• Awareness and Knowledge of Ocular Allergy among Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Zimbabwe: An online survey 

  Michael Agyemang Kwarteng; Mitchel Goto; Samuel Kyei; Ngozika Esther Ezinne; Selassie Tagoh; Eugene Buah Enimah (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Despite the increasing prevalence of ocular allergies globally, there is a lack of literature regarding the awareness and knowledge levels of ocular allergies in Zimbabwe. This study aimed to assess the awareness ...
• Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Bed Net Usage among Communities in Cherangany Sub-County, Kitale, Kenya 

  Titus Kibet Kiprono (Author); Alexander Mbeke; Dominic Mogere (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Globally, vector-based malaria control programs, such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) play an essential role in reducing malaria infections. Despite evidence of their effectiveness when properly and consistently ...
• Assessment of Bacteriological Quality and Physicochemical Properties of Borehole Water Supplies in Eastleigh, Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Victor Onyango Otieno; Anncarol Karanja; John Maingi (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND A borehole is a valuable source of fresh, potable water that globally feeds around 1.5 billion people daily. It is, however, vulnerable to both microbial and chemical pollution, which poses health risks to the ...
• Level of Awareness of PrEP among the General Population and HealthCare Providers in Kisumu County 

  Munala Anangwe Samson; Odongo Alfred Owino; Mungai Samuel; Muhinji Arnold; Odhiambo Fredrick Oluoch (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Even though the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence has stabilized, the disease continues to pose challenges, with about 1.3 million cases reported globally and over 22,000 reported in Kenya, making ...
• Clinical and Hospital Level Predictors of Quality of Healthcare for Clients with Epilepsy attending Treatment at Selected Hospitals in Kenya 

  Tiberry D.O. Nyakwana; Simon Karanja; John Gachohi (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Quality of Healthcare is the degree to which health services increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes of individuals and populations in the context of prevailing professional knowledge. Despite ...
• Prevalence, Distribution, and Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Yeast Isolates at the Nairobi South Hospital 

  Charity Lyavuli Akweya; Winnie C. Mutai; Kenneth Omollo; Gloria Omosa-Manyonyi; Florence Mutua (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Yeast infections significantly impact global morbidity and mortality but remain underdiagnosed and underreported. Treatment failure due to antifungal resistance, particularly in critically ill patients, limits ...
• Carbapenem Resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Clinical Samples with a Special Reference to Colistin Resistance 

  Radhika Rajendran; Bhaskaran Nair Thulicheri; Deepa Divakaran; Gufran Ahmed M Bijapur (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa present a huge treatment challenge due to the high antibiotic resistance. The rapid development of carbapenem resistance is alarming and calls for implementing ...
• Pain Coping Strategies and Their Associated Factors among Adult Oncology Patients Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital 

  Mary Joel; Jostine Mutinda; James Odero (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Physical and emotional stressors such as pain are common among patients with incurable cancer, yet little is known regarding their coping strategies and the associated factors. This study aimed to determine the ...
• Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Prisoners in a Rural Setting in Kisii County, Kenya 

  Elvin Kemunto; Linnet Ongeri; Dennis Magu; Merab Odero; Tele Kapkirwork; Christine Njambi (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Compared to the general population, mental disorders, particularly depression, are prevalent among prisoners. Depression among prisoners has been linked to individual factors such as marital status, trauma ...
• Menstrual Cycle Patterns among Adult Females Attending a Neuropsychiatric Facility in Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria 

  Amina, Mohammed-Durosinlorun; Lasisi Marufa Dupe; Umar Abubakar; Taiwo Oduguwa (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  INTRODUCTION Menstruation is a very important aspect of any woman’s life. Changing levels of reproductive hormones during the menstrual cycle can impact the incidence and pattern of neuropsychiatric illnesses. However, ...
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Utilisation and Outcomes in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Nairobi: A retrospective cohort study 

