School of Health Science: Recent submissions
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Risk of autism spectrum disorder and association of its symptoms with psychiatric and substance use disorders in non-clinical student sample in Kenya: cross-sectional study
(Cambridge University Press, 2023)Background The prevalence and patterns of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms/traits and the associations of ASD with psychiatric and substance use disorders has not been documented in nonclinical students in Sub-Saharan ... -
Caregiver factors influencing nutritional status of preschool children in Mwingi West, Kitui County Kenya.
(2022)Children are at an increased risk of malnutrition, with many undernourished children being highly susceptible to preventable premature death and morbidity. Insufficient dietary intake, infections, food insecurity, and ... -
Students stress patterns in a Kenyan socio-cultural and economic context: toward a public health intervention
(Nature Publishing Group UK, 2023-01)This study aimed at determining the prevalence of stress, different types of stress, their severity and their determinants in Kenyan university, college and high school students. The following tools were administered to ... -
Enrichment of Fermented Sorghum Flour with Pumpkin Pulp and Seed for Production of a Vitamin A and Iron Enhanced Supplementary Food
(Journal of Food Research, 2021)Vitamin A and iron deficiencies are prevalent in preschool children being a public health concern. The study aimed at developing a flour blend formulation made of sorghum, pumpkin pulp and seeds and examining its contribution ... -
Assessment of Physical Activity Level and Its Effects on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2019)Hypertension is a global public health concern since it contributes to onset of heart related diseases. Control of blood pressure among hypertensive patients is important to reduce cardiovascular disease events. Lifestyle ... -
Relationship between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure Level in Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu District Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 2017)Uncontrolled hypertension is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease occurrence which greatly contributes to fatality worldwide. Obesity is known to impact cardiovascular health, being an appropriate predictor of ... -
IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON FOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERN IN THE POPULATION OF NAIROBI, KENYA
(Journal of Agriculture Science & Technology, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on food systems globally especially due to its containment measures and this has disrupted food consumption patterns among individuals. The study compared food consumption patterns ... -
Prevalence and perception of substance abuse and associated economic indicators and mental health disorders in a large cohort of Kenyan students: towards integrated public health approach and clinical management
(2022)Background: The earlier younger people begin to use drugs, the more vulnerable they become to both their short term and long-term harmful efects. The overall aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of alcohol and ... -
The prevalance of binge eating disorder and associated psychiatric and substance use disorders in a student population in Kenya – towards a public health approach
(2022)Introduction: Kenya in particular and Africa in general lack data on Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The overarching objective of this study is to fll that gap. Kenyans may not be aware that BED exists when a “very good” ... -
Socio-demographic, economic and mental health problems were risk factors for suicidal ideation among Kenyan students aged 15 plus
(Journal of Affective Disorders, 2022-01)Background: About a third of youth with suicidal ideation develop suicidal plans and about 60% of youth with suicidal plans make suicidal attempts. This study aimed to study different types of suicidal ideation and the ... -
Complementary Feeding and the Nutritional Status of Children 6-23 Months Attending Kahawa West Public Health Center,Nairobi
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS, 2017-04)A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out at the Kahawa West Public Health Centre , Nairobi, Kenya, among randomly sampled 286 mothers and their children aged 6-23 months. Data was entered and analyzed using ... -
INFLUENCE OF HOMEGROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME ON DIETARY DIVERSITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN 6-13 YEARS OF AGE IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(European Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)Purpose: The main objective of this study was to establish the difference in the dietary diversity for school children enrolled in and those not enrolled in the home grown school feeding programme (HGSFP), in Makueni ... -
Assessment of Physical Activity Level and Its Effects on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(2019)Hypertension is a global public health concern since it contributes to onset of heart related diseases. Control of blood pressure among hypertensive patients is important to reduce cardiovascular disease ... -
Size-Exclusive Nanosensor for Quantitative Analysis of Fullerene C60
(American Chemical Society, 2011-05-18)This paper presents the first development of a mass-sensitive nanosensor for the isolation and quantitative analyses of engineered fullerene (C60) nanoparticles, while excluding mixtures of structurally similar fullerenes. ... -
Community Integration for Psychosocial Well-Being: Building Sustainable Peace and Strengthening Identity through Story-Telling in the South Sudan
(Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research (JEPER), 2015)In a war-ravaged country, a great need exists for community integration in order to heal the psychosocial wounds and to enable the process of development and reconstruction for peace. Even after settling in their ... -
The Church-State Relationship in Kenya after the Second Liberation Struggle
(Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research, 2016)The paper examinedthe dynamics of Church-State relationship in Kenya after the second liberation struggle. It is argued that the public theologiesin Kenyahave been experiencing a process of decay albeit with ... -
Utilization of Skilled Birth Attendants among Women of Reproductive Age in Central Division, Kajiado County Kenya
(2014)The proportion of births assisted by skilled birth attendants in Kenya is 44% while in Kajiado Central Sub County is 28%. Maternal mortality in Kenya is estimated to be 488 per 100,000 live births. This worrying trend ... -
Complementary Feeding and the Nutritional Status of Children 6-23 Months Attending Kahawa West Public Health Center,Nairobi
(Research Gate, 2017)A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out at the Kahawa West Public Health Centre , Nairobi, Kenya, among randomly sampled 286 mothers and their children aged 6-23 months. Data was entered and analyzed using ... -
Determinants Of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets Utilization Among Households Of Vihiga Sub - County
(Researchjournali’s Journal of Public Health, 2018-07)Insecticide Treated Mosquito Net (ITN) use is one of the primary malaria intervention recommended by the Kenyan government of Kenya through the Ministry of Health. Although several studies have been done with regards to ... -
Adolescent elite Kenyan runners are at risk for energy deficiency, menstrual dysfunction and disordered eating
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Limited data are available on the female athlete triad (Triad) in athletes from minority groups. We explored subclinical and clinical Triad components amongst adolescent elite Kenyan athletes (n= 61) and non-athletes ( n= ...
