Kenya has a maternal mortality ratio of 488 per 100,000 live births. Preventing deaths depends significantly on the presence skilled birth attendant at delivery. Kenyan national statistics estimate that proportion births attended by health professional have remained below 50% for over decade; currently 44%, according to Kenya's demographic survey 2008/09 against target 65%. This study examines association mother's characteristics, access reproductive services, and use attendants in Makueni...

Introduction: the Ebola outbreak emerged in a remote corner of Guinea December 2013, and spread into Liberia Sierra Leone context weak health systems. In this paper, we report on main challenges faced by frontline services communities including their perceptions views current response Prefectures Coyah Forecariah Guinea.

The burden of preeclampsia has been a major concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Preeclampsia is associated with substantial maternal complications, both acute and long-term. aim this research was to determine the magnitude trends preeclampsia/ eclampsia, neonatal complications among women delivering babies at selected government hospitals Ethiopia.Data were collected retrospectively by reviewing five-year medical records for 2009 2013, using data...

Kenya's high maternal mortality ratio can be partly explained by the low proportion of women delivering in health facilities attended skilled birth attendants (SBAs). Many continue to give at home family members or traditional (TBAs). This is particularly true for pastoralist Laikipia and Samburu counties, Kenya. paper investigates socio-demographic factors cultural beliefs practices that influence place delivery these women. Qualitative data were collected five group ranches County three...

In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the "Boma" model was launched promote facility delivery by establishing community units training volunteers (CHVs) traditional birth attendants (TBAs) as safe motherhood promoters. As a result, increased from 14% 24%, still considerably below national average (61%). We therefore conducted this study determine factors influencing describe barriers motivators same.A mixed methods cross-sectional involving...

Many youth are less informed, experienced and comfortable in utilizing reproductive health services. In the Sub-Saharan region adolescents account for a higher proportion of new HIV infections unmet need (RH) This study assessed service utilization associated factors among Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables people make informed choices on sexuality matters, hence reduce teenage pregnancies sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study assessed accessibility SRH rights' information marginalized three municipalities Iringa, Ilala Kinondoni Tanzania.A cross-sectional design using mixed methods was conducted 2013 selected districts Tanzania. We...

Kenya has a high burden of maternal and newborn mortality. Consequently, the Government introduced health system reforms to promote availability skilled birth attendants (SBAs) proscribed deliveries by traditional (TBAs). Despite these changes, only 10 % women from pastoralist communities are delivered an SBA in facility, majority TBAs at home. The aim this study is better understand practices perceptions SBAs serving remotely located, semi-nomadic, Laikipia Samburu counties Kenya, inform...

The emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has become a major public health concern that threatens advances made in global TB control efforts. Though the problem is prevalent, it did not receive attention to generate supportive evidence for prevention and MDR-TB. aim this study was identify predictors MDR-TB national referral centre Ethiopia.An unmatched, case-control conducted at St. Peter Hospital assess risk factors associated with included 103 culture proven, patients...

Current efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality focus on promoting institutional deliveries with skilled birth attendants (SBAs), discouraging at home attended by traditional (TBAs). In rural Kenya, semi-nomadic pastoralist communities are underserved the formal health system, experience high neonatal mortality, rely primarily TBAs for delivery care, despite Government proscription of TBA-assisted births. This study examined knowledge, attitude practices serving these assess...

In Kenya, cervical cancer is the second most common among women; almost half of all women with invasive are diagnosed at a late stage. Few aware symptoms and risk factors that its precursor lesions detectable through screening thus seek treatment when an advanced The study explored influence awareness on stage diagnosis in patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital.A cross-sectional survey was adapted to obtain socio-demographic information, knowledge from 361 histological conveniently...

Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services have been set up in most Districts Kenya due to the rising surge of HIV/AIDS. However, use these among married persons has not fully explored. In Kissi, issue VCT is pressing as rate HIV prevalence close 3%. 2006, about 20 000 clients came for yet only 165 were persons. Keumbu sub-district hospital, more than 1000 that services, approximately 29% This paper therefore aims at determining utilization by study area. The qualitative data was...

Friends are considered an important source of advice and information about sex. Conversations sex among young people tend to generate norms that influence positive or negative pressure on individuals conform group standards. The aim the study was explore peer communication sexual health.Grounded theory qualitative design employed using focus discussions participant observation. Participants were selected criterion purposive sampling. Semi-structured guides checklists used as data collection...

Background: Ultrasound remains a tool of much importance in maternity care with midwives regarded as key health professionals when it comes to pregnant mothers. There is however limited study on the knowledge and skills gaps conducting obstetric ultrasonography screening. The purpose this was assess specific among based primary facilities. Methods: A cross-sectional employing both qualitative quantitative method conducted between July August 2019 274 midwives. structured questionnaire used...

The Government of Malawi is seeking evidence to improve implementation its flagship quality care improvement initiative-the Standards Based Management-Recognition for Reproductive Health (SBM-R(RH)).This study will assess the maternal healthcare in facilities where SBM-R(RH) initiative has been employed, identify factors that support or undermine effectiveness and develop strategies further enhance operation.Data be collected 4 interlinked modules using quantitative qualitative research...

Follow-up visits are recommended to all voluntary medical male circumcision clients (VMMC), however, adherence is variable. High lost-to-follow-up cases limit knowledge about clinical status of and adverse events. This study sought establish Motivators Barriers the Uptake VMMC post-operative follow-up services in Siaya County, Kenya.277 from five sites Yala were recruited immediately post-operation participate a telephone interview between 21st 31st day post-surgery during which...

Background: Two vaccine doses can prevent measles and rubella (MR2); achieving ≥95% coverage is crucial for effective population immunity. Low MR2 uptake linked to increased outbreaks. With only 57.1% uptake, Kenya reported 1,775 cases in 2021. This study evaluates its determinants among 24-35-month-old children Wajir town. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed using cluster sampling town, East sub-county, December 2023. Parents of 399 aged 24-35 months were interviewed a pretested...

according to the World Health Organization (WHO), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) were a major cause of death in 2022 accounting for 4 million (74%) deaths worldwide. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are two illnesses that not contagious but linked closely. The objective research was establish prevalence risk factors undiagnosed diabetes among patients with attending St. Orsola Hospital Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. study utilized descriptive cross-sectional design random sampling. Data...

Purpose: To determine maternal factors associated with low birth weight among neonates born at Thika Level Five Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya.
 Methodology: Cross sectional convergent design was employed. The target group composed of mothers who delivered the hospital during study period (July-August, 2019). Census method used to recruit participants for a quantitative study. Purposive sampling select FGDs and KIIs. Sample size determined using Cochran formula. Desired sample 210...