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A Comparison between Self and Clinician-collected Vaginal Swabs for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis among Women in Kisumu, Kenya
(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 ... -
Diagnostic Accuracy of Malaria Microscopy in the Highlands of Central Kenya: Implications for Proper Treatment
(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 ... -
Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy in Land-Based Conflicts among Pastoralist Communities in Samburu County
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2022)The use of preventive diplomacy in conflict prevention can be traced back to various human civilizations where treaties were concluded, alliances formed, inter-ethnic marriages solemnized and various forms of traditional ... -
Effects of Moringa Stenopetala Bac. Leaf Supplement on Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken
(International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP), 2020)Poultry keeping is the most widespread of all livestock enterprises, it plays a great role in food security improvement, socio-cultural and economic development in most countries. While broiler production is a source of ... -
Effects of Perceived Image of NHIF Outpatient Facilities on Utilization of Primary Care Services by Private University Employees in Nairobi County
(International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP), 2019-01)The NHIF is a mandatory health insurance fund covering public and private formal sector workers and their dependents as the main health insurer in Kenya. NHIF has embarked on an ambitious reform program intended to convert ... -
Factors influencing demand for healthcare insurance:A study of jua kali workers in Nairobi
(IJPP, 2013-01)Health systems are a means to achieving better health outcomes for all. However, where patients depend largely on out of pocket (OOP) payments to access health services, there is often lack of care for those who cannot ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Zidovudine and Nevirapine among HIV Positive Perinatal Women at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(IJPP, 2014-01)Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a key strategy aimed at protecting babies from being infected with HIV by their mothers. Treatment with combination rather than ... -
Factors that Contribute to Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV and AIDS Patients in Central Province, Kenya
(IJPP, 2013-01)Adherence concerns have been one reason expressed by opponents of antiretroviral therapy in developing countries or resource poor settings. The objective of the study was to determine factors contributing to non-adherence ... -
Haematological and serological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops(African green monkeys) with Cyclospora infections in Kenya
(IJPP, 2013-01)Cyclospora,is a common cause of gastroenteritis in humans resulting in protracted life threat¬ening diarrhoea in immunocompromised patients worldwide.Cyclospora infections have been reported in African green monkeys. The ... -
The Implications of Amenity Wards On The Equity of Health Care at Meru District Hospital
(IJPP, 2012-10)Amenity wards in public hospitals were established with the aim of retaining specialists in public sector and for generating additional funds to run the health facilities. However, the effects of these establishments on ... -
Influence of Credit Risk Education on Access to Credit by Micro Enterprises in the Formal Sector in Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2023)Access to credit from financial institutions for the purpose of financing state-regulated micro enterprises in Kenya has been largely based on personal judgment, resulting in a lack of available credit from banks and ... -
Influence of Credit Risk Education on Access to Credit by Micro Enterprises in the Formal Sector in Kenya
(2023)Access to credit from financial institutions for the purpose of financing state-regulated micro enterprises in Kenya has been largely based on personal judgment, resulting in a lack of available credit from banks and ... -
Influence of Employee Benefits Strategy on Employee’s Performance in Public Hospitals in Nairobi County
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2022)In a globalized economy and in an intensely competitive business environment, organizations should strive to put in place the most attractive and effective strategies to cope with the evolving trends. The purpose of employee ... -
Influence of Family Estrangement on Development of Mental Disorders among Refugees: A Case of Hagadera Camp in Daadab, Garissa County
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2023-11)When compared to the normal population, refugees are more prone to psychosocial distress, which leads to the development of mental disorders. The current study sought to examine how family separation impact on the ... -
Influence of Parenting Task on Psychological Well-being of Parentally- Bereaved Adolescents in Kiambu County, Kenya
(nternational J ournal of Professional P ractice (IJPP), 2023)Parents must provide safety and sustenance, social-emotional support, instruction, supervision, and socialization to their children. The death of a parent alters parenting tasks and when the remaining parent remarries, ... -
An Occupation-Based Framework for Changing Human Occupational Behavior to Address Critical Global Issues
(IJPP, 2011-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Modified Instrumentalism in Occupational Therapy (MIOT) in facilitating change in occupational choices and performance patterns to help address global ... -
Prevalence of CCR2 gene polymorphisms among HIV infected individuals from different regions in Kenya
(IJPP, 2012-07)Chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2) is a co-receptor for the entry of human immunodeficiency virus- I (HIV-I) into the target cells. Patients with the CCR2 mutations may progress to AIDS at least 2-4 years later than individuals ... -
The Relationship between Policy Availability and Capacity Levels for Disaster Preparedness in Hospitals within Nairobi County.
(IJPP, 2014-01)Increased disaster cases coupled with the fact that Nairobi County joined the World Disaster Reduction Campaign among which one of the themes was 'Hospitals safe from disasters', made it important that disaster preparedness ... -
Role of County Health Governance in Implementation of Social Insurance National Scheme in Selected Counties in Kenya
(Kenya Methodist University, 2019)Health care financing (HCF) is one of the building blocks of a health system. Kenya envisions to have Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2022. To achieve this, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) was identified as ... -
Role of digital platforms as financial literacy delivery channels for promotion of financial inclusion in commercial banks in Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2022)Kenya features high financial services availability and accessibility. However, the usage of these services is low and it remains a challenge for full-service banks who are the suppliers and the main players for ...