• Education model for building health care capacity in protracted refugee contexts : policy brief 

  Pilkington, F. Beryl; Mbai, Isabella; Judith, Mangeni; Abuelaish, Izzeldin (IDCR-CRDI, 2016)

  Reliance on humanitarian NGOs for health care in protracted displacement situations like Dadaab is not sustainable. Refugees need to be equipped to play a greater role in providing primary health care for their communities. ...
• Comparison of nutritional status between breastfed and replacement fed infants born to HIV infected mothers in Nairobi 

  Nyaga, Emily E. (University of Nairobi, 2008)

  Infants born to HIV infected mothers may be at a higher risk of altered nutritional status secondary to feeding practices. Exclusive replacement feeding (ERF) is costly and poor mothers in the society may not adhere to ...
• Association between perineal birth trauma and postpartum SEXUAL FUNCTION among women in Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, West Pokot, Kenya 

  Okari, Pauline Ogake (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Childbirth is associated with a number of changes to a mother's overall health and well-being. Among the adverse experiences that mothers go through in childbirth is perineal birth trauma. Perineal birth ...
• Factors associated with exclusive breast feeding among mothers attending child welfare clinic at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Tesot, Edith Chepkirui (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal way of feeding the infant; its health benefits on child and maternal wellbeing are documented. Promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding is paramount in meeting ...
• Utilization of maternity waiting homes in West Pokot County, Kenya 

  Rono, Ednah Chelagat (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the utilization of maternity waiting homes in West Pokot County, Kenya. Maternity waiting home improves obstetric outcomes like increased access to skilled deliveries and ...
• Prevalence and determinants of low-birth-weight neonates among women with pre-eclampsia at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya 

  Sigei, Lina Chepngeno (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Pre-eclampsia contributes to the prevalence of Low neonatal birth weight (LBW) which is a crucial measure of child’s vulnerability to risks of illnesses, growth and development, chronic diseases later in life ...
• Assessment of neonatal outcomes among teenage mothers at Kitale County Referral Hospital, Kenya 

  Douglas, Cecilia Mukiri (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Approximately 14 million mothers aged 15 – 19 years give birth annually globally. The number of teenage births in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is particularly high with an estimated 50% of mothers under the age ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to maternal oral Health among pregnant women and nurse-midwives at Moi Teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. 

  Kabbah, Paulina (Moi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Pregnant women are more prone to oral health problems like periodontitis due to hormonal changes, frequent vomiting, changes in diet coupled with lowered immunity. The mother and child health handbook used ...
• Assessment of immediate newborn care practices among health care workers at RMBH, MTRH 

  Jemutai, Keitany Carolyne (Moi University, 2019)

  Introduction: Care of all newborns includes immediate and thorough drying, skin to skin contact of the newborn with the mother, cord clamping and cutting after the first minutes after birth, early initiation of breastfeeding, ...
• Maternal death review practices among Northern zone Hospitals in Malawi. 

  Bvumbwe, Marla Malayika (Moi university, 2019)

  Background: Globally, about 287,000 maternal deaths occur each year. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal mortality ratio of 546 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births compared to a global maternal mortality ratio ...
• Knowledge and skills of nurse-midwives in basic newborn resuscitation at Elgeyo-Marakwet County Hospitals-Kenya 

  Amdany, Bilha Anjao (Moi University, 2021)

  Introduction: Majority of neonatal deaths could be prevented with proper pre-natal; intrapartum care and training of midwives on neonatal resuscitation techniques which help reduce early neonatal deaths. Elgeyo-Marakwet ...
• Newborn cord care practices and knowledge among postnatal mothers at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Kipkoech, Maculater Jebiwot (Moi University, 2021)

  Introduction: Neonatal period represents the most vulnerable time for child survival. Although improved cord care around the time of birth reduces the incidence of neonatal death, umbilical cord infections continue to ...
• Knowledge and skills of nurse-Midwives in basic newborn resuscitation at Elgeyo-Marakwet County Hospitals-Kenya 

  Amdany, Bilha Anjao (Moi University, 2021)

  Introduction: Majority of neonatal deaths could be prevented with proper pre-natal; intrapartum care and training of midwives on neonatal resuscitation techniques which help reduce early neonatal deaths. Elgeyo-Marakwet ...
• Birth preparedness and complication readiness among primigravida women attending antenatal clinic at Nakuru County Hospital, Kenya 

  Nthiga, Sylvia Wanjiku (Moi University, 2021)

  Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) promotes maternal healthcare service utilization to ensure safe motherhood by reducing the three-delay. Delay in seeking care, delay in reaching the health ...
• Assessment of postnatal care services provided to mothers and neonates upon discharge: Mother’s perspective at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Ngelechei, Ruth Jemeli (Moi University, 2019)

  Background: In Africa, at least 125,000 women and 870,000 neonates die in the first week after birth annually yet this period receives less attention from health care providers. Care provided to both the mother and the ...
• Sexual function and quality of life of women using Medroxyprogesterone Acetate contraceptive in Nakuru County Referral Hospital 

  Sigei, Lilian Chepngetich (Moi University, 2020-09)

  Introduction: Sexual function is in the centre of women’s quality of life. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) contraceptive has a high discontinuation rate for reasons other than conception. Menstrual irregularities ...
• Determinants and fetomaternal outcomes for home births among child bearing age women in Marakwet East in Elgeyo Marakwet County -Kenya 

  Kwambai, Mary Jepkemboi (Moi University, 2020-09)

  Introduction: Health status of mothers and children is an important indicator of the overall economic health and well-being of a country. Maternal deaths commonly occur in fragile and humanitarian settings outside the ...
• Assessment of postpartum depression and anxiety among mothers of preterm neonates at newborn unit-Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret 

  Sakari, Philip Simiyu (Moi University, 2020-08)

  Background: The experience of taking care of a preterm neonate is regarded as highly stressful for the mother given the ill nature and fear of lower survival rates. As medical needs for the preterm neonate take center stage ...
• Protocol Development for Ovarian Cancer Treatment in Kenya 

  Sterling Lynn.; Lonkhuijzen Luc van.; Orango Elkanah.; Strother Matthew.; Busakhala Nafthali.; Rosen Barry.; Nyangena Job. (wolters kluwer health, 2010-11)
• Factors contributing to morbidity and mortality among preterm neonates admitted at two major hospitals in Rwanda 

  Muhayimana, Alice (Moi University, 2018)

  Background: Prematurity is one of the highest global health challenges of the 21st century and has been named the first killer of young children. In Rwanda, it is the leading cause of death in neonates. It is expedient to ...

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