School of Medicine and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Practices among Somali Women: A Case Study of Bulla Adaan, Garissa County
(2021-04)Breastfeeding has always been the ideal feeding practice for infants. Despite efforts by the county and national government as well as non-governmental organisations, breastfeeding uptake in Garissa County was low. The ... -
External and internal factors affecting management of hospital drug formularies by health facilities in Nairobi
(KeMU, 2012-07)The use of formularies in drugs management is a widely accepted practice and Kenya has adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) drug formulary model to develop its own formularies or essential drug lists. This study ... -
Factors Associated With Anaemia among Pregnant Women: A Case Study of Mandera County Referral Hospital
(KeMU, 2020-11)Anaemia is the most common medical related disorder during pregnancy, and has become a major health related problem in a large number of developing nations, mainly where deficiency in nutrition, worm infestation and malaria ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy among Children Living with HIV in OLA During Children’s Hospital-Freetown, Sierra Leone
(KeMU, 2020-11)The second biggest killer disease triggered by a single infectious agent and the leading cause of mortality for children living with HIV (CLHIV) is Tuberculosis (TB), rendering it an significant public health concern that ... -
Determinants of Non-Compliance to Iron Folic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy. A Case Study of Nyeri County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)In the World, a deficiency of iron is the most common nutrition disorder affecting more than 30% of the global populace more so children and women. Countries in the developing world are working in programs on implementing ... -
Barriers to Implementation of Nursing Process among Nurses Working In Narok County Referral Hospital
(KeMU, 2020-11)Globally, nursing process has gained popularity and is utilized in hospitals to offer quality individual nursing care to patients. It is utilized by nurses in clinical setup to offer quality nursing care to patients ... -
Utilization Factors of Surgical and Antibiotic Treatments for Potentially Blinding Trachoma in Loodokilani Ward, Kajiado County, (Household Survey)
(KeMU, 2020-11)A number of studies carried out in the county show that poor utilization of eye treatment services is seen as lack of confidence by the community for the eyecare professionals. Various reasons for not accessing eye checkups ... -
The Impact of Clinical Nurse Instructor’s Practices on Clinical Performance among Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students in Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Clinical teaching is a major component of nursing education. The training of Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) students entails clinical nurse instructors to help students translate theoretical knowledge into clinical ... -
Assessment of Vitamin A Routine Supplementation and Diet Rich in Vitamin A on Nutrition Status in Under Five Years of Age in Wajir East Sub-County
(KeMU, 2020-11)The deficiency of Vitamin A increases child vulnerability to stunting whose effects are permanent if not managed early and spilling over into adulthood. The study aimed to measure the outcome of vitamin A routine supplement ... -
Influence of Organizational Drivers on Utilization of Health Information for Management’s Decision Making: A Case of Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Today’s health systems rely on health information for effective management. In contrast, compromised global data control systems progressively undermine international disease control initiatives thereby cutting back on ... -
Factors Influencing Delays of Elective Surgical Cases at the Aga Khan Hospitals in Kenya
(2020-11)Countries face health systems challenges which in turn affect the quantity and quality of health services delivered to the people. This consequently results in poor service delivery, negative outcomes and client dissatisfaction. ... -
Relationship between Low Birth Weight and Maternal Periodontitis: A Case Study of Kiambu County.
(KeMU, 2020-11)Periodontitis is defined as a long-term inflammatory disease of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone occurring as a response to bacterial plaque. Periodontal diseases are estimated to affect more than 95% of the adult ... -
Factors Influencing Inter-Professional Collaboration Among Healthcare Workers in Primary Health Care Facilities. A Case of Nakuru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Professionals from varying disciplines work collaboratively to serve patients. Although inter-professional collaboration is essential, existing barriers can prohibit inter-professional teams from working together effectively ... -
Examination of Determinants of Health Information Utilization in Making Decision among Healthcare Managers in Mombasa County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Information use is paramount for effectively managing today’s health systems. Health information has been underutilized hence important decisions related to healthcare mostly rely on other factors other than Routine Health ... -
Influence of Institutional Reorganization on the access to Primary Care Health Services in a Transition Period: A Case of Ifo Camp, Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)The refugee population verification exercise in 2016 indicated Dadaab Refugee Camp population to be on a declining trend. The declining trend was due to relocations, and voluntary repatriation of the refugees. With the ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Oncology Specialized Health Care Services in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Most cancer patients in Kenya do not have access to available cancer health care facilities, leading to increase in newly diagnosed oncology cases reported each year. Most studies conducted in Kenya lay more emphasis on ... -
Governance accountability mechanisms as a determinant of delivery of quality health services in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Governance in essence is exercise of authority. It is about decision-making and implementation of decisions. It ensures strategic policy frameworks exist alongside effective oversight, coalition building, provision of ... -
Determinants of Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting In Retail Chemists In Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Access to safe essential medicines is a key success indicator of a functional health system of which the private sector such as retail chemists plays a critical role. Despite their obvious benefits, medicines have the ... -
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction among Health Workers in Tanzania: A Case of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre Referral Hospital
(KeMU, 2020-11)In order to achieve improved and standard health care delivery, health workforce is of paramount importance. With the inadequate staffing of health workers in Tanzania which has well been reported, satisfied personnel is ... -
Factors Influencing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management Cycle at Kenya Red Cross Society
(KeMU, 2020-11)Products and services requisition, Procurement, warehouse management and rational medicine use are all part of pharmaceutical supply chain management cycle. They are critical at all levels of health care organizations and ...
