CLINICAL MEDICINE: Recent submissions
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TYPES, TREATMENT OUTCOMES AND FACTORS LEADING TO INDUCED ABORTION AMONG YOUNG WOMEN IN KISUMU AT JOOTRH.
(NYARANGO VARSHNEY ATOYO, 2024-09)Abortion is a crime in the Kenyan law but can be recommended in some circumstances such as if the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother , but it has been noticed in the hospital setup and outside the hospital that ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS OF INFANTS AGED 0-6 MONTHS ATTENDING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CLINIC AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(OMONDI ELTON, 2024-10)EBF of a child remains the best and safest source of nutrition for the vast majority of infants worldwide. However, this recommended practice is hardly adopted by many mothers as no more than 35% of infants are exclusively ... -
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, ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INCREASED SPREAD OF HIV ANDS AIDS AMONG YOUTHS (18-29YEARS) SEEN AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL- KISUMU COUNTY
(DIBORAH CHEPNGETICH, 2024-09)vi ABSTRACT Introduction: HIV continues to pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among the youth in Kisumu County, where the prevalence of HIV and AIDS is notably high. This study aimed to identify ... -
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 ... -
PERCEPTION AND UPTAKE OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS AMONG WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 20-35 YEARS IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Susan Mnyazi Runya, 2024-09)Family planning programs (FPP) have been implemented all over the world, and they have resulted in a number of benefits like management of the world's rapidly growing population through the prevention of unintended ... -
KNOWLEDGE ON MALARIA PREVENTION STRATEGIES BY CAREGIVERS WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS ATTENDING PAEDIATRIC CLINIC AT SIAYA COUNTY REFERAL HOSPITAL, SIAYA COUNTY
(Duncan Mwalughongo, 2024-10)Malaria remains a major public health concern particularly in the tropical region of the world. The World Malaria Report, released in December 2021, showed a devastating toll of malaria, with about 627,000 people succumbing ... -
FACTORS PREDISPOSING HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTIONS TO PEPTIC ULCERS IN PATIENTS SEEKING TREATMENT AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(PRICE PANDE HAMISI, 2024-11)Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant health concern globally, affecting an estimated 4 million individuals annually, with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections responsible for about 80% of cases. Globally, ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING UPTAKE OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING KISUMU COUNTY AND REFERAL HOSPITAL
(ANTONY MUNYUI NDEGE, 2024-07)This study aimed to explore factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication among patients at Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) in Kenya, focusing on socio-demographic, healthcare system, and socio-cultural ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INCIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS AMONG YOUTHS AGED BETWEEN 18-35 YEARS IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(NUTHU BRIAN MBUGUA, 2024-11)Background: Being one of the biggest causes of death for teenagers globally, Tuberculosis (TB) cannot continue being ignored. Diagnosing and treating TB infections and diseases continue to present substantial obstacles. ... -
TYPES, TREATMENT OUTCOMES AND FACTORS LEADING TO INDUCED ABORTION AMONG YOUNG WOMEN IN KISUMU AT JOOTRH.
(NYARANGO VARSHNEY ATOYO, 2024-09)Abortion is a crime in the Kenyan law but can be recommended in some circumstances such as if the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother , but it has been noticed in the hospital setup and outside the hospital that ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS OF INFANTS AGED 0-6 MONTHS ATTENDING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CLINIC AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(OMONDI ELTON, 2024-10)EBF of a child remains the best and safest source of nutrition for the vast majority of infants worldwide. However, this recommended practice is hardly adopted by many mothers as no more than 35% of infants are exclusively ... -
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA IN MALE PATIENTS AGE 60 TO 75 RECEIVING TREATMENT AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL KISUMU
(LIDUINE MONICA AWUOR, 2024-07)Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia has emerged as one of the most important public health issues due to its prevalence among the aging male population and its impact on life. The prevalence increases with age, affecting approximately ... -
EFFECTS OF BREAST CANCER ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF WOMEN AGED 25 AND ABOVE IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Yulidise Kalekye, 2024-11)ix ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the most common non-cutaneous malignant diagnosis in women. Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer lead to negative psychological effects both to the patient and the immediate family ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILIZATION OF INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES IN JOOTRH
(LEAH MEDZA TOSHA, 2024-11)Intrauterine contraception devices are small contraceptive devices that are inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. The utilization of intrauterine devices (IUDs) is a critical component of reproductive health ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS ATTENDING JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL DIABETIC CLINIC
(LIVINGSTONE OMUTEKETE MAKARI, 2024-08)High blood glucose levels are the hallmark of a diverse range of disorders collectively known as diabetes mellitus. Four types of diabetes have been recognized by the National Diabetes Data Group. Type I diabetes is ... -
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 ... -
COMPLICATIONS, INCIDENCES AND CAUSES OF UNSAFE ABORTION AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL GYNAECOLOGY WARD
(CECILIA AWINO OULO, 2024-09)Abortion is a controversial phenomenon which contributes to a major public health problem. Unsafe abortion is a problem, putting many women at severe risk of serious health disability or even death. In Kenya, over 300,000 ... -
MENTAL HEALTH AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(JOHN MAKANYAKA, 2024-07)x ABSTRACT Mental health issues among healthcare professionals are a critical global concern, with high rates of depression and anxiety, particularly pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kisumu County Hospital in Kenya ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO EARLY PREGNANCY AMONG GIRLS AGED 13 – 18 YEARS ATTENDING MCH/FP CLINIC IN KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL
(ALEX SILA MBINGA, 2024-11)Early pregnancy among teenage girls is a critical public health issue with significant implications for maternal and child health. In Kisumu County, early pregnancies are a growing concern, impacting educational and ...