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Evaluation of Work-Related Health and Safety Risks Associated with Hairdressers in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Hairdressers work towards changing or maintaining a person’s image. They are exposed to awkward posture, prolonged standing, long working hours and chemical hazards capable of causing adverse health effects. They are at ... -
Household Hazardous Waste Management Practices among Pastoral Community of Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Household hazardous waste possess physical, chemical or biological characteristics, which requires special handling and disposal procedures to avoid risk to health and/or environmental effects. The pastoral population of ... -
Implementation of Community Led Total Sanitation Program in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)Open defecation refers to defecating in bushes, fields, water bodies and other places that are open. Across the world, approximately 1 billion people are practicing open defecation. This is worse in sub-Saharan Africa where ... -
Levels of environmental noise and perceived health implications in bus termini in Nairobi Central Business District, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Environmental noise is noise emanating from all other sources except the industrial workplace, main sources include road, rail and air traffic, industries, construction, public works and social activities. WHO and NEMA ... -
Newborn care practices among postnatal mothers in Garissa County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Every year, four million infants die within their first month of life, representing nearly 40 per-cents of all deaths of children under age 5 globally. In Kenya, neonatal mortality is 31 per 1000 live births with neonates ... -
Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Primary School Teachers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Musculoskeletal disorders refer to a broad range degenerative and inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, nerves, and the localized blood circulation system. Despite there being ... -
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella and Campylobacter Species in Chicken Waste, Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-01)Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to public health and is driven by various factors including the overuse or misuse of antibiotics in poultry production which could lead to development of resistant bacteria that ... -
The prevalence and associated risk factors for Taenia solium taeniasis in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)Taenia solium taeniasis is an intestinal parasitic disease caused by infection with Taenia solium is also referred to as the pork tapeworm. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the risk ... -
Prevalence and pattern of significant refractive errors in high school students in Meru municipality
(2013-04-04)Uncorrected refractive errors are an important cause of visual impairment in many. Visually disabling refractive error affects a significant proportion of both genders of the global population. Lack of practitioners is the ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for trachoma infection among children aged 1-9 years old in Oldonyonyokie Location, Magadi Division, Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)Trachoma is one of the water-related infectious diseases that affects the eyes and manifests itself in impoverished, rural areas with little access to clean safe water and proper sanitation that disproportionately afflicts ... -
Prevalence of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders and its Associated Factors in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Human Immunodeficiency Virus associated Neurocognitive disorders are often undiagnosed in HIV-infected persons. Recent publications approximate the prevalence of Hiv associated neurocognitive disorder has always been under ... -
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 ... -
Safety of Workers in Slaughterhouses and Meat Processing Plants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Slaughterhouses and meat processing plants are known to potentially pose significant threats to worker’s safety and health due to the hazardous conditions involving animals, tools and dangerous machines used in the meat ... -
School Hygiene Promotion Approaches and their Influence on Pupil’s Hygiene Practices in Public Primary Schools in Dagoretti, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Hygiene promotion in schools is an area of focus for public health practitioners in a bid to mitigate spread of water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases. There exist several hygiene promotion approaches that can be ... -
Science Laboratories Safety Assessment among Secondary School Students in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Laboratories are potentially dangerous work environment, often containing a wide variety of toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive compounds that can cause harm or injury if safety standards are not adhered to. Although ... -
Sexual Violence against Adolescent Girls in Mixed -Day Secondary Schools in Limuru Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-06)Sexual violence against adolescent girls (SVAG) is a global concern due to its adverse effects on the overall health of these girls. In Kenya, cases of sexual violence in this age group are reported to be at 33%. The study ... -
Stress Levels among Construction Workers in Kibera Resettlement Action Plan Project in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Professionals engaged in the construction industry operate in highly competitive environment as they aim to keep pace with the global and national demands of infrastructural development. Workers engaged in the construction ... -
Uptake of HPV vaccine and screening for cervical Precancerous lesions among attendees of MCH clinic At Thika level 5 hospitals, Kiambu County
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Cervical malignancy is a disease of public health importance. It is one health condition that, in its prevalence and outcome clearly depicts the disparity between the health care systems of developed and developing countries. ... -
Utilization of Continuum of Care and Prevalence of Puerperal Sepsis among Postnatal Mothers in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Maternal and infant mortality is a critical issue that has been a herculean challenge to governments all over the world and especially in less developed nations. The continuum of care is reportedly one of the major strategies ... -
Work-Related Injuries among Slaughterhouse Workers in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-06)Workplace injuries are no longer accidents; they are preventable. Increased meat consumption demand in developed countries means production of meat and meat products is poised to significantly increase. Working conditions ...
