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A study of how commercial sex workers care for and arrange for future support to their children: case of Kibera, Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2001-12)Childcare is necessary for child survival growth and development. It is influenced by certain factors such as the maternal health status and resource availability. It has been estimated that 50-80% of Kenya's commercial ... -
The reliability of a questionnaire-based self-diagnosis in estimating the prevalence of schistosoma haematobium in Kwale District
(Kenyatta University, 2002-08)Schistosomiasis is a chronic debilitating parasitic infection. It is currently estimated, that 200 million people are infected by this worlds most prevalent parasitic disease and 600million are at risk of infection. It ... -
HIV/AIDS: Factors influencing risky sexual behaviour among the youth in selected secondary school in Bondo District, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2002-08)HIVIAIDS is a major global public health problem. Approximately 36.1 million people were estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide by the end of the year 2000, while 21.8 million people had died from HIVIAIDS related ... -
Female Genital Mutilation: health related problems among the Somali Community in Garissa Town, Kenya.
(2003)Female circumcision or Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a tradition since antiquity and its exact origin is unknown. The spectrum of these genital procedures has been termed as female circumcision and more frequently ... -
Community participation in health development in Nyandarua District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2003)Although community participation in health development exists III Kenya, Community perceptions and attitude towards its role in health development is unexplored. Similarly the effect of community participation on health ... -
Utilization of HIV post exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers in selected health institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(2004)Although avoiding contact with infected blood is one of the primary strategies of preventing occupationally acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, appropriate post-exposure management (PEP) is an important ... -
Mothers' diagnosis of childhood malaria, Household referral patterns and drug use in Muthurwa and Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005-06)This study sought to identify the mothers' understanding of malaria among the under-fives in Muthurwa and Kibera; knowledge of the symptoms of the disease and type of actions taken. The study also assessed the association ... -
Demographic characteristics and home based care services for people living with HIV/AIDs: a case study of Thika municipality, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2006-05)Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the greatest challenge for poverty alleviation and development worldwide and the most pressing public health emergency. The national health systems in ... -
Oral Health Education and Practices Among Community Members in Central Division, Machakos District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2008-06)Althoughoral health problems are not life threatening, they are of public health concern globally due to their high prevalence, morbidity, general discomfort and negative effects on the overall quality of life. The under ... -
Malaria vector control practices in Mwea Division, Kirinyaga District, Central Kenya
(2011-12-02)Malaria continues to be an important vector-bome disease in Africa South of Sahara where the conventional treatment strategies have proved ineffective du? rapid spread of drug resistance. This has generated renewed global ... -
Insecticide treated Bednets Ownership, Use and Maintenance Behaviour in Kwale, Msambweni and Kinango Districts in Kenya.
(2013)Malaria is associated with more than 216 million episodes and an estimated 655,000 deaths annually world-wide. In Africa, it remains the leading cause of childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality, accounting for more ... -
Access and utilization of immunization services among refugees in Eastleigh North section of Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-02-01)Immunization has been shown to be one of the most cost effective health prevention and intervention against childhood morbidity and mortality. Over 30 million children especially from Sub-Sahara Africa are not reached each ... -
The effects of short-term zidovudine treatment on mother to child hiv-1Transmission
(2013-02-08)Vertical transmission accounts for the majority of pediatrics HIV-1 infections. Immunological, obstetrical, co-infection with other diseases and maternal viral load are some of the factors that influence this mode of ... -
Utilization of skilled birth attendants among women of reproductive age in Central District, Kitui County
(2013-03-14)Skilled Birth Attendance is one of the most important interventions in reducing material mortality. With only 44% of deliveries assisted by skilled birth attendants in Kenya, the number of maternal deaths is significantly ... -
Environmental and demographic factors influencing drug and substance abuse among secondary school students in Kisumu Town East, Kenya
(2013-03-19)Drug abuse is a major public health problem among the youth worldwide especially in developingcountries. The accessibility, affordability, and consumption of abused drugs by the youths have attracted great concern among ... -
Occupational risk factors contributing to injury by medical sharps among health workers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-03-21)Healthcare workers are at risk of medical sharps injuries, which according to the Kenya national policy on injection safety, 58% of healthcare workers have suffered these injuries. This study was conducted with the aim ... -
Factors influencing adherence and satisfaction with the, quality of antiretroviral therapy and care services in Kisii District, Kenya
(2013-03-25)Adherence to treatment and satisfaction with the quality of services is crucial in achieving optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) outcomes. However, available evidence indicated that in sub-Saharan Africa only 77% of ... -
Perception and Practices on Malaria Control among Pregnant Women in Machakos Central Division, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013-05)Malaria is endemic in Kenya. It is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age. It accounts for 30% of outpatient visits and nearly 20% of admissions to health facilities here ... -
Effects of Psychosocial Support on Anti-retroviral Therapy Adherence and Clinical Outcomes of HIV Patients at Kwale and Machakos, Kenya
(2013-07-19)The effects of psychosocial support on ART adherence and clinical outcomes following an HIV diagnosis have been well documented in western countries where linkages between HIV-related treatment and psychosocial support ... -
Determinants of the uptake of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (pcv-10) in Makindu District, Kenya
(2013-07-22)Over 1.8 million children under five years of age die from pneumococcal disease (PD) every year worldwide, most of them living in developing countries. In Kenya, pneumococcal infections are the leading cause of hospital ...
