School of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices of Caregivers on Pneumonia among Children aged below 5 Years in Migori County Referral Hospital, Kenya
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A Duo 4-Plex Real Time PCR for Detection of Eight Tick-Borne Zoonoses in Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-03-06)Ticks harbor multiple pathogens, most of which can be transmitted to hu mans. The ensuing zoonoses display non-specific symptoms that make defin itive diagnosis difficult. We report here the development and evaluation of ... -
Clinical and Host Related Factors Influencing Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Bumula Sub County, Bungoma County in Kenya
(Academia, 2019-07-07)Robert Shihuzire Magomere, , Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial disease caused by bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Globally 9.6 million people fell ill with TB and 1.5 million died from the disease in 2014. ... -
Influence of Health Service Provider Competency on Utilization of Universal Health Coverage in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Premier publishers, 2020-09)Health workers competency is very critical in realization of quality health care which is a major pillar of Universal Health Coverage. This study assessed the influence of healthcare provider competency on Universal Health ... -
Household Socio-Cultural and Economic Predictors of Drug and Substance Abuse among High School Students in Kisumu East Sub County, Kisumu County–Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021)PURPOSE- The household socio-cultural and economic predictors of drugs and substance abuse among high school students were investigated in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kisumu County. STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION- The study was conducted ... -
Barriers to Access Quality Healthcare Services among Physically Challenged Persons in Gem Sub County, Siaya County
(Premier publishers, 2020-09)Despite the increase in the number of health services provided and Kenya’s commitment to equal access to quality healthcare for all by the year 2030, the physically challenged persons still find difficulty in accessing ... -
Lack of Medical Equipment is a Hindrance to Universal Health Coverage Utilization; the case of Seme Sub County in Kisumu County, Kenya
(World Journal of Innovative Research, 2021-01)Many countries have been putting more effort in Universal Health Coverage through strengthening health systems to provide affordable, safe and high quality care. The Kenya government prioritized attainment of Universal ... -
Behavioral Responses of Pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles Gambiae Mosquitoes to Insecticide-Treated Bed Net
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Determinants of Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission among HIV Exposed Infants in Siaya County, Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2020-05-21)In Kenya, approximately 3.3% to 4% of infants born annually are exposed to HIV due to lack of PMTCT interventions. Factors associated with mother – to – child HIV transmission as not been adequately investigated in Kenya. ... -
Community Perceptions on Maternal Health Service Provision in Lunga Lunga Sub County in Kwale County-Kenya
(World Journal of Innovative Research, 2020-05)Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are major public health concerns in most developing countries and in under resourced settings. Provision of safe motherhood is of utmost importance in the reduction of maternal ... -
Resting Behavior of Malaria Vectors in Highland and Lowland Sites of Western Kenya: Implication on Malaria Vector Control Measures
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Modeling the Impact of Traveling Time on the Utilization of Maternity Services Using Routine Health Facility Data in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(American Journal of Geographic Information System, 2020-09-01)In Kenya, no studies have attempted to use routine health facility data disaggregated by level of care, to find out if there is a significant statistical relationship between physical accessibility and utilization of ... -
Fungi and Aflatoxin Levels in Traditionally Processed Cassava(ManihotesculentaCrantz)Products in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-08-26)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major source of carbohydrates, calcium, vitamins (B and C), and essential minerals and isthe third most important source of calories in the tropics. However, it is not clear if the ... -
Perceptions of contraceptives as factors in birth outcomes and menstruation patterns in a rural community in Siaya county, Western Kenya
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2020)Unmet need for contraception persists in Kenya despite an increase in awareness and availability of family planning services. There is a dearth of information on experiences and perceptions of contraception, specifically ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of School Children on Prevention and Control of Superficial Fungal in Western Kenya
(Premier Publishing, 2021-02)Superficial fungal infections are common among school-going children due to their involvement in practices that promote the spread at school or home. However, practices, knowledge and attitude of these children on prevention ... -
Determinants of Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women of Reproductive Age between18-49 Years of Age in Bondo Sub County, Siaya County, Kenya
(International ResearchJournal of Advanced Engineering and Science, 2020)Demographic factors significantly influenced the uptake of cervical cancer screening. This study aimed at finding out the determinants of uptake of cervical cancer screening services among women of reproductive. A ...