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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 ... -
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 ... -
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING TREATED AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL KISUMU, KENYA.
(AMOS ODIWUOR, 2024-10)Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and acute UGIB is a common medical emergency seen by gastroenterologists. It has an incidence ranging from 50 to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING NON-ADHERENCE TOWARDS ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY AMONG ADULT CLIENTS ATTENDING CCC AT KISUMU COUNTY
(KIPLANGAT EMMANUEL RONO, 2024-05)Introduction: 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN OF 15-49YEARS IN KISUMU COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(RUTH NGOVE KAVIVYA, 2024-11)Introduction: 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, ...