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Devolution of healthcare system in Kenya: Progress and challenges
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The healthcare system and client failures contributing to maternal mortality in rural Kenya
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022)The global maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 211/100 000 live births in 2017. In Kenya, progress on reducing maternal mortality appears to be slow and persistently higher than the global average, despite eforts ... -
Drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID‑19 lockdown period: A systematic review
(Journal of Integrative Nursing, 2023-01-06)The present study aimed to explore the drivers of early marriage and teenage pregnancy in Kenya and Uganda during COVID‑19 lockdown period. A systematic review design was adopted. The major online databases utilized were ... -
Sociodemographic factors associated with mothers’ experiences of psychosocial care and communication by midwives during childbirth in Nairobi, Kenya
(KIBU, 2019-08-05)Purpose: To clarify sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors associated with mothers’ experiences of psychosocial care and communication by midwives during childbirth in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional ... -
Experiences and associated factors in quality of delivery care at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(KIBU, 2013-08)The fifth Millennium Development Goal calls for a reduction in the maternal mortality ratio by 75% between 1990 and 2015, with a key indicator being the proportion of births attended to by skilled health personnel (United ... -
Factors influencing high prevalence of Fresh Still Births in Mbagathi County Hospital, Nairobi - Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-01)The annual global burden of stillbirths is approximately 2.6 million, 98% of which occur in Sub Saharan Africa. In 2016, approximately 24 still births per month occurred in Mbagathi County Hospital (MCH) representing a ... -
Experiences in Care Given During Child Birth at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(KIBU, 2016-01)The fifth Millennium development Goal (MDG) calls for a reduction in the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by 75% between 1990 and 2015, with a key indicator being the proportion of births attended to by skilled health ... -
High-Impact Low-Cost Interventions Implemented to Enhance the Quality of Care Given to Preterm Babies in Kilifi County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2019-02-24)The main objective of this study was to explore and describe the implementation of national policies/guidelines regarding low-cost high-impact interventions to enhance health outcomes for preterm babies among health ... -
Knowledge, Understanding and Utilisation of High-impact Low-cost Evidenced-based Interventions for Preterm Carein Rural Kenya
(KIBU, 2019-07-25)Approximately 25% of 4 million neonatal deaths globally are due to prematurity (WHO 2015; Gondwe et al 2017). A majority of the preterm babies deaths occurs within the the first week of life (Penfold et al 2013). 60% of ... -
Birth outcome associated with ntient linked mutlfactorialetilogy amongst HIV+ mothers attending ANC in Eastlands, Nairobi county Kenya
(KIBU, 2019-06-12)The main objective of this study was to assess to what extent insufficient nutritional intake amongst HIV+ pregnant mothers is associated with the increased risk of multiple birth outcomes. Insufficient nutritional intake ... -
The impact of co-morbidity and treatment characteristics on adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya
(IOSR: Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2017-10-01)Despite the great strides made in TB diagnosis and highly effective shorter periods of treatment, there are still poor treatment outcomes in a significant proportion of the patients. Poor adherence to TB treatment is one ... -
Effects of socio-demographic factors on regimen adherence among tuberculosis patients in Kisumu Region, Kenya
(Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2018-01-01)Introduction: Efforts to diagnose TB and patients on treatment have been very successful as per WHO targets for Kenya. However, there are still poor treatment outcomes in a significant number of the patients. These poor ... -
Determinants of maternal satisfaction with spinal anaesthesia care for caesarian delivery at the Kisumu County Hospital
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2017-02-01)Elective and emergency caesarean sections are increasing in the low income countries. Over the last fifteen years or so, spinal anaesthesia has been gradually escalated in Kenyan Hospitals. In Kisumu County Hospital (KCH), ... -
Characteristics of injuries among children attending public primary schools in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya.
(Donnish Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2015-05-18)Injuries remain a major killer of children throughout the world. On average, for children in the age group 5-14 years, injury accounts for more than a quarter (27 %) of all deaths worldwide. In addition to these deaths, ... -
Relationship between health care system setup and adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Western Kenya
(Quest Journals : Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research, 2017-02-12)Despite the concerted effort to detect and treat TB, there are still poor treatment outcomes in a significant number of the patients. These poor treatment outcomes have been significantly linked to poor adherence to TB ... -
Women’s persistent utilisation of unskilled birth attendants in Kakamega County, Kenya
(AJOL, 2016-01-01)Background: Minority of births in sub-Saharan Africa are conducted by skilled birth attendants. Having the highest world maternal mortality ratios and most deaths being associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery. ... -
A study of common causes of mortality among Fishermen in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(KEMRI : AJHS, 2014-01-01)The fishing industry in Kenya plays an integral role in the socio-economic development of Kenya. However, the working environment of fishermen is characterized by a wide variety of occupational hazards and mortality ... -
Early mobilization and physical activity improve stroke recovery: a cohort study of stroke inpatients in Kisumu County referral hospitals, Kenya
(Science and education publishing ; AJPHR, 2016-01-01)Early mobilization in acute stroke care is highly recommended in a range of developed countries policy; however, in developing countries like Kenya, lack of evidence seems to hinder formulation and implementation of policy ... -
Logistic regression analysis of mortality among fishermen in the riperian counties of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2019-01-21)