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Utilization of eight antenatal care contacts among adolescent and adult women at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Early antenatal care booking and compliance with eight antenatal care contacts improve positive pregnancy experiences and outcomes. In 2022, Kenya adopted the World Health Organization recommendation for eight antenatal ... -
Characteristics, Outcomes and experiences of pregnant women with cardiac disease at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Cardiac disease in pregnancy is a cause of indirect maternal morbidity and death worldwide. It places an excessive burden on low- and middle-income regions. In Western Kenya, there is a high prevalence of clinically ... -
Variation in length, position and blood supply of the vermiform appendix: a cadaveric study among black Tanzanian population
(Maseno University, 2026)The vermiform appendix is a tubular structure attached to the cecum and demonstrates anatomical variation in length, position, and arterial supply. Such variation is relevant to the diagnosis and surgical management of ... -
Reproductive outcomes among infertile female patients who have undergone myomectomy at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (Jootrh), Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2026)Uterine fibroids are a common cause of infertility in sub-Saharan Africa, where assisted reproductive technology is largely unavailable and myomectomy is often the main fertility-directed treatment. Local evidence on ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors in patients with severe physical injuries at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe psychological condition that significantly impairs daily functioning and quality of life. It is brought about by exposure to traumatic experiences such as natural disasters, ... -
Histological patterns of prostate specimens analyzed at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral Hospital
(Maseno University, 2023)Prostate cancer is the fifth most prevalent cause of cancer-related death worldwide in men, accounting for an estimated 366,000 deaths and 6.3 million disability-adjusted life years. There is scarce information on prostate ... -
The Histomorphological and biochemical hepatorestorative Effects of silymarin milk thistle on paracetamol induced Hepatotoxicity in adult albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2023)Liver toxicity has been on a steady rise worldwide and it is attributed to various causes including paracetamol-induced when taken singly in high dose or prolonged use. Paracetamol is a common, most preferred and widely ... -
Single dose versus extended dose antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in Kisumu-Kenya: a randomized controlled trial
(Maseno University, 2023)When compared to other surgical procedures overall, Caesarean section (CS) accounts for the most recorded cases of surgical site infection (SSI). Following CS, antibiotic prophylaxis usage has been proven to lower incidence ... -
Perceptions of patients and clinicians on integration of human immunodeficiency virus and non- communicable diseases care in Jarmogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital, Kisumu- Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among patients with HIV has led to the need to re-think of how best to manage the patient with both conditions in the HIV clinic. Despite the evidence suggesting ... -
Nurses’ knowledge related to pain assessment for critically ill patients at a public sector Hospital in Johannesburg
(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2014)Discrepancies exist between how pain is assessed in ICU patients able and unable to self report. There are pain assessment scales and guidelines that have been developed over the years for pain assessment. However, ... -
The Study of Drug Metabolism G In Children with Protein Energy, Malnutrition and Tuberculosis Using 'The caffeine Breath Test
(University of Liverpool, 1995)The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of the ,saffeine breath test in assessing liver drug metabolism. , in children/with Kwashiorkor and those on anti-TB drugs. Seventeen children aged between 3-10 ... -
Evaluation of serum thyroid hormones and lipid levels in HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)While Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has significantly reduced HIV-associated mortalities, they are not devoid of adverse effects including endocrine and metabolic disorders like thyroid dysfunctions and ... -
Evaluation of The Actions of Diosmin – Hesperidin Combination On HIV- Protease Inhibitor-Induced Hyperglycemia in Rattusnorvegicusalbinus
(Maseno University, 2021)Glucose intolerance is impaired glucose uptake by peripheral tissues due to insulin resistance and is usually associated with chronic hyperglycemia. The condition often leads to overt diabetes mellitus [DM] - a metabolic ... -
Analysis of Reactivity and Functionality of Serum Antibodies From Monovalent and Multivalent Shigella Bioconjugate Vaccinated Rabbits Against Shigella Isolates From Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Shigella species is a major cause of bacterial diarrheal mortalities and morbidities worldwide and second in Kenya, especially in children under five years. Antibiotics are needed in treatment of shigellosis however, ... -
Effects of Prescribed Physical Therapy Exercises on Blood Glucose, Metabolic and Hbaic Profiles in Prediabetes at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Uasin Gishu County in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Pre-diabetes is characterized by plasma glucose above the normal range (3-6mmollL) but below that of clinical diabetes (>9.0mmoVL). In Kenya the estimated prevalence of diabetes was 7.2% in 2014 which comes as a result ... -
Effect of Knockdown Resistance on Plasmodium Falciparum Sporozoite Rates in Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Malaria, a vector borne disease is still a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. In western Kenya, malaria is endemic with the predominant vectors being An. gambiae s.s, An. arabiensis and An. junestus. Pyrethroid-based ... -
Temporal trends in the prevalence of plasmodium falciparum Drug resistance markers over five years of changing Antimalarial drug policy in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)ABSTRACT Malaria remains one of the most deadly infectious disease in sub-Saharan Africa accounting for high rates of mortality and morbidity especially in children less than 5 years. Plasmodium falciparum (Pj) parasite ... -
In vitro antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and anti-proliferative properties of selected medicinal plant extracts used in management of aids-related opportunistic infections in the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT The current management of HIV and its related opportunistic infections involves use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), however this regimen is characterized by challenges such as toxicity, emergence ... -
Comparative Measurement of Fetal Haemoglobin Levels And Their Association with Antibody Responses to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens Among Sickle Cell Patients in Bondo Subcounty, Western Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection remains one of the greatest global public health problems. However, studies have shown that fetal haemoglobin (HbF) protects against malaria in sickle cell disease (SCD) ... -
Association between Natural Cytotoxicity Triggering Receptor- 3 Polymorphisms (-172a/G and -412c/G) and Interferon-Gamma Levels in Children Aged 3-36 Months with Severe Plasmodium Falciparum Anaemia at Siaya County Referral Hospital in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)In sub-Saharan Africa, Plasmodium falciparum infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality mostly among children under five years. In Kenya, severe malaria anaemia prevalence is at 19%. In malaria holo-endemic ...
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