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Factors influencing diet adherence among diabetes mellitus type 2 patients attending clinic at moi teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally and Diabetes Mellitus is the fourth contributor. In 2017 there were 458,200 cases of Diabetes Mellitus in Kenya with more than 85% being Diabetes Mellitus ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Assessment of factors that affect diagnosis and management of childhood tuberculosis among healthcare workers in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Every day, up to 562 children die from Tuberculosis (TB). It is one of the top 10 causes of death and leading cause of death from single infectious agent. Diagnosis of childhood TB is key to its treatment by healthcare ... -
Determinants of utilization of antenatal care services in karachuonyo north sub-county, homabay county, kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Evidence has shown that Mothers who use ANC services, especially those who complete the WHO recommended four antenatal visits have higher likelihood of having childbirth in health facility and hence reducing incidences of ... -
Exposure to Pesticides among Farm Workers of MAVOKO Division in MACHAKOS District, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2011)About 40.7% pesticides used to control pests on farms worldwide and in Kenya are toxic. Over 60% workers in Kenya are exposed to pesticides due to lack of knowledge, negative attitude and poor practice. Ministry of Agriculture ... -
Prevalence and Geographical Distribution of Single and Multiple Species of Helminth Infestations in Primary School Children in Kisumu Municipality
(Maseno University, 2014)Helminth infestations is one of the neglected tropical diseases that affects over 90 million school aged children in Africa. It is a major public health problem especially in communities with poor sanitation and hygiene ... -
Impact of knowledge and perception of caregivers on management practices of Diarrhoea among children under-five years of age in West Seme location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children aged under-five (< 5) years old worldwide. Of the five million annual deaths among this age group, one fifth is due to diarrhoea. Management of ... -
Factors affecting utilization of skilled delivery services in public health facilities by women of Somali origin in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)In Kenya, 21% of deaths to women of reproductive age were due to pregnancy related causes in 2014. Nairobi County is ranked 3rd amongst the leading 15 Counties in Kenya in maternal deaths. Kamukunji sub County, with a high ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with HIV risk among men who have sex with men in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains the region most heavily affected by HIV and AIDS. Most countries in SSA report a generalized epidemic with pockets of concentrated epidemics in key populations. Men who have sex with Men ... -
Accessibility and Utilization of Basic Health Care Services by Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Global estimate shows that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) comprise at least 15 percent of all children less than 15 years. In Kenya, approximately 2.6 million (12 percent), of children below 18 years of age are OVC, ... -
Maternal demographic, economic and health factors Influencing child health services uptake in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2016)Improving the wellbeing of children through uptake of child health services is an important public health goal for Kenya. It determines the health of the next generation and can predict future public health challenges ... -
Determinants of and levels of client satisfaction associated with waiting time at Nyakach district Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Client satisfaction is influenced by the efficiency of services offered in health facilities. When services are offered promptly, clients are more likely to comply with prescribed treatment. Long waiting time has frequently ... -
Factors affecting adherence to anti-hypertensive medication regimen among Hemodialysis patients attending Pandya memorial hospital, Mombasa, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis are usually co-morbid with hypertension that contributes to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality if not controlled. A number of factors are targeted ... -
Assessing the influence of community led total sanitation approach on diarrhea occurrence in households living in the intervention and control villages, Boro division, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) is an innovative way to achieve communities free from open defecation. Globally 1.1 billion people still practice open defecation and are at risk of diarrhea resulting in 2 million ... -
Hiv-1 protease inhibitor drug resistance and their socio-demographic and clinical determinants in antiretroviral treatment-naive and -experienced injection drug users from Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is greatly attributed to treatment failure and high transmission rates among HIV risk groups such as injection drug users (IDUs). In Kenya and other sub-Saharan African ... -
Presence, abundance and distribution of Mosquito larvae and their Predators on the Mara River, Kenya and Tanzania
(Maseno University, 2016)Vecor-borne diseases are becoming major health problem among communities living within major rivers of Africa. The major objective of this study was to determine the presence, abundance and distribution of mosquito larvae ... -
Predictors of Tuberculosis recurrence in adult patients treated in Siaya and Kisumu county hospitals
(Maseno University, 2016)Tuberculosis still remains one of the world’s deadliest curable disease. Emergence of HIV, multi-drug resistance (MDR), high prevalence of post-treatment tuberculosis are some of the major setbacks which now poses a major ... -
Determinants of uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives by women seeking family planning services in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Kenya continues to be high with 43% of all births reported as unintended. A fifth of these births are due to incorrect use of short-term contraceptive methods which are the most ... -
Spatial profiling of Malaria Epidemiology in a highland area of low Endemicity: transmission, diagnosis and Malarial Anaemia in Nandi county-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Malaria remains prevalent in many parts of Kenya but areas in the highlands of Nandi North sub-county have reported declining incidences of malaria infection and disease burden, and between April 2007 and March 2008 a ...
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