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Clinical Phenotypes Associated with Preterm Births at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital In Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)
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 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 ...
Predictors of Retention in Care among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Pregnant Women in Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)
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 ...
Women’s persistent utilization of unskilled birth attendance: a study of mothers in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2016-06)
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, ...
Risk Factors Associated with Syphilis Infection Among Men who Have Sex with Men in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)
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 ...
Global Gag Rule Influence on Determinants of Unmet Need for Family Planning at Family Health Options Kenya in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)
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 women with pregnancy induced hypertension attending selected health facilities in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homabay County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)
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 ...
Determinants of access to skilled birth attendants by women in Galkacyo District, Somalia
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)
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 amongst Urban Somali Refugees in, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)
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 ...
Utilization of Immunization Services among Children Aged Under Five in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)
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 ...