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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Relation to Feeding Practices and Physical Activity among Pre-School Children in Kibera, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The burden of obesity is shifting towards the poor on a worldwide basis. Childhood obesity is a leading public health concern with an estimated 42 million children under the age of five are overweight globally. Information ... -
Determinants of Participation in Physical Activity in On-Site Fitness Centres: the Case of Employees at Kenyatta University and Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Many institutions have invested in health and fitness facilities with the aim of promoting productivity and reducing escalating healthcare cost associated with conditions that result from physical inactivity amongst ... -
Household Food Security and Nutritional Status of Hiv Sero-Positive Clients Attending Longisa County Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Food insecurity remains a major problem in poor households, and its implications worsen in disease states including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS. More than 10 million Kenyans are chronically food insecure ... -
Nutrient Composition and Consumer Acceptability of Maize/Mushroom Composite Porridge for Complementary Feeding In Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Childhood undernutrition remains a key issue of concern to many countries, in the post 2015 global agenda for development with many developing countries particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) being affected. Undernutrition ... -
Constraints to Exercise Adherence and Negotiation Strategies among Clients at Selected Fitness Centres in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The positive association between taking part in regular exercise activities and enhanced health benefits have been widely illustrated and documented and depend on continued participation. Despite this, most people are ... -
Dietary practices, physical activity and blood glucose levels among adults with type 2 diabetes attending Meru Hospital, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Diabetes mellitus is a persistent metabolic disorder, characterized by high levels of blood glucose due to defects in secretion of insulin, action or both. Globally, due to lifestyle changes, type 2 diabetes is widespread ... -
Physical education safety precaution practices in private primary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Schools have been identified as key settings for promotion of physical activity in children through Physical Education programs. However, participation in physical activities has some potential risk for injury. Due to this, ... -
Nutritional status of free living and institutionalized elderly and associated factors in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Adequate nutrition, healthy ageing, and the ability to function independently are essential components of a good quality of life. Though it is recognized that nutritional challenges account for a significant proportion ... -
Nutritional management of childhood diarrhoea in korogocho informal settlement Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old worldwide. Nearly one in five children deaths – about 1.5 million each year is due to diarrhea. Diarrhea is the third most common cause of ... -
Motivation for competitive soccer among players in public secondary schools in Nairobi City and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The purpose of this study was to find out if soccer players in public secondary schools in Nairobi City and Kakamega Counties are motivated for competitive soccer by the desire for success, personal fulfillment, social ... -
Dietary and care practices, morbidity and nutritional status of the elderly in igembe south, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)Malnutrition is one of the main factors that contribute significantly to health status mortality and general wellbeing of elderly people. The elderly have a greater risk of malnutrition due to high morbidity rate, lack of ... -
Childcare practices, morbidity status and nutrition status of preschool children (24-59 months) living in orphanages in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT High adult mortality due to various causes like HIV and AIDS has led to an upward trend of the number of orphans and vulnerable children. Extended family networks have taken the responsibility of caring for ... -
Female Teachers’ Participation in the Management of Competitive Sports Programmes in Secondary Schools in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The purpose of the study was to assess the female teachers’ participation in the management of competitive sports programmes in secondary schools in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The specific factors that were investigated ... -
Patternmakers’ professional qualification and pattern making practices in nairobi fashion houses, Kenya
(2017-11)Patternmakers are the technical backbone to the clothing manufacturing process and as such require a solid mastery of the technique. This can be ensured with proper training and experience, yet in Kenya little has been ... -
Physical activity, dietary practices and nutrition status of hypertensive patients attending Kiambu district hospital, Kiambu county, Kenya
(2017-09)Globally, uncontrolled hypertension is a health priority since it raises the risk for the onset of renal failure, heart disease and diabetes. Hypertension complications contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality. ...
