School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology: Recent submissions
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Utilization of Family Mid upper Arm Circumference Tape for Early Detection of Child Malnutrition in Nomadic Communities - Turkana South, Kenya.
(MMUST, 2025-11)Malnutrition remains a major public health concern in Turkana South Sub-County, Kenya, where children from nomadic pastoralist communities often present at health facilities with advanced stages of undernutrition. The ... -
STABILITY OF SELECTED BIOCHEMICAL ANALYTES IN STORED SERUM SPECIMEN AT KERICHO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Accurate and reliable medical laboratory test results are essential for correct patient diagnosis and management. Pre-analytical variables, including samples storage, can adversely affect the reliability of medical ... -
HEPATOCELLULAR INJURY AND METABOLIC DYSREGU LATION OF SELECTED BIOMARKERS IN HIV-1-HCV CO-IN FECTED INDIVIDUALS USING HEROIN IN MOMBASA COUNTY KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-08)Background and study aim: Hepatocellular injury and metabolic dysreg ulation are significant complications in individuals co-infected with hu man immune deficiency virus (HIV-1) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), par ticularly ... -
ETHNOBOTANICAL ASSESSMENT OF HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTICES FOR CANCER TREATMENT AMONG TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS IN KENYA.
(MMUST, 2025-08)Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) play a vital role in healthcare delivery across Africa, including Kenya. They frequently use herbal remedies to address various ailments, including cancer. However, this practice ... -
EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON HEALTH OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL AMONG HOSPITALS IN ELDORET TOWN (EVALUATING PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, VACCINATION AND MITIGATING STRATEGIES)
(MMUST, 2024-08)Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) greatly affected medical personnel. Researchers have documented the detrimental effects of COVID-19 on the health of medical personnel, among them being high levels of infection and ... -
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES AND PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENTS OF SUB-TERENEAN NESTING STINGLESS BEE PRODUCTS FROM BARINGO COUNTY
(MMUST, 2024-08)In Baringo County, stingless bee honey is traditionally used to treat various ailments commonly associated with bacterial and fungal infections. However, there is limited experimental data on antimicrobial activities ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ANTINOCICEPTIVE, ANTI INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF Fagaropsis angolensis AND Fagaropsis hildebrandtii
(MMUST, 2025-05)Fagaropsis angolensis and Fagaropsis hildebrandtii have been widely used in African traditional medicine to treat various illnesses, particularly those associated with pain, inflammation and oxidative stress. However, ... -
PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS ON NUTRITION OUTCOMES OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN 6-59 MONTHS IN ALEGO USONGA, SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to deliver nutrition services, contributing to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a broader goal that encompasses nutrition. Thus, ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION.
(MMUST, 2025-09)Physical activity is a key component in human development and growth, in absence one is exposed to lifestyle conditions. Secondary school students are among the affected group where 81% of children aged 5-18 years ... -
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND BIOSAFETY IN MORTUARY SCIENCE PRACTICE AMONG PRACTISING MORTICIANS IN WEST ERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)The human body serves as a vital instructional resource in medical education. It plays a central role in training students, morticians, and supporting biomedical research. Despite its essential use, the handling and ... -
PSYCHO-SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AMONG TRAINEES IN TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)The under-representation of women in sports is a significant issue, with lower levels of participation evident in various studies. Despite this, there is limited research specifically addressing the psycho-social factors ... -
EVALUATING THE CAPACITY FOR EARLY KERATOCONUS DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT IN NYANZA AND WESTERN KENYA HOSPITALS
(MMUST, 2025-11)Keratoconus is a corneal disorder characterized by progressive thinning. Early detection is often missed due to limited advanced diagnostic equipment, its underutilization and inadequate practitioner knowledge. Few ... -
ANTIPLASMODIAL AND CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-04)Female Anopheles mosquitoes spread malaria. Pregnant women, young children, and older adults are particularly prone to this sickness due to immune system impairment. The licensed antimalarials cause intolerance and ... -
MOTHERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF KEY CLINICAL STEPS OF SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING AT JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)The Successful Breastfeeding steps of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is the model of the international standard of promoting breastfeeding rates. Nonetheless, sub-optimal breastfeeding is one of the greatest ... -
LINKAGE BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 12-15 MONTHS WITH COMPROMISED WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE ACCESS IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024)The Kenyan government has implemented programs to improve child nutrition, yet malnutrition persists in Siaya County, where stunting affects 19% of children, higher than in other regions. Poor access to water, sanitation, ...