Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Piperonyl butoxide net utilization and durability on malaria transmission in Muhoroni sub-county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Pyrethroid-treated nets have reduced malaria in endemic areas, but insecticide resistance has hindered progress, prompting WHO to recommend piperonyl butoxide (PBO) based LLINs. Kenya adopted PBO nets, but their usage and ... -
Advancing hierarchical model and variable Selection methods: evaluating performance, Interpretability and implications
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Healthcare utilization continues to be a relevant issue for the public health sector in developing situations. However, conventional statistical frameworks tend to understate the contextual and hierarchical nature of the ... -
A time-varying covariate model for survival Analysis using longitudinal data
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Statistical methodologies for medical and health science research have changed significantly, bringing out the dynamics of disease progression and treatment outcomes. Methodologies for analyzing survival data help understand ... -
Factors associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women in Kisumu County and the diagnostic performance of p16/ki-67 Biomarkers
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a premalignant lesion of the cervix that can progress to cervical cancer (CC) if not identified early and treated as appropriate. Globally, incidence of CC is estimated at 660,000 ... -
Utilization and effectiveness of symptothermal method as a strategy to ameliorate unmet need for family planning among women of reproductive age in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)The associated adverse effects of hormonal/device contraceptives ranging from displaced IUDs, excessive/continuous haemorrhage, pelvic pain, headache, weight gain, osteoporosis, backache, hypertension, deep venous thrombosis ... -
Effectiveness of dialogue-trained community health promoters in promoting uptake of cervical cancer screening in Nyando and Nyakach sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Cervical cancer burden keeps rising with Kenya recording 5845 cases and 3591 deaths in 2022. The burden is higher in the developing countries due to lower screening rates. The low screening rates are due to low knowledge ... -
Distribution, molecular characterization and insecticide resistance of Malaria vectors in Kakamega county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Despite a significant global decline in malaria cases and mortality over the past two decades, recent years have seen resurgence in Western highlands of Kenya. This study aimed to assess the distribution, genetic diversity, ... -
Elucidation of anti-prostate activities of berries of solanum aculeastrum dunal: a novel approach to management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)The prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increases with age and may progress to prostate cancer (PC). In Kenya, about 64,600 cases of BPH were recorded in 2000 which increased to 126,000 in 2019, making it ... -
Determinants and effect of health education intervention on patients’ adherence to artemisinin-based combination Therapy in Kamuli district, Uganda
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Malaria control strategies aimed at accelerating patients‘ adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy are needed in the fight to control and eradicate malaria. Previous studies have shown the power of health education ... -
Effectiveness of behavior change intervention in enhancing utilization of health data for decision making by community members in Nyando sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Utilization of health data is key because it enables individuals and communities to make decisions on their health seeking behaviour. However, studies show low utilization of health data for this purpose with data generated ... -
Effect of resource endowment, difference in resource endowment and return on gender agricultural Productivity gap among smallholder farmers in Busia county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)The Food and Agriculture Organization highlights agriculture's crucial role in Africa's livelihoods and economic growth. However, productivity has declined recently; a Central Bank of Kenya survey reported a 6.6% drop in ... -
Human factors affecting quality of routine data collected on Tuberculosis by health workers in selected health facilities in Kiambu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)The quality of tuberculosis (TB) data is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective public health strategies, significantly influenced among others, human factors. While existing studies provide insights into these ... -
Determinants of adverse maternal and neonatal pregnancy Outcomes among pastoralist women of reproductive age in Marsabit county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)Adverse maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes refer to abnormal birth outcomes that can manifest through the neonate, pregnant woman, or both. These outcomes mainly contribute to neonatal and maternal morbidity and ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with shisha smoking by youth In tertiary institutions, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)The tobacco epidemic has a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting approximately 1.1 billion smokers, with a particularly high prevalence in low- and middle- income countries, with over 7 million deaths ... -
Effects of Allium sativum extract on atazanavir induced Nephrotoxicity in male winstar rats
(Maseno University, 2024)Introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy in 1998 in the treatment of HIV led to dramatic decrease in morbidity and mortality among HIV infected patients translating it into a chronic manageable condition. ... -
Evaluation of Carbetocin and oxytocin for prevention of post Partum hemorrhage in women undergoing cesarean delivery at a regional hospital in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2024)The burden of maternal morbidity and mortality is highest in Sub Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Moreover, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the largest contributor of maternal deaths in these regions. In Kisumu County, ... -
Investigation of haemostatic effects and the mechanism of Action of croton megalocarpus leaf extract on male new Zealand white rabbits
(Maseno University, 2024)Trauma death being a serious issue that take people’s lives has many causes whose main cause is hemorrhage (bleeding). The body's natural ability to halt bleeding inside the vascular compartment is called hemostasis, which ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract treatment on plasma Glucose, cortisol and electrolytes concentration in male Rattus norvegicus on daily atazanavir therapy
(Maseno University, 2024)Patients with HIV/AIDS now have longer life expectancies, thanks to the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART). On the other hand, a high frequency of endocrine and metabolic diseases has been ... -
Fetomaternal outcomes among normotensive and stage one Hypertensive patients at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and Referral hospital: a prospective cohort study
(Maseno University, 2024)Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Complications associated with hypertension include intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), premature delivery, poor neonatal scores at ... -
Protective effects of rosmarinus officinalis on gentamicin - Induced acute Kidney injury in male albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2024)Acute Kidney injury (AKI) is a worldwide public health challenge associated with high morbidity, mortality, and high healthcare costs in developing countries. Studies have established that one cause of these injuries is ...