Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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The influence of Maragoli traditional death rituals on Pentecostal assemblies of GOD practices in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Death rituals are a global phenomenon. Africans in general and the Maragoli in particular engage in death rituals to process & express grief. The coming of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) church disrupted and ... -
Influence of masculinity on viral load suppression among adolescent boys on anti - retroviral therapy in Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Adolescents, worldwide, account for approximately 63% of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) during 2010-2020. Similarly, while HIV-related deaths have declined across all age groups, that of adolescents rose from 18,000 deaths ... -
Reformulating the gravitational geodetic and frame-dragging effects in a complex Spacetime frame
(Maseno University, 2025-11-06)Einstein's general theory of relativity governs dynamics in a gravitational field. Linearization of the non-linear field equations converts them to solvable forms. The clear similarity between linearized equations and ... -
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 ... -
Pictorial metaphor in the portrayal of corruption In the Daily nation newspaper
(Maseno university, 2024)Cartoons use language as an artistic medium in which various options are explored for effective communication. The language of cartoons is indirect unlike the language of news reporting in that it is characterized by ... -
Moderating Effect of Integrated Financial Management Information System Use on the Relationship between Supply Chain Practices, Procurement Performance of Lake Region Economic Bloc Counties, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Procurement performance of county governments in Kenya, particularly within the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), continues to face challenges despite the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information ... -
Analysis of narrative elements in the Bukusu initiation ritual (Sikhebo)
(Maseno university, 2024)Rituals mark rites of passages from one point to the next and involve performances worldwide. In Africa, rituals are performed during birth, initiation, marriage and death ceremonies. The Bukusu community practices rituals ... -
The health burden and cost of Motorcyle crash injuries presenting to tier iii hospitals in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2023)Globally, there are more than 1.35 and 50 million road traffic fatalities and injuries repectively that occur each year, of which 28% are motorcyclists deaths. About 3000 die due to road traffic fatalities, with estimated ... -
Effect of management of guidance and counseling services On students’ discipline and academic performance in public Secondary schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2023)School counselors design, deliver and manage inclusive school counseling programs that are meant to promote students’ academic achievement and discipline. The counseling program is meant to focus on academic, career, and ... -
A multi-year analysis of trends in vaccination coverage, associated factors and effect on child growth in Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Vaccinations are one of the most cost-effective strategies for preventing diseases and achieving universal health coverage. However, incomplete vaccinations pose a significant challenge in Kenya, potentially leading to the ...