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Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among Discordant Couples in Usigu Ward in Bondo Sub County
(JOOUST, 2021)Antiretroviral therapy adherence is the whole process of a given treatment regimen to control HIV viral replication and improve immune system. Non-adherence is the discontinuation or cessation of part or all of the treatment. ... -
Determinants of Health Seeking Behavior among Caregivers of Children Under Five Years Diagnosed with Pneumonia in Endebess Sub County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2021)Pneumonia continues to be the second leading cause of both morbidity and mortality in children under five years in Kenya. In part the high burden of the disease arises from delay and inappropriate health seeking by caregivers. ... -
Household Predictors of Drug and Substance Abuse among High School Students in Kisumu East Sub County, Kisumu County –Kenya
(JOOUST, 2021)Drug and substance abuse among high school students is a major public health problem with the most affected age being between 15-29 years. The accessibility, affordability, and consumption of abused drugs by the students ... -
Determinants of Default from Treatment among Tuberculosis Patients in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2021)Poor adherence to treatment is a common occurrence and is associated with patients remaining infectious for longer periods, relapse, treatment failure and the emergence of multidrug resistant or extreme drug resistant ... -
Determinants of Health Insurance Uptake among Informal Sector Workers in Vihiga Sub County, Vihiga County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2021)The informal sector in Kenya constitutes 83% of all the 15.2 million workers in the country and although they largely contribute to the economy of the country a larger proportion of this segment do not have health insurance. ... -
Factors Associated With Malaria Prevalence among Children Aged Below Five Years in North West Kisumu Ward, Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2021)Malaria is a major public health problem globally. In 2019, about 229 million cases were reported globally. The WHO African region accounted for approximately 94% of total malaria cases and about 51% of total malaria deaths. ... -
Inpatient Bed Capacity Modelling to Determine Efficiency of Service Delivery in a Public Hospital in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2021)Most referral health facilities encounter challenges such as congestion of patients, strained/ limited resources (both human and material). The high volume of patients often slow rate of service delivery in terms of discharge ... -
Assessment of the Role of Primary Care Model in the Management of Non-Communicable Diseases in Busia County
(JOOUST, 2021)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases that cannot be passed from one person to another, like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, mental and neurological disorders. The ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Children and Teachers Towards Prevention and Control of Tinea Capitis Infections in Seme Sub-County, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Superficial fungal infections (Tinea capitis) are common among school going children and studies have shown that practices children are involved in promote the spread at school or home. However, the practices, knowledge ... -
Risks Factors to Adverse Health Outcomes among HIV Exposed Infants at Kisumu County Referral Hospital, Kisumu County-Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)HIV exposed infants are vulnerable to adverse health outcomes, which includes; mortality, HIV infections, other infections and poor growth and development. This susceptibility is witnessed even among infants enrolled in ... -
Effects of Substituting Soybean Flour with Cricket Flour (Acheta Domesticus (L.) on The Nutritional, In Vitro-Protein Digestibily, Functional Properties and Acceptability of Complementary Porridge among Women of Reproductive Age
(JOOUST, 2022)Undernutrition impacts the lives of many young children in sub-Saharan Africa and is mainly attributed to low quality diets. The use of soybean as a rich source of protein in fortification of cereal-based complementary ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Caregivers on Pneumonia Among Children Aged Below 5 Years in Migori County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Globally, pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under the age 5 years, with the burden highest in developing countries. Majority of caregivers perceive that exposure to cold weather or foods as the cause of ... -
Factors Influencing Compliance with Infection Prevent and Control Guidelines Among Healthcare Workers in Seme Sub-County kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Healthcare workers and patients may acquire infections during the provision and acquisition of healthcare services, respectively, due to exposure to microorganisms in healthcare facilities. Studies have shown that ... -
Factors Influencing Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines Among Healthcare Workers in Seme Sub-County Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Healthcare workers and patients may acquire infections during the provision and acquisition of healthcare services, respectively, due to exposure to microorganisms in healthcare facilities. Studies have shown that compliance ... -
Factors Associated With Repeat Hiv Testing Among Mothers Attending Perinatal Clinics in Rural And Urban Set Ups of Kisumu County, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Over one million children are living with HIV, contracted predominantly through infection from their mothers. The majority of these women and children are in the developing world with two thirds of the infected adults and ... -
Determinants of Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination for Detection of Breast Cancer among Women in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, low-cost, and non-invasive method that women use to detect breast cancer at its early stages. BSE is recommended for women because it helps detect unusual swelling and lumps, hence ... -
Reported Symptoms and Management Options for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients in Kisumu County, Western Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a major health concern for aging men. Often the affected persons seek for healthcare attention with a severe ... -
Influence of Community Health Volunteer Training on Retention on Care among People Living With Hiv in Rachuonyo North Sub – County, Homa Bay County
(JOOUST, 2022)Globally, HIV/AIDS remains a major public health concern, with about 22 million people receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy, for which retention on care is essential for optimal clinical outcomes, particularly in ... -
Determinants of Contraception among Women of Reproductive Age in the Health and Demographic Surveillance System of Rural Siaya County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022)Contraception aims to control child bearing, timing, and spacing. It has been shown to have good maternal and infant health outcome. This effects the achievement of the third Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) by ... -
Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Covid-19 Preventive Measures among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Kisumu and Siaya Counties
(JOOUST, 2022)Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection can lead to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women. To curb the spread of COVID-19, World health organization (WHO) recommended a series of preventive measures. ...