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Child Morbidity and Mortality in Slum Environments along Nairobi River
(Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, 2003)The problem that guided this study was that child mortality and morbidity disparities continue to be observed in the era of improved expansion of the provision of health care services. Some areas have low mortality and ... -
Road traffic injuries in Kenya: the health burden and risk factors in two districts
(Traffic Injury Prevention, 2012)BACKGROUND: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) contribute to a significant proportion of the burden of disease in Kenya. They also have a significant impact on the social and economic well-being of individuals, their families, ... -
The background, social support and behavioural characteristics associated with health insurance coverage among the older population in Kisii County, Kenya
(2012-07)Introduction: Universal health coverage has increasingly become the focus for improved health systems worldwide. In Kenya, the older populations are characterized by low health insurance coverage, resulting in either limited ... -
Trauma Systems in Kenya: A Qualitative Analysis at the District Level.
(SAGE Publications, 2015)Injury is a leading cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries. Kenya has a particularly high burden of injuries, accounting for 88.4 deaths per 100,000 population. Despite recent attempts to prioritize ... -
Prevalence of Injuries among High School Students in Kieni West (District) in Nyeri County, Central Kenya
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2015)Background: Injury among high school students has received disproportionately little attention as a public health concern in Kenya. Objective: To establish the prevalence of injuries occurring among high school students ... -
The Physician-Patient Relationship: A Review of Two Theoretical Approaches and Health Regulation Implications
(Institute of Research Advances, 2016)Recent development in the organization of healthcare has impacted on physician and patient relationship. The physician-patient relationship is becoming more and more a universalistic concern. Since Hippocrates, the ... -
Associated factors with Puerperal Sepsis among Reproductive Age Women in Nandi County, Kenya
(Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2017)Background & aim: Studies have shown that puerperal sepsis is a major cause of maternal morbidity and the second cause of maternal mortality in the developing world. This study aimed to determine the incidence and management ... -
Skilled Birth Attendance among Women in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017)Background.Theburden of maternal mortality is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa with an estimation of 500 000 deaths annually. In 2012, about forty million births occurred without a skilled attendant in developing ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge on Pre Conception Care among Women of Reproductive Age in Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Peer Reviewed Journal and Book Publishing, 2018)Purpose: The study aimed at determining the knowledge on pre conception care among women of reproductive age in Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu County. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was used ... -
Environmental Factors Predisposing Rural Community Members to Tungiasis in Murang’a East Sub County, Murang’a County
(International Peer Revied Journal and Book Publishers, 2018)Purpose: To determine environmental factors predisposing rural community members to tungiasis in Murang’a East Sub County, Murang’a County. Materials and Methods: The study utilized cross sectional descriptive study design. ... -
Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Primary School Teachers in Machakos County, Kenya
(International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 2019)Background: 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 systems. Despite ... -
Diarrhea Risk Factors Associated with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene among the Under Five in Kasarani, Nairobi County
(science publishing group, 2019)Provision of quality water continues to be a challenge in the developing Counties particularly in the informal settlements and Kenya is not an exception. This study assessed diarrhea disease attributable to water, sanitation ... -
Levels of ionizing radiations in selected quarries in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020)It has been shown through a survey by World Health Organization and International Commission on Radiological Protection that certain materials (stones) sourced from quarries and used for the building are radioactive. ... -
Influence of Short Message Service Reminders on Utilisation of Focused Antenatal Care Among Women in Rural Kenya: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(AFRICAN Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2020)Background/Aims The short message service is a part of mobile health, which is defined as medical and public health practices that are supported by mobile devices, such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Rosterman, Kakamega, Kenya
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2020)Occupational injuries, though preventable, have been described as a major public health problem. In artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), little is known about the risk factors to injuries. In 2018, we examined ... -
Social Demographic Factors Associated with Adherence to Treatment among Urban and Rural Tuberculosis Patients in Kenya
(ijmshr, 2020)Tuberculosis is a Global Public Health concern with serious Economic and Social Burden to the Patient and the Household. Because of the long duration of Standard Treatment there is a Risk of Treatment Default by Patients. ... -
Demographic Study of Ionizing Radiation Exposure of Quarry Workers in Some Selected Quarries in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Environmental Health Insights, 2020)Cumulative effects of exposure to ionizing radiation results in oxidative-induced damage and genetic mutations that are prerequisites for many pathologies including cancer. An understanding of term “ionizing radiation,” ... -
Compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Practices among Workers in Flower Farms in Embu County, Kenya
(Full Length Research, 2021)The implementation of occupational safety and health in workplaces is of significance in improving safety working condition in horticultural sector in Kenya. The main objective of the study was to assess the level of ... -
Factors Associated with Health Seeking Behaviour for Reproductive Tract Infections among Young Street Females in Eldoret, Kenya
(Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 2021)Reproductive tract infections (RTIs), among young women is a public health concern, especially in developing countries like Kenya. When a reproductive tract infection occurs, urgent treatment should be done to avoid short- ... -
Perceptions of caregivers on immunization in Ntungamo district, Uganda
(Medip Academy., 2021)Background: Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to reduce child mortality and morbidity associated with infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the perceptions ...
