School of Public Health and Community Development: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Adherence to the Recommended COVID-19 Prevention and Control Guidelines by Small Scale Retail Shop Operators in Rural Parts of Siaya County, Kenya
(2020)Introduction: In order to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued unprecedented guidelines to be followed by all citizens. Adherence to the MoH COVID-19 prevention and control ... -
Fungal tinea capitis and associated risk factors in school going children aged 3-14 years in Kakamega Central sub- county;Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Tinea capitis (ring worm) is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp and hair of the head. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence rate of superficial mycotic infection worldwide has been found to ... -
Phycoremediation efficacy of chlorella vulgaris, synechocystis salina and gloeocapsa gelatinosa on waste Water from Coffee, Tea and Sugar factories in Bungoma, Nandi and Kakamega; Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The prevention of rivers and other water sources from pollution and the protection of public health by safeguarding water supplies against exposure to pollutants and the spread of diseases are the two major foundamental ... -
Impact of knowledge and perception of caregivers on management practices of Diarrhoea among children under-five years of age in West Seme location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children aged under-five (< 5) years old worldwide. Of the five million annual deaths among this age group, one fifth is due to diarrhoea. Management of ... -
Factors influencing compliance to mass drug administration for schistosomiasis in primary schools along the shores of lake Victoria, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Schistosomiasis is endemic in Kenya along the Coast, Lower Eastern, and the Lake Victoria Basin. Its prevalence ranges from 5% to 100% and is highest along the shores of Lake Victoria, with those most at risk aged between ... -
Determinants of quality of maternal child health services in the tier 3 public health facilities of Kisumu county after the declaration of free maternal health care.
(Maseno University, 2016)The goal of service delivery of any government is to provide quality essential priority health packages that are acceptable, affordable and accessible to all its citizens. The declaration of free maternal Health Care ... -
Factors affecting utilization of skilled delivery services in public health facilities by women of Somali origin in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)In Kenya, 21% of deaths to women of reproductive age were due to pregnancy related causes in 2014. Nairobi County is ranked 3rd amongst the leading 15 Counties in Kenya in maternal deaths. Kamukunji sub County, with a high ... -
The effect of plasmodium Falciparum parasitemia on the incidence of severe clinical events among HIV-1 exposed uninfected infants at Chulaimbo sub-district hospital in Kisumu county, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and malaria pose major public health problems due to their high overlapping global geographic distribution and resultant high rates of coinfection. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the greatest ... -
Relationship among non-modifiable risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus, pregnancy weight gain and delivery outcomes at Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital, Nairobi
(Maseno University, 2017)Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects 4–7 percent of pregnancies globally and is associated with adverse delivery outcomes namely; macrosomia, pre-term births, cesarean births and mal-presentation. Non-modifiable ... -
Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Transmission Effects on Natural Killer Cell Function in the Etiology of Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma in Children From Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT The exact etiological mechanism underlying endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) remains unknown. Past studies show T and B cells are immuno-deregulated in children from malaria holoendemic regions. However, no study ... -
Effects of Cotrimoxazole Withdrawal on Malaria Parasitemia Prevalence, Parasite Density and Multiplicity of Infection in Hiv-Infected Individuals With Immune Recovery Following Antiretroviral Treatment in Homabay County
(2016)Strategies to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality include scale up of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and provision of broad spectrum antibiotics. Cotrimoxazole (CTX) is a widely available low cost antibiotic recommended ... -
Antimicrobial Activities of Secondary Metabolites From Vernonia Adoensis and Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Medicinal Plants and Associated Endophytes From Kakamega Forest in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Medicinal plants have been used for the treatment of different ailments in human and animal health systems for many years. Approximately over 80% of rural and urban African populations use plant-based synthetic products ... -
Eating habits and their association with nutritional status of school going adolescent girls in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Adolescents form 20% of the world‟s population, with 85% living in developing countries. In Kenya, they comprise 23.8% of the population. Nutritional status of adolescent girls has been reported to influence future maternal ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with HIV risk among men who have sex with men in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains the region most heavily affected by HIV and AIDS. Most countries in SSA report a generalized epidemic with pockets of concentrated epidemics in key populations. Men who have sex with Men ... -
Influence of cyp2b6 polymorphisms on cd4+ t cell count and HIV RNA viral load changes among individuals on nevirapine Containing highly active antiretroviral therapy
(Maseno University, 2016)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya with a prevalence of 6.5%. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is used to manage the disease by increasing the CD4 ... -
Accessibility and Utilization of Basic Health Care Services by Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Global estimate shows that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) comprise at least 15 percent of all children less than 15 years. In Kenya, approximately 2.6 million (12 percent), of children below 18 years of age are OVC, ... -
Maternal demographic, economic and health factors Influencing child health services uptake in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2016)Improving the wellbeing of children through uptake of child health services is an important public health goal for Kenya. It determines the health of the next generation and can predict future public health challenges ... -
The Influence of Blood Meal on Susceptibility to Pyrethroids in Anopheles Gambiae From Bungoma, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Malaria continues to be an important disease in the tropics posing a major obstacle to sustainable development. Malaria control is dependent on pyrethroid insecticides yet resistance to these insecticides in the malaria ... -
Determinants of and levels of client satisfaction associated with waiting time at Nyakach district Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Client satisfaction is influenced by the efficiency of services offered in health facilities. When services are offered promptly, clients are more likely to comply with prescribed treatment. Long waiting time has frequently ... -
Factors affecting adherence to anti-hypertensive medication regimen among Hemodialysis patients attending Pandya memorial hospital, Mombasa, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis are usually co-morbid with hypertension that contributes to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality if not controlled. A number of factors are targeted ...