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Identification and Characterization of Selected Taro Viruses in Kenya Using Next-Generation Sequencing

Muruu, David Kariuki (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-05-23)

Plant viruses are one among the biggest limiting factors of crop production globally with a potential of causing up to 100% yield loss. Identification and characterization of viruses is a critical step in formulating ...
Effects of Non-Bitter Cucumis Metuliferus (Kiwano) Fruit Extract on the Metabolic Profiles of Streptozotocin-Induced Type II Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats

Muriuki, Dennis Mwangi (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-05-21)

Globally, about 400 million people have diabetes mellitus (DM), of whom the majority live in low- and middle-income countries. Every year, about 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes mellitus and its ...
Self-Management Needs among Patients Suffering from Breast Cancer during Transition from Active to Maintenance Phases of Systemic Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital

Gitahi, Ann Wanjiru (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-05-14)

Self-management benefits all patients in the cancer care trajectory from diagnosis, treatment, survivorship to the end of life. The study aimed at assessing self-management needs among breast cancer patients during transition ...
Epidemiology of Bovine Mastitis, Antimicrobial Resistance and Management Practices on Small-Holder Dairy Farms in Moiben and Kapseret Sub-Counties - Uasin-Gishu, Kenya

Ounah, David Ayah (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-04-09)

Mastitis is multi-etiologic disease characterized by the swelling of the udder and inflammation of the udder tissues of dairy animals globally. The following prevalence of the disease was reported worldwide; in United ...
Detection of β-Tubulin Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) Associated with Drug Resistance among School-Aged Children Infected with Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Bungoma, Kenya

Macharia Maingi, Peterson (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-04-04)

Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are parasitic nematodes associated with poor sanitation. These parasites are transmitted to humans by ingesting infective eggs or skin penetration by larvae found in feces-contaminated ...
Mechanical Pain Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with its Chronification among Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain at Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital

Muisyo, Jonah Muasya (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-02-12)

The majority of patients with low back pain presents with the non-specific low back pain sub-type, research has shown that most of these patients often do not recover fully and risk transitioning to chronic pain. Causing ...
Comparative Histo-morphological and Histo-stereological Teratogenic Effects of In-utero Exposure to Lamotrigine and Levetiracetam on the Fetal Kidneys in Albino Rats (Rattus novegicus)

Kweri, Cyrus Kamau (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-02-07)

Lamotrigine and levetiracetam are second-generation antiepileptic medicines that are currently being used widely in the management of maternal epilepsy and other neuralgic disorders during pregnancy. However, their ...
Application and Influence of Fire Risk Reduction Rules on Fire Safety at Petroleum Dispensing Stations in Kisumu County, Kenya

Kebut, Carolyne Jepchirchir (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-02-07)

Fire safety is an essential aspect in each workplace, its efforts are geared to preservation of life and protection of property. Petroleum dispensing stations handle highly flammable and combustible substances that ignite ...
Comparative Morphological and Histo-stereological Teratogenic Effects of Phenobarbital and Phenytoin on the Developing Fetal Kidneys in Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Segut, Jennifer Chepkemoi (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-02-05)

The prenatal teratogenicity exposures to phenobarbital and phenytoin on the morphology and the histo-stereological structures of the developing fetal kidneys remains largely unclear. At the same time, it is also not clear ...
Molecular Epidemiology of Salmonella Typhi among Patients Attending Garissa Provincial General Hospital

Said, Khatra Shariff (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-02-05)

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever a food and water-borne disease is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi (S. Typhi) and S. enterica serotype Paratyphi. The disease is an important cause of illness and death especially ...
Pattern of presentation and some Risk factors of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital

Koech, Kennedy Jerry (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-02-01)

It is estimated that the annual incidence and mortality of OSCC are 450,000 and 194,000 respectively with a 5 year survival of about 51%. The main objective of the study was to describe the pattern of presentation of ...
Determinants of Breast Cancer Screening among Nuns in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi

Joseph, Sr. Alfena Julie (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-01-29)

Breast cancer is a significant global challenge. According to WHO, the risk of breast cancer among nuns is high due to the basis of nulliparity. Among the effective approaches to addressing breast cancer is early screening. ...
Comparative Histomorphological and Histostereological Teratogenic Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Lamotrigine and Levetiracetam on Fetal Memory Circuitry Structures in Albino Rats (Rattus Novegicus)

Mwangi, Ann Wairimu (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-01-25)

Though lamotrigine and levetiracetam are the most commonly used first line anticonvulsant medicines in the management of epileptic seizures and other convulsion disorders during pregnancy, the in-utero-teratogenic effects ...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinics in Tongaren Sub-County, Bungoma County

Makhapila, Martha Nafula (JKUAT-COHES, 2024-01-24)

Despite CAM being a primary form of healthcare for a large portion of Kenya's population, its utilization during pregnancy remains poorly studied. Limited data is available on the extent to which pregnant women in Kenya’s ...
Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Cystic Echinococcosis in Busia and Bungoma Counties, Western Kenya

Benjamin, Titus Mutwiri (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-30)

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by infection with the larval stages of the taeniid cestodes of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. It is prevalent among transhumant communities in East ...
Socio-Demographic and Lifestyle Factors Associated With Falls among Older People Living in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang’a County, Central Kenya

Kimani, Ernest Ng’ang’a (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-27)

Falls are associated with up to 60 percent of injuries sustained by older people above 65 years of whom a third fall every year worldwide. Many factors are known to contribute to falls. Varying environmental, socio-cultural, ...
Effect of Certified Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training on Knowledge and Skills among Nursing Students in Selected Kenya Medical Training Colleges

Ndung’u, Paul Wambugu (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-27)

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is a lifesaving skill that nurses and other health workers should be proficient in. Prompt initiation of the procedure ultimately saves lives following cardiac arrest. It has been scientifically ...
Utilization of Glycosylated Haemoglobin and Microalbumin in the Management of Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Kibagabaga District Hospital Rwanda

Karenzi, Valens (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-21)

ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome described by hyperglycemia because of the total or relative lack of insulin. Diabetes has many complications. One such major chronic complication of poorly controlled ...
Factors Associated with Occurrence of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections among Children Aged Below Five Years Attending Kinango Sub-County Hospital, Kwale County, Kenya

Muriithi, Betty Kathomi (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-20)

Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children aged below five years globally. Although their impact on public health is well established, actual burden of these ...
Effect of irrigation on Anopheles vector larval ecology and insecticide resistance status and mechanisms in mixed crop irrigation in Homa Bay County, Western Kenya

Orondo, Pauline Winnie (JKUAT-COHES, 2023-11-17)

Malaria is a debilitating parasitic disease that causes high economic and health burden especially in sub- Saharan Africa. The control and elimination of malaria is greatly jeopardized by drug resistance and increasing ...

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