Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Mathematical model incorporating screening of Immigrants as a control against the spread of Ebola
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Perceptions of stakeholders on influence of induction on newly qualified secondary school teachers’ performance in curricular and co-curricular activities in Awendo sub-county,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Induction of Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) is a requirement by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Its intent is to enhance NQTs professional competencies. Worldwide studies have revealed that teachers who are inducted ... -
Factors influencing uptake of skilled deliveries among women of reproductive age in Nyatike sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Globally and in Kenya, Maternal Mortality Ratio remain high at 546/100,000 and 362/100,000 live births respectively. In Kenya, skilled birth attendants (SBA) are estimated at 62% and 68% in Nyatike. Factors influencing ... -
A comparative study of health information systems in public and private health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Health information systems (H.I.S) collect, collate, analyze, evaluate, store and disseminate health information used for planning, forecasting, budgeting, decision making plus monitoring and evaluating health programs. ... -
Aceptability, adherence, and clinical outcomes, of Amoxicillin dispersible tablets versus oral suspension in children aged 2-59 months with pneumonia, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Amoxicillin dispersible tablet (DT) is now recommended by the World Health Organization as a first line product for treatment of pneumonia in children below 5 years. This formulation, is however, not readily available in ... -
Spatial epidemiology of tuberculosis in Siaya and Kisumu counties, western Kenya, 2013
(Maseno University, 2017)Kenya is among the 22 high burden countries that contribute 80% of the world’s TB and is ranked 15th globally, while in Africa, it is ranked number five. Strategies for reduction of TB rely on knowledge of where, when and ... -
Awareness, screening and role of men in prevention of cervical cancer among tea farm workers of Nandi hills division in Nandi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Despite being preventable with early screening and treatment, Cervical Cancer (CC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. Incidence rate of cervical cancer in the USA is 8.9 per 100 000, while ... -
Influence of physical activity on psychological well-being of type ii diabetic patients taking oral hypoglycemic drugs in Kisii teaching and referral hospital, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)In 2011, 366 million people had diabetes worldwide and the prevalence of the disease in Africa is estimated to be 3.8% (14.7 million adults) with undiagnosed diabetes of about 78 percent. In Kenya, the prevalence of diabetes ... -
Assessment of factors influencing jigger infestation in Households with primary school going pupils in Karungu, Migori county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Jigger infestation is one of the parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases that is caused by Tunga penetrans also known as Tungiasis. This causes debility in resource-limited countries such as Kenya. This infestation is endemic ... -
Participation of households in solid waste management in Kisii municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The growing volume of household solid waste is a concern for public health. The world population in 2016 was 7.3 Million people with a growth rate of 1.14%. This has resulted to increase in consumption rate with a direct ... -
Evaluation of the malezi bora communicated messages on utilization of health services for children less than five years old in Lugari sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The study to evaluate the Malezi bora communicated messages on utilization of health services for children less than 5 years old in Lugari Sub County was conducted in October, 2015.Lugari was chosen because it had an under ...