Masters Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Contraceptive Uptake among Secondary School Adolescent Girls between 10-19 Years Living In Teso- North, Busia County
(JOOUST, 2023)Contraceptives are devices, drugs, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures that prevent a woman of reproductive age from getting pregnant. There are 58.4% of the adolescent girls in Kenya who use any form of ... -
History of Police Reforms in Kenya, 1885 - 2022
(JOOUST, 2023)The study analyzed the police reforms implemented in Kenya starting from 1885. The inaugural police station in Kenya was founded in Mombasa in 1896, merely a year subsequent to the proclamation of the Protectorate. ... -
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes Rhinoceros) Farm Enterprise for Enhanced Food Security: Smallholders’ Knowledge, Perceptions and Potential Constraints in Participation
(JOOUST, 2023)Food insecurity and malnutrition resulting from the loss of livelihood remain a threat both locally and globally, as nearly 70% of people face hunger and malnutrition. The world’s population is estimated to rise to 9 billion ... -
A Morphophonemic Analysis of Dholuo Nominals
(JOOUST, 2023)Dholuo is one of the languages with a highly productive nominal marking system, particularly in plural formation. Despite this, previous studies have differed sharply on exactly how number is expressed in Dholuo nouns. ... -
A Human Firewall Simulator for Enhancing Security Awareness against Business Email Compromise
(JOOUST, 2023)Cybercriminals exploit the weakest link in an organization's security, targeting CEOs or CFOs through business email compromise, or CEO fraud. These attacks primarily involve social engineering, tricking employees into ... -
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Antiretroviral Therapy among Adolescents Aged Between 10 To 19 Years Living With Hiv In Boro Division In Siaya County
(JOOUST, 2022)Siaya County is one of the five high HIV burden counties in Kenya, with a prevalence of 19.3% among adolescents aged 10-19 years. Evidence suggests that social determinants of health contribute disproportionately to the ... -
Factors Associated with the Uptake of Family Planning Services by Women Attending Maternal Clinic at Rongo Sub-County Hospital in Migori County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)Family planning services play a crucial role in improving the health of women and children in developing countries by providing safe and effective methods to reduce the number of births and high-risk pregnancies. Despite ... -
Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Compliance and Adherence to Who Covid-19 Protocals among Health Care Workers in Homabay Town Sub County, Homabay County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Health Care Workers are at the front line in the fight against Covid-19. The acceptance or otherwise of the Covid-19 vaccine by health care workers can influence the uptake of Covid- 19 vaccines among the general population ... -
Involuntary Childlessness in African Literature: Socio- Cultural Dynamics in Novels by Contemporary Nigerian Female Authors
(JOOUST, 2024)This study is an appraisal of involuntary childlessness in the selected texts. The traditional belief system based on continuity of lineages places a high premium on parenthood and as a result, the perception of people ... -
Participatory Forest Management’s Influence on Resource Use Conflict Resolution in Got Ramogi Forest Reserve in Siaya County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)Forest resources play a significant role in supporting livelihoods of people and biodiversity all over the world leading to their over exploitation. This over exploitation leads to depletion and conflicts over the resource ... -
Planting the Seed of Hare Krishna Consciousness: The Beliefs and Activities of Hare Krishna in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)The global landscape has served as the origin of numerous religious traditions, fostering the development and sustenance of diverse philosophical and ethical frameworks. However, the coexistence of these various belief ... -
Factors Associated with the Uptake of Maternal Services among Pregnant Mothers in Malava Sub-County, in Kakamega County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2023)Over the past decade, Kenya has made tremendous efforts to enhance maternal and child health. Maternal health policies such as maternal care have enhanced maternal and child health in all public health facilities. Despite ... -
Dietary Supplementation with Silkworm Pupae on Growth and Meat Quality of Kuroiler Birds
(JOOUST, 2024)Utilization of silkworm pupae meal for feed will partially meet the protein feed deficiency, competition and high cost. Silkworm pupae, a protein rich by-product from silk reeling has the potential to spur poultry production. ... -
Integrated Household Garbage Disposal and Management in Kisii Town, Kisii County
(JOOUST, 2023)The research explored the integrated disposal of household waste to manage garbage effectively in Kisii town, Kenya, with 370 randomly selected households participating in primary data collection. The data analysis ... -
Factors Associated With Hospitalization among Diabetes Patients at Busia County Referral Hospital
(JOOUST, 2024)Globally, the prevalence of diabetes remains high despite enhanced sensitization and management strategies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the diabetes prevalence is thought to be under-estimated. Busia County a rural setup in ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Maternal Healthcare Services among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) Seeking Care in Kapkoi Health Center, Trans Nzoia County
(JOOUST, 2023)Maternal care is described as regular clinical and nursing care recommended for women of reproductive age during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. The maternal mortality rate in Trans Nzoia County, particularly at ... -
Determinants of Diarrheal Cases among Children under five Years in Households using Domestic Water in Kangemi, Nairobi County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Gastrointestinal illnesses known as diarrheal diseases cause loose, watery stools to flow more than three times each day. Inadequate sanitation and hygiene, tainted drinking water, and other factors contribute to the ... -
Impact Of Inventory Management Techniques On The Performance Of Public Health Facilities In Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2022)This quantitative study seeks to understand the impact of inventory management practices on the operational performance of public health facilities in Kisumu County, Kenya. The Objectives were to (1) determine the impact ... -
Determinants of HIV Status Disclosure Among Adolescents in Bondo Sub-County of Siaya County
(JOOUST, 2023)Disclosure of HIV status to adolescents is controversial and a sensitive issue among guardians, health workers, and parents of adolescents. However, HIV/AIDS is a chronic illness, and it’s a lifelong treatment. Adolescents ... -
Microbial Load Assessment of Edible Termites (Macrotermes Spp) Traded In Open Air Markets for Food Safety
(JOOUST, 2022)Edible termites and other have long been a delicacy in Zambia and the rest of Africa. Most of the consumed insects are wild harvested and traded in open air markets where they fetch a decent price. Due to their innate ...
