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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risk Factors for Nosocomial Pressure Injury among Hospitalized Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in Western Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-10-12)The high incidence and prevalence of nosocomial pressure injuries pose a threat to safe hospitalization and additional strain on the healthcare system. Analysis of pressure injury risk factors is necessary for efficient ... -
INTRONIC POLYMORPHISM ALB GENE AMONG HIV-1 IN INFECTEDANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT ART-NAIVE AND ART- EXPERIENCED INJECTION SUBSTANCE USERS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-08)Injection substance use is both a social and public health concern. Globally, the co- burden of human immunodeficiency virus and injection substance use (HIV-ISU) is high especially in coastal urban and peri-urban ... -
Investigating the Relationship between Science Self-efficacy Beliefs, Gender, and Academic Achievement, among High School Students in Kenya
((MMUST),, 2017)The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between science self-efficacy, gender, and academic achievement in genetics among form four (12th grade) students in Kenya and to investiPSTe gender differences in ... -
INVESTIGATION OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS IN KENYA
(2017-11)Kenya has seen a drastic growth in nursing education sector recording high rates of enrolment of students to training while their performance in Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) examination remained variable. This study ... -
Investigation of Structural and Electronic Properties of CH3NH3PbI3 Stabilized by Varying Concentrations of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
(MDPI, 2017-05-26)Studies have shown that perovskites have a high potential of outdoing silicon based solar cells in terms of solar energy conversion, but their rate of degradation is also high. This study reports on improvement on the ... -
Isolation, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Ergosta-5, 7, 22-triene-3β, 14α – diol (22Z) from Kenyan Ganoderma lucidum
(Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 2020-03-28)Aims: To determine the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Kenyan Ganoderma lucidum. Study Design: Structural determination of the isolated compound was done using spectral evidences and in comparison ... -
Itraconazole and voriconazole resistance profiles in candida isolates from Nairobi Metropolitan City public referral hospitals
(East African Medical Journal, 2024-07-01)Background: The emergence and spread of azole antifungal drug resistance including cross-resistance hinders their effective utilization in the therapy and prophylaxis of candidiasis. Methods: This study analysed the ... -
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Kinetics of Degradation of Metribuzin in aqueous
(Journal of Al-Nahrain University, 2018-06)In this work, zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI NPs) were synthesized in (EW-Fe0) ethanol -water mixed system and have been evaluated for degradation in aqueous solution of metribuzin. The batch experiments at varying ... -
Knowledge and Associated Factors of Medical Students Regarding Radiation Exposure from Common Diagnostic Imaging Procedures at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia
(Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2020-07-01)BACKGROUND: Physicians’ knowledge about radiation exposure and risks was previously reported as inadequate. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess knowledge and associated factors regarding radiation exposure among ... -
Knowledge and Attitude about Covid-19 Pandemic Containment Measures among Students in Technical Institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya
(American Journal of Public Health Research, 2023-03-06)Objectives: The goal of this research was to determine how well students understand and their attitudes towards strategies to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Design: Cross-sectional research was conducted ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Health Managers Towards the Annual Health Sector Planning and Budgeting Process in Bungoma County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-26)The focus of health planning and budgeting is to identify priorities that, in turn, guide budgetary allocations aimed at improving health outcomes. The shift towards decentralization has necessitated reforms in the planning ... -
Knowledge management and employee engagement in the hospitality industry
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 11(6)(2022) 209-217, 2022-08-28)Knowledge management is becoming indispensable in organizations since it is a powerful weapon for achieving competitive advantage. However, there is still a dearth of literature for employees and managers in ... -
Knowledge Of Mental Health And Mental Illnesses Among Community Members In Bungoma County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2018-10-31)Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge of mental health and mental illness by the community in Bungoma county Kenya. Design. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study and Quantitative ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ABOUT COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTAINMENT MEASURES AMONG STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(2023-11)Public health is in danger globally due to the COVID-2019 pandemic, a highly contagious illness. This has had far-reaching effects on the educational experience of students worldwide in different regions, not only those ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES IN CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2021-12-10)Purpose: Early cervical cancer screening (CCS) and treatment is effective method of controlling the disease, however its uptake is poor. Women only screen for cervical cancer when they experience symptoms or when advised ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICESOF NURSES IN PROMOTING ANTENATALPHYSICALEXERCISES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2020-07-15)Antenatal physicalexercises have proven to be beneficial. Less than 50% of pregnant women worldwide meet exercise recommendations.Sixty-sevenpercent(67%) of deliveries in Kakamega County are conducted ...