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Assessment of Direct Cost of Care and Glycaemic Control among Diabetes Type 2 Patients in Two Mission Hospital Clinics in Kenya
(2024-09-21)Non communicable diseases are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is estimated that 463 million people were living with diabetes in 2019. This number is estimated to increase by two ... -
Association Between Caregiver’s Nutrition Knowledge and Nutrition Status of Children 6 to 23 Months: A Case Study of Narok County Referral Hospital
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 2024-01)In Narok County, Kenya, where the challenge of achieving optimal child nutrition persists, particularly in the context of its arid and semi-arid climate, the prevalence of stunting among children is alarmingly high ... -
Caregivers’ Beliefs on Herbal Medicine Use among Children under the Age of Five Years in Silibwet Sub-Location, Bomet County
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2023-11)The Declarations of Alma Ata and Astana recognized traditional medicine as part of primary health care. About 80% of people in the world today depend on traditional medicine to meet their health needs, because they are ... -
Caregivers’ Experiences in Providing Home Care for Preterm Infants during the Initial Six Months Post-Discharge from the Neonatal Care Unit
(2024-01-19)Nearly 15 million preterm babies are born yearly, worldwide. Out of which 1 million succumb to the complications directly related to premature birth. In Kenyatta National Hospital the prevalence of preterm birth is 18.3% ... -
Dietary Diversity and Iron Status in Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(2023-10-31)Dietary diversity is widely acknowledged as a fundamental factor influencing the iron status of pregnant women. Iron deficiency anemia constitutes a pervasive nutritional concern on a global scale, particularly during ... -
Dietary Intake Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Majengo Slum, Narok County, Kenya: A Descriptive Study
(2024-11)Understanding the dietary intake of children aged 6-59 months is critical globally, regionally, and locally, given its profound impact on child health and development. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding are fundamental ... -
Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls (13 – 18 Years) Attending Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Gilgil Sub- County, Nakuru, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 2024-11)Adolescent girls are nutritionally vulnerable because of their bodies require high nutrients to grow, have high risk-taking propensity and are predisposed to pressure from peers. Therefore, this study’s main aim is ... -
The effect of nutritional counselor’s knowledge of diabetic management on patient’s recovery rate: case of Nakuru general hospital
(Kabarak University, 2014)Nutritional counselling is one of the medical therapies which have proved effective in both treatment and healing of patients with diet related conditions such as diabetes -
Evaluating the Relationship Between Maternal Postpartum Depression, Infant Feeding Practices, and Infant Nutritional Status at a Maternity Hospital in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 2023-10)Postpartum depression is a major maternal mental problem that has been shown to contribute to malnutrition in infants. This cross-sectional study explores the association between maternal postpartum depression (PPD) and ... -
EVALUATION OF TERMITICIDAL PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALLY MODIFIED CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID
(2015-10)Cashewnutshellliquid(CNSL),aby-productcashewnutprocessing contains:anarcardicacid,cardanol,cardol&2–methylcardol. •Cardanol&cardolwereisolatedfromCNSLusingchemicalmethod adoptedfromKumar(2002). •Preservativewaspreparedby ... -
Healthcare Workers’ Hepatitis B Virus Preventive Practices at a Mission Hospital in Kenya
(MJ&M Biolabs, 2023-10)Hepatitis B (HBV) infection constitutes a major public health concern worldwide. In its chronicity, the infection causes potentially fatal advanced liver diseases. In Kenya, the prevalence of HBV infection has been on ... -
Malignant Tumor Detection Using Finite Volume Time Domain
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MATERNAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AND IRON AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NAKURU NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(A publication of Editon Consortium Publishing, 2022)The objective of the study was to establish the maternal determinants of non-compliance. A cross-sectional study design was used targeting pregnant women aged 18 – 49 years attending antenatal clinic (ANC) in six health ... -
Performance of Community Health Volunteers in the Delivery of Healthcare Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nakuru, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2024-04)In many parts of the world, including Kenya, there is a critical shortage of trained healthcare workers. In response to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advocated for the utilization of volunteer community ... -
PRECONCEPTION AND PRENATAL CARE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
(Kabarak university, 2014-03-19)ron status is another important aspect of pregnancy. 43% of women enter pregnancy while anaemic Prenatal health care allows for identification and treatment of health problems Early visits also enables mothers ... -
Predictors Associated with Double Burden of Malnutrition among Child-Mother Pairs in Kericho County, Kenya
(EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2022-12)In low-and middle-income nations, the double burden of malnutrition is a rising problem. It is unusual for an underweight child and an overweight mother to exist together in the same household because they both occupy a ... -
SOCIAL EXCLUSION, CLASS ATTENDANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING SERVICES TO ORPHANS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(kabarak university, 2012)Orphan-hood can be a source of both physical and psychological trauma in children. Apart from being excluded by family members and friends, orphans are likely to miss classes and hence may require consistent guidance and ... -
Utilization of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(2024-02-08)Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence is ... -
Utilization of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2024-02-08)Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence is ...
