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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 ... -
Healthcare Workers’ Hepatitis B Virus Preventive Practices at a Mission Hospital in Kenya
(MJ&M Biolabs, 2023-10)Hepatitis B (HBV) infection constitutes a major public health concern worldwide. In its chronicity, the infection causes potentially fatal advanced liver diseases. In Kenya, the prevalence of HBV infection has been on ... -
Caregivers’ Beliefs on Herbal Medicine Use among Children under the Age of Five Years in Silibwet Sub-Location, Bomet County
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2023-11)The Declarations of Alma Ata and Astana recognized traditional medicine as part of primary health care. About 80% of people in the world today depend on traditional medicine to meet their health needs, because they are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Performance of Community Health Volunteers in the Delivery of Healthcare Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nakuru, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2024-04)In many parts of the world, including Kenya, there is a critical shortage of trained healthcare workers. In response to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advocated for the utilization of volunteer community ... -
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 ...
