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Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Kisumu City, Western Kenya
(Research Square, 2023-02-25)
Background:
Globally there is a rapid increase in the prevalence of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, screening for GDM is not part of the standard routine ...
Increased Risk of Diabetes Mellitus among Hypertensive Patients with HIV/AIDS Infection in Western Kenya
(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 ...
Comorbidities Associated with Increased Risk of Death among Children Aged 2-59 Months with Severe Pneumonia in Western Kenya
(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, ...
Awareness of the Spectrum Condition of Autism among Pre-Primary School Teachers in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-06-13)
Autism is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders exhibited in early childhood with variable manifestations as children grow up. However, the level of awareness of the condition is poorly understood among pre-primary ...