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Risk Factors for Occurrence of Stillbirths among Women Delivering in Selected Hospitals of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Globally, its estimated that out of 130 million births 4 million are stillborn, with majority occurring in developing countries. The Government of Kenya has put in place strategies for free maternity services to all mothers ...
Extent and Risk Factors for Multiple Drug Resistance among Tuberculosis Patients in Baringo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
In Kenya, tuberculosis remains a principal cause of morbidity and mortality. This
study sought to determine the extent of and risk factors for multiple drug resistance
among tuberculosis patients in Baringo County, Kenya. ...
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 ...
Risk Factors, Prevalence, Severity, and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease among Outpatients in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health issue with high prevalence (8% and 16%) among adults. The risk factors, prevalence, severity and management of CKD are less characterized in Kenya. Therefore, the ...
Risk Factors, Prevalence, Severity, and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease among Outpatients in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
Chronic (CKD) is a kidney disease worldwide public health issue with high prevalence (8% and 16%) among adults. The risk factors, prevalence, severity and management of CKD are less characterized in Kenya. Therefore, the ...
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Congestive Heart Failure among Hypertensive Patients Attending Selected Health Facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)
The study objective was to determine prevalence and associated risk factors of congestive heart failure among hypertensive patients attending selected health facilities in Kiambu County. The specific objectives were to ...