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University Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Sports Scholarships and Sports Participation Within Selected Kenyan Universities in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, it has been noted that the development of education has been geared immensely by the spirit of sports. However, it is notable that a lot of talents are lost due to constraints encountered as a result of lack ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Utilization of Preconception Care Services among Couples Aged (18-49) Years in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Preconception Care (PCC) is described as health care services for all men and women who may have an intention to conceive so as to point out and alter behavioral, psychological, biomedical, and social risks to the parents' ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status among Adolescent Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over nutrition among the adolescents have been largely increasing worldwide. The growing trends in obesity and overweight reliable and up to date data among adolescents would be useful and especially in Machakos Sub-County ... -
Determinants and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Working Mothers Attending Child Welfare Clinic at Kiambu Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) stands at 41% globally, 43% in Africa and 61% in Kenya. About 61% of Kenyan women are either employed or involved in the operation of a business. The Kenya Integrated Household ... -
Formulation of Probiotic Mango Juice and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics, Nutritive Quality, Culture Viability and Storage Stability
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Probiotics are live microorganisms added to food products to confer health benefits such as gut health, cancer protection and improved immunity when consumed. Fruits juices, particularly mango (Mangifera indica l.) fruit ... -
Dietary Practices, Anaemia and Nutritional Status among Day-Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A dolescence is a critical phase of growth and development a nd anaemia during this stage can cause irreversible negative outcomes on learning, work capacity and parenthood. P oor diet remains a major risk factor for ... -
Influence of Motivational Climate and Goal Orientation on Attitudes towards Doping among Athletes in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doping is a global problem that is increasing at an alarming rate and most recently among Kenyan athletes. Athletes who have ego orientation (as opposed to task orientation) and have performance climate (as opposed to ... -
Household Food Security, Morbidity and Nutrition Status of Adult Females with Tungiasis in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tungiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the female sand flea scientifically known as the T. penetrans. Commonly known as the jigger infection, the manifestation begins with a hypertrophy when the parasites burrow into ... -
Management Practices of Injury Risk in Sports among Secondary Schools in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Sports risk management to a great extent focuses on the physical safety of all sports participants – athletes, coaches/teachers and spectators. Sports encompass a significant part of learning experiences for students in ... -
Infant and Maternal Factors Affecting Nutrient Adequacy for Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants at Embu Referral Hospital, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Feeding premature infants is a challenge to mothers whose babies are admitted to the newborn units. The emphasis in the management of preterm infants majorly concentrates on medication and fluid requirements but not on ... -
Dietary Practices, Physical Activity and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease among Women of Reproductive Age in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Healthy dietary practices and physical activity reduces the risk to cardiovascular disease among women of reproductive age. Research has shown that traditional diets and increased physical activity is strongly associated ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Status of Gyms and Outdoor Based Group Fitness Program Participants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health benefits of being physically active are well documented and accepted as a remedy for many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet many people are reluctant to make lifestyle adjustments to adopt available fitness ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ...
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University Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Sports Scholarships and Sports Participation Within Selected Kenyan Universities in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, it has been noted that the development of education has been geared immensely by the spirit of sports. However, it is notable that a lot of talents are lost due to constraints encountered as a result of lack ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Utilization of Preconception Care Services among Couples Aged (18-49) Years in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Preconception Care (PCC) is described as health care services for all men and women who may have an intention to conceive so as to point out and alter behavioral, psychological, biomedical, and social risks to the parents' ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status among Adolescent Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over nutrition among the adolescents have been largely increasing worldwide. The growing trends in obesity and overweight reliable and up to date data among adolescents would be useful and especially in Machakos Sub-County ... -
Determinants and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Working Mothers Attending Child Welfare Clinic at Kiambu Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) stands at 41% globally, 43% in Africa and 61% in Kenya. About 61% of Kenyan women are either employed or involved in the operation of a business. The Kenya Integrated Household ... -
Formulation of Probiotic Mango Juice and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics, Nutritive Quality, Culture Viability and Storage Stability
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Probiotics are live microorganisms added to food products to confer health benefits such as gut health, cancer protection and improved immunity when consumed. Fruits juices, particularly mango (Mangifera indica l.) fruit ... -
Dietary Practices, Anaemia and Nutritional Status among Day-Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A dolescence is a critical phase of growth and development a nd anaemia during this stage can cause irreversible negative outcomes on learning, work capacity and parenthood. P oor diet remains a major risk factor for ... -
Influence of Motivational Climate and Goal Orientation on Attitudes towards Doping among Athletes in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doping is a global problem that is increasing at an alarming rate and most recently among Kenyan athletes. Athletes who have ego orientation (as opposed to task orientation) and have performance climate (as opposed to ... -
Household Food Security, Morbidity and Nutrition Status of Adult Females with Tungiasis in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tungiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the female sand flea scientifically known as the T. penetrans. Commonly known as the jigger infection, the manifestation begins with a hypertrophy when the parasites burrow into ... -
Management Practices of Injury Risk in Sports among Secondary Schools in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Sports risk management to a great extent focuses on the physical safety of all sports participants – athletes, coaches/teachers and spectators. Sports encompass a significant part of learning experiences for students in ... -
Infant and Maternal Factors Affecting Nutrient Adequacy for Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants at Embu Referral Hospital, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Feeding premature infants is a challenge to mothers whose babies are admitted to the newborn units. The emphasis in the management of preterm infants majorly concentrates on medication and fluid requirements but not on ... -
Dietary Practices, Physical Activity and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease among Women of Reproductive Age in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Healthy dietary practices and physical activity reduces the risk to cardiovascular disease among women of reproductive age. Research has shown that traditional diets and increased physical activity is strongly associated ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Status of Gyms and Outdoor Based Group Fitness Program Participants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health benefits of being physically active are well documented and accepted as a remedy for many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet many people are reluctant to make lifestyle adjustments to adopt available fitness ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ... -
Dietary Diversity, Nutrient Intake and Nutrition Status of Children 6-23 Months in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, 17 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition with an estimated mortality rate of 1 to 2 million in Sub-Saharan Africa. In sub-Saharan African Countries, diets of children aged under-five years are ... -
Association between Household Food Security and Infant Feeding Practices in Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various strategies to reduce child malnutrition and death, millions of children under five years of age die every year due to preventable causes. Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices play a ... -
Efficacy of Carbohydrate Sports Drink as an Ergogenic Aid in Competitive Male Cyclists in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The competitiveness of professional sports has forced athletes to find all mean possible to outperform their rivals. One of such ways is the use of carbohydrate sports drink to refuel and hydrate before, during or after ... -
Dietary Diversity and Nutrient Adequacy of Children Aged 6-23 Months among Pastoralist and Agro-Pastoralist Communities in Loima, Turkana County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Malnutrition is a public health concern in many arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) areas. Literature shows that Africa is the continent experiencing the highest number of food emergencies particularly in the ASALs. In Kenya, ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status of Children Aged 6-23 Months Old in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, 2.3 million children died in 2015 due to malnutrition. In addition, 161 million children are stunted, 101 million are underweight, 52 million are wasted and 43 million are overweight worldwide. In sub Saharan ...
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