MST-Department of Population and Reproductive Health
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Uptake of modern family planning methods among women receiving spontaneous post abortion care at Kuajok Hospital, South Sudan
(Kenyatta university, 2023)Improving women's health and reducing complications related to unwanted pregnancies is crucial, and one effective strategy is promoting modern family planning in the context of spontaneous post-abortion care. In 2019, ... -
Utilization and Health Facility Barriers of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Female sex workers(FSWS) are categorized as key population due to the high risk they face from their sexual behaviour, stigma from the society and discriminative laws that affect them in seeking preventive and curative ... -
Uptake of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device among HIV Positive Women at Selected Health Facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The increased maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya among women living with HIV and AIDS can be attributed to high unmet needs of family planning at 52%. Family planning and use of antiretroviral in sub Saharan Africa ... -
Determinants of Unmet Need for Contraception use among Hiv-Positive Women in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Prevention of unplanned pregnancies is one of the four approaches in the prevention of MTCT of HIV. Even with the constant availability of modern contraceptives in the health facilities, 352 known HIV-positive women attending ... -
Influence of Traditional Birth Attendants’ Reorientation and Mother Packs Incentives on Choice of Place in Marsabit County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, approximately 295,000 maternal fatalities were witnessed in 2017. About 86% of these reported in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The rate of Skilled Birth Attendant in Sub-African region stood at 59%. Currently, ... -
Utilization of Post-Abortion Contraception among Adolescents in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Correct and consistent use of contraceptives has the potential to reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) arising from clandestine abortions by 25-35% and linking post-abortion care (PAC) clients to the family planning ... -
Male Participation in Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Their Spouses in Selected Manufacturing Industries in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Male participation in utilization of antenatal care services is critical in the uptake of maternal health care services and improvement of pregnancy outcomes. Provision of Ante Natal Care is essential for pregnant women ... -
Knowledge Level on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among Youths With Disability in Selected Centres of Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Youth with disability often face obstacles and challenges in regards to exploring and exploiting their potential as sexual beings. This in turn deprives them of their human rights comprising of their sexual and reproductive ... -
Utilization of Selected Reproductive Health Services among Adolescent Mothers in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Reproductive health is “a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions. Despite ... -
Level of Knowledge and Utilization of Fortified Maize Flour By Primary Food Shoppers in Mathare, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Micronutrient malnutrition has a potentially huge public health implication hence it is very vital to treat and prevent it in the shortest time possible. Fortification of food has been lauded as a safe and effective means ... -
Utilization of Partograph among Nurses and Midwives in Selected Facilities, Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The partograph, a graphic recording of progress of labor and salient conditions of the mother and fetus, has been used since 1970 to detect labor that is not progressing normally, to indicate when augmentation of labor is ... -
Risky Sexual Behaviour among Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Undergraduate Students in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Healthy sexual reproductive behaviour is a key driver for healthy sexual lifestyle not only for youths but for all human populations. Absence of healthy sexual reproductive behaviour contributes to high cases of mortality ... -
Malaria and Intestinal Helminths Coinfections and Anemia Severity among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malaria and intestinal helminths infections are the most prevalent parasitic infections in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) affecting children under five years and pregnant women. These infections ... -
Compliance to Prenatal Iron/Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Barriers among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Iron nutrients plays a very critical role in body. Iron and folate nutrients are availed during expectance period so as cater for the high demand when one becomes pregnant to ensure sufficient supply of such elements to ... -
Reproductive Health Rights Awareness among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in Pumwani Maternity Hospital- Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Women’s health status is compromised not only by lack of knowledge of medical related issues but also by a breach in women’s reproductive rights. The status of women’s health is affected by multifaceted social, biological ...
