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Impact of Use of Biofuels on Respiratory Health among Workers in Food Establishments in Nairobi.

Ochieng, Caroline A. (Kenyatta University, 2007-09)

Indoor air pollution from biofuel use has been found to be responsible for more than 1.6million annual deaths and 2.7% of the global burden of disease. This makes it the second biggest environmental contributor to ill ...

Knowledge of the Relationship between Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Transmission Among Secondary School Students in Kabartonjo Division, Baringo District

Amiami, A. P. (Kenyatta University, 2004-11)

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among secondary schools in Kabartonjo Division of Baringo District, Kenya, between October 2002 and April 2003. The study aimed at establishing the students' knowledge ...

Effect of health education and hygine on blood lead levels, among lead battery workers in Nairobi and Athi River, Kenya.

Ngara, Jared Ochieng (Kenyatta University, 2014-10-13)

Lead is a highly toxic, non-degradable metal that can result in damage to the brain, kidneys, blood, central nervous and reproductive systems. This study sought to identify the effect of health education and improvement ...

Effects of integration of hiy- aids care into reproductive health service on utilization of reproductive health services in Kenya

Waweru, Lucy Anne Wanjiru (2014-10-01)

In most settings throughout the world, reproductive health and HIV and AIDS services are offered with little or no integration. Reproductive health services primarily target married women of reproductive health age bracket ...

Prevalence of dengue viral infections among febrile patients in Mombasa County, Kenya

Omuyundo, K. Mulati (2014-09-05)

Dengue virus infection is one of the major global public health problems. It is caused by one of the four dengue virus (DENV) serotypes that are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Following infection, an individual remains ...

Phenotypic Characterization Species Salmonella Associated Non-Typid of with Severe Malaria in Children Admitted to Kilifi District Hospital.

Oundo, J.O. (2014-06-20)

Infections caused by both typhoid salmonella and non-typhoid Salmonellae , (NTS) species cause major health problems such as acute gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, severe bacteraemia and septicaemia that result in ...

Determinants of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices Use and Decline among Family Planning Seekers in Nairobi, Kenya

Mwangi, J.W. (2014-06-16)

The study focused on determining the factors that influenced the use and decline of intrauterine contraceptive devices (ruCD) among family planning (FP) services seekers in Nairobi. Kenya implements six types of contraceptives ...

Factors Influencing Prevention of Mother to Child HIV Transmission Program in Nakuru District, Kenya

Mwangi, Jonathan Njogu (2014-03-17)

Each year, around 370,000 children aged 15 years and below become infected with HIV. Almost all of these infections occur in developing countries, and more than 90% are the result of mother-to-child HIV transmission. The ...

Barriers to the uptake of prevention of mother-to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV interventions among women in Kibera slum, Kenya

Bwisa, Doreen Muyoti (2014-01-18)

A significant proportion of mothers with HIV pass the virus to their children during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breast -feeding. Current estimates indicate that over 90% of the HN infection in children is. due to mother- ...

Effects of HIV/AIDS on household food security: a study conducted in Mukuyu Division, Murang’a South District, Kenya

Muiruri, Mary Goret Wangui (2013-09-09)

In Kenya, the high level of food insecurity is related to poverty and a reduction in agricultural production. HIV/AIDS reduces a household’s ability to produce and purchase food. Adults with HIV/AIDS are less able to work ...

Factors influencing the quality of antenatal care in public maternal and child health facilities in Nairobi Province, Kenya

Kiplagat, Micah Kipronoh (2013-09-06)

When implemented according to the set standards and guidelines, antenatal care (ANC) contributes greatly to better health outcomes for women and their infants. Despite the implementation of World Health Organisation (WHO) ...

Impact of HIV/AIDS on selected cooperative societies in Kenya

Wambua, Philip Kyavoa (2013-09-06)

This study examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on selected cooperative societies in Kenya. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was undertaken in six districts of Kenya namely Makueni, Thika, Meru Central, Uasin ...

Factors affecting utilization of youth friendly voluntary counseling and testing services among youth attending day public secondary schools in Nairobi, Kenya

Ndiira, Mercy Mwendwa (2013-08-15)

Young people aged between 15-24 years account for more than 50 percent of all HIV infections worldwide. More than 6,800 young people are newly infected with HIV and 5700 die each day throughout the world. Young people are ...

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Obesity Among School aged Children in Nairobi province, Kenya

Aballa, Lillian Adhiambo (2013-08-13)

Obesity is a complex condition that is caused by a mixture of medical, psychological and environmental factors. Childhood obesity is characterized by rise in the number of fat cells. It is one of today’s visible yet neglected ...

Evaluation of health-related quality of life of children living with urinary schistosomiasis using PedsQLTM 4.0 SF15 ™ and effects of the disease on iron levels in infected children in Kwale County, Kenya

Terer, Carolyn Chebet (2013-03-25)

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children is a growing field of research and has emerged as an important health outcome in clinical trials, clinical practice improvement strategies, and health care services and ...

Factors Affecting Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services:Comparison Between Public Boys"and Girls'Secondary Schools in Nairobi County.

Rono, Emily Chemngetich (2013-03-20)

mv and AIDS is one of the biggest threats to global health and stability. UNAIDS estimatedthat there were 33.3 millionpeople livingwithHIVat the end of 2009. In 2009, there were an estimated 2.6 millionpeople who became ...

Etiology of diarrhea in children under 5 yrs in Mbagathi district hospital, Nairobi province

Segecha, Shirley (2013-02-04)

Diarrhea is a major public health problem with adverse effects on children's health. After acute respiratory illnesses, pediatric diarrhea is the most important cause of disability adjusted life years lost; it has the ...

Factors influencing uptake of voluntary counselling and HIV testing services by government health workers in central province Kenya.

Maree, Ephantus M (2012-12-04)

Voluntary counseling and testing for HIV is an important and effective component of response to HIV / AIDS epidemic. The Government of Kenya is fully committed to providing VCT services throughout Kenya at no cost through ...

Evaluation of genotype MTBDRPLUS assay as a screening tool for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis surveillance among patients at high risk in Nairobi

Mburu, Margaret Ciina (2012-12-04)

Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has emerged as an important global public health threat. The Kenya tuberculosis program has continued to report MDR-TB cases since the year 2005 to date from patents failing first ...

Factors influencing access to anti-retroviral drugs: a case of Nairobi Kibera slums

Oluoch, Anne Achieng (2012-12-04)

At the end of 2009, there were 33.3 million people living with HIV. In 2009, there were an estimated 2.6 million people who became newly infected with HIV. The number of annual AIDS-related deaths worldwide is steadily ...

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