RESEARCH PROJECTS: Recent submissions
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KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS ON PREVENTION OF COMMON HOME EMERGENCIES AMONG CHILDREN BELOW 10 YEARS AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL CASUALTY AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
(ZEPHANIA MAKALE, 2024-06)Home emergencies are among common causes of why mothers have emergency hospital visits in Africa and third world countries. Kenya is no exception and most specifically kisumu County where mothers flow everyday in the ... -
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 ... -
UPTAKE OF HIV TESTING AMONG CAREGIVERS WITH CHILDREN BELOW 14 YEARS TO BE ENROLLED IN CARE AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(OTIENO BENARD QUINTINE, 2024-06)Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks cell that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. To end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 there is a need to significantly ... -
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 PREDISPOSING TO PREVALENCE OF WAX IMPACTION AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING EAR NOSE AND THROAT CLINIC IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL.
(SETH ROCKON, 2024-11)Earwax is a cheese-like fluid consisting of desquamated cells consisting of 60% keratin , 12-20% saturated and unsaturated long-chain fat acids, alcohol, squalene and 6-9% cholesterol which is secreted in and excreted from ... -
i PREVELANCE, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PEADETRIC NEOPLASMS AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL KISUMU KENYA
(LILIAN ATIENO ODUODO, 2024-11)Childhood cancer is the sixth leading cause of total cancer burden globally and the ninth leading cause of childhood disease burden globally. 82.2% of global childhood cancer occurs in low- middle or middle socio-demographic ... -
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 ... -
TUDY TO EVALUATE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RENAL COMPLICATIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS ATTENDING JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(BISANSIO EWATA ABULA, 2024-11)Diabetes mellitus is a major contributor to renal complications such as Diabetic Nephropathy (DN), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is an increasing global public health concern. ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS MANAGEMENT OF NEEDLE STICK INJURY AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA.
(BEVERLY MISANYA, 2024-11)Background Exposure of needle stick injuries is a global problem. Every day while caring for patients, healthcare workers are at risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and infections such as HIV or hepatitis B and C. ... -
DETERMINANTS OF VIRAL SUPPRESSION IN PATIENTS ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY: A CASE STUDY AT BAR AGULU DISPENSARY, SIAYA COUNTY
(FAITH MUTINDI KIOKO, 2024-10)Despite the significant advancements in HIV treatment, achieving and maintaining viral suppression remains a critical challenge, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to treatment outcomes. ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING AMONG STUDENTS AT KUDHO MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL- KISUMU.
(CALVINCE GEORGE ONYANGO, 2024-10)Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is a critical intervention for the early detection and management of HIV. This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of high school students at Kudho Mixed ... -
Urinary tract infection are infections that affect the urinary system. Urinary tract infection constitutes a major health problem and it is very common in pregnant women due to them relatively short urethra, this allows ascending of pathogens into the urethra, bladder, ureter and finally the kidneys. This research study aims to investigate the factors contributing to UTI amongst pregnant women in JOOTRH Kisumu. UTI is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes if left untreated. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to familiarize with the topic. This research will employ quantitative method to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to UTIs. Survey design will be used; structured questionnaires will be applied to collect data from a sample of pregnant women. Convenience Sampling will be employed where Participants are chosen based on their availability or ease of access. Methods of data analysis will include Correlation Analysis: For instance, you could explore correlations between water intake and the frequency of UTIs. Content Analysis: This method will be useful for quantifying the frequency of specific responses. For example, if a large number of participants mention “drinking more water” as a preventive measure, it provides an idea of common perceptions among the sample. Comparative Analysis: Compare responses across different demographic groups (e.g., education levels, age groups) to see if any patterns emerge in terms of perceptions about UTI risk and prevention. This will reveal how different subgroups approach UTI prevention. Findings from this research study has the potential to inform the development of targeted interventions and policies to improve the detection and management of UTI amongst pregnant women in JOOTRH, ultimately improving outcomes for mothers and babies within the vulnerable population.
(ABEDNEGO BARAKA MUKHWANA, 2024-10)Urinary tract infection are infections that affect the urinary system. Urinary tract infection constitutes a major health problem and it is very common in pregnant women due to them relatively short urethra, this allows ... -
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING, SCHOOL OF NURSING IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING OF UZIMA UNIVERSITY
(MERCY CHEPTOO CHUMBA, 2024-11)HIV/AIDS is one of the diseases associated with a high morbidity and mortality with approximately 38.4 million persons were estimated to be infected with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2021). In Kenya, HIV/AIDS prevalence rates are ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CLINIC IN KAPSABET COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(PAMELA NASAMBU, 2024-11)Immunization is a crucial component of child health and plays a significant role in reducing morbidity and mortality rates associated with vaccine-preventable diseases (MOH., 2022). However, adherence to immunization ... -
AWARENESS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONGST FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT UZIMA UNIVERSITY KISUMU
(LOYCE A. ODHIAMBO, 2024-11)Globally, approximately 300,000 babies are born with SCD annually; this number is expected to increase to up to 400,000 individuals by 2050 (Piel et al., 2013). In Kenya, it is estimated that 14,000 children are born ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A STUDY TO ASSESS AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS IN NYANDO SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(VINCAH ATIENO WABWAYA, 2024-10)Sexually Transmitted Diseases remains prevalent in the population. It is therefore of great value to be aware of the importance of screening asymptomatic individuals. This allows both avoid further infections and to prevent ...