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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health care services utilization and pregnancy outcomes at a tertiary hospital in western Kenya
(AJOL, 2024-11-25)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic occasioned significant disruptions in the delivery of healthcare services globally. There is limited knowledge on the effect of the pandemic on the utilization of maternal ... -
Participatory development and initial pilot run of the Shauriana program to integrate sexual health and mental health support for young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men in Kenya
(University of California Press, 2025-03-06)Gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are at elevated risk for HIV, especially in rights-constrained settings such as Kenya, where stigma and discrimination have impeded access to HIV prevention. ... -
‘It kills the freedom or the spirit of people being who they are’: impact of sexuality-based stigma and discrimination on the lives of gay and bisexual men in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2025)Gay and bisexual men (GBM) in Kenya are subjected to frequent experiences of sexuality-based stigma and discrimination, yet how GBM navigate these experiences and their impact on mental health has remained understudied. ... -
Proximal and distal minority stressors and mental health among young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Kisumu, Kenya
(American Journal of Community Psychology, 2024-12-04)Young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) inKenya experience pervasive intersectional stigma and discrimination, contribut-ing to elevated levels of negative mental health symptoms. Grounded ... -
Community education training to optimize the use of artemisinin-based combination therapy in Kamuli District, Uganda
(2024-07-31)Community health education improves members health-seeking and utilization behaviours. To enhance the community knowledge and optimize the use of Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), we carried out a community ... -
Can “the expanded free maternity services” enable Kenya to achieve universal health coverage by 2030: qualitative study on experiences of mothers and healthcare providers
(Frontiers, 2024-09-10)Universal health coverage is a global agenda within the sustainable development goals. While nations are attempting to pursue this agenda, the pathways to its realization vary across countries in relation to service, ... -
Birthing Choices Made by Pregnant Women on Mageta Island, Western Kenya
(Springer, 2024-09-26)Birthing choices play significant roles in maternal outcomes. This article describes the birthing choices made by some women on Mageta Island (hereafter called simply “the Island”) of Western Kenya in relation to Universal ... -
Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024)A cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data management. A total of 440 participated and were recruited randomly. Quantitative data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires ... -
Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening amongst Residents of Mt. Elgon Sub County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 2024)Globally, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of mortality with preponderance to low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Awareness of CRC screening remains suboptimal in LMICs. There is lack of empirical studies ... -
The role of co-infections on cervical intraepithelial neoplasia prevalence in western Kenya
(Researchsquare, 2024-10-15)Screening for co-infections with HIV, HSV-2 and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among high-risk human papilloma virus (hr-HPV) positive women remains essential in alleviating high morbidity of cervical cancer (CC). The aim of ... -
Assessing unmet Sexual and Reproductive Health needs of adolescents living with disabilities in Zambia: A cross-sectional study
(EU European Publishing, 2024-04-26)Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) thus are fundamental human rights, which should be enshrined in national, regional, and international laws as they are critical for gender equality and sustainable development. ... -
Improving mothers' understanding of the mother and child health handbook in Nyamira County, Kenya
(MA Healthcare, 2024-06-24)Mothers' knowledge of the mother and child health handbook positively affects their practice in child healthcare. However, there is evidence that their understanding of the handbook's contents and its purpose is limited. ... -
Utilization of Female Condoms among Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Murang’a County, Kenya
(2024-04-12)To prevent the risk of transmission of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as achieve family planning targets, the use of Female Condom, a women-initiated method, ... -
Assessment of Baseline Level of Knowledge and Attitude of Women towards Symptothermal Method as a Strategy to Ameliorate Unmet Need for Family Planning in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2024-04-04)Unmet need for family planning cuts across various Counties in Kenya. Assessment of knowledge and attitude towards use of family planning method is an important factor contributing to uptake of family planning intervention. ... -
Hygiene and Sanitation Practices Among Teachers in Early Childhood Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications, 2024)Hygiene and sanitation practices of teachers in early childhood schools (ECS) directly influence the uptake of hygiene and sanitation by the children they mentor. Poor hygiene and inadequate sanitation practices leads ... -
Risky sexual behaviours and adolescent pregnancy around the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(Global Scientific Journals, 2024-07-07)The current study aimed to investigate risky sexual behaviours and adolescent pregnancy around the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. -
Epidemiological Assessment of Animal Bite Injury and Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Kisumu County, Kenya
(SD Publisher Group, 2024)Animal bite injury of humans provide an important source of epidemiological information which is crucial in enhancing rabies surveillance in humans and animals. Rabies post exposure prophylaxis consumes substantial resources, ... -
Predictors of medical cost and Length of stay of motorcycle injury patients presenting to hospitals in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Ajol, 2024-07-11)Motorcycle crash injuries (MCIs) cause mortality and exert financial cost, globally. However, there is paucity of information on cost and length of stay of motorcycle injuries. -
“Empowerment for Us by Us (E4UBU)”: Developing a Model of Empowerment Using Feminist Participatory Methods with LBQT+ Persons Assigned Female at Birth in Western Kenya
(MDPI, 2024-07-19)Lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans and other gender diverse persons assigned female at birth (heretofore referred to as “LBQT+ persons”) in Western Kenya experience intersectional oppression and stigma. This stigma can manifest ... -
Perceptions of Faculty Officials on Online Learning in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Qualitative Study
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023-11-06)Due to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, education has been disrupted right from kindergarten to University. Globally, states are advocating for online learning. The COVID-19 pandemic had led to the closure of ...
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