School of Health Sciences & School of Nursing: Recent submissions
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Epidemiology and characterization of echinococcus in Samburu and Maasai Mara game park and surrounding environments in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Echinococcus granulosus parasite exists in two distinct life cycle patterns; domestic cycle involving domestic dogs and livestock; and sylvatic cycle that involve wild canids and wild herbivores. The disease caused by this ... -
Unveiling the contributions of immunization for progressing towards Universal Health Coverage
(Taylor & francis, 2022)The aim of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)3 is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages; including reducing maternal and child mortality, combating communicable and ... -
The pathogenicity of blood stream and central nervous system forms of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense trypanosomes in laboratory mice: a comparative study
(F1000 Research Limited, 2022-03-02)Background: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) develops in two stages namely early stage when trypanosomes are found in the blood and late stage when trypanosomes are found in the central nervous system (CNS). The two ... -
Extent of Home Based Care Program Support to Hospital Based Care for Children with Chronic and Terminal Illness in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-06-05)Chronic and Terminal illnesses continue to increase and aggravate the burden of disease and the diminish space in our hospitals and communities, Worldwide, 57 million persons died in 2008, an estimated 40 million were in ... -
Influence of Message Content in Persuasive Communication on Adoption of Routine Immunisation of Children Aged 0-5 years in Bomet County, Kenya
(Journal of Development and Communication Studies, 2021-03-10)An estimated two to three million annual deaths from vaccine preventable diseases(VPDs) are prevented through immunisation. Currently about 19.5 million infants miss out on routine immunisation globally. We carried out a ... -
The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia Fiscus-Indica) Cladode Extracts Modulate Blood Sugar in Swiss White Albino Mice
(International Journal of Diabetes Research, 2016)Medicinal plants including the prickly pear cactus have been reported to modulate blood sugar levels. Extracts of prickly pear cactus have been used in various parts of the world to manage diabetes mellitus. However the ... -
Persuasive Communication: The role of Caregiver Characteristics on Adaption of Routine Immunization Services of Children aged 0-5 years in Bomet County.
(International Journal of Communication and Public Relation, 2021)Purpose: An estimated two to three million annual deaths from Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) are preventable through immunization. Currently about 19.5 million infants miss out on routine immunization globally. The ... -
Influence of Message Content in Persuasive Communication on Adoption of Routine Immunisation of Children Aged 0-5 years in Bomet County, Kenya
(185 Journal of Development and Communication Studies,, 2021)An estimated two to three million annual deaths from vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) are prevented through immunisation. Currently about 19.5 million infants miss out on routine immunisation globally. We carried out a ... -
Risk factors for Tuberculosis in Mwea West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Scienc, 2017)In the year 2012, 89,568 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were notified in Kenya. Using this figure, World health Organization (WHO) ranked the country 15th out of 22 countries with high TB burden. ... -
Epidemiology of Cystic Echinococcosis in Pastoral Communities of Kenya
(Numid Publishers, 2020-03-04)Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a chronic debilitating parasitic disease in humans caused by larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution. Over time, Turkana in Kenya was the ... -
Dollar value of disability-adjusted life years in South Africa in 2019
(Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy, 2021)Background To date, no study has estimated the dollar value of DALYs lost from a wide range of diseases and conditions in South Africa. The specific objectives of this study were: (a) to estimate the dollar value of ... -
Effect of Knowledge and Culture on Utilization of Pit Latrines in Tigania East, Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-10)Introduction: The major cause of childhood diseases in Kenya is related to issues of poor sanitation. More than 19,500 people die every year from diarrhoea of which 17,100 are children. Diarrhoea accounts for 16% of deaths ... -
Selenium Deficiency Risk in Central Kenya Highlands: an assessment from the soil to the body
(PubMed, 2019)Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with increased risk of clinical disorders. Yet, it has not been considered as an important public health issue in Africa. The health burden of this 'hidden hunger' remains largely ... -
The monetary value of human life losses associated with COVID-19 in Turkey
(Emerald, 2020)Background: This study aimed to appraise the monetary value of human life losses associated with COVID-19 in Turkey. To our knowledge, it is the first study in Turkey to value human life losses associated with COVID-19. ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys slaughtered in Kinamba, Mogotio, and Lodwar slaughterhouses and their association with several host factors. A ... -
The Monetary Value of Human Lives Lost to Suicide in the African Continent: Beating the African War Drums
(PubMed, 2020-04)Background: Suicide is an important public health problem in the African continent whose economic burden remains largely unknown. This study estimated the monetary value of human lives lost due to suicide in the African ... -
The Present Value of Human Lives Lost Due to COVID-19 in the United Kingdom
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Diversity of Taenia and Hydatigera (Cestoda: Taeniidae) in domestic dogs in Kenya
(Springer, 2020-07)Taenia species of domestic dogs can cause cysticercosis and coenurosis in a wide range of intermediate hosts including humans. Most taeniids of dogs are globally distributed, but some wildlife-transmitted species can be ... -
The discounted money value of human lives lost due to COVID-19 in Spain
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020-07)Purpose – To estimate the discounted money value of human lives lost (DMVHL) due to COVID-19 in Spain. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs the human capital approach to estimate the DMVHL (assuming Spain’s life ... -
The Present Value of Human Life Losses Associated with Coronavirus Disease in Africa
(Scientific Research, 2020)The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to ravage human lives, social systems, and economies around the world. The objective of this study was to estimate the total present value (TPVAFC) of human life losses associated ...