MMUST Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF HIV PRE EXPOSURE AND POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS USE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN KHWISERO SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)HIV/AIDS remains a major global public health threat despite the emergence of biomedical prevention strategies such as HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis and Post Exposure Prophylaxis. Despite their efficacy, utilization ... -
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 ... -
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN SELECTED BROADCAST MEDIA OUTLETS IN THE WESTERN REGION OF KENYA.
(MMUST, 2024-09)Across the globe, many organizations face challenges in achieving their goals, with some even collapsing due to these struggles. A well-designed performance management system (PMS) offers significant benefits, particularly ... -
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN SELECTED BROADCAST MEDIA OUTLETS IN THE WESTERN REGION OF KENYA.
(MMUST, 2024-09)Across the globe, many organizations face challenges in achieving their goals, with some even collapsing due to these struggles. A well-designed performance management system (PMS) offers significant benefits, particularly ... -
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OUTCOMES AND ENTRY TO TEACHER CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MATETE SUB-COUNTY-KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)The study sought to find out whether performance appraisal outcome is used for entry into teacher capacity-building programmes in government high schools in Matete sub county, Kakamega County. The objectives of the study ... -
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, ... -
OUTSOURCING OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES IN KENYA; A STUDY OF MSES IN NAIROBI
(MMUST, 2024-05)The stakeholders in global business want to know what should be reported to them in terms of the profit or wealth maximization objectives and this can only be possible if the correct and necessary accounting reports ... -
ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN REGION, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2024-11)The education sector in Kenya is currently characterized by a dynamic and highly competitive operational structure, as a result of the proliferation of universities. Revenue generation has been reported to be low as a ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF TURBINE BLADE PITCH ANGLE OF A HOMEBUILT TURBINE FOR MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT
(MMUST, 2024-11)The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has led to a growing interest in wind energy as a viable and sustainable option. Home built wind turbines offer a cost effective and accessible way for individuals and ... -
OPTIMIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF FLUIDIZED BED DRYER FOR IMPROVED THERMAL EFFICIENCY IN TEA FACTORIES
(MMUST, 2024-11)Drying is a vital process in most agricultural industries to increase finished product shelf life and storage. This thesis focused on optimization of thermal energy consumption in black tea drying process using a ... -
NUTRITION STATUS OUTCOMES OF ESOPHAGEAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS UTILIZING GASTROSTOMY TUBE AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL, NAIROBI, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-07)Esophageal, head, and neck cancers present significant challenges in maintaining adequate nutrition due to the anatomical and functional impairments associated with these malignancies and their treatments. The aim of ... -
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 ... -
METAPHORICAL CONCEPTUALIZATION OF EKEGUSII EUPHEMISMS IN TRADITIONAL CIRCUMCISION SONGS
(MMUST, 2024-10)Circumcision as a cultural rite among the AbaGusii involves the use of language that is loaded with harsh or blunt words including sexual connotations. However, there are situations when it is prudent to avoid the use ... -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Aluminium-Magnesium-Silicon ALLOYS FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS: A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY-BASED STUDY
(MMUST, 2024-09)Aluminum and its alloys are utilized in various purposes, including aircraft skin, cookware, building cladding, train carriages, and electrical lines. This is attributable to their advantages, which encompass low density ...