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A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ONASSESSMENT OF PROSTRATE CANCER AWARENESS KNOWLWDGE PERCEPTION ON SELF VULNERABILITY AND SCREENING UPTAKE AMONG MEN IN SOUTH WEST KISUMU WARD KISUMU COUNTY.
(VICTOR OMONDI AJUMBO, 2021-10)Prostate cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer deaths in Kenya and the commonest among elderly males. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in one hundred and twelve countries and the leading cause ... -
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE 14-18 AT MARKLIN MEMORIAL SCHOOL KISII COUNTY.
(EMACK OKEBIRO MOSOTA, 2022-11)Menstrual hygiene management is an issue that was insufficiently acknowledged and had not received adequate attention in water sanitation and hygiene and reproductive health sectors in developing countries. The main objective ... -
EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE TO MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE YOUTHS AND ADOLESCENTS AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL
(ESTONE INZOBERI OSALE, 2023-07)This study tends to investigate mental illness and disturbances of the mental health as a result of substance use and drug abuse. the objectives being: the etiology of substance use, the predisposing factors, the commonly ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT AMONG HIV PATIENTS IN KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA.
(MINISH OTIENO, 2023-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral treatment among HIV patients in Kisumu County Hospital with the specific objectives being; to determine how stigma affects HIV ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL
(JACKSON OKARI ONGERI, 2023-09)Diabetes mellitus is among the leading preventable and modifiable non communicable diseases It is responsible for an increased mortality rate with it being a leading cause of cardiovascular disease including HTN and ... -
KNOWLEDGE ON NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT KISUMU COUNTY REFFERAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(CYNTHIA MOTURI, 2023-11)It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide and 57.1% of pregnant women in Africa have poor knowledge on nutrition in pregnancy. In Kenya knowledge on nutrition in pregnancy among pregnant women was 55.1% which ... -
COMMON PRESENTING SYSTEMIC AILMENTS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE YEARS AND THE MEDICAL OUTCOMES AT JARAMOGI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY
(FRESKY CHELANGAT BII, 2024-01)BACKGROUND: Emergency rooms (ERs) play a crucial role in providing immediate medical attention to children in critical situations. These specialized facilities cater specifically to the unique medical needs of young patients, ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU, KENYA.
(ELMI MOHAMED ADOW, 2024-01)Background: Self-medication encompasses obtaining and consuming drugs without the advice of a physician. Self-medication is a global problem with prevalence between 11.6 % and 93.7% depending on target population and ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU, KENYA.
(ELMI MOHAMED ADOW, 2024-01)Background: Self-medication encompasses obtaining and consuming drugs without the advice of a physician. Self-medication is a global problem with prevalence between 11.6 % and 93.7% depending on target population and ... -
IMPACT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE ON THE SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF PATIENTS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(EMMANUEL KIPROTICH, 2024-02)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent genetic disorder in sub-Saharan Africa, affecting individuals' health and well-being. This research investigated the impact of SCD on the socioeconomic status of patients visiting ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN RECEIVING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES IN KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL.
(Elias Kamau, 2024-02)Breast cancer is a type of cancer, which begins in the breast cells, where the cells multiply uncontrollably forming a tumor. Breast cancer typically begins in the ducts or lobules of the breast and if invasive, can spread ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6-59 MONTHS ATTENDING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CLINIC IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(2024-03)Under-five malnutrition is still a global child health and public health problem with low- and middle- income countries especially in Africa bearing most of the brunt. Despite several strategies and objectives set to combat ... -
TOPIC: FACTORS AFFECTING WOUND HEALING PROCESS IN PATIENTS WITH POSTOPERATIVE AND PRESSURE ULCER WOUNDS, A CASE OF SURGICAL WARD AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL.
(MICHAEL ATENYA MUTANYI, 2024-04)This study explores wound management practices globally, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya. It highlights the role of evidence-based guidelines, such as those from WHO and RNAO, in improving patient outcomes. ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DELAYED DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICAL CANCER KISUMU COUNTY; A CASE STUDY OF JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL
(MADELINE AGOT ALBRIGHT, 2024-04)This research proposal aimed to investigate the factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer in Kisumu County; Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). Cervical cancer is a major ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BURKITT'S LYMPHOMA AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OLD IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL PAEDIATRIC WARD
(EPURE BEATRICE ALOILOI, 2024-04)Background: In East and Central Africa, children are frequently diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma (BL), an aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Immune hyper-stimulation is linked to recurrent infections with the Epstein-Barr ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW ANTENATAL CARE ATTENDANCE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN KIMILILI SUBCOUNTY HOSPITAL
(ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED, 2024-05)Healthcare services are very crucial during the prenatal period. Antenatal clinic plays a critical role in reducing maternal and child mortality during and after pregnancy. This usually happen by; identifying, monitoring ... -
DETERMINANATS OF BIRTH ASPHYXIA AND ITS MANAGEMENT AMONG NEONATES ADMITTED TO NEONATAL CARE UNIT AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL REFERRAL,
(JOAN JEPKEMOI KOSGEI, 2024-05)Birth asphyxia remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally, with a notable burden in Kenya. This study aimed to identify the determinants of birth asphyxia in term babies in KCH, Kenya and ... -
RISK FACTORS FOR PNEUMONIA IN CHILDREN AGED LESS THAN 5 YEARS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(FAITH JEPKOECH BARMASAI, 2024-05)Pneumonia is defined as acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma. It is a major public health problem and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in under-five children especially in developing countries in which ... -
INVESTIGATE CAESAREAN SECTION RATES, INDICATIONS AND OUTCOME IN KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL.
(SIDONIA ADIOR NGONG DENG, 2024-05)Caesarean section operation has been on the rise among pregnant mothers seeking delivery services at Kisumu County Hospital(KCH). This form of intervention consumes a lot of resource amidst other service offered at the ...