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Alcohol, tobacco and other Drug Use and Bullying among High School Students in Nakuru District, Kenya

Kariuki, M.; Oteyo, J.s.; Ndege, P.K. (IJPP, 2010-09)

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use among secondary school students in Nakuru District, Kenya, and its association with bullying. A total of 1000 form ...

Assessment of nutritional status and biomarkers among chronic haemodialysis patients

Barwecho, M.J; Thaimuta, Z.L (IJPP, 2013-06)

Although biomarkers have significance on the nutritional status, there is little information about its relationship among patients on maintenance haemodialysis (MHD). The study was done to determine the significance of the ...

Assessment of Pre-Service Nursing Students’ Perception of Competence Acquired in Skills Laboratory Training in Bomet Medical Training College

Ariko, Phillisters (KeMU, 2018-07)

In recent decades, globally, nursing instructors have tended to use skills laboratory in training skills for pre-service nursing students rather than traditional methods due to benefits such as increased self-confidence ...

Availability and Utilization of the Mechanisms for Monitoring and Evaluating Continuing Professional Development in Kenya: A Case of Middle Level Health Training Institutions

Mwita, Nzomo; Mwanzo, Isaac; Muthwii, Sammy M.; Kabiru, Ephantus W. (IJPP, 2014-01)

In Kenya, middle• level health training institutions (MLHTls) produce the bulk of health workers at continuing professional development (CPD) training level. However, information on whether monitoring and evaluation (M&E) ...

Barriers to Effective Communication between Student Nurses and Older- Patient at Chogoria Hospital

Kubende, Phidelis .O (KeMU, 2013-08)

Older adults constitute a majority and a growing proportion of people who receive nursing care in Kenya. It's projected that by 2050; there will be a 470% increase in the number of older persons, representing 10% of the ...

The Caves of Mount Elgon and Their Sandfly Fauna David K

Sang, David K. (IJPP, 2011-01)

A survey of the Kenyan side of Mount Elgon revealed numerous caves which were found harbouring phlebotomine sandflies. Among the morphologically identifiable males of rwo species of the genus Phlebotomus, sub-genus Larroussius ...

Characteristics of Nurses Upgrading to Higher Levels of Nursing Education at a Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Kenya

Kathuci, Rosemary K.; Simba, Justus M.; Nyangena, Elijah N.; Nephat, N. (IJPP, 2014-01)

Upgrading refers to the process of nurses improving their initial educational qualification to a higher level. It enables nurses to add to their knowledge and skills, professional value, self -esteem and are rated higher ...

Community based health insurance and utilization of health services.The case of Tanykina community health insurance plan, Nandi County, Kenya.

Terer, Erick Kiprotich (2016-07)

Health financing mechanisms aims to achieve universal coverage for all and protection against the financial burden during illness. Community Based Health Insurance is one of the alternative sources of health financing ...

Comparative Study of Professional Competences of Graduates of Innovative and Conventional Medical Schools in Kenya: A Case of Graduates of Moi and Nairobi Universities

Kimeu, Anastasiah; Mengech, Harun arap K.; Kangethe, Simon (IJPP, 2011-09)

A population of 280 intern doctors was randomly sampled using Gay's (1992) sample estimate of 20%. An increase of 10% in the sample accounted for non-response. The desired random sample size was therefore 84 intern doctors. ...

Comparative study on quality of life among married and non- married women living with HIV/ AIDS

Luhahi, Yema (IJPP, 2010-09)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a serious health problem among married and non-married women. It has become a health problem for women of all ages. Antiretroviral therapies introduced in the mid 1990s have ...

A Comparison between Self and Clinician-collected Vaginal Swabs for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis among Women in Kisumu, Kenya

Mwangi, JN; Kisia, A; Bukusi, EA; Wamae, CN (IJPP, 2011-06)

Two tests are available for diagnosis of bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Amsel and Nugent. The latter is considered more sensitive. Laboratory diagnosis for BV requires a vaginal swab specimen. In developing countries, vaginal ...

Design, implementation and operation of health management information system at Kenyatta national hospital.

Omambia, Salim Matagi (2016-07)

Embracing modern technology is one among very many ways of improving efficiency and reducing costs within Health care organizations. While the integration of information and health services potential benefits cannot be ...

Determinants of a functional refferral system in Kisumu County,Kenya. Patient perspective.

Nango, Wilbert Otieno; Mwangi, Eunice Muthoni; Oluoch, Musa (Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2019)

Purpose: Most referral health facilities are faced with challenges ranging from congestion of patients at these health facilities, strained/ limited resources (both human and material) to deal with the voluminous patients, ...

Diagnostic Accuracy of Malaria Microscopy in the Highlands of Central Kenya: Implications for Proper Treatment

Batra, Neale S.; Ndege, Peter K.; Kaburu, Mercy; Clauw, Daniel J.; Wilson, Mark L. (IJPP, 2013-06)

Over-diagnosis of malaria is a problem in many African countries and appears to be occur¬ring in the highlands of central Kenya. Blood-smear microscopy, the standard technique for malaria diagnosis in this area, relies ...

Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Medication Errors among Nurses Working at Mbagathi District Hospital.

Koech, Jane Jebet (KeMU, 2015-06)

Kenya healthcare policies provide that patient's dignity be observed by ensuring medical safety practices are observed. In this case, medication errors are a concern for both healthcare professionals as well as patients. ...

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nursing Process Training In Improving the Quality of Nursing Care at Machakos Level Five Hospital.

Burje, Sarah Marrey (KeMU, 2015-05)

Improvement of patient care in any hospital depends primarily on the quality of nursing care. The nurses using the phases of the nursing process can enhance the nursing care of the patient; this is because the nursing ...