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Psychological stress predictors of low birth weight among post natal mothers in Kilifi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Worldwide, low birth weight (LBW, <2500gms) remains pervasive despite focused antenatal care interventions. Children with LBW have increased risk for death and multiple morbidities whose consequences track through life ...
Determinants of linkage to HIV care and treatment among men who have sex with men (msm) in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
HIV remains a global and national public health challenge, with significant impacts on the lives of those affected by the virus. Kisumu County in western Kenya has one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the country. ...
Assesment of the implementation of quality management processes within selected public health facilities in Bungoma county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Quality Healthcare is the kind of care that meets the expectations of patients, financiers, and all other stakeholders. Quality management process is a set of procedures to ensure that deliverables meet the expectations ...
Histological patterns of prostate specimens analyzed at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral Hospital
(Maseno University, 2023)
Prostate cancer is the fifth most prevalent cause of cancer-related death worldwide in men, accounting for an estimated 366,000 deaths and 6.3 million disability-adjusted life years. There is scarce information on prostate ...
Determinants of vitamin a supplementation coverage among children aged 6-60 months in Ganze sub county, Kilifi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Vitamin A deficiency is among the leading and preventable causes of childhood morbidity and mortality that may be attributable to low coverage of Vitamin A Supplementation among children 6-60 months. In Kenya, Vitamin A ...
The Histomorphological and biochemical hepatorestorative Effects of silymarin milk thistle on paracetamol induced Hepatotoxicity in adult albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2023)
Liver toxicity has been on a steady rise worldwide and it is attributed to various causes including
paracetamol-induced when taken singly in high dose or prolonged use. Paracetamol is a common, most
preferred and widely ...
Food systems, socio-demographic factors and the nutritional Status of children 6-24 months in Obunga slums, Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Kenya is grappling with many public health problems; one of the most critical is childhood
malnutrition. Underweight rates are 10.1%, stunting 17.6%, and wasting 4.9 %. In Obunga slums,
stunting was 40.2% for children ...
Evaluation of a HIV predictive algorithm, geospatial analysis of new HIV diagnoses, and mapping of HIV testing uptake in Homa bay, Kisumu, and Siaya counties, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
As the number of people living with HIV in the population who do not know their HIV status continues to decline, as more people are linked to ART, continuing to offer HIV testing in a universal manner becomes inefficient. ...
Synthesis and characterization of municipal waste incinerator fly ash based Geopolymers for the removal of Endosulfan from water: kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics
(Maseno University, 2023)
Endosulfan is a broad spectrum organochlorine insecticide which acts as a contact poison for controlling a wide variety of insects. However, extensive and uncontrolled use of insecticides leads to water pollution. ...
Assessment of household food security and nutritional status Of children aged 1-3 years in Seme sub-county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, one out of ten households is unable to get food with more than three million
children living in households that are severely food insecure. Kenya is among the top 50 countries
in Sub-Saharan Africa ...