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Factors Affecting Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care at Vihiga County Referral Hospital
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2018-11-11)Background: Interdisciplinary collaboration is a vital phenomenon to healthcare providers and patients. The level of collaboration that takes place among providers can directly impact patient outcomes. Increase in ... -
Women’s knowledge of physiotherapy during pregnancy: a mixed study
(Springer Nature, 2023)Abstract Background Many women may not be aware of physiotherapy in pregnancy. The objective of this study was to assess the level of awareness of physiotherapy in pregnancy among pregnant women in the Kisii Teaching ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2023-06)Objective: To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Material and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried ... -
Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Associated with FGM/C in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Synthesis
(eClinicalMedicine, 2023-01-10)There are gaps in evidence regarding mental and sexual outcomes and associated interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) living in Africa. This study employed a narrative synthesis to ... -
Empowering Communities against Harmful Social Practices through Integrated Water Hygiene and Sanitation and Alternative Rites of Passage Model in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-11-15)The limited number of sonographers in developing countries and high cost of conventional obstetric ultrasound screening services has led to only 6.9 percent of pregnant women accessing the service in rural areas. It ... -
Opportunities to Integrate Primary Health Care Digital Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Kenya
(Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2022-09-13)Background: Adequate and quality Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) care is considered essential in reduction of maternal and child mortality. More than half of the global maternal deaths (66%) are in sub-Saharan Africa with ... -
Viability of Point of Care Ultrasound screening in Primary Health Care Setting: A Kenyan Experience
(International Journal of Current Aspects, 2022-09-07)The limited number of sonographers in developing countries and high cost of conventional obstetric ultrasound screening services has led to only 6.9 percent of pregnant women accessing the service in rural areas. It is a ... -
Determinants of Treatment Interruption among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Select Health Facilities in Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Aspects, 2022-08)Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease which is highly transmissible from one person to another. The transmission occurs through airborne particles which are released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, spits, laughs ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Asphyxia and Readiness for Neonatal Resuscitation in Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 1/19/2018)Background: Birth asphyxia accounts for one-third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Aims: To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia and associated risk factors at one Kenyan hospital; and to describe caregivers' readiness ...
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