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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 ...
