Browsing University Journals/ Articles by Author "Nguka, Gordon"
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Application of Principal Component Analysis to Assess Health Systems Capacity Using Cross Sectional Data in Rural Western Kenya
Wanzala, Maximila N.; Oloo, J. A; Nguka, Gordon; Were, Vincent (American Journal of Public Health Research, 2019-01-05)Introduction: Strong health systems are essential platforms for accessible, quality health services, and population health and attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs). Descriptive methods have been used to ... -
Assessment of Attitude, Subjective Norm and Perceived Behavioral Control on Physical Activity of Alcoholics Using Structural Equation Modeling
Mutuli, Lucy Amanya; Bukhala, Peter; Nguka, Gordon (Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 2021-04-21)Background: Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a series of statistical methods that allow complex relationships between one or more independent variables and one or more dependent variables. Objective: The study aimed ... -
The Financial Burden Of Out Of Pocket Expenditure From Total Household Incomes In Kakamega County
Litali, Grace Amunga; Bukhala, Peter; Nguka, Gordon (IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2021-04)Objective. The objective of the study was to assess contribution of OOP from total household incomes and the resulting financial burden. Design. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kakamega County. Data ... -
Protective effect of Spirulina platensis extract on aflatoxin B1 immunotoxicities in mice
Masese, Johnson; Kipkoech, Gilbert; Kimoloi, Sammy; Mwitari, Peter; Nguka, Gordon; Mutai, Charles (The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2023-02-28)Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus are the main Aspergillums species that form aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are hepatotoxic, teratogenic, carcinogenic and immunosuppressive. This study aimed to assess Spirulina ... -
Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases among Adults of 25-65 Years at Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya
Kibe, Monicah Njambi; Nguka, Gordon; Konyole, Silvenus (International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 2018-09)In Kenya the growing number of premature deaths with half of all hospital admissions and 33% of all deaths are associated with Non-communicable diseases. The study determined the physical measurements and lipid parameters ...