Abstract The prevalence of Human Herpes Virus type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis is high in Sub- Saharan Africa. Studies on HHV-8 in Kenya are few and data on its coinfection with HIV and syphilis scanty. This crosssectional study among female sex workers (FSWs) in Malindi, Kenya, aimed to determine the prevalence of HHV-8, HIV, and syphilis mono/coinfections and identify associated risk factors. A total of 268 FSWs consented and were administered a structured q...
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Developing countries are undergoing an epidemiologic transition accompanied by increasing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) linked to urbanization and lifestyle modifications. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of CVD risk factors whose extent in Kenya remains unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and factors associated with its occurrence among an urban population in Kenya. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This was a household...
Abstract Abstract: Background: Malaria is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. The diseases displays varying degrees of endemicity in different regions in the country, however the knowledge, attitudes and practices of communities about the disease prevention and control measures are in many cases not in tandem. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of the communities towards malaria prevention and control options. Methodology: A cross se...
Abstract Background: Anopheles gambiae is the main carrier for parasites that cause malaria and filariasis as well as viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever, chikungunya and encephalitis. Culex quinqefasciatus on the other hand is the main vector for parasites that cause filariasis and the virus that cause encephalitis. Insecticide use to control these vectors has led to the development of mosquito resistance, environmental pollution, and undesirable effects...
Abstract/Overview This paper critically reviews the outcomes of internationally-funded interventions aimed at climate change adaptation and vulnerability reduction. It highlights how some interventions inadvertently reinforce, redistribute or create new sources of vulnerability. Four mechanisms drive these maladaptive outcomes: (i)shallow understanding of the vulnerability context; (ii) inequitable stakeholder participationin both design and implementation; (iii) a retrofitting of adaptat...
Abstract/Overview Substance and drug use is one of the emerging public health problems among the youth in Kenya. Moreover, it is associated with a myriad of medical effects including psychiatric problems, organ failures in addition to lethargy, decreased academic performance and risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections. Although substance and drug use has been associated with these problems, the magnitude of substance and drug use and its predictors has not been investigated in...
Abstract/Overview This quantitative study seeks to understand the impact of inventory management practices on the operational performance of public health facilities in Kisumu County, Kenya. The Objectives were to (1) determine the impact of the ABC system on the operation performance (cost management, waste management, and efficiency of service delivery) of public health facilities in Kisumu County; (2) examine the impact of the Economic Order Quantity system on the operation performance...
Abstract: HIV/AIDS poses a threat to the nations and the people in Sub Saharan Africa. The security forces including military officers, police forces and other uniformed forces have been adversely affected by the pandemic due to the nature of their work and risky behavior. This study explores the extent and implications of HIV/AIDS in Kenya and examines the prevalence of HIV/AIDS amongst the security personnel in Sub Saharan African countries. HIV/AIDS is mired by controversies ranging from ...
Abstract: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, movement restrictions were imposed worldwide to limit its spread. In Kenya, Eastleigh was one of the hard-hit areas and this resulted in a curfew from May 7th to June 6th, 2020. This limited movement and interaction has been studied globally and evidence shows that anxiety levels among youth were heightened during this period. However, there is paucity of this evidence in the Kenyan context; therefore, this investigation looks into the influenc...
Abstract: Alcohol consumption and its relation to mental health disorders is a major concern among considering young people who are still experiencing life cycle development such the pre-frontal brain development. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between alcohol consumption and depression among youths in Roysambu ward. The objectives of the study were to assess the gender differences in alcohol consumption among youths who consume alcohol; to determine the levels of...
Abstract: In Somalia, women are at the greatest risk of a weak healthcare system. The prevailing systemic challenges limits the potential to realize the Universal Health Coverage by 2030. Considering that women are at greatest risk of failure of UHC objectives, the current study aimed; to establish policy priorities and actual implementation mechanisms towards realization of Universal Healthcare coverage in Mogadishu City. Secondly, to examine the extent to which US-Somalia partnership in wo...
Description: A Research Report by Mary W. Kinyua, Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts in International Relation.
Abstract: The Kenya government, in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in the provision of family planning services, have put in place various strategies and policies to increase uptake of family planning services. These are aimed at increasing contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), reduction in both total fertility rate (TFR) and unmet need for family planning services. Despite the various strategies and policies, total fertility rate still remains high at 4.6 percent, while CPR an...
Abstract: Malaria is a common and life threatening disease in many tropical and sub-tropical areas. The aim of this study was to know the current status of malaria and the extent of utilization of Insecticide Treated Bed-Nets at Masero town. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted using systematic random sampling method to select 403 study participants for questionnaire and parasitological blood examination. The study was carried out during October to December 2018. Clinical records of ...
Abstract: Water is a natural resource and is essential to sustain life. Poor drinking water quality has been linked to several diseases of man particularly in developing countries where availability of potable water is a big challenge. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of well and reservoir water in Dilela town. A total of 19 water samples were collected from protected well, unprotected well and reservoir. The bacteriological quality of...