Browsing University Journals/ Articles by Author "Oloo, James Aggrey"
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AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA AMONG ADOLESCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN IN WESTERN KENYA
Mucherah, Winnie; Abebe, Sheila Yvonne; Kandiah, Jayanthi; Siktberg, Linda; Oloo, James Aggrey (EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2022-09-09)Objective: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder that impairs the functioning of the body’s red blood cells and is prevalent in subSaharan Africa with up to 3% of all births affected. Therefore, the ... -
Effectiveness of the Lebed method therapeutic intervention on physical fitness among elderly individuals in Kakamega county, Kenya
Oloo, Micky Olutende; Wamukoya, Edwin Kadima; Oloo, James Aggrey (African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 2024-09-01)The physical fitness of elderly individuals deteriorates as they grow older, and falls and fall-related injuries are common manifestations of this degradation. Despite physical activity being known to reduce fall risks, ... -
The impact of Co-morbidity and Treatment Characteristics on Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in Kisumu East Subcounty, Kenya
Shisanya, Morris; Arudo, John; Oloo, James Aggrey; Morema, Everlyne Nyanchera (Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2017-10)Despite the great strides made in TB diagnosis and highly effective shorter periods of treatment, there are still poor treatment outcomes in a significant proportion of the patients. Poor adherence to TB treatment is one ...