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DETERMINANTS OF CANCER TREATMENT AMONG PATIENTS VISITING ONCOLOGY CLINIC IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL (JOOTRH).
(JOHANES OMONDI WAFULA, 2024-11)Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. In Africa, Cancer incidence increased from 715,000 in 2008 to 1.1 million in 2020, and cancer mortality count increased ... -
ADOPTION OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(ELIZABETH SHIKANGA, 2024-11)The adoption of contraceptives among adolescents remain a critical public health concern due to its impact on adolescents health, unintended pregnancies and broader socio economic implications. (Bearinger et al.,2019). ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ABORTION INCIDENCES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(BEBORA MARY MAERE, 2024-11)This study investigates the factors influencing abortion incidence among women of reproductive age in JOOTRH, Kisumu, Kenya; a region characterized by diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and religious dynamics. Employing a ... -
DETERMINANTS OF QUALITY ANTENATAL CARE AMONG PREGNANT MOTHERS IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(STEPHEN OWUOR OKOTH, 2024-10)Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality remains a public health burden around the globe most especially in developing countries. A well utilized quality antenatal care (ANC) is however among the identified interventions ... -
KNOWLWDGE AND ATTITUDE ON UPTAKE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINE AMONG MOTHERS AND ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN KANYAMEDHA VILLAGE, KISUMU COUNTY
(PHIDYLORA MSHAI, 2024-10)Human papilloma virus [HPV] is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women .It is primarily spread through vaginal ,anal or oral sex as well as skin to skin contact .Most individual with HPV ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BIRTH ASPHYXIA AMONG NEONATES BORN AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
(ANNE BUSOLO, 2024-11)Birth asphyxia is a very serious condition that affects neonates all over the world including Developed countries.It leads to neonatal mobility and mortality .It also causes brain damage to the newborns(Ischemic Brain ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CASES OF CHILDREN SEXUALLY ABUSED REPORTED AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL (JOOTRH) RESCUE CENTER
(EMMANUEL MEMBA MISOI, 2024-11)The justification for this research statement lies in the need to address the pressing issue of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against children, which is a significant and multifaceted social problem. ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING APPLICATION OF NURSING PROCESS IN GYNAECOLOGICAL WARD AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL KISUMU.
(MERCY JEPNGETICH, 2024-11)The nursing process is a vital framework for providing structured, patient-centered care. However, its consistent application in healthcare settings can be influenced by various factors. This study aims to investigate the ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ADHERENCE TO ANTIRETRETROVIRAL THERAPY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
(LEWIS ROBERT NAKHUNGU, 2024-10)Low adherence rates among young adults living with HIV/AIDS continue to be an issue, notwithstanding prior research on ART compliance. The aim of this study was to identify the anti-retroviral therapy (ART) compliance ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN OF 15-49YEARS IN KISUMU COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(RUTH NGOVE KAVIVYA, 2024-11)This study examines the factors influencing the use of modern contraceptives among women aged 15-49 years at Kisumu County Hospital. Despite high awareness of contraceptive methods, various socio-economic, demographic, and ... -
ASSESMENT OF BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT UZIMA UNIVERSITY
(MOFFAT ODHIAMBO, 2024-11)In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES RELATED TO SEXUALLY TRANSIMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (15-49 YRS) ATTENDING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AT JOOTRH IN KISUMU COUNTY
(VERONICA MUTHEU MULE, 2024-11)Women of reproductive age sexual and reproductive health is an urgent global concern, and a comprehensive understanding of their knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDANCE AMONG WOMEN SEEKING THE SERVICES IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(YUNIS MOHAMED NOOR, 2024-11)Very many women get complications of pregnancy and delivery every day, majorly in developing countries and especially in Africa. These complications often lead to maternal, fetal or neonatal deaths. This should not be the ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING NON-ADHERENCE TOWARDS ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY AMONG ADULT CLIENTS ATTENDING CCC AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL
(KIPLANGAT EMMANUEL RONO, 2024-05)Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for the effective management of HIV/AIDS. A minimum adherence rate of 95% is necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes, yet many patients struggle to maintain this ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2 AGED 45 YEARS AND ABOVE AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY
(COLLINS ZAKARI WASWA, 2024-10)This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to self-care management among Type 2 diabetes patients aged 45 and above at Kisumu County Referral Hospital. Data were gathered from 80 participants using ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MALARIA IN PREGNANCY AMONG MOTHERS WHO RECEIVED SULFADOXINE – PYRIMETHAMINE INTERVENTION AT JOOTRH, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA.
(2024-11)Malaria remains a public health concern in endemic regions of the Sub-Saharan Africa. As a global strategy for malaria control and prevention, Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH) recommends that pregnant women from malaria ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING MALES BEHAVIOUR IN SEEKING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE SERVICES AT THE RECOVERY CENTRE IN JOOTRH KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(ESTHER AGAPE NAMAYI, 2024-11)Background: The most common, least acknowledged human rights violation in the world is gender-based violence. Violence not only injures people but also raises their long-term risk of a number of other health issues, including ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION SERVICES BY CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(ELI KISENGE SIMIYU, 2024-11)Immunization is a critical public health intervention for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, sub optimal uptake of immunization services remains a challenge in many ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG GIRLS ATTENDING MCH/FP CLINIC IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(DEBRA JEPTOO MUTAI, 2024-10)Early pregnancy among teenage girls is a significant public health concern globally, leading to adverse outcomes such as school dropouts, poor academic performance, high rates of premature births, low birth weight, ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING PRACTICE OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL AMONG STAFF AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(JOAN CHEPKORIR, 2024-10)Introduction: Nurses are at risk of acquiring and transmitting hospital acquired infections in the course of delivering the nursing care. Measures to prevent the transmission of these infectious microorganisms are therefore ...