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Factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women seeking antenatal care services in Homabay teaching and referral hospital in Homabay county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Thrombocytopenia has been defined as a bleeding disorder characterized by the circulation of lower than normal amounts of platelets in the blood. Globally, thrombocytopenia is considered to be the most common hematological ... -
Factors affecting trachoma control and prevention among pastoralist in Kirisia sub-county, Samburu county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Trachoma is still a public health and socioeconomic problem, majorly in sub-Saharan Africa. Trachoma control and prevention efforts have over the past few decades realized significant progress. However, numerous challenges ... -
Factors influencing uptake of long-term family planning methods among women of reproductive age in Nyaribari chache sub- county, Kisii county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Family planning (FP) is a key strategy for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10. It provides an opportunity to ensure a balance between population size and available resources and directly ... -
Hiv transmission risk perceptions and factors associated with traditional child care practices among hiv+ve mothers attending Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Traditional child care practices of premastication, uvulectomy and false teeth extraction are widespread in Africa including Kenya, but are not well documented in Kisumu County. Despite these practices being potential ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breast feeding among formally employed women seeking maternal and child health services at Kenyatta national Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Kenyan prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is currrently at 60% which is a slight decline from 61% in 2014 and still falls short of the World Health Organization recommendation for global coverage. At Kenyatta National ... -
Factors influencing nutritional status of infants in informal settlement of Obunga Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Undernutrition is common in children under five years of age globally, especially infants, due to their high nutrient needs for growth and development, which increases their susceptibility to infectious and chronic diseases. ... -
Determinants of prevention of mother to child HIV transmission outcomes among women at the Homa bay county referral Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Homa Bay County had 10% of the children 0-14 years diagnosed with HIV in Kenya in 2017. The county also reported 9.7% of the national annual AIDS-related mortalities among children and 8.8% of new HIV infections among ... -
Determinants of linkage to HIV care and treatment among men who have sex with men (msm) in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)HIV remains a global and national public health challenge, with significant impacts on the lives of those affected by the virus. Kisumu County in western Kenya has one of the highest rates of HIV infection in the country. ... -
Psychological stress predictors of low birth weight among post natal mothers in Kilifi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Worldwide, low birth weight (LBW, <2500gms) remains pervasive despite focused antenatal care interventions. Children with LBW have increased risk for death and multiple morbidities whose consequences track through life ... -
Factors affecting immunization of children (12-24 months) in Nyatike sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Despite increasing worldwide immunization coverage, most under five children globally especially in low-income countries are not vaccinated. Poor immunization coverage remains an issue in less developed countries. In Kenya, ... -
Predictors and prognostic survival factors of patients undergoing hemodialysis at Kakamega county general teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The global, regional, and national burden of kidney diseases (acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease) are attributed to impaired kidney function. The birth and death registry office in Kakamega County has recorded ... -
Predictors of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes: prospective cohort study among notified cases in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Each year, tuberculosis (TB) causes an estimated 10 million illnesses and 1.4 deaths globally. Kenya, one of 30 high-TB burden countries, has made progress in identifying more TB cases, but achieving the global treatment ... -
Determinants of a ccess and uptake of universal health coverage among households of Mwingi west sub-county, Kitui county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The focus towards the achievement of Universal health coverage (UHC) has been hampered by a number of challenges which includes inadequate sensitization and enforcement of set guidelines, more focus by counties on ... -
Effectiveness of mobile short message service reminders on antenatal care and skilled delivery attendance among pregnant women in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is still high in Kenya at 362, stifling the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1, which aims to reduce MMR to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. With MMR of ... -
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 ...
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