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Participation of households in solid waste management in Kisii municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The growing volume of household solid waste is a concern for public health. The world population in 2016 was 7.3 Million people with a growth rate of 1.14%. This has resulted to increase in consumption rate with a direct ... -
Assessing men‟s knowledge and perceptions of male involvement in maternal and child health services and their influence on clinic attendance in Suba sub county, Kenya
(2018)Male Involvement (MI) in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services such as pre-conception care, antenatal care (ANC), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, skilled birth and management of birth ... -
Factors influencing cervical cancer screening uptake by women of reproductive age attending Bungoma county referral hospital in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer is a deadly disease once it reaches the invasive stages. In every 2 minutes, one woman dies of cervical cancer globally. Unscreened women are at risk of developing cervical cancer, which can easily ... -
Phycoremediation efficacy of chlorella vulgaris, synechocystis salina and gloeocapsa gelatinosa on waste Water from Coffee, Tea and Sugar factories in Bungoma, Nandi and Kakamega; Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The prevention of rivers and other water sources from pollution and the protection of public health by safeguarding water supplies against exposure to pollutants and the spread of diseases are the two major foundamental ... -
Prescription awareness among patients with cardiovascular diseases at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 30% of deaths globally and has been reported to be on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa. Medications prescribed for CVD are largely an ongoing lifetime commitment aimed to preserve ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING INFANT SURVIVAL IN HARGEISA DISTRICT, MAROODI
(2018-11)Infant survival refers to a state of continuing to live or exist within the first year of life despite the difficult conditions, such as unhygienic conditions and infant complications. One of the significant indicators of ... -
Fungal tinea capitis and associated risk factors in school going children aged 3-14 years in Kakamega Central sub- county;Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Tinea capitis (ring worm) is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp and hair of the head. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence rate of superficial mycotic infection worldwide has been found to ... -
Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among pre-school going children in Bureti sub county Kericho County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Globally, dental caries is one of the most prevalent dental health problem that affects children. It is number four main cause of morbidity among under five year old children in Bureti Sub County and accounts for up to ... -
Determinants of Adherence to the Recommended COVID-19 Prevention and Control Guidelines by Small Scale Retail Shop Operators in Rural Parts of Siaya County, Kenya
(2020)Introduction: In order to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued unprecedented guidelines to be followed by all citizens. Adherence to the MoH COVID-19 prevention and control ... -
Predictors of adherence to clinical appointments among caregivers of infants on Hiv care in Kakamega county referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2020)Poor attendance in scheduled clinical appointments in HIV care affects transmission of HIV from an infected mother to the infant (MTCT), clinical processes, and treatment outcomes. Whereas the increased morbidity and ... -
Exploring barriers to the utilization of mental health services at public and private healthcare facilities in Vihiga sub-county, western Kenya: a case study of healthcare providers
(Maseno university, 2021)Vihiga Sub-County, a rural area in Western Kenya has shown a rise in the number of mental health cases. They are currently admitting over 120 patients per month with cases of mental illnesses. In order to scale up mental ... -
Influence of knowledge on hygiene practices of handlers’ of ready to eat foods in Mathari slum, Nairobi, Kenya.
(Maseno university, 2021)Urbanization has been on the rise in developing countries, giving rise to slums. Nevertheless, there has been mushrooming of Ready to Eat food joints in the slums and their dependency in Kenya. Additionally, unhygienic ... -
Strategies used by community health volunteers in attaining open defecation free status in Alego Usonga sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)Community Health Voluntears are people of influence who are ready and willing to champion and promote community initiatives and drive the transformation from Open Defecation to Open Defecation Free community status. ODF ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED SELF-CARE PRACTICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING KAKAMEGA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Type II Diabetes Mellitus is estimated to be 3.3% prevalent in Kenya. Adherence to recommended self-care practices is essential for the prevention of complications and premature deaths associated with Type II Diabetes ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES AND RISK PERCEPTION TOWARDS HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GWASSI SOUTH WARD, HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Approximately 1.5 million people were reported to be living with Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection in Kenya by 2020. The prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Homa Bay County (19.6%) is 4.5 times higher than the national ... -
Factors influencing uptake of water, sanitation and hygiene practices among children in early childhood development schools in Nyando sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sanitation as access to and use of facilities and services, for the safe and disposal of human excreta. It further describes hygiene as the conditions and practices aimed at ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ...