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THE INFLUENCE OF NURSING CARE MODALITIES ON QUALITY OF NURSING CARE IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(ABDU RAMA MWACHARO, 2024-11)Background: Nursing care delivery models are crucial in determining the quality of care provided to patients. The selection and implementation of appropriate nursing care modalities can significantly impact patient outcomes ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG GIRLS ATTENDING MCH/FP CLINIC IN KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONG MOTHERS DELIVERING AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL
(CHEPKEMOI NAOMI, 2024-11)Postpartum depression is a common occurrence which is often undiagnosed when symptoms are not severe and may progress into severe or chronic state if unrecognized and untreated. Being the most frequent form of mental illness ... -
NURSES KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE REGARDING PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION FOR BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
(EDWIN AMEKHALA, 2024-11)Pressure ulcer is one of the most common complications for bed-ridden patients in hospital. This study was aimed to examine nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding pressure ulcer prevention in JOOTRH, female ... -
PERCEPTION OF KANGAROO MOTHER CARE AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PRETERM BABIES AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(MARUCHA MANDIEKA MARTIN, 2024-11)Preterm birth remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to neonatal mortality and morbidity thus reduced chances of survival of children under 5 years. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), an evidence-based ... -
ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN HOMABAY TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, HOMABAY COUNTY, KENYA.
(OCHIENG STEPHEN ROBERT OUKO, 2024-11)Prevention and control of infections are essential cornerstones of clinical care in all health care settings including medical learning institutions. (MOH IPC Guidelines,2010). The Centre for disease Control has outlined ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES AMONG THE ELDERLY AT MANYATTA A WARD OF KISUMU COUNTY
(VENMARION MORAA GWARO, 2024-11)Access to healthcare services for the elderly is critical to ensure healthy aging and quality of life. In Kenya, specifically manyatta A Ward, there is a growing concern regarding the factors influencing access of healthcare ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF HIV TESTING SERVICES AMONG YOUTHS AGE 18-35 IN OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT, JOOTRH, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA.
(ALPHONCE OMONDI ODHIAMBO, 2024-10)Low uptake of HTS among youths despite extensive establishment of HTS Centers in major Hospitals and small peripheral Health care facilities has been associated with unawareness of HIV/AIDS status among youths. At JOOTRH, ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE UPTAKE OF ANC SERVICES AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING MCH CLINIC AT JOOTRH.
(EMMANUEL KIPNGETICH, 2024-05-06)Antenatal care (ANC) is important for the prevention of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Recently, the WHO changed the ANC model, increasing the number of ANC contacts with a health provider from four to eight ... -
ASSESSMENTOFNURSESKNOWLEDGE,ATTITUDE,PRACTICEANDPERCEIVEDB ARRIERSTOWARDSCANCERPAINMANAGEMENTATKAPSABETCOUNTYREFER RALHOSPITAL,NANDICOUNTY
(JACKLINEJEPKEMOI, 2024-11)Painishighlyprevalentamongpatientswithcancer,especiallythosewithadvancedormetastatic cancer.Adequatepainassessmentandmanagementisessentialtoimprovetheirqualityoflife,em otionalwellbeing,relationships,andhealthoutcomes. ... -
PREVALENCE OF STRESS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN UZIMA UNIVERSITY
(EPHANTUS KIPNGETICH, 2024-04)Stress is a public health concern. Stress is a condition that affects an individual mentally and physically due to environmental factors (Wadhera and Bano, 2020). It has a positive or negative impact to somebody's life ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN KISUMU COUNTY – A CASE OF JARAMOGI OGINGA REFERRAL CLINIC
(MWENDA JAMES GITONGA, 2024-12)The United Nations defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts as ... -
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. ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CLINIC AT SIAYA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(CAROL ANYANGO WAMBOGAH, 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 ... -
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 ...