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Relationship between the concentration of microcystin in serum and primary liver cancer in patients attending JOOTRH, Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Microcystins (MCs) are toxins released by unicellular micro-organism known as cyanobacteria. These unicellular micro-organisms flourish in aquatic habitats with warm temperatures and nutrients rich water bodies. Microcystins ... -
Performance of one-step spanbio™ rapid test in detection of giardia lamblia in Busia county referral hospital, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The protozoan flagellate parasite Giardia lamblia is the aetiologic agent for giardiasis, an infectious disease with significant burden in developing countries. Currently, clinical signs and symptoms accompanied by microscopy ... -
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. ... -
Role of sanitation-hygiene practices and social norms on open defecation free status in households of Suna-west sub-county, Migori county
(Maseno University, 2022)The government of Kenya adopted Community-led total sanitation as a national strategy to elicit sanitation-related behaviour change and eliminate open defecation. Since then, several villages have achieved open defecation ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis b vaccine and factors associated with vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in Mtwara municipality health centers, Tanzania
(Maseno University, 2022)Hepatitis B infection is a serious but preventable blood-borne disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis. The risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus due ... -
Predictors of uptake of modern family planning services among pastoralist women in Garbatulla sub-county, Isiolo county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Family Planning (FP) improves the quality of life for women, however, global unmet need for family plannings remains high, especially in developing countries. In Kenya, health care delivery, including delivery of FP services, ... -
Predictors of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Hiv-infected children below 10 years attending level 4 and 5 health facilities in Turkana county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The use of more effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved survival of children infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). However, the benefits of these treatments are limited by non-adherence ... -
Coping Mechanisms, Socioeconomic and Psychological Burden of Caregivers of Children with Bronchoasthma In Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Bronchoasthma is a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory non-communicable disease of lower respiratory airways characterized by spontaneous episodes. It is a life-course condition common among children, with variable intensities, ... -
Factors influencing utilization of international quality care system for clinical decision support in Hiv care clinics in Nakuru county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Electronic medical records (EMR) are computerized medical information systems that are used to collect, store, and display patient information. EMR systems can strengthen pathways of care and close gaps in patient tracking, ... -
Influence of household socio-economic characteristics and food intake on nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months from banana-dependent households in Izimbya ward, Tanzania
(Maseno University, 2022)A child’s entire life is largely determined by the food consumed during his first years of life. Since childhood is the most vulnerable phase in human life, nutritional inadequacies may hamper the development of the body. ... -
Influence of selected behavioral factors on financial performance of deposit-taking saccos in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) are the major drivers of economic growth in developing countries and promise future growth and departure from poverty among the low economic regions. In Kenya, there was an increase ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of credit accessibility in the informal sector: the Case of smallholder businesses in Migori county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2022)The informal sector, estimated to constitute 98% of businesses in Kenya, represents 83% of total employment and created 768,000 new jobs which represents 90.7% of total new jobs created in 2019 alone. Despite the critical ... -
An analysis of interpersonal communication in the editorial columns of Parents magazine
(Maseno University, 2022)Parents is a magazine that is published monthly in Kenya. It was launched in 1986 and presents content on life’s relevant issues such as love, marriage, health, finances among others. It has been on the market for over ... -
Social factors influencing participation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga university of science and technology students in Sports betting in Bondo sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The legalization of betting in Kenya has resulted in widespread availability of betting in the society compared to when gambling was exclusive to casinos and clubs. A poll carried out in six African countries established ... -
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 ... -
The assessment of implementation of monitoring systems in settlements upgrading projects: the case of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) in Munyaka, Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, it is estimated that 70 million new residents get added to urban areas of the developing countries each year. In the next two decades, the urban population of the world’s two poorest regions, South Asia and ...