College of Heaith Sciences JKUAT (COHES): Recent submissions

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Adverse Treatment Outcomes among Tuberculosis Patients Enrolled under Directly Observed Treatment Strategy in Murang'a County

Shiguri, Fredrick M’mbono (JKUAT-COHES, 2025-12-03)

Despite global advances in Tuberculosis control, it remains one of the biggest threat, accounting for 10 million cases and 1.4 million deaths yearly. In Murang'a County, TB is 8th among causes of death and 12.5% of the ...
Characterization of Maternal Macrophage Responses to Placental Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Webuye County Hospital, Bungoma, Western Kenya

Owino, Fred Owuor (JKUAT-COHES, 2025-12-02)

Decidual macrophages play a vital role during pregnancy, contributing to immune tolerance, tissue priming, remodeling, and parturition. Any alteration in the placental microenvironment that affects the polarization state ...
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases Bacterial Producers Causing Urinary Tract Infection among Expectant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Ruiru Sub-County Hospital, Kenya

Maingi, Eunice Watuyu (JKUAT-COHES, 2025-12-02)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections globally, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable due to physiological and anatomical changes during pregnancy. The emergence of ...
Diversity of Nasal Cavity Bacteria and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated from Pastoralists in Kajiado Central Sub-County

Ong’era, Edidah Moraa (JKUAT-COHES, 2025-12-01)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major global health challenge. This cross-sectional study aimed to establish baseline data on nasal bacterial diversity, Staphylococcus spp. resistance patterns, and associated risk ...
Uptake of Vitamin a Supplementation among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Yaqshid District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Shilow, Ibrahim Ali Bashir (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-28)

Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) coverage is a key indicator of children's health and nutrition status. This is primarily because VAS has a direct association with vitamin A deficiency. The WHO has recommended a VAS ...
Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight among Neonates Born at Thika Level 5 Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya

Kenyanya, Joyce Osebe (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-27)

Low birth weight is a public health concern and one of the strongest single risk factors for early neonatal mortality and morbidity. Neonates with low birth weight (<2500g) have a >20 times greater risk of dying than ...
Factors Associated with Long Term Glycemic Control among Diabetic Patients in a National Referral Hospital in Kenya

Maina, Charity Muringo (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-27)

Global quality care of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), whose prevalence is approximately 10% in Kenya, may prevent or delay diabetes complications. Diabetes is a public health concern that influences the quality of ...
Acceptability and Cost-Effectiveness of HIV Self-Testing in the Context of Assisted Partner Notification Services in Kisumu and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya

Mudhune, Victor Otieno (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-26)

Assisted partner services (aPNS) support HIV testing among partners of people diagnosed with HIV. Integrating HIV self-testing (HIVST) into aPNS may improve testing uptake and case detection. This study, conducted in ...
Effectiveness of the Positive Deviance Health Model in Improving Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Rabai Sub County, Kilifi County, Kenya

Vidosi, David (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-24)

Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Kenya, particularly among children under five years. In Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi County, high levels of stunting, wasting, and underweight persist despite ongoing ...
Feeding Practices, Hygienic Practices, Morbidity Patterns and Nutrition Status of Children Aged 6-23 Months in Daycare Centres in Mwea, Kirinyaga County

Mbogo, Susan Muthoni (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-11-24)

Inadequate dietary quality, frequency and diversity lead to under-nutrition, the most prevalent form of malnutrition with its indicators being stunting, wasting, and underweight. Over 2 million children below five years ...
Unraveling Molecular and Gut Microbiome Vulnerabilities in African Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera Scutelata Lepeletier) Following Oral Exposure to Paraquat and Glyphosate Herbicides

Wesonga, Zamira Mukwambo (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-10-27)

The widespread use of herbicides like paraquat and glyphosate in African agriculture poses a significant threat to native pollinators, yet current environmental risk assessments primarily rely on data from European honeybee ...
Utilization and Accuracy of Dental Age Estimation Methods and Development of Tooth Maturity Reference Values in a Kenyan Population

Kihara, Eunice Njeri (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-08-29)

A person’s age is often verified through legal documents. However, in Kenya, a third of children aged less than 5 years have no birth certificates while 9% of adults lack identification documents. Therefore, age has to be ...
Genetic Phylogeny of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Pathotypes and their Antibiotic Resistance Patterns among Children below Five Years Living in Close Contact with Food Animals, Kisumu County Hospital, Kenya

Yeda, Redemptah Ambogo (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-08-28)

Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli strains are a major cause of diarrheal infections in young children and animals. Urban settings with high population density, close interaction between humans and food animals, and environmental ...
Molecular characterization of Virulence and Resistance Genes of Campylobacter Spp. Archived Isolates from Asymptomatic School Going Children at Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya

Mureithi, Naftaly Gachau (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-23)

Campylobacter spp. are significant global contributors to food poisoning. These bacteria harbor virulence and resistance genes that play crucial roles in invasion and antibiotic resistance. Understanding the molecular ...
Factors Influencing the Implementation of a Health Management Information System Among Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

Omambia, Salim Matagi (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-23)

Healthcare organizations are investing heavily in Health Information Management Systems to improve healthcare services. Although the benefits of these innovations are undeniable, they come with a cost and require a thorough ...
Predictors of Uptake of Covid-19 Vaccine among Pregnant Women Utilizing Antenatal Care Services at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi County, Kenya

Nyawela, Simon Deng (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-23)

Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, including hospitalization, ICU admission, invasive ventilation, and maternal mortality. Despite the critical role of vaccination in mitigating these risks, ...
Key gene modules and hub genes associated with pyrethroid and organophosphate resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes: a systems biology approach

Odhiambo, Cynthia Awuor (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-23)

Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the main methods used to control mosquito pop ulations for malaria prevention. The efficacy of these strategies is threatened by the spread of insecticide ...
Identification of Insecticide Resistance Markers Using Weighted Gene Co-Expression Networks and Understanding Underlying Resistance Mechanisms in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis Mosquitoes

Odhiambo, Cynthia Awuor (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-23)

Malaria remains a burden in sub-Saharan Africa with increase in malaria cases and deaths yearly according to the WHO malaria reports. Intense efforts are set to aid in malaria elimination and eradication worldwide by several ...
Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Drugs among HIV Positive Patients Attending Selected Comprehensive Care Centres in Kibwezi West Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya

Ochieng’, Martin Owuor (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-14)

Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is multipronged but its nerve centre is lifelong adequate and consistent use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). Poor adherence to ARVs is a significant public health concern ...
Mapping Cholera Risk in Nairobi County, Kenya: A Comprehensive Analysis of Environmental, Socio-Economic, and WASH Factors

Manaseh, Bocha A. (COHES - JKUAT, 2025-07-04)

Cholera, a globally prevalent waterborne disease, is closely monitored in Kenya as part of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy. Understanding regional variations in cholera risk factors and trends ...

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