• A model to promote utilization of skilled health providers among women of reproductive age in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a County - Kenya 

  Gachathi, Daniel M.; Makworo, Drusilla; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2024)

  Background: Lack of utilization of skilled delivery services by pregnant women contributes to increased number of maternal and neo-natal morbidities and mortalities. In Kenya, skilled deliveries stand at 62% while unskilled ...
• Effects of moderate acute malnutrition treatment and HIV-exposure on body composition among children under five years in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic 

  Tarkwen, Pauline; Konyole, Silvenus; Bukania, Zipporah; Oiye, Shadrack (2023-08)

  BACKGROUND Malnutrition poses a global threat to childhood growth and survival. Coupled with HIV exposure and infection, under-nutrition risk is greatly increased. Infection with HIV results in Acquired Immune Deficiency ...
• Client’s experiences on skilled delivery services among women of reproductive age in rural communities in Kenya 

  Gachathi, Daniel M.; Makworo, Drusilla; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2024-01-26)

  Background: Globally Skilled delivery services are critical aspects to combat Maternal and neonatal mortality. In Kenya, skilled deliveries account for 62% of all deliveries; unskilled deliveries pose a higher risk of ...
• Predictors of postnatal care services utilisation among women of childbearing age in Kenya: A facility-based study 

  Ondimu, Thomas O.; Maghanga, Clemence; Mwaniki, Grace; Aranda, Stanley N. (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2023-12-28)

  Globally, approximately 295,000 women die annually as a result of pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 66 % of the estimated maternal deaths. Maternal death occurs during the first ...
• Mobile phone use among mothers seeking postnatal services in Kakamega County, Kenya 

  Ngigi, Charles K.; Osero, Justus O. S.; Wanyoro, Anthony K. (MA Healthcare, 2022-06)

  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 ...
• Factors influencing women's knowledge at scheduled postnatal visits: a multi-centre study in Kakamega, Kenya 

  Ngigi, Charles K.; Osero, Justus S. O.; Wanyoro, Anthony K. (MA Healthcare, 2021-12)

  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 

  Ngigi, Charles K. (2020-10)

  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 ...
• Impact of m health to improve postnatal visits among postpartum mothers in a rural community in Kakamega County, Kenya 

  Ngigi, Charles K.; Oseros, Justus O.; Wanyoro, Anthony K. (2021-06)

  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 ...
• Adherence to covid-19 prevention protocols among adults residing in Kitui central sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya 

  Ngui, Faith; Gichure, Josphat N.; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Muoki, Francis M. (2023-04)

  The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked worldwide havoc resulting in at least 6.9 million deaths. In Kenya, the government laid out behavioural and social mitigation strategies to control its spread. This study aimed to assess ...
• Potential of medicinal plants as antimalarial agents: a review of work done at Kenya medical research institute 

  Irungu, Beatrice; Okari, Erick; Nyangi, Mary; Njeru, Sospeter; Koech, Lilian (Frontiers Media, 2023-10-20)

  Background: Medicinal plants have traditionally been used as remedies against malaria. The present review attempted to compile data on scientific research evidence on antimalarial medicinal plants screened at Kenya Medical ...
• Correlates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in rural communities in western Kenya 

  Njororai, Fletcher; Nyaranga, Kogutu C.; Cholo, Wilberforce; Amulla, Walter; Ndetan, Harrison (MDPI, 2023-09-23)

  Vaccine hesitancy is a significant global public health concern. This study sought to determine the correlates of acceptance and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in rural populations of selected counties in Western ...
• Determinants of mental distress among university students: a narrative review of global, regional, and local perspectives 

  Mutie, Cyrus; Kyalo, Isaac W.; Mulala, Kyania M.; Njeri, Kiriba L.; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2023)

  Background: An upsurge in mental distress among university students has been recorded worldwide. The emergence of COVID-19 has further complicated the mental health and well-being of university students due to frequent ...
• Selected haematological markers and C-reactive protein, not AGTR1SNP, are associated with essential hypertension in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya 

  Mbaabu, Amos; Mangare, Caroline; Wangulu, Collins; Mbugua, Amos (2023-07-20)

  Background: Essential Hypertension (EH) accounts for majority of hypertension cases globally. Genetic factors along with haematological and biochemical changes may underlie EH and these have not been well ...
• The microbial genetic diversity and succession associated with processing waters at different broiler processing stages in an abattoir in Australia 

  Gichure, Josphat N.; Coorey, Ranil; Njage, Patrick M.; Dykes, Gary A.; Muema, Esther K.; Buys, Elna M. (MDPI, 2023-03-20)

  The high organic content of abattoir-associated process water provides an alternative for low-cost and non-invasive sample collection. This study investigated the association of microbial diversity from an abattoir processing ...
• Factors associated with measles- rubella vaccine second dose uptake among children aged 19-59 Months at Mwingi central sub County 

  Munyithya, James M.; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Omondi, Maxwell P.; Mwangangi, Franscisca M.; Githure, Josphat N. (2022)

  Introduction Measles has been among the many vaccine-preventable diseases, and it remains a significant public health concern in Kenya. Immunization coverage is the most common indicator used to evaluate the performance ...
• Effect of using mobile phone communication on dietary management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in Kenya 

  Theuri, Alice W.; Makokha, Anselimo; Kyallo, Florence; Gichure, Josphat N. (BMC, 2022-11)

  Purpose Advancements in management of non-communicable diseases using regular reminders on lifestyle and dietary behaviors have been effectively achieved using mobile phones. This study evaluates the effects of regular ...
• Effect of using mobile phone communication on dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Kenya 

  Theuri, Alice W.; Makokha, Anselimo; Kyallo, Florence; Gichure, Josphat N. (BMC, 2022-11-09)

  Purpose Advancements in management of non-communicable diseases using regular reminders on lifestyle and dietary behaviors have been effectively achieved using mobile phones. This study evaluates the effects of regular ...
• Guiding principals for eligibility criteria on alcoholic liver injury in rehabilitation centres: A qualitative study in Kenya 

  Njoroge, George; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Mecha, Ezekiel; Waithaka, Stanley (2022-09-26)

  Aim: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with its 193 member states aimed to achieve reduced harmful alcohol use by year 2030. Among the key focal points were to develop alcohol care teams whose interest is to ...
• Rethinking nurses’ continuous professional development in the era of covid 19 pandemic: empirical evidence from Kenya 

  Masai, Janepher N.; Boibanda, Franklin (East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, 2022-09-02)

  Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered a global emergency in all social realms, including but not restricted to the economy, health, and education. The health sector requires all healthcare ...
• Groundwater pollution risk from incinerated health-care waste bottom-ash at a national teaching and referral hospital in Kenya 

  Nkonge, Ananias N.; Magambo, Japhet K.; Oloo, Mayabi; Kithinji, Jacob; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2012)

  The bottom-ash left after incinerating health-care waste may contain heavy metals which may leach and pollute the environment if not properly disposed of. Bottom ash samples were taken from Moi ...

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