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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Relation to Feeding Practices and Physical Activity among Pre-School Children in Kibera, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The burden of obesity is shifting towards the poor on a worldwide basis. Childhood obesity is a leading public health concern with an estimated 42 million children under the age of five are overweight globally. Information ... -
Household Food Security and Nutritional Status of Hiv Sero-Positive Clients Attending Longisa County Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Food insecurity remains a major problem in poor households, and its implications worsen in disease states including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS. More than 10 million Kenyans are chronically food insecure ... -
Determinants of Participation in Physical Activity in On-Site Fitness Centres: the Case of Employees at Kenyatta University and Africa Nazarene University, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Many institutions have invested in health and fitness facilities with the aim of promoting productivity and reducing escalating healthcare cost associated with conditions that result from physical inactivity amongst ... -
Nutrient Composition and Consumer Acceptability of Maize/Mushroom Composite Porridge for Complementary Feeding In Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Childhood undernutrition remains a key issue of concern to many countries, in the post 2015 global agenda for development with many developing countries particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) being affected. Undernutrition ... -
Constraints to Exercise Adherence and Negotiation Strategies among Clients at Selected Fitness Centres in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The positive association between taking part in regular exercise activities and enhanced health benefits have been widely illustrated and documented and depend on continued participation. Despite this, most people are ... -
Dietary practices, physical activity and blood glucose levels among adults with type 2 diabetes attending Meru Hospital, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Diabetes mellitus is a persistent metabolic disorder, characterized by high levels of blood glucose due to defects in secretion of insulin, action or both. Globally, due to lifestyle changes, type 2 diabetes is widespread ... -
Physical education safety precaution practices in private primary schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Schools have been identified as key settings for promotion of physical activity in children through Physical Education programs. However, participation in physical activities has some potential risk for injury. Due to this, ... -
Motivation for competitive soccer among players in public secondary schools in Nairobi City and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The purpose of this study was to find out if soccer players in public secondary schools in Nairobi City and Kakamega Counties are motivated for competitive soccer by the desire for success, personal fulfillment, social ... -
Nutritional status of free living and institutionalized elderly and associated factors in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Adequate nutrition, healthy ageing, and the ability to function independently are essential components of a good quality of life. Though it is recognized that nutritional challenges account for a significant proportion ... -
Nutritional management of childhood diarrhoea in korogocho informal settlement Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old worldwide. Nearly one in five children deaths – about 1.5 million each year is due to diarrhea. Diarrhea is the third most common cause of ... -
Dietary and care practices, morbidity and nutritional status of the elderly in igembe south, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)Malnutrition is one of the main factors that contribute significantly to health status mortality and general wellbeing of elderly people. The elderly have a greater risk of malnutrition due to high morbidity rate, lack of ... -
Childcare practices, morbidity status and nutrition status of preschool children (24-59 months) living in orphanages in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT High adult mortality due to various causes like HIV and AIDS has led to an upward trend of the number of orphans and vulnerable children. Extended family networks have taken the responsibility of caring for ... -
Female Teachers’ Participation in the Management of Competitive Sports Programmes in Secondary Schools in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The purpose of the study was to assess the female teachers’ participation in the management of competitive sports programmes in secondary schools in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The specific factors that were investigated ... -
Patternmakers’ professional qualification and pattern making practices in nairobi fashion houses, Kenya
(2017-11)Patternmakers are the technical backbone to the clothing manufacturing process and as such require a solid mastery of the technique. This can be ensured with proper training and experience, yet in Kenya little has been ... -
Physical activity, dietary practices and nutrition status of hypertensive patients attending Kiambu district hospital, Kiambu county, Kenya
(2017-09)Globally, uncontrolled hypertension is a health priority since it raises the risk for the onset of renal failure, heart disease and diabetes. Hypertension complications contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality. ... -
Evaluation of available football resources and their influence on performance of Kenya football premier league teams
(2017-10)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which available football resources influence the performance of Kenya premier league football teams. The main objective of the study was to determine the extent to ... -
Attitude and practice of primary school pupils, teachers and head teachers in physical education in Kiambu county, Kenya
(2017-11)Physical Education provides pupils with necessary attitude, knowledge and skills so as to perform a variety of physical activities and maintain physical fitness. This study aimed at assessing the attitude (Cognitive and ... -
Status of utilization of nutrition information on processed meat products in making purchasing decisions among consumers in Nakuru town, Kenya
(2017-04)There has been an increased effort globally to sensitize consumers to read and utilize nutrition information on processed foods in order to reduce cases of diet related diseases. Manufacturers are required to provide ... -
Nutritional status and quality of life of paediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Moi Teaching and referral hospital Eldoret, Kenya
(2017-02)Malnutrition is a common problem among patients with cancer and ranges from 30% - 80% globally. In Kenya cancer ranks third as a cause of death after infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on early breastfeeding among mothers delivering at moi teaching and referral hospital in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(2017-05)The prevalence of timely initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth is 43% globally, 48% in Sub-Saharan Africa, 62% in Kenya, and 69.4% in Rift Valley province. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations ...
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