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Child and Maternal Related Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Under Fives in Bosaso, Puntland Somalia
(KeMU, 2024-05)
Undernourishment is one of the foremost reasons of disease and mortality among children
under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Significant illnesses and deaths across the
world have been associated with malnutrition, ...
Effect of Marketing Strategies on Post-Pandemic Reopening Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in the South Rift Circuit, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)
The hotel industry in Kenya, as well as across Africa, is fiercely competitive and plays a crucial role in bolstering the nation's economy. It serves as a vital source of foreign exchange, employment opportunities, and ...
Factors Associated With the Diet Quality of Mothers and Infants'Birth Weight at Lodwar Referral Hospital in Turkana County-Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)
Maternal factors, especially dietary aspects before and after pregnancy, have been shown to impact maternal outcomes over the years. Low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm babies have been linked to dietary ...
Influence of Psycho-Social Factors on Skin Bleaching Among Women in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)
Skin-bleaching refers to using beauty products like creams and soaps to whiten the skin. Past studies have indicated that skin-bleaching products have negative implications for the user. However, many women in Nairobi ...
Assessing Factors Hindering the Effectiveness of The Family Muac Program in Detecting Malnutrition Among Under-Five Years Children in Banisa Sub-County, Mandera County
(KeMU, 2024-09)
The Family MUAC Program, which involves training mothers and caregivers to use a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape to detect signs of malnutrition in children, has shown positive outcomes in terms of improving nutrition ...
Evaluation of The Determinants of Uptake of Oral Rehydration Salts And Zinc in The Management of Childhood Diarrhea in Navakholo Sub County; Kakamega County
(KeMU, 2024-09)
Diarrheal diseases remain a major public health issue in Kenya, contributing significantly to illness and death among children under five years old. The use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc is globally recognized ...
Comparative Analysis of Diarrhoeal Morbidity and Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children 6-59 Months In Rice Growing Regions of Kirinyaga, Kisumu and Kwale County
(KeMU, 2024-09)
Globally, diarrhea remains a significant public health concern, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion children under five annually and contributed to 10% mortality in 2015. In Africa, approximately 696 million under-fives ...
Comparative Study of Rice Bran Utilization And Anthropometric Profiles of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Rice-Growing Counties Kirinyaga, Kisumu and Kwale in Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)
Undernutrition is a critical global health issue, responsible for over half of all deaths
among children under five. In developing countries, an estimated 143 million
children are underweight, with Kenya reporting ...
Child and Maternal Related Factors Associated with Malnutrition Among Under Fives in Bosaso, Puntland Somalia
(KeMU, 2024-05)
Undernourishment is one of the foremost reasons of disease and mortality among children under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Significant illnesses and deaths across the world have been associated with malnutrition, ...
Factors Influencing Mixed Feeding Practices among Infants below 6 -Months in Wajir County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)
In Wajir County, around 749 infants under six months die annually. The 2014 Kenya
Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) revealed that just 32% of babies in this age group
are exclusively breastfed, while many mothers ...