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Preconception care practice in pregnant HIV infected women in Kiambu county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)
Preconception care (PCC) is the patient education, evaluation, and management aimed to prevent
unplanned pregnancies and decrease the risk of adverse health effects for the woman, fetus, and
neonate by optimizing the ...
Evaluation of consumer food hygiene and safety practices in Households in Langata Sub-County, Nairobi county, Kenya.
(2014)
Food borne diseases comprise a broad spectrum of diseases and are responsible for
substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a growing public health problem
in developing as well as developed countries. Food ...
Patterns and determinants of unintentional injuries among children in machakos level 5 hospital
(Kenyatta University, 2014-11-03)
Injuries are among the leading cause of death and disability among children worldwide.
Approximately 875,000 children die every year as a result of injuries and violence. The
definition of a child according to the ...
A standardization model for staffing among medical doctors at hospitals in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)
Across the globe it has been a challenge for Hospital Administrators to accurately estimate
the required workforce to cater for patient needs. Various methodologies have been used
including Hospital bed capacity to doctor ...
Uptake of human papiloma virus vaccine among women aged 18-45 yrs in Umoja area of Embakasi sub-county of Nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-11-03)
Cervical cancer kills 270,060 women annually worldwide. III Kenya up to 1655 women die
annually. Cervical cancer screening and the uptake of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine
can result in early detection whereas HPV ...
Assessment of the quality of household drinking water in Mbeere south sub-county, Embu county
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-03)
Good quality household drinking water is an important determinant of public health in rural
communities especially in Africa. The rationale behind protecting drinking water sources is
therefore the provision of good ...
Barriers to effective trachoma control among children aged 1-9 years old in Magadi division, Kajiado county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-03)
Trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a bacterium transmitted by direct spread
of infected ocular material from one person to another. The spread of trachoma is by flies
(Musca sorbens), fingers and formites. The ...
Occupational health and safety practices among beauty salon workers in Mukaa sub-county in Makueni county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-31)
The beauty industry is one of the most vibrant industries 111 Kenya with most of its
activities being done in small scale. It is a source of livelihood for many young people
especially those with tertiary level of education ...
Nutritional status among the geriatrics in Nyamira subcounty, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)
in Kenya, the population of persons aged 60 years end above increased steadily from 1
million in 1989 to 1.9 million by 2009 and is projected to reach about 3 million people by
year 2030. Nutritional needs change throughout ...
Essential newborn care practices among home delivered postnatal mothers with babies 0-28 days from Korogocho slums, Nairobi county
(Kenyatta University, 2014-11-03)
Essential newborn care is designed to improve health of newborns through a set of interventions
that should be made available for all births. Essential newborn care would reduce 70% of
neonatal deaths. ewborn deaths in ...