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Patient Factors Associated with Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Cancer Patients at a County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Bravin George Etole, Sherry Oluchina, Bernard Wambua Mbithi (2023)

BACKGROUND Despite numerous global reports on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), no studies have been published regarding its use at Machakos Level 5 Hospital. Therefore, this study aims to identify ...
Prevalence and Predictors of Anaemia in Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Kilifi County Referral Hospital, Kenya

Berrick Otieno, Cyrus Mutie, Salwa Elmawi, Marttin Kyania Mulala, Makorani Y’Dhidha-a-Mjidho, Isaac Kyalo, Mwaswere Juma, Osman Abdullahi (2023)

INTRODUCTION Anaemia in pregnancy has been recognized as a public health problem of importance, especially in the developing world. This is due to related adverse outcomes among pregnant women and the unborn. However, the ...
Factors Influencing Uptake of HIV/AIDS Care and Support Services among HIV Infected Adults in Baringo County, Kenya

Danvas Otara, Alex Chebor, Evans Raballah (2023)

BACKGROUNDTo attain long-term health, people living with HIV/AIDS need effective, trustworthy, prompt, and consistent access to HIV care and support services.However, recent reports in Baringo County, showthat many ...
Clinicians' Barriers to Screening and Diagnosing Diabetes Distress in Patients with Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review

Musa Lewis Nhlabatsi, Edwin R. van Teijlingen, Vanora A. Hundley (2023)

BACKGROUND People with diabetes commonly experience diabetes distress which is associated with adverse health outcomes. Although diabetes distress assessment tools are available, the condition is underdiagnosed in primary ...
Household-Based Factors Associated with Viral Load Suppression Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Western Kenya

Emily Awuor Abuonji, Dickens Omondi Aduda, Irene Kagwiria Marete, Antony Juma Ochung’, Irene Adhiambo Okanda, Patrick Opiyo Owili, George Ayodo (2023)

BACKGROUND Despite global efforts to reach a 95% viral suppression rate among people with HIV on Antiretroviral therapy (ART), progress has been slower for Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Therefore, identifying the ...
The RTS, S/AS01E Vaccine Uptake and Non-Compliance Risk to Malaria in Children 6-36 Months in Western Kenya

Irine Okanda, Erick Okuto, Emily Abuonji, Moses Sadia, Patrick Owili, Alice Lakati, George Ayodo (2023)

BACKGROUND Malaria vaccine provides affordable intervention for malaria in children under 5 years of age. This vaccination is the first to show partial effectiveness in shielding children against malaria. Nonetheless, there ...
Risk of Bidirectional Diarrhea-Malnutrition among Under-Five-Year-Old Children Admitted in Referral Hospitals in Western Kenya

Milka Ogayo, Ochanda Damaris, Moses Sadia, Jacob Owiti Odipo, George Ayodo (2023)

BACKGROUND Diarrhea leads to malnutrition while malnutrition aggravates the course of diarrhoea. In addition, it has been observed that children with moderate severe diarrhoea cases are more likely to be malnourished ...
Predictors and Frequency of STIs among MSM on PrEP in Kiambu County, Kenya

Caleb Momanyi Ombati, Alloys Sigar Stevens Orago, Rosebella Alungata Iseme (2023)

BACKGROUND Men who have sex with men (MSM) face a high burden of sexually transmitted infections, hence form a vital target population for public health response. The primary objective of this study was to determine the ...
A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Effects of Peripheral Maternal Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure on Birth Weight

Asare B. A., Asare G. (2023)

BACKGROUND Birth weight (BW), is influenced by maternal, fetal and environmental factors of unclear proportionate distribution. We explored associations between peripheral maternal systolic and diastolic blood pressure, ...
Choice of Healthcare Facilities for Antenatal Care, Delivery Services and Satisfaction Received by Mothers of Infants in Lagos, Nigeria

Oluwole Esther Oluwakemi, Awoga Omoniyi Feyisola, Roberts Ann Alero, Bakare Qubrat Omowunmi (2023)

