School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical Sciences: Recent submissions
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UTILIZATION OF HIV/AIDS CLINICAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES AMONG HIV-INFECTED ADULTS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2023-08)The burden of HIV/AIDS in Baringo County is highest among Adults (>18 years), with over 40% of hospital beds occupied by HIV-related illnesses. Despite the majority of HIV/AIDS clients being enrolled in care programs, ... -
STAKEHOLDERS ASPECTS INFLUENCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS IN VIHIGA COUNTY
(MMUST, 2023-08)Food security mostly depends on the growth and distribution of nutritious foods. Approximately two billion of the eight billion people worldwide are food insecure. In Kenya, food security has been a great challenge due ... -
PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS TO OCCURRENCE OF REPEAT PREGNANCY AMONG ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING HEALTH FACILITIES IN SUNA EAST, MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-06)In many nations, teenage pregnancies and births continue to be an issue. Recurrent teenage pregnancies contribute to the load that keeps adolescents' poor health outcomes alive. Worldwide, an estimated 20,000 or more ... -
PREDICTORS OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF CANCER PATIENTS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-04)Caregivers often undergo a deterioration in their Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) as a result of the considerable burden of caring for a cancer patient. Most research undertaken in Western nations have revealed ... -
PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AT BUSIA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL-KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-01)SARS-COV-2 is a subgenus of the Sarbecovirus, a member of the Coronaviridae family, and an enveloped RNA virus. November 2019 saw the discovery of the first COVID-19 human case in China's Wuhan live market. The earliest ... -
PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AT BUSIA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL-KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-01)SARS-COV-2 is a subgenus of the Sarbecovirus, a member of the Coronaviridae family, and an enveloped RNA virus. November 2019 saw the discovery of the first COVID-19 human case in China's Wuhan live market. The earliest ... -
PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AT BUSIA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL-KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-01)SARS-COV-2 is a subgenus of the Sarbecovirus, a member of the Coronaviridae family, and an enveloped RNA virus. November 2019 saw the discovery of the first COVID-19 human case in China's Wuhan live market. The earliest ... -
PERFORMANCE OF PRE-SERVICE NURSING STUDENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY HOSPITALS, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-04)The second stage of labor is a crucial period of childbirth in which the mother must use force to propel the baby through the birth canal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the proficiency of preservice nursing ... -
PERFORMANCE OF PRE-SERVICE NURSING STUDENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY HOSPITALS, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-04)The second stage of labor is a crucial period of childbirth in which the mother must use force to propel the baby through the birth canal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the proficiency of preservice nursing ... -
PERCEIVED NEONATAL PAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG NURSES WORKING IN NEWBORN UNITS IN NYANZA AND WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-09)Neonates in neonatal units (NBUs) are treated to several invasive and non-invasive procedures as part of their medical care. These treatments, which include blood draws, intubation, mechanical breathing, and operations, ... -
NURSE INTERNS’ COMPETENCE IN PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FOR ADULT PATIENTS IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN WESTERN REGION OF KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-08)Physical assessment is an essential part of the overall health assessment which constitutes the first phase of nursing process. Physical assessment competence of nurse interns has been observed as insufficient in ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING READINESS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGES IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-08)Self-directed learning readiness represents an individual's capacity and willingness to take charge of their learning journey. Regular assessments of self-directed learning readiness are crucial to gauge its effectiveness ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT OUTCOMES OF STROKE PATIENTS ADMITTED IN SELECTED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)A stroke, often referred to as a cerebral vascular accident, is a focused neurological impairment with a fast start that is thought to have a vascular origin. It causes loss of consciousness and/or death because it ... -
EVALUATION OF NURSES’ COMPETENCE IN THE PREVENTION OF PERIPHERAL VENOUS CANNULAE RELATED INFECTIONS AT SUB COUNTY HOSPITALS, ELDORET
(MMUST, 2025-10)Background: Peripheral intravascular cannulae, is a device that is used in hospital inpatient for patient management. The device is linked to complications such as infections, which harm patient health,satisfaction and ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING QUALITY CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6 MONTHS TO 59 MONTHS BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN KISUMU COUNTY
(MMUST, 2025-08)Severe malaria in under 5 continues to be public health concern in malaria endemic areas. In Kisumu County, most cases of severe malaria are observed at Kisumu West and Nyakach sub counties in Kisumu West. However, ... -
RESPECTFUL MATERNITY CARE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AT KITALE COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2023-10)Respectful maternity care (RMC) is an avenue that ensures pregnant women preferences, needs and rights are adhered to when seeking maternity services. It remains a global challenge as most pregnant women seeking maternity ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF TARGETED POSTNATAL CARE AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MIDWIVES IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-04)Postnatal care (PNC) is essential in improving maternal health and reducing maternal mortality, especially in low-resource settings yet studies show its largely neglected. Targeted Postnatal Care (TPNC) is an approach ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING WEIGHT GAIN AMONG LOW BIRTHWEIGHT NEONATES UNDER KANGAROO MOTHER CARE IN THE LAKE BASIN ECONOMIC BLOCK, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2025-08)Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a beneficial method for bonding, breast-feeding and temperature control of all neonates, regardless of weight, gestational age and clinical condition. In low-income neonatal units, the ... -
PREDICTORS OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING UPTAKE AMONG HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-05)Cancer remains the second most common cause of death among women globally, with cervical cancer exhibiting the highest mortality rate among all cancer types. In Kenya, cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed ...