Purpose: The objective of this research was to ascertain
perspectives on suboptimal adherence and ways to improve
optimal adherence to antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) among Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive patients ...
BACKGROUND
Cholera is still a significant worldwide threat to global public health as it leads to
about 100,000 deaths every year. It is a diarrheal water and foodborne disease with its person
to-person transmission ...
BACKGROUND : In developing countries around the world, Cholera is one of the most recurrent water
diseases and it still remains a major public health threat. The risk factors differ from one region and country to
another, ...
BACKGROUND
Globally, ensuring proper care for pregnant women is vital. In Nyamira County,
Kenya, we explored how well community-based methods and clear health messages boost the
number of check-ups pregnant women ...
Background: Antenatal care is a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative for
improving pregnancy outcomes. WHO recommends eight antenatal care contacts.
Objective: Determining the level and factors associated with ...
Background: Treatment non-adherence poses significant risks to health out
comes and impedes the health system’s efficiency, hence curtailing progress
towards the end Tuberculosis (TB) strategy under SDG 3.3. Despite ...
Abstract
Despite diesel engines being highly efficient, with low fuel consumption and
reduced carbon dioxide emissions, they emit relatively high levels of particu
late matter and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) due to high ...
Background: Complications of abortion are a major contributing factor to maternal
mortality, especially in Africa. 31% of maternal deaths in Nairobi are attributed to
abortions complications. While Post abortion Care ...
Kemei, Wilson Kipkemboi(COHES - JKUAT, 2025-05-09)
INTRODUCTION
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly becoming important causes of
illness and premature deaths globally, causing up to 41 million deaths annually, mostly occurring
in Low and Middle-Income ...
Kemei, Wilson Kipkemboi(COHES - JKUAT, 2025-05-09)
Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are increasingly becoming important agents of
illness and premature deaths globally, killing up to 41 million people annually, most of which occur
in LMICs. In Kenya, major ...
Kemei, Wilson Kipkemboi(COHES - JKUAT, 2025-05-09)
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly becoming important agents of illness and
premature deaths globally, killing up to 41 million people annually, 77% of which occur in LMICs. In Kenya, major ...
Objective: This study sought to assess the antepartum factors associated with
primary postpartum haemorrhage among women seeking maternity care at
Thika level five hospital in Kiambu county, Kenya
Design: The study ...
The invasive tomato leaf miner, Phthorimaea absoluta, is conventionally controlled
through chemical insecticides. However, the rise of insecticide resistance has
necessitated sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. ...
Background: Treatment non-adherence poses significant risks to health out
comes and impedes the health system’s efficiency, hence curtailing progress
towards the end Tuberculosis (TB) strategy under SDG 3.3. Despite ...
Community health services are the mechanism through which households and communities increase their knowledge and skills in disease control and plan interventions. A mixed method cross-sectional baseline household survey ...
Multiple studies have shown that typhoid fever is endemic in developing countries character
ized by poor hygiene. A unique way of Salmonella Typhi (S.Typhi) pathogenicity is estab
lishing a persistent, usually asymptomatic ...
Introduction: globally diarrhea is rated as the
second leading cause of mortality among children
below the age of five years. The highest rates of
morbidity and mortality as a result of diarrhea are
reported in ...
The emergence of COVID-19 presented a big challenge in medical education, especially with
regard to the adequacy of teaching and learning resources. In addition, an increase in student
intake and demand for Kenya Medical ...
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the management of hypergastric secretions and
gastroesophageal reflux during pregnancy. However, its prenatal effects on maternal and fetal
outcomes are not well reported ...