Journal Articles

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BIOLOGY USING CONSENSUS AND COOPERATIVE REFLECTIVE JOURNAL WRITING EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES

Adejimi, Saheed Ayodeji; Nzabalirwa, Wenceslas; Shivoga, William A. (Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 2022-04)

Biology is a core and required science subject offered at the upper secondary school level in the Nigerian educational system. However, students’ attitude towards the subject is poor, a trend probably due to the use of ...

Microbiology of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Iddah, M. Ali; Peter, K. Nyongesa (EAS Journal of Parasitology and Infectious Diseases, 2021-03-22)

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a gram positive organism that serves as an opportunistic pathogen and frequent colonizer of the epithelium causing severe diseases in human and animals. The widespread use of antibiotics ...

An Update: Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport

Iddah, M. Ali; Maloba, Geoffrey (East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021-06-12)

Almost nothing is more important to the effectiveness of a laboratory than a specimen that has been appropriately selected, collected, and transported. If these are not a priority, the laboratory can contribute little ...

Association of HSCRP with an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Rattus norvegicus

Ali, Iddah M.; Busolo, Hillary (EAS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2020-12)

Problem Statement: The side effects of antiretroviral drugs are prevalent, but the effects of antiretroviral on cardiovascular diseases have not been documented. Limited data is available on the effects of antiretroviral ...

CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONER PRACTICES IN RELATION TO PATIENT COMPLIANCE AT LIONS SIGHT FIRST EYE HOSPITAL, KENYA

Nangena, Sheilah; Barasa, Mustafa (European Journal of Public Studies, 2020-06)

Background: Contact lens practitioners (CLPs) play a vital role in the fitting of contact lenses (CL) and thus have a great influence on patient compliance. Studies have often focused on investigating levels of compliance ...

Socio-Cultural Determinants of Athletics Abilities Among Kenyan Elite & Sub-Elite Middle and Long Distance Runners

Wabuyabo, Issah; Bukhala, Peter; Benoit, Gaudin (HAL archives outveres, 2021-05)

Kenya has participated in the Commonwealth games since 1954, the Olympics since1964, the All African Games since 1965 and the World championship since 1983. The tradition of dominance in middle and long distance running ...

THE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND TASK PERFORMANCE OF LOW VISION LEARNERS ATTENDING INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

Ashioya, Doreen; Okoth, Teresa (European Journal of Public Health, 2020-05)

Background: Task performance of the low vision learners is a key factor in influencing their comfort while at school and possibly cubing the increasing school dropouts in these schools. Purpose: This study aimed at ...

Comparative Study between Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Microscopy for Diagnosis of Malaria in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya

Okuta, Celline; Ogolla, Hellen; Mambo, Fidelis; Wanjala, Christine (Medicine and Medical Sience, 2020-11-03)

Malaria infection is a global problem accounting for a 25% mortality rate annually, management and control of malaria involves accurate diagnosis and treatment. The study compared the performance of rapid diagnostic tests ...

PREVALENCE AND LEVEL OF VISION IMPAIRMENT OF PUPILS ATTENDING SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

Mwangi, Monicah W.; Bukhala, Peter W. (European Journal of Public Studies, 2020-01)

Background: Vision Impairment (VI) in children is considered a severe public health problem since its high prevalence affects the well-being of the individuals, their families and the social welfare of entire nations. This ...

Phthalate Levels in Wastewater Treatment Plants of Lake Victoria Basin

Onchiri, R; Mayaka, A; Majanga, A; Ongulu, R; Orata, F; Getenga, Z.M; Gichumbi, J.M (Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences., 2021-12-16)

Phthalates are examples of EDCs, which have been used as plasticizers for longtime worldwide. However, their occurrence in these environments causes adverse effects such as congenital anomalies, endocrine disruption and ...

FEEDING PRACTICES OF INFANTS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENT MOTHERS

Chebet, Bridgid; Bor, Wesley; Situma, Jane Naliaka (Asian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2020-05)

Proper nutrition is critical in the first year of a child’s life for growth and development. Inadequate nutrition could lead to impaired physical and cognitive development and poor economic productivity (UNICEF, 2013). ...

DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING ITNS USE AMONG THE JAGGERY AND TEA WORKERS IN THE PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN SOUTH MUGIRANGO SUB COUNTY, KISII COUNTY, KENYA

Omwono, Masta Ondara; Osero, Justus O. S.; Ndwiga, Taratisio (WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE HEALTHCARE RESEARCH, 2020-12-13)

Background; This study interviewed about 209 respondents working at the Jaggery and Tea farms. More than half of respondents understudy were at risk of contracting malaria infection due to the demographic and socioeconomic ...

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY INTAKE, NUTRITION STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS

Situma, Jane Naliaka (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research, 2021-05-09)

This paper focuses on the review of literature. It looks at the following areas; the dietary intake of pupils, the nutrition status of pupils and finally it evaluates the relationship that exists between dietary intake, ...

Assessment of Attitude, Subjective Norm and Perceived Behavioral Control on Physical Activity of Alcoholics Using Structural Equation Modeling

Mutuli, Lucy Amanya; Bukhala, Peter; Nguka, Gordon (Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 2021-04-21)

Background: Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a series of statistical methods that allow complex relationships between one or more independent variables and one or more dependent variables. Objective: The study aimed ...

Factors Influencing the Choice of food preference among the Geriatrics in Nyamira Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya.

Okinyi, Dorcah K.; Osero, Justus O.; Makworo, Drusilla G.; Ndwiga, Taratisio (IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2020-08-01)

Background; The population of persons aged 60 years and above is increasing steadily from one million in 1989 to 1.9 million by 2009 and is projected to reach about 3 million people by year 2030. This has been attributed ...

Utilization Of Edible Insects In Risk Reduction Of Non Communicable Diseases.

Situma, Jane Naliaka; Ogola, Mary (Research journali’s Journal of Public Health, 2020-11)

Non communicable diseases are associated with 60% deaths globally (WHO 20014). The risk increases as consumption of processed and convenient foods as meat and oils which is linked to NCDs, continues to rise rapidly in the ...

PATTERNS OF SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING OF ANTITUBERCULOSIS DRUGS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING TUBERCLOSIS CLINIC IN KAKAMEGA TEACHING AND REFERALL HOPITAL KENYA

Kibai, Erick K; Dinda, Victor (International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 2021-05-26)

Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (DR TB) is a form of tuberculosis infection that is resistance to treatment with Rifampicin and Isoniazid with or without resistance to one or more other drugs used in the first line treatment ...