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Unmet need for family planning among women of reproductive age living in Makadara division, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-06)
Throughout the whole world, the unmet need for family planning data has become a very useful tool in measuring and predicting the contraceptive needs of a population. Access to family planning services and awareness has ...
Sexual Violence against Adolescent Girls in Mixed-Day Secondary Schools in Limuru Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)
Sexual violence against adolescent girls (SV AG) is a global concern due to its adverse
effects on the overall health of these girls. In Kenya, cases of sexual violence in this
age group are reported to be at 33%. The ...
Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy Among Antenatal Attendees at Health Facilities in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)
Violence against women perpetuated by intimate partners is worldwide and an important
public health concern as well as human rights issue. Intimate partner violence in
pregnancy has drawn attention due to its prevalence, ...
Utilization of Contraceptives among Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Karuri, Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County
(Kenyatta University, 2015)
Despite high sexual activity among adolescent girls in Kenya, contraceptive uptake is very low with only about 26 percent sexually active adolescent girls currently using a contraceptive method. This exposes them to HIV ...
Occurrence and management of puerperal sepsis amongst women of reproductive age (15-49) attending two hospitals in Nandi county, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015)
Puerperal sepsis is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and is usually within the first 42 days after child birth/pregnancy termination. It is a common pregnancy-related condition, which could eventually lead ...
Intrauterine device uptake among women seeking family planning services at Mbagathi and mama Lucy Kibaki hospitals in Nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-04)
Intrauterine Device is a method of contraception, which is underutilized in Sub Saharan African countries including Kenya despite the method being safe, long acting, reversible and effective in preventing unintended ...