healthcare acquired infections among health care workers in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Clinical waste is a leading cause of death globally due to the increasing number of infectious diseases. Clinical wastes are generated by health facilities and may cause infection to any person coming in contact with it. ...
Geomagnetic field variations at African equatorial regions during the ascending phase of the solar cycle 24
(Maseno University, 2022)
The Earth’s magnetic field is the field of force that extends from the interior of the Earth to the outer space where it interconnects with the Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF). It is characterized by regular and irregular ...
Prevalence of diarrhea and status of water used by households of Bandani informal settlement in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
The heaviest burden of diarrhea is borne by low-income populations with poor access to safe water and sanitation. In 2017, 11.80% of the total deaths were due to diarrheal diseases in Kenya. In Kisumu County, diarrhea is ...
Determinants of contraceptives use among women of Reproductive age in Nambale sub-county, Busia county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Use of contraceptives allow people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of children. Contraceptives use and unmet need for contraceptives are key to understanding profound changes in fertility ...
An assessment of planning institutional frameworks influencing urban agriculture in three towns of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Globally, urbanization and population increases have resulted into a reduction in arable land and increased food demand simultaneously. It is estimated that Africa will be 60% urbanized, while Kenya will be 46% urbanized ...
Analysis of inflation, interest rate, exchange rate and financial performance of real estate investment, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Real estate as an investment has continued to form an important part of investments held by both retail and institutional investor’s portfolio over the years. This has been attributed to its ability to generate continuous ...
Correlation of vitamin D levels and immune status in Hiv positive children aged 3 to 14 years attending Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide phenomenon and it’s more prevalent in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive individuals. This prevalence could be higher in children from sub-Saharan Africa where the HIV burden ...
Influence of financial literacy on saving behaviour among small scale entreprenuers in Kisumu central constituency Kisumu county
(Maseno University, 2022)
African nations still have to bring up residential reserve funds rates compared to their per capitaGDPs as they are doing poorly compared to their East Asian and Pacific partners and that ifAfrica saved more both household ...
The role of community radio in the implementation of county development programs in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
The media is critical to the development process because it provides appropriate knowledge and effective communication tools necessary for influencing and modifying human attitudes and behavior. Media is a catalyst for ...
Assessment of trends and determinants of household food insecurity in Marsabit county-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Food insecurity is a growing concern worldwide despite the government strategies to implement measures. However, a lot of studies conducted so far in the field gave more emphasis to the high potential counties of Kenya. ...