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Remarks by H. E. Mr Festus Mogae, Chancellor, Amref International University, During The 4th Graduation Ceremony, 14th July, 2023
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The association between core job components, physical activity, and mental health in African academics in a post-COVID-19 context
(Springer Science, 2021-07-22)Abstract This study examined the association between core job components (i.e. teaching, research, and student assessment), physical activity (PA), and mental health in a post-COVID-19 context. An online questionnaire ... -
The relationship between job components, neighbourhood walkability and African academics’ physical activity: a post-COVID-19 context
(Oxford University Press, 2021-07-19)Abstract Research to date suggests that physical activity (PA) among academics is insufficient globally. Academics in many African countries were recently required to resume work while observing social distancing ... -
Quality Blood Sampling Techniques and Influence of Socio-cultural Factors among ARVs Forces Community in Seeking Healthcare
(SMU Medical Journal, Volume – 3, No. – 1, January, 2016, 2016-01)Project monitoring and evaluation (M/E) determines resource accountability and its impact to various stakeholders. Plenary project success requires holistic community participation and empowerment. However, this approach ... -
Influence of mHealth SMS utilization on adolescents’ attitude towards risky sexual behavior in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(CEDRED Publications, 2023-11)Abstract Risky Sexual Behaviors (RSB) refers to behaviors leading to unintended pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Adolescents’ Risky Sexual Behavior (RSB) is a global public health concern. In ... -
Chapter 16 Socio-Demographic Determinants Of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents: A Case Study Of Homa-Bay County, Ken
(CEDRED Publications, 2022-11)Abstract Over the past decade, prevalence of risky sexual behavior among adolescent 15-19 years has been on upward trajectory. Globally, more than a half of adolescents engage in risky sexual behaviour. Sub-Saharan ... -
Assessment of hygienic and food handling practices among street food vendors in Nakuru Town in Kenya
(Science Journal of Public Health., 2014-11-10)Withstanding the test of time, the precarious working condition; and the ministry of public health and sanitation not acknowledging their existence, street food vendors continue to feed more than 50% of the urban population. ... -
Community-Based Study on the Influence of Parent Characteristics on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents 15-19 Years in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(CEDRED Publications, 2021-09-09)Abstract Health facility factors have been highly associated with the uptake of health servicer not only among adolescents but also to the general population at large. Nevertheless, because of special sexual and ... -
Chapter 9 Health-Facility Characteristics Influencing the Uptake of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents 15-19 years: A Case-Study of Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(The Centre for Democracy, Research and Development CEDRED Nairobi, Kenya, 2020-10)Health facility factors have been highly associated with the uptake of health servicer not only among adolescents but also to the general population at large. Nevertheless, because of special sexual and reproductive needs ... -
Street Food Vendors Morbidity Burden
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013-11-21)Street food vendors play an important role in food security. They feed the larger urban populace with nutritious, cheap, easily accessible and ready to eat foods. Much as we applaud all these benefits; they are potentially ... -
Disaster Management: The Kenyan Perspective
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012-12-19)Over the past few years, disasters have increased in their frequency and intensity at an exponential speed. The damages caused by disasters cannot be over emphasised; they include loss of life, human suffering, economic ... -
1st PHC Congress Programme
(Amref International University, 2023-11) -
Disability Inclusive Primary Health Care
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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 ... -
Internally Displaced People and Mental Health Issues
(Notion Press, 2021-01-01)Reports from many parts of the world have shown an increase in mental health burden across all ages. The impacts of mental health on global development goals have led to mental health inclusion in the Sustainable Development ... -
The Role of the Maridi Dam in Causing an Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy Epidemic in Maridi, South Sudan: An Epidemiological, Sociological, and Entomological Study
(PubMed, 2020-04-24)Background: An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was documented in onchocerciasis-endemic villages close to the Maridi River in South Sudan. We investigated the role of the Maridi dam in causing an onchocerciasis-associated ... -
Evaluation of A WASH/MNCH Targeted Primary Health Care Program in Uganda; A Mixed Methods Study
(PubMed, 2023-02-18)Background: Evidence on the impact of Maternal Newborn and child health (MNCH) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions on skilled birth attendance (SBA) and neonatal sepsis remains unclear. We conducted this ... -
APA Format Citation Guide
(2023-07-01)This is a complete guide to APA (American Psychological Association) in-text and reference list citations. This easy-to-use, comprehensive guide makes citing any source easy. -
What is Scopus?
(Elsevier, 2021-12-01)Scopus is a source-neutral abstract and citation database curated by independent subject matter experts who are recognized leaders in their fields. Scopus puts powerful discovery and analytics tools in the hands of ...
