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Menstrual hygiene management among school going adolescent girls in Kibera, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Each and every girl needs to have access to resources for learning, health, and future menstrual forecasts, as well as guidance on how to manage menstrual hygiene effectively. In line with this, the crucial stages of ... -
Effective hand washing among pupils in selected public primary schools in Embakasi Sub – County, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)The prevalence of sanitation and hygiene related diseases continue to grow over the years on a global scale. The most affected population are children, who often fall ill and may even lose their lives due to exposure to ... -
Households’ Hygienic Practices that Contribute to Recurrent Cholera Outbreaks in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, Cholera affects approximately 3-5 million persons and causes 100000-120000 fatalities annually. Cholera is endemic in Kenya and is experienced thrice in five years. Kenya has recorded cases of cholera from 1971, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of Perinatal Verbal Autopsy and its Determinants among Community Health Volunteers in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Ending preventable perinatal mortality is one of the global public health priorities. Despite integrating World Health Organization’s essential maternal and newborn care package into Homa Bay County’s community health ... -
Impediments to Accessing Household Sanitation Facilities amongst Low-Income Urban Residents in Naivasha Town, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Population growth and poverty, most often in urban and peri-urban areas of developing countries continue to hinder efforts towards improving sanitation coverage. A large number of urban residents in Africa live in settlements ... -
Feasibility for Scaling-Up, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of “Traditional Birth Attendants” as Birth Companions in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The global focus on demand creation and increasing access to facility maternity services has not led to improved maternal and newborn outcomes. There is inadequate attention to preservation, impartiality, respect and ... -
Caregivers Health Seeking Behaviour for Home Injuries Among Children Between 0- 12 Years in Kaptembwa , Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Home Injuries are among the dominating cause of mortality and disability among children, with more than 5 million deaths reported worldwide each year. Some of the common injuries among children aged 0-12 years include: ... -
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 ... -
Household Solid Waste Management Practices among Residents of Kiganjo Informal Settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The share of household consumption keeps rising as the world becomes more urbanized. This has resulted in an exponential increase in waste production, an irreversible effect. Management of household solid waste is a ... -
Uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy and its Associated Factors among People Living with HIV on Antiretrovirals in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Tuberculosis co-infection is an important kind of infection due to its synergistic nature. HIV increases the chances of one acquiring TB by 16 to 27 times making HIV an important risk factor ... -
Contributors of Non-Adherence to Type Ii Diabetes Treatment Among Patients at Thogoto Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)People are diagnosed as having diabetes when their blood glucose level is higher than normal. There are various treatment regimens for diabetes and these include the appropriate maintenance of diet, commitment to regular ... -
Data Quality in Health Management Information Systems in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over the years, data-driven processes have been fundamental in most sectors. However, poor data quality is often encountered in HMIS in resource-poor countries, and this is attributed to multiple factors. In the health ... -
Uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy and its Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV On Antiretrovirals in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Tuberculosis co-infection is an important kind of infection due to its synergistic nature. HIV increases the chances of one acquiring TB by 16 to 27 times making HIV an important risk factor ...
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Menstrual hygiene management among school going adolescent girls in Kibera, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Each and every girl needs to have access to resources for learning, health, and future menstrual forecasts, as well as guidance on how to manage menstrual hygiene effectively. In line with this, the crucial stages of ... -
Effective hand washing among pupils in selected public primary schools in Embakasi Sub – County, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)The prevalence of sanitation and hygiene related diseases continue to grow over the years on a global scale. The most affected population are children, who often fall ill and may even lose their lives due to exposure to ... -
Households’ Hygienic Practices that Contribute to Recurrent Cholera Outbreaks in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, Cholera affects approximately 3-5 million persons and causes 100000-120000 fatalities annually. Cholera is endemic in Kenya and is experienced thrice in five years. Kenya has recorded cases of cholera from 1971, ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of Perinatal Verbal Autopsy and its Determinants among Community Health Volunteers in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Ending preventable perinatal mortality is one of the global public health priorities. Despite integrating World Health Organization’s essential maternal and newborn care package into Homa Bay County’s community health ... -
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 ... -
Impediments to Accessing Household Sanitation Facilities amongst Low-Income Urban Residents in Naivasha Town, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Population growth and poverty, most often in urban and peri-urban areas of developing countries continue to hinder efforts towards improving sanitation coverage. A large number of urban residents in Africa live in settlements ... -
Feasibility for Scaling-Up, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of “Traditional Birth Attendants” as Birth Companions in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The global focus on demand creation and increasing access to facility maternity services has not led to improved maternal and newborn outcomes. There is inadequate attention to preservation, impartiality, respect and ... -
Caregivers Health Seeking Behaviour for Home Injuries Among Children Between 0- 12 Years in Kaptembwa , Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Home Injuries are among the dominating cause of mortality and disability among children, with more than 5 million deaths reported worldwide each year. Some of the common injuries among children aged 0-12 years include: ... -
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 ... -
Household Solid Waste Management Practices among Residents of Kiganjo Informal Settlement in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The share of household consumption keeps rising as the world becomes more urbanized. This has resulted in an exponential increase in waste production, an irreversible effect. Management of household solid waste is a ... -
Uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy and its Associated Factors among People Living with HIV on Antiretrovirals in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Tuberculosis co-infection is an important kind of infection due to its synergistic nature. HIV increases the chances of one acquiring TB by 16 to 27 times making HIV an important risk factor ... -
Contributors of Non-Adherence to Type Ii Diabetes Treatment Among Patients at Thogoto Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)People are diagnosed as having diabetes when their blood glucose level is higher than normal. There are various treatment regimens for diabetes and these include the appropriate maintenance of diet, commitment to regular ... -
Data Quality in Health Management Information Systems in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over the years, data-driven processes have been fundamental in most sectors. However, poor data quality is often encountered in HMIS in resource-poor countries, and this is attributed to multiple factors. In the health ... -
Uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy and its Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV On Antiretrovirals in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Tuberculosis co-infection is an important kind of infection due to its synergistic nature. HIV increases the chances of one acquiring TB by 16 to 27 times making HIV an important risk factor ... -
Utilization of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Data in Controlling Infectious Diseases Among Public Health Facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Data collection, review, evaluation, and input on communicable and non-communicable diseases are all part of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response. It allows medical personnel to identify and respond to these ... -
Determinants of Enrolment in National Hospital Insurance Fund among the Community Members in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2022)In Kenya around a million people are pushed to poverty annually paying for healthcare out of pocket. Prepayment and risk pooling has been used to avoid the risk of paying for healthcare from household income at time of ... -
Practice of Female Genital Mutilation among Women of Reproductive Age in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Although Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya is outlawed and there are strict legislations that prohibit it, some communities still practice it. This is attributed to ethnic and cultural diversity across the ethnic ... -
Retention in HIV Care of Children Living with HIV Aged 0 to 14 Years in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, children living with HIV aged below 15 years were 1.7 million in 2020, and 90% of these children are in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health estimates that 139,000 children were living with HIV ... -
Household Care- Giving Practices to the Phase Three Older Persons in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The population of the older persons is increasing steadily worldwide. This is secondary to lower fertility rate and increasing longer life. With the increased older person‟s population, societies get challenges taking ...
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