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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of Family Planning Services and Associated Factors among Women Aged 18-49 Years Living with Disability in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Currently it is estimated that about 10 percent of the world's population experience some form of disability. Across the world, women with disabilities suffer more from poor maternal health outcomes as compared to their ... -
Knowledge and Perceptions towards Utilization of Obstetric Fistula Screening Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, it is estimated that more than half a million women of reproductive age die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth with 99% of this occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Obstructed labor occurs ... -
Pregnancy Outcomes and Risk Factors for Caesarean Delivery and Fetal Macrosomia among Gestational Diabetic Women in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global public health risk that adversely affects health of women and infants. Interventions to improve adverse health outcomes associated with GDM reduces maternal and neonatal ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Nurses towards Post Abortion Care Practices in Tier Three Health Facilities in Nairobi County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)One of the proximal indicators of a prosperous country is the well-being of women. Fifty percent of women who have unsafe abortion need medical attention. Despite this abortion remains a sensitive issue politically and ... -
Self-Referrals among Women Seeking Skilled Birth Attendance Services in Selected Public Hospitals in Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Self-referral to higher-level health facilities by women in search for skilled birth attendance services shows autonomy of women in the choice of facilities for desired services but can also be a reflection of non-adherence ... -
Consumption Patterns of Tea, Iron and Ascorbate-Rich Foods and Iron Status among Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-05)Twenty-one percent of women of childbearing age (WCA) in Kenya are iron deficient. Iron deficiency poses a variety of adverse effects on cognition, quality of life, behaviour, and emotion, and productivity. Tea consumption ... -
Assessment of Awareness of Available Gender Based Violence Interventions among Women of Reproductive Age in Kibera Slums Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Dealing with violence against women is key for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG) for equality of gender and empowering women and SDGs 3, 4 and 5. Globally, GBV prevalence accounts for 10-35%. In the year 2014, ... -
Correlates of Pregnancy Related Complications in Mandera East, Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are a leading cause of death and disability among women of reproductive age worldwide. About eight hundred women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications around ... -
Utilization of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives among Commercial Sex Workers Aged 15-49 Years in Kibra slum Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The study was on utilization of long acting reversible contraceptives among commercial sex workers aged 15 - 49 years in Nairobi county slums. Long acting reversible contraceptives methods are intrauterine devices and ...
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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 ... -
Utilization of Family Planning Services and Associated Factors among Women Aged 18-49 Years Living with Disability in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Currently it is estimated that about 10 percent of the world's population experience some form of disability. Across the world, women with disabilities suffer more from poor maternal health outcomes as compared to their ... -
Knowledge and Perceptions towards Utilization of Obstetric Fistula Screening Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, it is estimated that more than half a million women of reproductive age die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth with 99% of this occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Obstructed labor occurs ... -
Pregnancy Outcomes and Risk Factors for Caesarean Delivery and Fetal Macrosomia among Gestational Diabetic Women in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global public health risk that adversely affects health of women and infants. Interventions to improve adverse health outcomes associated with GDM reduces maternal and neonatal ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Nurses towards Post Abortion Care Practices in Tier Three Health Facilities in Nairobi County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)One of the proximal indicators of a prosperous country is the well-being of women. Fifty percent of women who have unsafe abortion need medical attention. Despite this abortion remains a sensitive issue politically and ... -
Self-Referrals among Women Seeking Skilled Birth Attendance Services in Selected Public Hospitals in Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Self-referral to higher-level health facilities by women in search for skilled birth attendance services shows autonomy of women in the choice of facilities for desired services but can also be a reflection of non-adherence ... -
Consumption Patterns of Tea, Iron and Ascorbate-Rich Foods and Iron Status among Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-05)Twenty-one percent of women of childbearing age (WCA) in Kenya are iron deficient. Iron deficiency poses a variety of adverse effects on cognition, quality of life, behaviour, and emotion, and productivity. Tea consumption ... -
Assessment of Awareness of Available Gender Based Violence Interventions among Women of Reproductive Age in Kibera Slums Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Dealing with violence against women is key for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG) for equality of gender and empowering women and SDGs 3, 4 and 5. Globally, GBV prevalence accounts for 10-35%. In the year 2014, ... -
Correlates of Pregnancy Related Complications in Mandera East, Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are a leading cause of death and disability among women of reproductive age worldwide. About eight hundred women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications around ... -
Utilization of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives among Commercial Sex Workers Aged 15-49 Years in Kibra slum Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The study was on utilization of long acting reversible contraceptives among commercial sex workers aged 15 - 49 years in Nairobi county slums. Long acting reversible contraceptives methods are intrauterine devices and ... -
Adolescent Friendly Health Services in Level Two Facilities among Public Secondary School Students in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Adolescents’ health is a great determinant of a country’s development since adolescents contribute a large proportion of the population. Sexual and reproductive health problems have been identified in several studies to ... -
Relationship between Access to Reproductive Health Information and Risky Sexual Behaviours among Secondary School Adolescents in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)Reproductive health information is critical to adolescents in empowering them make sexual and reproductive health decisions. Studies have shown that adolescents in secondary schools lack adequate, accurate and age ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Newborn Resuscitation Practice by Nurses in Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The first minute after birth is usually referred to as the golden minute, and the baby should be able to initiate spontaneous breathing, failure to which birth asphyxia ensues. Globally, approximately 5% to 10 per cent of ...