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Maternal Mental Health Needs When the Unexpected Happens: A cross-sectional study among mothers with preterm infants in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-05-19)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 ... -
Influence of Teacher’s Self-Worth on Secondary School Learners’ Academic Performance in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2023-05-19)Teachers are charged with the responsibilities of leadership management in schools in Kenya. Teachers, as decision-makers, are continually faced with problems managing school resources and funds. Since principals have a ... -
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Pond Fertilization in Western Kenya
(2023-05-26)In the recent past, fish farming has gained great prominence in Kenya as the country straggles to meet food security. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) farming has attracted the most demand, with the use of manure ... -
Meaning loss in English-Lubukusu medical interpretation
(Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-05-27)Language is a vital component in doctor-patient communication. The linguistic differences between languages make medical interpretation difficult. Thus, in situations where a doctor and a patient have no common language, ... -
Molecular Characterization of Indigenous Rhizobia from Kenyan Soils Nodulating with Common Beans
(International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023-05-30): Kenya is the seventh most prominent producer of common beans globally and the second leading producer in East Africa. However, the annual national productivity is low due to insufficient quantities of vital nutrients ... -
Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya
(Agriculture, 2023-05-31)Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide poisoning and environmental pollution through pesticide residues remain a challenge in the developing world. The ... -
Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya
(Agriculture, 2023-05-31)Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide poisoning and environmental pollution through pesticide residues remain a challenge in the developing world. The ... -
Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda
(International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 2023-06-02)Students in secondary schools in Rwanda manifest difficulties in learning science subjects including biology. Studies revealed that inadequate teaching methods dominated by teacher-centered traditional or conventional ... -
In Silico Models for Anti-COVID-19 Drug Discovery: A Systematic Review
(Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023-06-15)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe worldwide pandemic. Due to the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants and the presence of only one Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved anti-COVID-19 drug ... -
Indigenous knowledge factors influencing farmers' uptake of climate change adaptation strategies in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Journal of Water and Climate Change, 2023-06-15)Due to the effects of climate change, farmers in Kajiado County have embraced different climate change adaptation strategies including the use of indigenous knowledge (IK) and scientific approaches. The objective of this ... -
Entire Expressed Peripheral Blood Transcriptome in Pediatric Severe Malarial Anemia
(Research Square, 2023-06-19)This study on severe malarial anemia (SMA: Hb < 6.0 g/dL), a leading global cause of childhood morbidity and mortality, analyzed the entire expressed transcriptome in whole blood from children with non-SMA (Hb ≥ 6.0 g/dL, ... -
Hemoglobinopathies, merozoite surface protein-2 gene polymorphisms, and acquisition of Epstein Barr virus among infants in Western Kenya
(BMC Cancer, 2023-06-20)Background Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated endemic Burkitt’s Lymphoma pediatric cancer is associated with morbidity and mortality among children resident in holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum regions in western Kenya. ... -
Human NCR3 gene variants rs2736191 and rs11575837 alter longitudinal risk for development of pediatric malaria episodes and severe malarial anemia
(BMC Cancer, 2023-06-20)Background Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated endemic Burkitt’s Lymphoma pediatric cancer is associated with morbidity and mortality among children resident in holoendemic Plasmodium falciparum regions in western Kenya. ... -
Triage Competency and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Providers in Emergency Department in Kenya
(Nurse and Health: Jurnal Keperawatan, 2023-06-25)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 ... -
Relationship between Demographic, Socioeconomic Factors, and Psychological Responses of Health Care Providers during COVID–19 Pandemic, Kenya
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2023-06-30)Context: Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19), an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), spread across the globe, causing distress among various populations, including ... -
Influence of Liquidity Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2023-07-05)The management of liquidity risk in commercial banks determines the banks' financial performance, which predominantly influences the quality of the loan portfolio and the nature of credit administration programs as a whole. ... -
Effect of Credit Monitoring Practices on Loan Nonperformance among Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-05)The Kenyan microfinance industry faces many challenges. Studies point to nonperforming loans as one of the main problems facing microfinance institutions in Kenya, which has led to reduced profitability and institutional ... -
Influence of Liquidity Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-05)The management of liquidity risk in commercial banks determines the banks' financial performance, which predominantly influences the quality of the loan portfolio and the nature of credit administration programs as a whole. ... -
Relationship between Triage Patients Related Factors and 48 Hours Outcomes at the Accident and Emergency Department, Kenyatta National Hospital
(Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 2023-07-15)Context: The goal of triage is to prioritize patients who require the most urgent care and increase efficiency when resources are insufficient to treat all patients as per their degree or grade of injury. An effective and ... -
Effect of Integrated Financial Management Information Reporting System on Financial Management in County Governments, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-07-18)The purpose of the research was to determine whether or not the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information (IFMIS) financial reporting system improved the financial management of county governments ...