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Knowledge Level of Cervical Cancer Screening and Screening Methods among Women Aged 21-50 Years in Meru South District, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2020-11)The cervical cancer ranks as the first cause of female cancer and the first most common female cancer in women. It is also the first leading cause of cancer deaths in women aged 15 to 44 years in Kenya. Despite the ... -
Lifestyle Modification Strategies Practiced in Management of Hypertensive Patients in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(Medwin Publishers, 2019-06-10)Globally, the prevalence of Non-Communicable diseases such as hypertension is increasing dramatically hence a burden to countries of low income countries such as Kenya. In Kenya the prevalence of hypertension has increased ... -
Measuring and Influencing Behavior Change in Dietary Intake: Integrated Photovoice Approach in Nutrition Interventions in Eastern Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)A study conducted in two wards of Tharaka Nithi subcounty in Kenya documented the impact of using photovoice as a learning tool to build awareness about diets in order to influence behavior change, as well as a method ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis of Factors Influencing Food Safety, Hygiene Awareness and Practices Among Street Food Vendors In Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Enviro Research Publishers., 2020)Street food vending is a very popular and unique part of the informal sector, particularly in developing countries. However, the safety of street vended foods is a major public health concern since poor food safety and ... -
Opioid-Free Labor Analgesia: Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant Combined with Ropivacaine
(Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2022)Background Side effects of the use of opioid analgesics during painless delivery are the main factors that affect rapid postpartum recovery. Opioid use can result in dangerous respiratory depression in the patient. Opioids ... -
ORIGINAL RESEARCH: MIDWIVES’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY-LED CARE MODEL IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA
(2023)The midwifery-led care model improves maternal and neonatal health outcomes. For midwives to autonomously utlise a midwifery-led care model, they must know what it entails within available practice guidelines. Little is ... -
Patient and Health System Related Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication among Patients at Chuka Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2021-05-08)Background: Non-adherence to hypertensive medication continues to become a contributing factor to hypertensive complications like stroke, heart attacks, kidney disease heart failure. Associated factors to non-adherence ... -
Patient Related Factors Influencing Timely Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-10)Globally, the control of Tuberculosis (TB) has remained a public health challenge despite numerous prevention and treatment programs. Kenya is ranked among countries with a high TB burden globally and has the highest ... -
Patients Related Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication among Patients at Chuka Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019-09-27)Antihypertensive medication is one way to manage hypertension but many hypertensive patients do not optimize drug therapy to achieve blood pres sure control. Hypertensive medication non-adherence continues to become a ... -
Patients Related Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication among Patients at Chuka Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019-09-27)Antihypertensive medication is one way to manage hypertension but many hypertensive patients do not optimize drug therapy to achieve blood pressure control. Hypertensive medication non-adherence continues to become a ... -
Patients’ Perception to Achieving Optimum Nursing Care and Health Outcomes Among Orthopedic Patients at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023-10)Background: Nursing services are very crucial in the care of orthopedic patients in terms of satisfaction with quality care. Patients’ perception on the optimum nursing care is the view from the point of service delivery ... -
Perceptions Towards Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Journal Of Nursing Practice, 2021-04)Background: Cancers are leading cause of death in developed nations and the second leading cause of death in developing nations. One of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among men is Prostate cancer (PCa). Purpose: ... -
Perspectives of continuing professional development for Kenyan midwives.
(2014)Abstract Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provides an important strategy for reduction of ma-ternal morbidity and mortality with the aim of attaining Millennium Development goals (MDG) four ... -
Post training pressure injury knowledge and prevention practice among primary home caregivers of patients discharged from a Level 5 Hospital in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2023-09-06)Pressure injuries are wounds which occur on bony prominences, following prolonged hours of pressure or shear. Their incidence in community settings could be as high as 80%, but application of basic prevention knowledge ... -
Predictive Modelling of Benign and Malignant Tumors Using Binary Logistic, Support Vector Machine and Extreme Gradient Boosting Models
(Science and Education Publishing, 2019-11-26)Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women worldwide, with about 2 million new cases and 627,000 deaths every year. The breast tumors can be malignant or benign. Medical screening can be used to detect the ... -
THE RESPONSIVENESS OF SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS OF CHUKA UNIVERSITY
(African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI), 2020)Purpose: Reproductive health is essential component of public health and can considerably influence the quality of life. No previous studies had been carried out to establish status of access to these crucial services ... -
Service Delivery Factors That Influence Utilization of HIV Integrated Primary Health Care Programme in Embu Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019-09-25)Globally, there are approximately 36.7 million people living with HIV. Integration of HIV treatment with primary care services improves effectiveness, efficiency and equity in service delivery. The study sought to establish ... -
Service Delivery Factors That Influence Utilization of HIV Integrated Primary Health Care Programme in Embu Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019-09-25)Globally, there are approximately 36.7 million people living with HIV. Integration of HIV treatment with primary care services improves effectiveness, efficiency and equity in service delivery. The study sought to establish ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of men participation in partner modern contraceptive use in Dallas location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Contraception, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2022-12-27)Background: Male participation in partner modern contraceptive use is a viable strategy for improving modern contraceptive prevalence among married women. Increasing the uptake of modern contraceptives has been shown to ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of men participation in partner modern contraceptive use in Dallas location, Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Contraception, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2022-12-27)Background: Male participation in partner modern contraceptive use is a viable strategy for improving modern contraceptive prevalence among married women. Increasing the uptake of modern contraceptives has been shown to ...