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Knowledge and practices on environmental management for malaria control in Kore and Ahero irrigation scheme, Nyando sub-county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)
Malaria remains one of the most prevalent vector borne diseases especially in Sub Saharan Africa contributing to morbidity and mortality of both adults and children. Knowledge in malaria control and prevention methods ...
Effect of Community Health Strategy on Maternal And Child Health Outcomes in Mwingi West Sub -County, Kitui County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
In Kenya, Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is high at 510 deaths per 100 000 live births. Under-five and infant mortality rates are also high at 74 and 54 deaths per 1000 live births respectively. In Kitui County, MMR is high ...
Determinants of post-partum complications in women Attended to at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and Referral hospital, Kisumu-Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
United Nations Population Fund report (UNFPA, 2014) indicates that Kisumu County is amongst the 15 of the total 47 counties in Kenya accounting for 98.7% of total maternal deaths in the country most of which are related ...
Assessment of infection prevention and control practices among health care workers in public health facilities in Vihiga sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Infection prevention and control is not only crucial in protecting patients, health care workers and visitors in health care settings from health care associated infections which are protracted cause of morbidity and ...
Assessment of community health volunteers’ knowledge on Cervical cancer in Kadibo division, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
In sub-Saharan Africa, 34.8 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed per 100,000 women annually and 22.5/100,000 women die from the disease. The disease burden is higher in the developing countries with lower screening ...
Determinants of provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling uptake in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital, Kisumu, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)
The burden of HIV/AIDS persists in sub-Saharan Africa, in which Kenya is part, despite the preventive efforts. The national prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Kenya is 5.6%, and Nyanza Province is (15.1%) which is more than double. ...
Assessment of factors influencing jigger infestation in Households with primary school going pupils in Karungu, Migori county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
Jigger infestation is one of the parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases that is caused by Tunga penetrans also known as Tungiasis. This causes debility in resource-limited countries such as Kenya. This infestation is endemic ...
Sources and effect of maternal aflatoxin exposure through diet on growth and morbidity of infants 0 - 3 months in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Aflatoxins, naturally occurring carcinogenic toxins produced by species of fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, are associated with poor growth outcomes, especially stunting and underweight as well as ...
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 ...
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 ...