Browsing School of Health Sciences by Author "Awandu, Shehu Shagari"
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Comorbidities Associated with Increased Risk of Death among Children Aged 2-59 Months with Severe Pneumonia in Western Kenya
Akoo, Timon Kwach; Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Oluoch, Felix; Kemunto, Lorine; Ochung, Antony; Ayodo, George (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-05-19)Globally, severe pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death in children younger than 5 years. Comorbidities increase the risk of death among children with severe pneumonia across age groups and regions; however, ... -
Increased Risk of Diabetes Mellitus among Hypertensive Patients with HIV/AIDS Infection in Western Kenya
Otieno, Paul Mathews; Ochung, Antony; Kemunto, Lorine; Awandu, Shehu Shagari; Ayodo, George (JOOUST, 2023-04-17)With the increasing prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in areas with high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, it is important to understand the co-existence of the conditions. More importantly, understanding the risk ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Among Young Women Attending Maternal Health Clinic at JOOTRH, Kisumu County
Oguta, Macxine Achieng; Ayodo, George; Humwa, Felix; Awandu, Shehu Shagari (Research Square, 2022-03-02)Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, low-cost, and non-invasive method that women use to detect breast cancer at early stages. BSE is recommended for teenage and adult women as it helps to detect unusual swelling and ...