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Item Untitled(Chuka University, 2023-04-04) Chuka, UniversityItem 2ND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING(Chuka University, 2021-07-23) Chuka, UniversityItem AGHE 242: HUMAN HEALTH(Chuka University, 2023-04-11) Chuka UniversityItem AGHE 242: HUMAN HEALTH(Chuka University, 2023) Chuka UniversityItem Assessment of the Midwives Knowledge on Utilization of Partograph in Management of Labour in Public Health Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2021) Mwari, P. S.; Mukhwana, E. S.; Gitonga, L. K.The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Partograph as a labor management tool due to its impact in reducing obstetric labor complications and maternal deaths over the years. This labor management tool is inexpensive and appropriate for use in low-resource settings, particularly in developing countries. Despite the fact that many African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria, have adopted the Partograph in labor management, there is little information on midwives' knowledge on the use of the tool in labor management. Understanding of how to use a Partograph is essential for reducing complications and maternal deaths. The purpose of this study was to determine midwives' knowledge on using the Partograph in labor management. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. 45 midwives were randomly selected from 16 public health facilities in Tharaka Nithi County. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Focused Group Discussions were also conducted with 77 postnatal mothers who gave birth in the 16 health facilities. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, frequencies, and percentages) and Chi-Square tests. Thematic analysis was used to examine qualitative data. Results showed that 74% of midwives had used Partograph in labor monitoring, while 26% had never used the tool. 60% of the midwives had received Partograph training. Despite not having been trained, some midwives were using the Partograph. Findings revealed inconsistencies in the use of Partograph in labor management. A large proportion of midwives deviated from the WHO's recommended use of Partograph in the first stage of labor. The study recommended that the Tharaka Nithi County government, through the Ministry of Health, invest in Partograph utilization in-service training programs to provide nurses and midwives working in the maternity wing the necessary knowledge and skills for proper Partograph utilization. There is also a need for policy changes in institutions to ensure that nurses use of the Partograph as a strategy for reducing maternal mortality rates, improving motherhood, and labor management in the County.Item BACHELOR OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(chuka university, 2023) chuka universityItem COURSE CODE: NURS 227 / NURU 122: MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021-07-13) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem COURSE CODE: NURS 227/ NURU 122: MEDCICAL PARASITOLOGY(CHUKA UNIVERSITY, 2021-07-07) CHUKA UNIVERSITYItem Determinants of Microbial Contamination of Cooked Foods Hawked in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study(PanAfriacn Medical Journal, 2022) Muendo, C. M.; Mambo, S.; Kikuvi, G.Introduction: hawking of cooked foods is an important socio-economic activity. However, hawked cooked foods are prone to contamination, especially by pathogenic microorganisms. Methods: this was a cross-sectional study of 151 cooked food hawkers and 151 cooked food samples, one sample each from every respondent. Data was collected through questionnaires, observation checklists, laboratory processes, and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data were analyzed using the thematic network analysis technique. Results: adjusted multinomial logistic regression revealed increased odds of microbial contamination in cooked foods hawked by persons with primary-level education (adjusted odds ratio) AOR = 9.278, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.292, 37.548; p = 0.003), persons earning a profit of Ksh. ≤500.00 (AOR = 4.046, 95% CI 1.825, 8.969; p = 0.001), and in areas infested with rodents (AOR = 6.386, 95% CI 1.877, 21.724; p = 0.003). However, cooked foods hawked by males (AOR = 0.338, 95% CI 0.133, 0.856; p = 0.022), persons trained on food safety (AOR = 0.216, 95% CI 0.064, 0.733; p = 0.014), persons wearing outer garments (AOR = 0.399, 95% CI 0.196, 0.812; p = 0.011), and by persons who stored their garbage in a municipal receptacle or a standard dust bin (AOR = 0.13, 95% CI 0.041, 0.410; p = 0.000) recorded reduced risk of contamination. Conclusion: hawker´s characteristics, food handling practices, and the condition of the hawking station are important determinants of microbial contamination of cooked foods hawked in Tharaka Nithi County. Targeted interventions need to be developed and implemented to prevent related foodborne diseases.Item ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT(Chuka University, 2023-08-23) Chuka UniversityItem ENHE 121: BASICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MICROOBIOLOGY(Chuka University, 2019-12-05) Chuka UniversityItem ENHE 151: FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH(Chuka University, 2019-12-05) Chuka UniversityItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELORS IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(chuka university, 2023) chuka universityItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(chuka university, 2023) chuka universityItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH(Chuka University, 2024-12-13) Chuka UniversityItem EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(chuka university, 2023) chuka universityItem Item Item Item EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(chuka university, 2023) chuka university