INTRODUCTION Increased utilisation of Antenatal Care (ANC) and delivery with a skilled birth attendant helps to prevent or effectively manage the majority of complications of pregnancy and delivery. This will improve the ...
Prevalence, Levels and Correlates of Intellectual Disability among Adolescents Incarcerated in a Correctional Facility in Kaduna, North-Western Nigeria

Marufah Dupe Lasisi, Folorunsho Tajudeen Nuhu, Oguizu Okechukwu, Femi Adebayo, Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, Eseigbe Ehi Edwin, Pascal Moneme (2023)

BACKGROUND Adolescents with intellectual disability are disproportionately represented within correctional facilities. Studies have shown that such adolescents are vulnerable to manipulation and influence including coercion ...
Impact of Referral Guideline Enforcement on Orthopedic and Trauma Admissions at Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya: A Pre-Post Test Design

Maxwell Philip Omondi, Max Korir Kipkemoi, Omolo Jack Owiti (2023)

Background: The suboptimal utilization of tertiary health facilities and inadequate management of referral systems in low- and middle-income countries pose challenges to health system administration, characterized by ...
Pressure Ulcer Preventive Measures Utilized and Its Perceived Effectiveness Among Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Timothy A. Ehwarieme, Oluwaseun O. Abiodun, Uzezi Josiah (2023)

BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers represent a largely preventable patient safety issue, serving as an indicator of nursing care quality and patient safety within healthcare settings. This study aimed to assess the utilization ...
Editorial || Decubitus Ulcers: A Common Problem In Bedridden Patients

Hudson Lodenyo (2023)

Chronic illness that limits our movement leads to various challenges, making patients to rely on caregivers for various needs. Prevention of decubitus ulcers and their management, when they occur, is essential ...
Effects of Moderate Acute Malnutrition Treatment and HIV-Exposure on Body Composition among Children Under Five Years in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Pauline Tarkwen, Silvenus Konyole, Zipporah Bukania, Shadrack Oiye (2023)

BACKGROUND Malnutrition poses a global threat to childhood growth and survival. Coupled with HIV exposure and infection, under-nutrition risk is greatly increased. Infection with HIV results in Acquired Immune Deficiency ...
Competence of Healthcare Providers in Managing Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment: A study in western Kenya hospitals

Rosemary Lusike Wepukhulu, John Martin Okoth, Damaris Ochanda (2023)

BACKGROUND Globally, breast cancer, the most diagnosed cancer, affects around 2.3 million individuals. Approximately 28% to 38% of breast cancer patients develop lymphedema post-treatment, impacting one in five patients. ...
Health Workers' Perspectives on Antenatal Care and the Efficacy of a Community-Based Strategy in Augmenting ANC Follow-Up Contacts in Nyamira County, Kenya

Peter Monda Nyobendo, Drusilla Makworo Gekondo, Kenneth Ngure, Elijah Githinji Mwangi (2023)

BACKGROUND Globally, ensuring proper care for pregnant women is vital. In Nyamira County, Kenya, we explored how well community-based methods and clear health messages boost the number of check-ups pregnant women attend. ...
Determinants of Induced Abortion Intention among Adolescents Seeking Youth-Friendly Services in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Everline Adhiambo Ajwang’, John Arudo, Damaris Ochanda (2023)

BACKGROUND Approximately 6.4 million women die because of unsafe abortion in Africa. Abortion contributes to 35% of maternal deaths nationally, out of these adolescents account for 17%. Homa Bay County is among the 15 ...
Client’s Experiences on Skilled Delivery Services among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Communities in Kenya

Daniel Muya Gachathi, Drusilla Makworo, Catherine Mwenda (2023)

BACKGROUND Globally Skilled delivery services are critical aspects to combat Maternal and neonatal mortality. In Kenya, skilled deliveries account for 62% of all deliveries; unskilled deliveries pose a higher risk of ...
Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening for Early Detection of Hearing Loss in Nairobi, Kenya

Serah Ndegwa, Debara Tucci, James Lemons, Florence Murila, Susan Shepherd, Moses Mwangi, Isaac Macharia, John Ayugi (2023)

BACKGROUND Early detection of hearing loss and subsequent intervention leads to better speech, language and educational outcomes giving way to improved socioeconomic prospects in adult life. This can be achieved through ...

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