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Barriers and Enablers That Influence Utilization of Ultrasound Screening Services among Antenatal Women in Kajiado and Kisii Counties Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2/5/2021)
Background: The World Health Organization recommends to have all pregnant women to undergo an obstetric ultrasound scan before 24 weeks gestation. However, this has been a challenge as a result of limited access to appropriate ...
Are Mentorship and Training the Key in Provision of Emergency Obstetric and New-Born Care (EmONC) Services? A Formative Evaluation of Pre and Post in Samburu County, Kenya
(Scientific Research, 2021-12-28)
Background: In Kenya, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is approximated
to 362 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births while the stillbirth rate
stands at 23 deaths per 100 live births which are far below the target of ...
Are Mentorship and Training the Key in Provision of Emergency Obstetric and New-Born Care (EmONC) Services? A Formative Evaluation of Pre and Post in Samburu County, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2021-12-28)
Background: In Kenya, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is approximated
to 362 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births while the stillbirth rate
stands at 23 deaths per 100 live births which are far below the target of ...
Knowledge and Skills Gap of Midwives to Conduct Obstetric Ultrasonography Screening in Primary Health Care Facilities in Kajiado and Kisii Counties, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-06-30)
Background: Ultrasound remains a tool of much importance in maternity
care with midwives regarded as key health professionals when it comes to
care of pregnant mothers. There is however limited study on the knowledge
and ...
Adherence to COVID-19 Mitigation Measures among Kilifi and Mombasa Residents - An Observational Study in Coastal Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2021-08-20)
Aim:Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic led countries into engaging public health guidelines as a strategy towards preventing infections. Hand washing, social distancing and masking remains key measures ...
Cancer ecosystem assessment in West Africa: Health systems gaps to prevent and control cancers in three countries: Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal
(ResearchGate, 2020-03-25)
Introduction
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a rapid epidemiological transition with the increasing incidence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). Among these, cancer is one of the main causes of death in adults. This ...