Abstract Objective Contact lens (CL) use for myopia correction among children and teenagers has become a focal point of global interest. Yet, spectacles remain dominant for vision correction in this age group. This study investigated the factors affecting CL uptake among myopic school-going children and teenagers attending Kenyan eye clinics. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Methods A survey conducted across 13 Kenyan eye clinics, involving myopic participants aged 8-19 years. Data collec...
Abstract There exists disparity between the level of demand for mental health nursing services and the number of psychiatric nurses available. Few students enroll in the psychiatric nursing specialty in Kenya. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of nursing students and their attitudes towards psychiatric nursing. The study was carried out at three universities and five colleges of nursing in Western Kenya among students pursuing...
Abstract Background: Preconception care (PCC) is the provision of health interventions to women and couples before conception occurs and is valuable in promoting healthy maternal, birth, and neonatal health outcomes. In Africa, more so in Kenya, maternal and neonatal health indicators have remained poor. The key constraint limiting progress is the gap between what is needed and what exists in terms of skills and availability of human resources & infrastructures in the face of increased deman...
Abstract ineffective area of health system. In Kenya triage system is considered under developed and there is no National acceptable Accident and Emergency (A&E) triage system. Objective: The main objective of the study was to assess triage competency and its associated factors among healthcare providers in emergency department at selected hospitals in Kakamega County. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study design. Census sampling was used to select the General Practitioner hospitals. Sys...
Abstract Background: Mothers of preterm infants are usually unprepared for the baby’s birth earlier than expected, making them face emotional problems. Preterm births have increased lately with World Health Organization reporting an estimated prevalence of up to 5–18% and Kenya reporting an 18.3% prevalence. Mothers of preterm infants need special support to help them cope with this stressful event. The study determined the mental health needs of mothers with preterm infants in the neona...
Abstract Background: The capacity of healthcare providers to execute an accurate initial assessment is crucial for recognizing the urgency and treatment needs of patients and for creating baseline data from which any changes in patient status may be monitored. In Western Kenya, there is little evidence of studies carried out on the competence of healthcare providers in the clinical management of myocardial infractions thus this study's main aim was to investigate the competence of healthcare...
Abstract Healthcare organisations are in dire need of a culture in which nursing employees are dedicated, motivated, and strongly associated with their sacred profession. This calls for strengthening the quality of the work life of nurses, which is an antecedent of organisational commitment. However, a number of studies that have explored the relationship between quality of work life and organisational commitment as moderated by organisational culture have been conducted in western countries...
ABSTRACT Introduction: This study is aimed at assessing the perceptions and attitudes towards caesarean section (CS) among women attending maternity care at the state Hospital Ijebu-ode Community. Methods: This is a descriptive study which involved all pregnant mothers using State Hospital Ijebu-Ode. They were interviewed with a structured questionnaire containing socio-demographic characteristics, previous pregnancy and delivery history as well as knowledge, perceptions and attitudes tow...
Background: Direct obstetric complications have largely contributed to increased maternal mortality in under developed and developed countries including Nigeria. The level of knowledge and perception of pregnant mothers about obstetric danger signs serves as indicators to these obstetric complications which will help in adequate management and prevention of maternal deaths. Therefore, this study will assess the level of knowledge and perception of danger signs among pregnant women attendi...
ABSTRACT Background: Improving maternal health is one of the goals to be achieved under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3. Worldwide, half a million women die each year from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications which can be prevented by skilled birth assistance. One of the determinants of maternal health is the place of childbirth. Giving birth at home leads to a high risk of maternal and child mortality. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and factor...
ABSTRACT Background: Unacceptable high maternal mortality rates remain a major challenge in many low-income countries. Early detection and management of antenatal risk factors and good preparation for birth and emergencies are critical for improved maternal and infant outcomes. The aim of this study was to understand the pattern and level of knowledge on obstetric and newborn danger signs, Individual Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (IBPACR) among pregnant women in Dodoma Munici...
Abstract Background: Unacceptably high maternal and perinatal mortality remain a major challenge in many low income countries. Early detection and management of danger signs through improved access to maternal services is highly needed for better maternal and infant outcomes. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of an interactive mobile messaging alert system on improving knowledge on danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness practices among pregnant women in...
Abstract Informal training on approaching road traffic injuries has become increasingly important in strengthening health care provision in pre-hospital care. Despite, evidencebased practice on formal training for emergency care, as well as health policy in Tanzania on addressing those issues. Informal training is not anymore implemented in routine practice especially for first responders like commercial motorcyclists to address road traffic injuries. Study involved two hundred fifty two par...
Abstract Background: Unacceptably high maternal and perinatal mortality remains a major challenge in many low-income countries. Early detection and management of danger signs through improved access to maternal services are highly needed for better maternal and infant outcomes. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of an interactive mobile messaging alert system on improving knowledge on danger signs, birth preparedness, and complication readiness practices among pregnant wome...