  Lodenyo, Hudson; Leitich, Imelda (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  INTRODUCTION Endoscopic management of hepatobiliary conditions is becoming increasingly important. This includes the use of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound. The objective of this ...
• Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Triage on Diagnosis and Treatment of Trauma Patients in a Resource-Limited Setting in East Africa 

  Justin Myers; Janet Sugut; Ashley, Sarah; Ngila, Betty; Maingi, Alice; Wieland, Travis; Othieno, Patricia; Platts-Mills, Timothy; Shams, Rayad (Author); Wangara, Ali; Dunlop, Stephen; Jasper, Castro; Mbuvi, Paul; M. Hunold, Katherine; Aluisio, Adam; Hoppens, Mark; Kimathi, Philemon; Ojuka, Daniel; Grace Wanjiku (Author) (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-07-11)

  BACKGROUND Emergency Department Point-of-Care Ultrasound (ED-POCUS) has shown promise in expediting the management of patients in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of triage-based ...
• A Cross-sectional Study of Suicide Literacy, Attitudes Towards Suicide Attempters and Decriminalization of the Anti-Suicide Law among Lawyers in Nigeria 

  Akanni, Oluyemi O; Olusegun Olaitan O; Edozien Leroy C. (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-24)

  BACKGROUND Suicide literacy is suspected to be poor and attitudes towards suicide attempters are sometimes negative in Nigeria. Besides, a suicide attempt is a misdemeanor criminalized under Nigerian law and the attitude ...
• Nurses' Knowledge of Evidence-Based Preventive Measures for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Kiambu County Referral Hospitals, Kenya 

  Jocyline Mukiri; Albanus Mutisya Kyalo; Justus Maingi Simba; Irene Gacheri Mageto (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  BACKGROUND Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain one of the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) despite established preventive guidelines. Nurses play a key role in implementing ...
• Child Oral Health: Practices among Parents Attending Child Welfare Clinics in Murang’a County, Kenya 

  Kaguru George; Mutave Regina James; Ayah Richard; Karimi Peter; Mugambi Cosmas (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  BACKGROUND Early childhood caries affects half of Kenya's under-five-year-old children. This high disease burden suggests possible gaps in child oral healthcare practices among their parents. To facilitate change in ...
• Association Between Knowledge Levels and Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Adolescent Girls with Disabilities in Selected Schools in Wajir County, Kenya 

  Abdiwahit A. Jama; Redempta K Mutisya; Christine W Njuguna; Vincent O Matoke; Douglas S. Okenyoru (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  BACKGROUND Menstruation marks a significant transition for adolescent girls, yet unhygienic practices and inadequate access to clean and supportive environments, like sanitation facilities, impact their social well-being ...
• A Comparative Study of Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge among Adolescents in Rural and Urban Secondary Schools of Ekiti-State, Nigeria 

  Oluremi Olayinka Solomon; Olusoji Abidemi Solomon; Victor Mayowa Adeleye; Eyitope Oluseyi Amu (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  BACKGROUND Adolescents without adequate knowledge of sexual reproductive health are predisposed to high-risk sexual behaviours. Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents is generally low, especially ...
• Determinants of Nurses' Ethical Decision-Making in Acute Care: A case study of Thika level V hospital 

  Rachael Nyarangi Simeka; Sherry Oluchina; Jostine Mutinda (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  BACKGROUND Nurses in acute care settings often face complex ethical challenges, requiring them to make rapid and skilled decisions despite having limited clinical support. Moreover, novice nurses with limited experience ...
• Health Management Information System and Health Products and Technologies Management in Level Four and Five Hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Alice Muthoni Machanga; Wanja Tenambergen; Fredrick Kimemia (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  INTRODUCTION An effective health system is based on well-managed health products and technologies. However, the efficient administration of medical supplies and equipment in Kenya's public hospitals faces several challenges. ...
• The Effectiveness of an Education Intervention Based on Self-Care Model on Social Support among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 

  Sherry, Oluchina (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2025-04-25)

  INTRODUCTION The increasing prevalence rate has made diabetes mellitus a world epidemic. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) demands are extensive. Self-care among adolescents with T1DM improves when social support is provided ...

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