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Assessment of factors that affect diagnosis and management of childhood tuberculosis among healthcare workers in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)
Every day, up to 562 children die from Tuberculosis (TB). It is one of the top 10 causes of death and leading cause of death from single infectious agent. Diagnosis of childhood TB is key to its treatment by healthcare ...
Determinants of utilization of antenatal care services in karachuonyo north sub-county, homabay county, kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)
Evidence has shown that Mothers who use ANC services, especially those who complete the WHO recommended four antenatal visits have higher likelihood of having childbirth in health facility and hence reducing incidences of ...
Factors influencing utilization of international quality care system for clinical decision support in Hiv care clinics in Nakuru county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Electronic medical records (EMR) are computerized medical information systems that are used to collect, store, and display patient information. EMR systems can strengthen pathways of care and close gaps in patient tracking, ...
Predictors of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Hiv-infected children below 10 years attending level 4 and 5 health facilities in Turkana county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
The use of more effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved survival of children infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). However, the benefits of these treatments are limited by non-adherence ...
Factors influencing diet adherence among diabetes mellitus type 2 patients attending clinic at moi teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally and Diabetes Mellitus is the fourth contributor. In 2017 there were 458,200 cases of Diabetes Mellitus in Kenya with more than 85% being Diabetes Mellitus ...
Effectiveness of mobile short message service reminders on antenatal care and skilled delivery attendance among pregnant women in West Pokot County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is still high in Kenya at 362, stifling the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1, which aims to reduce MMR to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. With MMR of ...
Determinants of a ccess and uptake of universal health coverage among households of Mwingi west sub-county, Kitui county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
The focus towards the achievement of Universal health coverage (UHC) has been hampered
by a number of challenges which includes inadequate sensitization and enforcement of set
guidelines, more focus by counties on ...
Predictors of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes: prospective cohort study among notified cases in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Each year, tuberculosis (TB) causes an estimated 10 million illnesses and 1.4 deaths globally. Kenya, one of 30 high-TB burden countries, has made progress in identifying more TB cases, but achieving the global treatment ...
Predictors and prognostic survival factors of patients undergoing hemodialysis at Kakamega county general teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
The global, regional, and national burden of kidney diseases (acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease) are attributed to impaired kidney function. The birth and death registry office in Kakamega County has recorded ...
Factors affecting immunization of children (12-24 months) in Nyatike sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Despite increasing worldwide immunization coverage, most under five children globally especially in low-income countries are not vaccinated. Poor immunization coverage remains an issue in less developed countries. In Kenya, ...