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Uptake of modern family planning methods among women receiving spontaneous post abortion care at Kuajok Hospital, South Sudan
(Kenyatta university, 2023)Improving women's health and reducing complications related to unwanted pregnancies is crucial, and one effective strategy is promoting modern family planning in the context of spontaneous post-abortion care. In 2019, ... -
Utilization and Health Facility Barriers of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Female sex workers(FSWS) are categorized as key population due to the high risk they face from their sexual behaviour, stigma from the society and discriminative laws that affect them in seeking preventive and curative ... -
Uptake of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device among HIV Positive Women at Selected Health Facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The increased maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya among women living with HIV and AIDS can be attributed to high unmet needs of family planning at 52%. Family planning and use of antiretroviral in sub Saharan Africa ... -
Determinants of Unmet Need for Contraception use among Hiv-Positive Women in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Prevention of unplanned pregnancies is one of the four approaches in the prevention of MTCT of HIV. Even with the constant availability of modern contraceptives in the health facilities, 352 known HIV-positive women attending ... -
Influence of Traditional Birth Attendants’ Reorientation and Mother Packs Incentives on Choice of Place in Marsabit County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, approximately 295,000 maternal fatalities were witnessed in 2017. About 86% of these reported in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The rate of Skilled Birth Attendant in Sub-African region stood at 59%. Currently, ... -
Utilization of Post-Abortion Contraception among Adolescents in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Correct and consistent use of contraceptives has the potential to reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) arising from clandestine abortions by 25-35% and linking post-abortion care (PAC) clients to the family planning ... -
Male Participation in Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Their Spouses in Selected Manufacturing Industries in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Male participation in utilization of antenatal care services is critical in the uptake of maternal health care services and improvement of pregnancy outcomes. Provision of Ante Natal Care is essential for pregnant women ... -
Knowledge Level on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among Youths With Disability in Selected Centres of Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Youth with disability often face obstacles and challenges in regards to exploring and exploiting their potential as sexual beings. This in turn deprives them of their human rights comprising of their sexual and reproductive ... -
Level of Knowledge and Utilization of Fortified Maize Flour By Primary Food Shoppers in Mathare, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Micronutrient malnutrition has a potentially huge public health implication hence it is very vital to treat and prevent it in the shortest time possible. Fortification of food has been lauded as a safe and effective means ... -
Utilization of Selected Reproductive Health Services among Adolescent Mothers in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Reproductive health is “a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions. Despite ... -
Utilization of Partograph among Nurses and Midwives in Selected Facilities, Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The partograph, a graphic recording of progress of labor and salient conditions of the mother and fetus, has been used since 1970 to detect labor that is not progressing normally, to indicate when augmentation of labor is ... -
Risky Sexual Behaviour among Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Undergraduate Students in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Healthy sexual reproductive behaviour is a key driver for healthy sexual lifestyle not only for youths but for all human populations. Absence of healthy sexual reproductive behaviour contributes to high cases of mortality ... -
Malaria and Intestinal Helminths Coinfections and Anemia Severity among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malaria and intestinal helminths infections are the most prevalent parasitic infections in developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) affecting children under five years and pregnant women. These infections ... -
Compliance to Prenatal Iron/Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Barriers among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Iron nutrients plays a very critical role in body. Iron and folate nutrients are availed during expectance period so as cater for the high demand when one becomes pregnant to ensure sufficient supply of such elements to ... -
Reproductive Health Rights Awareness among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in Pumwani Maternity Hospital- Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Women’s health status is compromised not only by lack of knowledge of medical related issues but also by a breach in women’s reproductive rights. The status of women’s health is affected by multifaceted social, biological ... -
Influence of Food Taboos and Beliefs on Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Over ages, different cultures all over the world has imposed certain rules and regulations regarding food consumptions a phenomenon that has significant impact on individuals health. For instance, a pregnant mother requires ... -
Spousal Verbal Communication Patterns on Reproductive Tract Infections among Married Women in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Reproductive tract infections (RTIS) adversely affect the reproductive health of both women and men. However, the consequences are widespread and devastating among women. Limited information is available about spousal ... -
Utilization of Free Skilled Birth Attendance Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Public Health Facilities in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)According to World Health Organization 358,000 maternal deaths occur annually worldwide with 99% of this deaths occurring in developing countries. Over the years Kenya has recorded poor maternal indicators among them high ... -
Effectiveness of the Voucher Program on Modern Contraceptive Uptake among Adolescents in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The teenage pregnancy rate in Kenya is 18%, implying that 1 in every 5 teenage girls between the age of 15 to 19 years have begun childbearing (are pregnant with the first child or have had a live birth). The high teenage ... -
Women Satisfaction with Maternal Health Services in Murang’a County Referral Hospital, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In this 21st century, expectant women continue to lose lives during delivery period. Maternal mortality rate has been recorded to be approximately 585000 deaths annually across the world while that of sub-Saharan region ...
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