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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 ... -
Utilization of interventions leading to zero transmission of mother-child HIV/aids among HIV infected women in Narok County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) has been scaled up to elimination of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) to illustrate the global goals of eliminating all new cases of pediatric IllY. This new focus ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of stadardized cervical cancer screening services among health care workers in selected health facilities in Machakos county - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-30)Cancer of the cervix is the second most common reproductive tract cancer among women globally and the leading cause of death in developing countries with large inequalities in utilization of standardized cervical cancer ... -
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 ... -
Treatment compliance among primary hypertensive patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014-08-13)The ultimate aim of any prescribed medical therapy is to achieve certain desired outcomes in the patients concerned. However, despite all the best intention and efforts on the part of the healthcare professionals, these ... -
Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in primary schools in Mashuru division, Kajiado county
(2014-08-13)Globally, approximately 52% of the female population (26% of the total population) is of reproductive age (Sara et al, 2012) and most of these women will menstruate each month for between two and seven days. Menstrual ... -
Effect of perceived stigma on health related quality of life growth curve for newly diagnosed HIV postive adults in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08-12)Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an assessment of how an individual's quality of life may be affected by a disease, disability or a disorder. HRQOL is a patient reported outcome that quantifies the extent to ...
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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 ... -
Utilization of interventions leading to zero transmission of mother-child HIV/aids among HIV infected women in Narok County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) has been scaled up to elimination of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) to illustrate the global goals of eliminating all new cases of pediatric IllY. This new focus ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of stadardized cervical cancer screening services among health care workers in selected health facilities in Machakos county - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-30)Cancer of the cervix is the second most common reproductive tract cancer among women globally and the leading cause of death in developing countries with large inequalities in utilization of standardized cervical cancer ... -
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 ... -
Treatment compliance among primary hypertensive patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014-08-13)The ultimate aim of any prescribed medical therapy is to achieve certain desired outcomes in the patients concerned. However, despite all the best intention and efforts on the part of the healthcare professionals, these ... -
Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in primary schools in Mashuru division, Kajiado county
(2014-08-13)Globally, approximately 52% of the female population (26% of the total population) is of reproductive age (Sara et al, 2012) and most of these women will menstruate each month for between two and seven days. Menstrual ... -
Effect of perceived stigma on health related quality of life growth curve for newly diagnosed HIV postive adults in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08-12)Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an assessment of how an individual's quality of life may be affected by a disease, disability or a disorder. HRQOL is a patient reported outcome that quantifies the extent to ... -
Prevalence and Response to Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2013-12-28)Needle stick injuries are occupational hazards which are quite prevalent among HCW who are pillars of Health care systems. The injuries can easily cause blood born infections such as HBV, HBC, and HIV. The diseases have ...
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