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Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Improved Metabolic Syndrome in Slum Dwelling Adults in Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2024)Abstract Background: Sociodemographic factors have been implicated in cardiovascular health with differential morbidity and mor tality. It is essential to comprehend how sociodemographic factors contribute to the improvement ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Obesity among Undergraduate Students at a Private University, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 2023)Abstract Background: Obesity, especially central obesity, is a major risk factor for car diovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes, known for their significant morbid ity and mortality. University students are at increased ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis among Neonates Admitted at the Newborn Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020)bidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Despite the availabili ty of different preventive interventions, in Kenya, the burden of neonatal sep sis remains critically high. Aim: To determine the prevalence ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the second and third trimesters at pumwani maternity hospital, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016)Background: Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency diseases observed global ly and affects more than a quarter of the world’s population. Globally, 41.8% pregnant women and close to one third of ... -
Debating medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): learning from (policy) experiences across countries
(Reproductive health, 2019)Abstract Background: Although Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is internationally considered a harmful practice, it is increasingly being medicalized allegedly to reduce its negative health effects, and is thus ... -
Cholera prevention, control strategies, challenges and World Health Organization initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A narrative review
(Elsevier, 2023)The resurgence of cholera is presenting unusual challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where it is considered endemic in nine-member states. The risk of a cholera outbreak spreading to non-endemic countries ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity among the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Staff, Langata Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Nursing, 2019)Abstract Background: Overweight and obesity are escalating global problem, causing multiple life threatening non-communicable diseases including cardiovascu lar disease, dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, ... -
Knowledge and Utilisation of Emergency Contraception Pills among Female Undergraduate Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017)Background: Emergency Contraception (EC) is used after unprotected sexual intercourse, following sexual abuse, misuse of regular contraception or non-use of contraception. Seventeen percent of pregnancies in Kenya are ... -
Effectiveness of Trans-Theoretical Model Based Health Education Intervention in the Promotion of Lifestyle Changes among Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2024)Abstract Background: Evidence revealed that, 60% of deaths in the underdeveloped nations are linked to adoption of unhealthy life styles. The Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) has been considered a useful interventional ... -
Effect of a Nurse-Led Intervention on Knowledge of the Modifiable Risk Behaviors of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(SAGE Open Nursing, 2023)Abstract Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has disproportionately burdened the low- and middle-income countries where awareness and detection rates remain very low. Interventions directed to promote the community’s ... -
Determinants of Preterm Birth at the Postnatal Ward of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017)Background: Preterm birth, delivery prior to 37 completed weeks or 259 days gestation, is a worldwide maternal and perinatal challenge and is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preterm birth remains ... -
Challenges Associated with Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls Attending Bocharia Primary School in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023)Abstract Background: Approximately, half a million of adolescent girls in the world feel frustrated during their monthly period due to poor menstrual hygiene practices. In the low-and-middle income countries, about ... -
Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence on blood pressure control among patients with hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2019-11)Objective Association of lifestyle modification and pharmacological adherence among patients with hypertension attending a national referral hospital in Kenya. Design Descriptive, cross-sectional. Setting Medical ... -
Association of dietary patterns and practices on metabolic syndrome in adults with central obesity attending a mission hospital in Kenya: a cross sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2020-08)Objective Dietary patterns and practices can predispose or protect against metabolic syndrome (MetS) in humans. Despite the growing problem of MetS in adults, the underpinning dietary behaviour is poorly understood. ... -
A Systematic Review of the Role of Physiotherapy Interventions in Palliative Care
(Preprints, 2020)The aim of this research is to conduct a systematic review analysing the role of the physiotherapy interventions in palliative care. PRISMA as a critical appraisal tool was utilised for the selection of the research ... -
Effects of Mentorship Program on Academic Performance of Students in the Department of Medical Engineering at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Nairobi Campus
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)Purpose: This study investigates the effects of mentorship on the academic performance of students in the Department of Medical Engineering at Kenya Medical Training Centre, Nairobi Campus. Methodology: The study ... -
Influence of Psychological Demands on Job Satisfaction among the Employees of the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya
(Journal of Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, 2020)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of psychosocial demands factors on job satisfaction among employees at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya. Psychological demands refer to job aspects ... -
MALE INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANING AT COUNTY REFERAL HOSPITAL KAKAMEGA, KENYA.
(International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, 2018)Introduction: Male involvement in family planning is one of the strategies that were embraced in the International Conference on Population and Development meeting held in Cairo 1994 to help reduce the increasing ... -
Prevalence of Maternal Depression in Mothers of Children Below 5 Years, and Associated Factors in Nairobi County, Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)BACKGROUND Maternal depression significantly contributes to global mental disorders and disease related disability in women of reproductive age, predominantly in developing nations, causing detrimental effects on families. ... -
Service Delivery Factors That Influence Utilization of HIV Integrated Primary Health Care Programme in Embu Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2019)Abstract Globally, there are approximately 36.7 million people living with HIV. Inte gration of HIV treatment with primary care services improves effectiveness, efficiency and equity in service delivery. The study sought ...
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