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Histopathological Features in Development of Cancer of the cervix in relation to Sexually Transmitted Infections among Sexually active women attending Machakos Cancer Care and Research Centre
(Journal of Medical science and Clinical Research, 2022)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosis, treatment and management programmes have existed for many decades worldwide. Cancer of cervix diagnosis, treatment and management is however a newer phenomenon ... -
Viral Load Monitoring Practices and Correlates of Viral Non-suppression Among Children and Young Adolescents Living With HIV in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Sage Open Pediatrics, 2025)Introduction. Viral suppression rates among children and young adolescents living with HIV (CYALHIV) has been reported to be lower compared to adults. Follow up through viral load monitoring may influence their health outcomes. ... -
Factors associated with diarrhea among infants seeking healthcare services at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Technology, 2019)More than 90% of infant deaths in Kenya is due to conditions like pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, neonatal problems, malnutrition and HIV/AIDS, and often a combination of these conditions. Diarrhea among infants is both ... -
CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE AGED 0-12 YEARS IN KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL PAEDIATRIC WARDS, KENYA.
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH, 2018)Background: Heart disease is a debilitating condition contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates as well as high disease burden among children. The aim of this study was to establish the characteristics of ... -
SOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES USE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AGED 17-19 YEARS AT GATUNDU KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE CAMPUS (KMTC), KIAMBU COUNTY
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2023)Objective: To determine the social factors associated with long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCS) use among adolescent girls aged 17-19 years at Gatundu KMTC campus. Design: analytical cross-sectional. ... -
Socio economic and Demographic Characteristics of Caregivers as a Determinant of Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6 59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2024)Child growth and well-being are critically dependent on proper nutrition, particularly during the developmental phase between the ages of 6 and 59 months. Poor nutritional status is associated with an increased prevalence ... -
Sociocultural factors influencing cervical pre-cancer screening among women attending Mbagathi level four hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025)Cervical cancer poses a significant global health challenge, causing around 340,000 deaths annually and ranking as the fourth most frequent cancer worldwide. The burden is heaviest in low- and middle-income countries ... -
Influence of Psycho Social Issues on Intentional Organophosphates Self- Poisoning among Persons Aged 15-30 Years in Kericho County, Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023)Aims: The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing psychosocial issues on intentional organophosphate self-poisoning among persons aged 15-30 years in Kericho County, Kenya... Study Design: The study adopted ... -
Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya
(IBOM MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2025)Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the gold standard for infant feeding in the first six months of life, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for optimal growth and development. However, suboptimal ... -
Assessment of Morbidity Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research, 2024)Background: The growth and well-being of a child is dependent on their eating habits. One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Kenya and countries worldwide is poor nutritional status. There are few studies ... -
Predictors of Timing of First Antenatal Clinic: A Systematic Review
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2024)World Health Organization recommends that pregnant mothers do the first antenatal visit within the 12 weeks after conception. The goal of the review was to determine the predictors of first antenatal visit. A systematic ... -
Mobile phone use among mothers seeking postnatal services in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2020)Background/Aims Mobile phone use is increasing globally, with Kenya having increased use in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phones, their use in health delivery services, such as to enhance ... -
Impact of m Health to Improve Postnatal Visits among Postpartum Mothers in a Rural Community in Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Nursing Care, 2021)Background: There is an increase of mobile phone use globally with Kenya being among countries with increased usage both in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phone, its use in health delivery ... -
Factors influencing women’s knowledge at scheduled postnatal visits: a multi-centre study in Kakamega, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2021)Background/Aims Postnatal care is offered to mothers and their babies from birth and across the postnatal period. Visits are spread over the postnatal period, and a minimum of four visits is recommended. In many studies, ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Postnatal Services among Postnatal Women in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2020)Postnatal care is the care provided to the mother immediately after delivery of baby and placenta. The care is spread across a minimum of four postnatal visits packaged as focused postnatal care. During this period the ... -
The Impact of Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies on Kenya’s Flower Export Market
(Paradigm Academic Press, 2024)Kenya’s flower export industry plays a critical role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. However, the environmental impact of the sector, particularly its carbon footprint, has ... -
Socio-demographic factors influencing practice and awareness of exclusive breastfeeding benefits among women of reproductive age attending maternal and child health clinic in tudor sub county hospital
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among women is essential when promoting optimal breastfeeding practices. Breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life and continuation of breastfeeding ... -
Level of awareness of the benefits, socio-demographic and cultural factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending MCH clinic in Tudor sub county hospital
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among women is essential when promoting optimal breastfeeding practices. Breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life and continuation of breastfeeding ... -
Factors influencing availability of tracer essential medicines in selected health facilities in Nyeri County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Tracer essential medicines are drugs which fully fulfil a population’s health requirements and ought to be always available allowing for a properly functioning health system all the time. They should be available ... -
Factors Associated with Non-adherence to AntiRetroviral Therapy among Clients in Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, Kenya
(2020)Patient, Health-facility and Socio-cultural related factors associated with non-adherence have contributed to poor management of ART among HIV/AIDS clients. In Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, a ...
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