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Access to health facility as a determinant of choice of place of birth among women of reproductive age in Murang’a county, Kenya

Gachathi, Daniel M.; Okova, Rosemary; Mwangangi, Franscisca M. (2017-09)

Introduction: Maternal and child mortalities are among major health problems facing most of developing countries including Kenya. Most of these deaths are avoidable if women access and utilize maternity healthcare ...
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 ...
Adherence to medication administration guidelines among nurses in a mission hospital in Meru, Kenya

Mumbi, Mary; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Njoroge, George; Njau, Stanley K. (2019-09)

Errors in medication administration are the most prevailing in medicine and can cause harm to the patient, morbidity and mortality as a result of negligence and failure to adhere to guidelines. A descriptive cross-sectional ...
Adiponectin secretion in HIV-infected subjects with or without antiretroviral treatment and illicit substance use: clinical review and update

Kiboi, Nathan G.; Karanja, Joseph K.; Nebere, Saraphine N. (2016-07)

Adiponectin (Acrp30) is a novel polypeptide classified among adipokines that are chiefly secreted by adipocytes within adipose tissue. Besides the adipose tissue, levels of the adipocytokine also circulate in human ...
Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants and the biological effects of selected plants on staphylococcus aureus

Kurgat, Edna (2015-12)

Several natural products especially secondary metabolites have formed the basis of medicines, although it’s been often difficult to justify the presence of these compounds in the biochemistry of plant; this as posited by ...
Antimicrobial potency of methanolic leaf extracts from selected medicinal plants against Staphylococcus aureus

Rachuonyo, H. O.; Ogola, P. E.; Arika, W. M.; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wambani, J. R. (2016)

The main aim of the study was to test for the antimicrobial potency of Aloe secundiflora, Bulbine frutescens, Tagetes minuta and Vernonia lasiopus against Staphylococcus aureus. All the plants showed a pronounced antimicrobial ...
Assessing the positions of actors in alternative food networks using connectedness and proximity: Kenyan organic vegetables

Gichure, Josphat N. (2020-06)

The novelty of the emerging concept “alternative food network” provides a great potential to boost the organic sector in Kenya. A census of all stakeholders in Nairobi’s organic fresh produce value chain was done using ...
An assessment of effectiveness of drug rehabilitation programs in Kisii County- Kenya

Sereta, Ben N.; Amimo, Fred A.; Ouma, Peter; Ondimu, Thomas O. (2016)

According to the World Drug Report, approximately 200 million people, about 5% of the World’s population aged between 15 and 64 years have either been forced or voluntarily sought the help of rehabilitation centers ...
Assessment of health effects related to the use of biomass fuel and indoor air pollution in Kapkokwon sub-location, Bomet country, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio; Kei, Robert M.; Jepngetich, Hellen; Korrir, Kenneth (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2014)

Biomass Fuel (BMF) refers to burned plant or animal material; wood, charcoal, dung and crop residues which account for more than half of domestic energy in most developing countries and for as much as 95% in low income ...
Assessment of knowledge on self-care practices by Diabetes Mellitus Type II attending Diabetes clinic at Kakamega County Referral Hospital

Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Akhonya, Wilson L.; Fatuma, A.; Maranga, A. K. (2017)

Introduction: In 2012, more than 371 million people presented with Diabetes Mellitus Type II worldwide. Approximately 4.8 million people died in 2012 due to the complications of Diabetes Mellitus Type II (American Diabetes ...
Attitude and practice on psychiatric patient admission procedures by nurses at a national teaching and referral mental health hospital in Kenya

Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Kangethe, Alice; Ngutiku, James M.; Maranga, Alice K. (2017)

Introduction: Mental illness is a global health crisis which results in significant morbidity and is a major factor that influences the social determinants of health of individuals, families, and communities. In Kenya, the ...
Attitudes of nurses towards pressure ulcer prevention guidelines in a Kenyan hospital

Njau, Stanley K.; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S.; Njoroge, George K. (2021)

Introduction Pressure ulcers pose a major challenge to quality of life, and increase the risk for mortality and morbidity. Numerous guidelines have been developed to prevent them, yet the global prevalence is 4.7-18.7%. ...
Bioactive Compounds and Essential Oils as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors

Kurgat, Edna; Ghareeb, Doaa (2019-12-02)

As total life expectancy increases, the prevalence of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s is also increasing. Many hypotheses about Alzheimer’s disease have been developed, including cholinergic neuron damage. ...
Caregiver’s knowledge and attitude regarding care of schizophrenia at Mathari teaching and referral hospital, Kenya

Anab, Edna; Onyango, Agatha C.; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2018-03)

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is a major public health concern since it affects the quality of life of the schizophrenic patient. The patient requires a caregiver to support them in the entire phase of the ...
Challenges of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Kisii town, Kisii county, Kenya

Kei, Robert M.; M’Ndegwa, Julius K.; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Masika, Faith (Science Publishing Group, 2016)

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a preventable non communicable disease of public health importance. It is the most common genital cancer and one of the leading causes of death among female population. Cervical cancer is ...
The Changing Trend of HIV Type 1 Subtypes in Nairobi

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Lihana, Raphael W.; Khamadi, Samoel A.; Lwembe, Raphael M.; Ochieng, Washingtone; Kinyua, Joyceline G.; Muriuki, Joseph K.; Lagat, Nancy; Osman, Saida; Mwangi, Joseph M.; Okoth, Fredrick A.; Elijah M. Songok (Mary Ann Liebert, 2009)

Monitoring the distribution of HIV-1 subtypes and recombinants among infected individuals has become a priority in HIV therapy. A laboratory analysis of samples collected from HIV-positive patients attending an STI clinic ...
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 ...
Comparative study of smear microscopy, gene Xpert and culture and sensitivity assays in detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis on sputum samples among tuberculosis suspected cases in Nyamira county referral hospital

Orina, Grace M.; Ong'wen, Samson A.; Amolo, Asito S.; Ondimu, Thomas O. (2017-09)

The laboratory diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in resourcelimited countries are often based on X-ray and sputum smear microscopy. These diagnostic tools require experts, have ...
Comparison of microscopy and PCR for detection of Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica in human stool specimens in a resource limited setting in western Kenya

Emisiko, James; Shaviya, Nathan; Shiluli, Clement; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Wamalwa, Ronald; Jumba, Bernard; Zablon, Jeremiah; Mambo, Fidelis; Barasa, Mustafa (2020-11)

BACKGROUND፡ Accurate diagnosis of Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica is important since these intestinal parasites account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality globally. Microscopy is the key ...
Concomitant use of ARVs and herbal medicine in Western Province – Kenya

Kiptoo, Michael K.; Omondi, Antony R. (African Forum for Health Sciences, 2011-06-16)

Background: Risks and benefits of concomitant use of herbal medicine and ARVs have been claimed but there is no epidemiological or biomedical data to support such claims. HIV Treatment programmes lack pharmacovigillace ...

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