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Utilization of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2024-02-08)
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The
effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence
is ...
Evaluating the Relationship Between Maternal Postpartum Depression, Infant Feeding Practices, and Infant Nutritional Status at a Maternity Hospital in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 2023-10)
Postpartum depression is a major maternal mental problem that has been shown to contribute to malnutrition
in infants. This cross-sectional study explores the association between maternal postpartum depression (PPD)
and ...
Utilization of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(2024-02-08)
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The
effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence
is ...
MATERNAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AND IRON AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NAKURU NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(A publication of Editon Consortium Publishing, 2022)
The objective of the study was to establish the maternal determinants of
non-compliance. A cross-sectional study design was used targeting
pregnant women aged 18 – 49 years attending antenatal clinic (ANC) in
six health ...
Assessment of Direct Cost of Care and Glycaemic Control among Diabetes Type 2 Patients in Two Mission Hospital Clinics in Kenya
(2024-09-21)
Non communicable diseases are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity
worldwide. It is estimated that 463 million people were living with diabetes in 2019. This number
is estimated to increase by two ...
Dietary Diversity and Iron Status in Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(2023-10-31)
Dietary diversity is widely acknowledged as a fundamental factor influencing the iron status of pregnant women.
Iron deficiency anemia constitutes a pervasive nutritional concern on a global scale, particularly during ...
Caregivers’ Experiences in Providing Home Care for Preterm Infants during the Initial Six Months Post-Discharge from the Neonatal Care Unit
(2024-01-19)
Nearly 15 million preterm babies are born yearly, worldwide. Out of which 1 million succumb to the
complications directly related to premature birth. In Kenyatta National Hospital the prevalence of
preterm birth is 18.3% ...
The effect of nutritional counselor’s knowledge of diabetic management on patient’s recovery rate: case of Nakuru general hospital
(Kabarak University, 2014)
Nutritional counselling is one of the medical
therapies which have proved effective in both
treatment and healing of patients with diet
related conditions such as diabetes
Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls (13 – 18 Years) Attending Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Gilgil Sub- County, Nakuru, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 2024-11)
Adolescent girls are nutritionally vulnerable because of their bodies require high nutrients to grow, have high
risk-taking propensity and are predisposed to pressure from peers. Therefore, this study’s main aim is ...
SOCIAL EXCLUSION, CLASS ATTENDANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING SERVICES TO ORPHANS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(kabarak university, 2012)
Orphan-hood can be a source of both physical and psychological trauma in children. Apart from being
excluded by family members and friends, orphans are likely to miss classes and hence may require
consistent guidance and ...