School of Health Sciences (JA): Recent submissions

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A critical analysis of key financial performance indicators in the banking industry in Ghana

Sackitey, Dominic T.; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2016-12)

The banking industry is considered to be an important source of financing for most businesses. In Ghana, the financial systems tend to evolve around the banking system. This study therefore sought to critically explore the ...
Selected trace elements in domestic water boreholes and their implications on human health, in Huruma estate, Eldoret Municipality, Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)

Trace elements constitute less than 1% of the rocks in the crust (Stumm and Morgan, 1991). In the human body, they constitute less than 100 mg/kg (0.01%). These elements are released to the environment naturally by weathering ...
Adherence to antiretroviral drugs among HIV positive adolescents at comprehensive care clinic, Gertrude’s children hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Wambugu, Naomi; Gatongi, Peter; Mbuthia, Joe; Joshua, Mokaya; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2017-11-30)

Background; Antiretroviral treatment requires high-level (> 95%) adherence for optimal viral suppression. Published data on adherence to antiretroviral (ARVs) in Kenyan adolescents is very limited. The purpose of this study ...
Management of healthcare waste in national teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya

Nkonge, Ananias N.; Magambo, Japhet K.; Kithinji, Jacob; Mayabi, Alfred O.; Ndwiga, Taratisio (Inderscience, 2014-08-05)

Healthcare waste management in health facilities should include quantification of all categories to support minimisation strategies. The hazardous healthcare waste categories under study, infectious, pathological, sharps ...
Diarrhea risk factors associated with water, sanitation and hygiene among the under five in Kasarani, Nairobi County

Kimani, Humphrey M.; Akunga, Daniel N.; Anyango, Stephen O.; Ndwiga, Taratisio (Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-10-23)

Provision of quality water continues to be a challenge in the developing Counties particularly in the informal settlements and Kenya is not an exception. This study assessed diarrhea disease attributable to water, sanitation ...
Assessment of contraceptive uptake among men aged 20-50 Years in Mwembe Estate, Kisii town, Kisii County, Kenya

Ndwiga, Taratisio; Maiyo, Angela; Bosire, Moraro R. (2016)

Background: Comprehensive contraception uptake involving not only women but also their male partners is very vital if the projected decline in fertility rates by 2025 is to be attained. Men’s involvement is of great essence ...
Genotypic characterization and antibiofilm formation of resistant Escherichia coli isolates causing urinary tract infections among pregnant women at Kisii, Kenya

Sosmus, Simba M.; Omwenga, Erick O.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Awuor, Silas O. (2026)

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy are among the most common infections worldwide, leading to poor perinatal and maternal outcomes. This study aimed at profiling ESBL-resistant ...
Perceptions of pregnancy, labour, and post-partum difficulties related with the adoption of focused antenatal care services among women of reproductive age in Sirisia Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya

Makunja, Tobias; Kariuki, John; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2024-11-29)

Background: Focused antenatal care (FANC) adoption is significantly influenced by women's perceptions of pregnancy, labour, and post-partum difficulties. Cultural beliefs, personal experiences, and social norms ...
Uptake of FANC services among women of reproductive age in Sirisia Sub-county, Bungoma County, Kenya

Makunja, Tobias; Kariuki, John; John;, Ndwiga (2025-01-28)

Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) adoption is significantly influenced by women's perceptions of pregnancy, labour, and post-partum difficulties. This study aimed to investigate the factors of uptake of specialized prenatal ...
Cues to action connected with the use Of FANC services by women of reproductive age In Sirisia Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya

Makunja, Tobias; Kariuki, John; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2024)

The adoption of Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) is influenced by women’s perceptions of pregnancy, shaped by cultural beliefs, personal experiences, and social norms. These perceptions impact their willingness to seek and ...
Knowledge and attitude on prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at kisii level five hospital in Kisii County, Kenya

Kei, Robert M.; Ndwiga, Taratisio; Okong’o, Stephen O.; Mburu, Simon N. (2015)

Introduction: The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is the greatest challenge to human kind in the 21st century. Over 35.5 million people are infected with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) worldwide and ...
Determinants of adherence to antiretroviral among HIV positive adolescents at comprehensive care clinic, gertrude’s children hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Naomi, Wambugu; Peter, Gatongi; Mbuthia, Joe; Joshua, Mokaya; Ndwiga, Taratisio (2018-01-17)

Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) requires adherence of more than 95% for adequate viral suppression. The consequences of poor adherence are failure of viral suppression, decrease CD4 cell count, disease progression, drug ...
Africa’s contribution to global sustainable and healthy diets: A scoping review

Oniang’o, Ruth (Frontiers Media, 2025-05-02)

Background A healthy diet is essential for human wellbeing and environmental sustainability. Africa possesses diverse traditional food systems that are nutritionally rich and environmentally sustainable. However, modern ...
Impact of iron deficiency and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on anemia in CKD progression

Ogolla, Collince O.; Karani, Lucy W.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Maruti, Phidelis (Wiley, 2025)

Background: Anemia is a frequent complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with the incidence rising in stages 3–5. Iron deficiency and defective erythropoiesis are the major causes. Still, the role of ...
Hematological biomarkers in predicting progression and complications of chronic kidney disease among adult patients

Ogolla, Collince O.; Karani, Lucy W.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Maruti, Phidelis (Wiley, 2025-12-04)

Background CKD is a progressive disorder that is commonly associated with hematological abnormalities. Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate the role of hematological biomarkers in predicting CKD progression ...
Iron profile variability in hemodialysis chronic kidney disease patients

Ogolla, Collince O.; Karani, Lucy W.; Musyoki, Stanslaus K.; Maruti, Phidelis (Wiley, 2025-11-30)

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) constitutes one of the most important global health challenges and iron deficiency (ID) anemia is a frequent complication, especially in patients on dialysis. Objectives This study ...
Caught between infection and deficiency: The iron anaemia nexus in HIV-infected adults in Western Kenya

Abonyo, Collins; Kiboi, Nathan G.; Shaviya, Nathan (2025)

Anaemia remains a pervasive complication among people living with HIV (PLWHIV), with multifactorial origins that include poor antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, immune dysfunction, and iron dysregulation. This study ...
Maternal mental health status among women seeking maternal and child health services in selected level five hospitals, in Kenya.

Makena, Joy; Mbuthia, Grace W.; Kithuci, Rosemary K.; Mutunga-Mwenda, Catherine S. (2025)

Background: There is global increase in cases of maternal mental health (MMH) during pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy exert increased mental strain to woman (Aishwarya et al., 2025). Some antenatal women are ...
Phytochemical studies of Acmella caulirhiza and Spermacoce princeae used by postpartum mothers in Nyamira County, Kenya

Onyango, Jespher Nyaboke; Onyancha, Jared Misonge; Onyuka, Jacksn Odhiambo; Ochora, John Memba; Getonto, Patrick Ogembo; Wambugu, Charles, M (International journal of scientific and research publications, 2017-08)

Introduction: Traditional medicine have been used in health maintenance, disease prevention and treatment for example Acmella caulirhiza used to treat a child’s mouth sores and Spermacoce princeae used to accelerate healing ...
Bacterial contamination of door handles in Muranga District Hospital, Muranga County, Kenya

Wambugu, Charles, M (International journal of advanced research (IJAR), 2020)

Background: Door handles are documented as breeding grounds for pathogens and presents as focal point of high risk common contact surfacing which facilitates transmission of pathogens within the hospital buildings. Hand ...

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