Medical & Health Sciences

6465 works in Medical & Health Sciences

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Provided, Success and Challenges Facing Mirembe National Mental Hospital In Dodoma Municipality-Tanzania: A Qualitative Study

Abstract  Background: There has been a marked increase in people with disability

Wasting And Stunting Are Still Prevalent In Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia In Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is associated with growth failure.

An Evaluation Of Selected Brachiaria Cultivars On The Weight Change Of Galla Goats In The Coastal Lowlands

ABSTRACT Inadequate and erratic rainfall in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs)

Estimation Of Sub- Mucosal Layer Spread Of Esophageal Carcinoma Using Computed Tomography

Abstract Esophageal cancer is the third most common gastrointestinal malignancy a

Determination Of Factors Predisposing Children Aged 1-9 Years To Trachoma In Kirindon Division, Trans Mara Sub-County.

ABSTRACT Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trac

Assessing Men‟S Knowledge And Perceptions Of Male Involvement In Maternal And Child Health Services And Their Influence On Clinic Attendance In Suba Sub County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Male Involvement (MI) in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services such a

The Use of Metaphor in EkeGusii Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) discourse

Abstract  This study lies in the field of Cognitive Linguistics as it focuses on

Determinants Of Provider-Initiated Hiv Testing And Counselling Uptake In Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching And Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya

ABSTRACT The burden of HIV/AIDS persists in sub-Saharan Africa, in which Kenya is

Surveillance For Molecular Markers Of Plasmodium Falciparum Resistance To Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies In Western Kenya

ABSTRACT Recent decreases in the global malaria burden are partly due to the depl

Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Adolescents In Lagos

Abstract Introduction: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the functional ga

Polymorphisms Of Toll Like Receptor 4 (-8984c/G And 299asp/Gly) And Interferon Gamma Levels In Children With Severe Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Anaemia In Siaya County, Western Kenya

ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria is a major cause of childh

An Evaluation Of Brachiaria Grass Cultivars Productivity In Semi Arid Kenya

ABSTRACT The scarce and low nutritive livestock forage resource base in semi arid

Level Of Awareness, Perception And Practice Of Conventional Preventive Measures For Computer Vision Syndrome Among University Students, Maseno, Western Kenya

ABSTRACT Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a multi-factorial condition of the eye

Frequency Of Relapse Among Nigerian Children With Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome

Abstract Background: The clinical course of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome

Incidences And Severity Of Maize Ear Rot Causing Pathogens And Response Of Selected Maize Hybrids To Diplodia (Stenocarpella Spp.) In Selected Counties In Nyanza Region

ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays) is a staple food grown in almost all agro-ecological zo

A Review Of 10 Years Autopsy Of Children With Cardiovascular Disorders

SUMMARY Objectives: To review the prevalence and pattern of cardiovascular disord

Effects Of Free Maternal Health Policy On Selected On Selected Maternal And Newborn Health Indicators In Gem Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya

ABSTRACT In Kenya, the maternal mortality ratio was 400/100,000 in 2013, about tw

Ecological Risk Assessment, Uptake Pattern Analysis And Depuration Studies Of Heavy Metals Using Selected Fish Species And Cultured Gill Epithelial Cells

Abstract Aquatic pollution by heavy metals remains a recurrent problem globally d

Assessment Of Factors Influencing Jigger Infestation In Households With Primary School Going Pupils In Karungu, Migori County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Jigger infestation is one of the parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases t

Determinants Of Vaccine Uptake Among Children Under 23 Months In Functional Community Units In Mukuru Kwa Njenga Settlement In Nairobi Citycounty, Kenya

ABSTRACT Immunization alone averts 2-3 million deaths annually. Immunization cove

Factors Influencing Compliance To Mass Drug Administration For Schistosomiasis In Primary Schools Along The Shores Of Lake Victoria, Kenya

ABSTRACT Schistosomiasis is endemic in Kenya along the Coast, Lower Eastern, and

Socio-Demographic Factors,Knowledge And Attitudeas Determinants Of Utilization Of Antenatal Care Services Among Pregnant Women In Gesusu Hospital, Kisii County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Pregnancy-related complications contribute to more than half of deaths a

Assessment Of Knowledge On Malaria Epidemic Monitoring Indicators Among Health Care Providers In Greater Nyando Sub-Counties

Abstract Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Epid

Factors Influencing Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Adult Hiv Positive Patients Attending Kendu Sub County Hospital, Kenya

ABSTRACT Adherence to ART is a patient's ability take the prescribed medication a

Socio-Demographic, Environmental And Technical Factors Influencing Use Of Bed Nets Amongst Residents Of Meibeki Location

ABSTRACT Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Afric

Cyclosporine In The Treatment Of Childhood Idiopathic Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome: A Single Centre Experience In Nigeria

Abstract Introduction: Children with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome usually

An Evaluation Of Bacteriological Quality Of Water From Ready-To-Eat Food Outlets In Maseno Township, Western Kenya

ABSTRACT Water is a commodity which is essential for life as it has long been sin

Influence Of Physical Activity On Psychological Well-Being Of Type Ii Diabetic Patients Taking Oral Hypoglycaemic Drugs In Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital, Kenya.

ABSTRACT In 2011, 366 million people had diabetes worldwide and the prevalence of

Association Between Infrastructure, Staffing And Training, Validity Of Data, Management Support And Quality Of Health Management Information System (Hmis) In Malindi Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a core component of a fun

Awareness, Screening And Role Of Men In Prevention Of Cervical Cancer Among Tea Farm Workers Of Nandi Hills Division In Nandi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Despite being preventable with early screening and treatment, Cervical C