Preterm birth is a global health problem. It is the leading cause of child and neonatal mortality globally including Kenya. Preterm birth is the birth occurring before 37 completed weeks of gestation. In Kenya, preterm ...

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 ...

Retention is critical to HIV-infected women for the prevention of mother to child infection, reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. Treatment drop out is a major challenge that hinders the success of elimination ...

Minority of births in Sub-Saharan Africa are conducted by Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs). Having the highest world maternal mortality ratios and most deaths being associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery, ...

Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema palladium. Globally, about 12 million people, majority of whom come from sub-saharan Africa and Asia have suffered from syphilis infections. This study ...

Introduction: This study was about the determinants of unmet need for family planning in the era of the global gag rule at Family Health Options Kenya in Nairobi City County. Problem statement: This policy creates inhibitions ...

Treatment compliance among pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) continues to be a major global health challenge. Maternal and infant mortality and morbidity remain high and PIH is one of the leading ...

ABSTRACT Globally over half million women of reproductive age (15-49 years) die every year as result of pregnancy and childbirth complications, and 300 million women endure from debilitating injuries. The lack of availability ...

Male partner involvement in contraceptive uptake is an important aspect of public health worldwide in the control of the upsurge of populations. Decisions about contraceptive use and childbearing may be confounded by ...

Immunization is a key approach that can be successfully employed to reduce deaths and illnesses among children. Immunization presently averts an estimated 3 million deaths annually for children aged under five. Kenya ...