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A comparative study of ecological factors that influence potential transmission of malaria in the Highlands and lowlands of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)
Vectored malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa South of the
Sahara presently still prevails in highland areas. Malaria was eradicated from highland
areas in the late 1950s using DDT against mosquitoes. ...
Local organizations for sustainable development: The political environment of community-based organizations in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)
The experience with the quest to realize sustainable development, especially at the local
level, has left a disappointing legacy for the majority of African countries. The adoption
of development from below paradigm in ...
Evaluation of the performance of Sacace HPV genotypes 14 real-tm quant and Carehpv against linear array in detection of human Papilloma virus genotypes in women from Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Cervical cancer (CC) is common among women, with global estimates of over 530,000 new cases and over 270,000 deaths annually. Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection increases the risk for CC development while high HIV ...
A pragmatic analysis of .politeness strategies in Nurse-client interactions in selected public health Facilities in Nyanza province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2010)
The government of Kenya has initiated reforms in the health sector with a major intention
that in the coming years, health service provision will become humane, compassionate and
dignified.This is in line with the changing ...
Multiple cytokine responses to mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens in bacille calmette guerrin vaccinated children at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral Hospital in KIsumu county, Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2016)
The diagnosis and control of tuberculosis (TB) has taken various dimensions with interferon Gamma (IFN-γ) Release Assays (IGRA) currently employed for diagnosis of latent TB infection while the conventional method of ...
Implementation of French curriculum in secondary schools in western province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)
Students' low enrolment. high dropout rate. and poor performance in French as a
subject offered in secondary schools in Kenya imply that the French curriculum has
not been effectively implemented in schools. The purpose ...
An evaluation of the integrated approach to the teaching of English in secondary schools in Busia District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)
Reservations have been raised about the integrated approach to the teaching of
English in secondary schools in Kenya since its introduction in 1985. The
reservations, have however, not been based on any documented studies. ...
Predictors of utilization of vaccination services among caregivers of children ages less 1 year in Asego Sub-County, Homa Bay County.
(Maseno University, 2018)
Childhood immunization remains a cost-effective public health intervention geared towards improving health status of infants and children hence reducing both morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine preventable ...
Accessibility and Utilization of Basic Health Care Services by Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Lurambi Division, Kakamega District, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)
Global estimate shows that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) comprise at least 15 percent of all children less than 15 years. In Kenya, approximately 2.6 million (12 percent), of children below 18 years of age are OVC, ...