Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with devastating morbidity massive mortality, Sub-Saharan Africa being the worst hit.Objectives: To evaluate of TB-HIV co-infection demonstrate confusion caused by NTM HIV/AIDS in TB diagnosis treatment western Kenya.Methods: In cross-sectional study carried out at 10 hospitals Kenya, sputa from consenting 872 suspects underwent microscopy, culture on Lowenstein-Jensen Mycobacteria Growth Index Tube media. Isolates...

Caesarean section (CS) is an important medical intervention for reducing the risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to increase yet maternal and neonatal mortality morbidity remain high. Rwanda, like many other countries SSA, has shown increasing trend use CS. This study assessed factors associated with delivery Rwanda over past two decades.We used nationally representative child datasets from Demographic Health Survey 2000 2019-20. All...

Background Patients' health-seeking behaviour can lead to delays in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, however little is known about the experiences and treatment pathways of patients diagnosed with TB Kenya. The aim this study explore health seeking practices factors contributing delay diagnosis. Methods This was based on explorative qualitative research using a constructivist grounded theory approach. A total 61 intensive phase were recruited as informants study. Six focus group discussions 15...

Tuberculosis awareness is crucial to the success of control and prevention tuberculosis. However, knowledge perceptions tuberculosis patients in rural Kenya not well documented. The study sought explore TB West Pokot County Kenya.This was a qualitative descriptive conducted between January-March 2016. A total 61 pulmonary took part which comprised 6 focus group discussion 15 in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis used analyse data.Participants perceived as serious contagious disease that...

Background Tuberculosis (TB) stigma remains a barrier to early diagnosis and treatment completion. Increased understanding of is necessary for improved interventions minimise TB its effects. The purpose this study quantitatively measure explore qualitatively manifestation among patients in rural Kenyan community. Methods This hospital based using explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was conducted 2016. In the quantitative part study, questionnaire containing socio-demographic...

Menstruation is a normal biological process experienced by more than 300 million women globally every day. Women require clean menstrual absorbents that can be changed as often needed in private and safe place with proper hygiene disposal facilities. These needs must met consistently throughout the duration of cycle. Access to crucial for women's health, wellbeing, dignity. This study assessed prevalence factors associated unmet need management (MHM) Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso,...

Abstract Background Due to high-risk sexual networks along their transit routes, Long-distance truckers’ (LDTs) risk of HIV is known be high, as evidenced by prevalence rates 14.34% in the region. Besides, spaces which LDTs operate are often marred with a multitude barriers HIV/AIDS reduction. However, there limited evidence on encountered Kenya, hence need for current study. Methods and Methodology We used nine key informants 18 in-depth interviews from purposively sampled participants,...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to assess the population and health system factors affecting transferability kiosks in markets Kenya. Methods A cross-sectional with a partially mixed concurrent dominant status design conducted among 843 households, policy actors, market chairpersons champions, community promoters workers. χ2 test used for independence variables statistical significance (p<0.05) subjected logistic regression. Qualitative data were transcribed verbatim...

People with family history of diabetes are expected to have regular testing owing their higher risk the disease. Regular is associated early diagnosis and has a potential reducing health economic burden caused by This study therefore sought determine uptake individual-level factors among relatives individuals type 2 (T2D). Understanding significant step towards promoting both primary secondary prevention this group at risk. was cross-sectional 202 adult patients T2D in Kiambu county Kenya....

The dual burden of cardiovascular diseases and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa is public health concern. Persons living with HIV are 1.5-2 times more likely to develop CVD risk factors compared the noninfected individuals. Hypertension a major factor leading rising epidemic SSA. However, hypertension among patients Kenya not well documented. This study determined prevalence associated receiving regular care at Thika Level 5 Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC),...

Introduction In Sub Saharan Africa, there is a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, which poses big challenge to the resource-limited health system in these settings. Objective The aim this study was determine feasibility and preliminary efficacy community workers (CHWs) home-based lifestyle interventions improve blood pressure (BP) control body composition among hypertensive patients low-income populations Kiambu County, Kenya. Methods This randomized controlled trial (RCT)...

Male partner involvement in antenatal care services is aimed at improving maternal health outcomes since men are important persons who play great roles the family level.To assess level and determinants of male Kangundo Sub-County hospital Kenya.The study used analytical cross-sectional method was carried out child clinic hospital. Two hundred pregnant women any gestational age, accompanied or not, seeking during period formed population. Simple random sampling technique to achieve a sample...

BACKGROUND: Substance use poses a significant threat to the health, social and economic fabric of families, communities nations. In Kenya, alcohol drug abuse has been identified as hindrance education, development by extension, national development. Alcohol associated with crime indiscipline e.g. poor class attendance, performance, school dropout destructive strikes that lead damage institution property or even death. abusers are also likely lower their morals engage in risky sexual...

the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) recommended that men should share responsibility be actively involved in responsible parenthood, sexual reproductive health. The level of male involvement Kenya remains low despite growing evidence showing its benefits maternal newborn This study sought to determine factors influencing partner child health with focus accompaniment (MCH) department.a qualitative utilizing exploratory design was used gather views...

Globally, tuberculosis (TB) continues to exact an unacceptably high toll of disease and death among children, particularly in the wake HIV epidemic. Kenya is ranked 13th “22 high-burden TB” countries, 5th Africa. To determine gender-age distribution TB suspects western Kenya. In a cross-sectional study carried out at 10 hospitals Kenya, sputa from 872 underwent microscopy culture on solid liquid media. The growth was identified using HainÂ’s GenoType® Mycobacterium CM AS kits. A...

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence in Kenya is rising. Overweight, pre-hypertension and physical inactivity at younger ages contributory. These risk factors are inadequately documented among Kenyan children adolescents, hampering CVD prevention.

Abstract Background: Caesarean section (CS) is an important medical intervention for reducing the risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to increase yet maternal and neonatal mortality morbidity remain high. Rwanda, like many other countries SSA, has shown increasing trend use CS. This study assessed factors associated with delivery Rwanda over past two decades. Methods: We used nationally representative child datasets from Demographic Health...

Introduction: breast cancer is a significant global challenge. The risk of among nuns high mainly due to the basis nulliparity. Among effective approaches addressing early screening. However, there are concerns over uptake screening across all populations, including nuns. To determine prevalence and associated factors in Catholic Archdiocese Nairobi.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals of all ages participate in regular physical activity (PA) for optimal health and to support with the control multiple non-communicable diseases. In Kenya however, involvement PA across general population is low there an increase sedentary lifestyles both rural urban areas. An inverse relationship exists between socioeconomic status PA. novel COVID-19 ushered associated measures limit spread virus. These included staying at home,...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) stigma remains a barrier to early diagnosis and treatment completion. Increased understanding of is necessary for improved interventions minimise TB its effects. The purpose this study quantitatively measure explore manifestation among patients in rural Kenyan community. Methods This was hospital based using explanatory sequential mixed methods approach. In the quantitative study, questionnaire containing socio-demographic characteristics scales...