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ASSESSMENT OF CHILDHOOD VACCINE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
(CHRISTIANA KANAIZA CHEREDI, 2024-08)The study aimed to assess childhood vaccine availability and accessibility at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital. Specifically, the study sought to establish the number of children fully vaccinated, ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES PREDISPOSING FEMALE STUDENTS TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN KISUMU UNIVERSITIES IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2024
(DOUGLAS TALO, 2024-10)A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It represented a significant global health issue, impacting millions each year. Although both genders are affected, females ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE TRANSMISSION OF HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS AMONG PATIENTS AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL
(JANE WAHITO THIGA, 2024-06)x ABSTRACT Healthcare-associated infections are nosocomial acquired infections that are typically not present or might be incubating at the time of admission. These infections are usually acquired after hospitalization ... -
EVALUATION OF THE CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(MARGARET NABWIRE, 2024-06)Child mortality particularly those under the age of five remains a critical global health concern. According to the World Health Organization in 2020, approximately 5.0 million deaths of children under five years was ... -
PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY
(2024-08)This research work presents the magnitude of anemia and its determinant factors among pregnant women. As far as this research is done in Nyanza part of Kenya where there is a different cultural issue related to pregnancy ... -
PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANCY AMONG WOMEN AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY-KENYA
(VINCENT MOGENDI OMWENGA, 2024-07)The urinary tract is a vital system designed to remove waste from the human body in the form of urine. Of late, cases of urinary tract infection among pregnant women have been on the increase. These infections can be ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCIDENCE OF SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING CLINIC AT KOMBEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL.
(BENJAMIN WANJEMA MUIRURI, 2024-07)vi ABSTRACT This study examines the demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, and health conditions of children to identify factors contributing to Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Data were collected on age, ... -
PREVALENCE OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL KISUMU, KENYA.
(OBIMBA JANE LUCKY AWINJA, 2024-10)Surgical site infections (SSI) still remain a major problem resulting in mortality and morbidity the world over. Such infections involve contamination of surgical wounds and occur after 30 days or one year post surgery. ... -
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 ASSOCIATED WITH DEPO-PROVERA CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(OSEKO KERUBO DIANA, 2024-11)This study investigated the socio-demographic, cultural, and healthcare determinants influencing Depo-Provera use in Kisumu County, a region with high fertility rates and unmet family planning needs. The study aimed to ... -
KNOWLEDGE, UTILIZATION AND BARRIERS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN OBUNGA INFORMAL SETTLEMENT, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(ANTONY KIMATHI MURIUKI, 2024-07)Although there is a high level of awareness about family planning (FP) among Kenyans, the adoption and utilization of FP methods among residents of Obunga is relatively low. In the region of Obunga, the yearly maternal ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO HIGH INCIDENCE OF ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AMONG KISUMU COUNTY RESIDENTS AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
(RENSON CHILIBASI ZOKA, 2024-02)5 ABSTRACT The prevalence of esophageal cancer remains a substantial public health challenge, particularly in the Kisumu County area where the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital provides care. The ... -
PREVALENCE OF NEONATAL SEPSIS AMONG NEONATES ADMITTED IN NEW BORN UNIT AT KISUMU COUNTY REFFERAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY.
(OPITI EVANS OMONDI, 2024-07)Neonatal sepsis is one of the primary causes of neonatal mortality and mobility worldwide. Although measures have been put in place to try curb this, its incidences still remain high in Sab-Saharan Africa among other low ... -
DETERMINANTS OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS AT KISUMU COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL (KCRH)
(JOB KIPCHIRCHIR, 2024-10)This study investigates the socio-economic determinants of malnutrition among children under five years in KCRH, focusing on a sample of 44 participants. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data was systematically collected ... -
PREVALENCE AND PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF PRE-TERM BIRTH AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY
(HOPE WACHATHA, 2024-10)Cancers are a group of non-communicable diseases which is characterized by abnormal multiplication of cells of cells beyond the limited boundaries (Brown. et al., 2023). Among women the most common cancer is, breast ... -
PREVALENCE AND PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF PRE-TERM BIRTH AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFFERAL HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY
(ASHLEY NEEMA KISINYO, 2024-11)ix ABSTRACT Any delivery that occurs before the mother's last regular menstrual cycle, or thirty-seven (37) weeks of gestation, is considered preterm. It contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SPREAD OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS IN NEWBORN UNIT AT JARAMONGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KISUMU COUNTY
(VICTOR ODUORY ADETI, 2024-11)Nosocomial infections, or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), present a critical challenge such as long hospital stay and death in neonatal care, particularly within the Newborn Unit at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SPONTANEOUS ABORTION IN WOMEN ADMITTED AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(EVALINE ATIENO ODHIAMBO, 2024-10)ABSTRACT Spontaneous abortion, commonly referred to as miscarriage, is a significant public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings such as Kenya, where it contributes to high maternal mortality and ... -
MATERNAL AGE AS A RISK FACTOR ON PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AT KISUMU COUNTY HOSPITAL IN KISUMU COUNTY.
(BARAKA AMBWAYA JOSEPH, 2024-10)Advancing maternal age has become a notable trend in contemporary societies, presenting both challenges and complexities to obstetric care. This research aims to investigate the impact of advanced maternal age on pregnancy ... -
SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL (JOOTRH), KISUMU COUNTY
(MAHAT HASSAN MOHAMED, 2024-07)Teenage pregnancy remains a significant issue globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where adolescents aged 15-19 account for 21 million pregnancies annually, with nearly half being unintended ...