• Predictors of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis among infected patients in Nairobi County 

  Kamau, George Giathi (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) poses a significant threat to tuberculosis (TB) control in Kenya, particularly within Nairobi County, where it accounted for a 12% portion of new cases in 2019. The ...
• Pit latrine use in the prevention of diarrheal diseases in Mutwot location, Nandi County, Kenya 

  Cheruiyot, Charles Korir (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Globally, achieving universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene by 2030 is a major challenge in many parts of the world. This sanitation crisis means untreated human waste is spreading ...
• Determinants of drug uptake during mass drug administration for trachoma in Turkana West Sub- County, Turkana County, Kenya. 

  Olubulyera, Stephen Joram Onam (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Trachoma is one of the neglected tropical diseases that cause blindness if left untreated. The disease is endemic in 53 countries, where an estimated 325 million people at risk of exposure, with Africa contributing ...
• Factors associated with severe rheumatic heart disease among patients attending Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Nasirumbi, Anne Magero (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a preventable type of cardiovascular disease, most common among children and young, working adults, with twice the risk of developing RHD among females. There are over 15 million ...
• Factors associated with HIV Seroconversion and facilitators and barriers for concurrent use of methadone and antiretroviral therapy among persons with opioid use disorder in Kisauni Mat Clinic, Mombasa County, Kenya. 

  Nassoro, Juma Mwanyalu (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is the use of an approved drug, in combination with counselling and behavioural therapies, to provide a 'whole-patient approach' to treating substance use disorder. Kenya ...
• Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among persons living with HIV in Mombasa County, Kenya 

  Mudachi, Faith Nthoki (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease defined as blood pressure greater than 140/90 millimeters of mercury. The global prevalence of hypertension among Persons Living with HIV(PLHIV) was estimated to be ...
• Factors associated with Mycobacterium Leprea occurrence among people with leprosy in Kwale County, Kenya 

  Karani, Vallerian (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Leprosy, an infection caused by Mycobacterium Leprea, remains an important problem globally. In 2020, approximately 22.9 per million population cases were reported to WHO. India contributed 60% of these cases. ...
• Prevalence and risk factors for undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among patients seen in Thika Level 5 Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Mwihaki, Eddah Mbugua (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Globally, about 537 million people have Diabetes Mellitus (DM), the majority (70%) living in low- and middle-income countries while 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to DM each year. The burden is ...
• Coverage and factors associated with the utilization of Pyrethroid-Piperonyl Butoxide treated nets in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. 

  Aricha, Stephen (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Malaria is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) use is key in the fight against malaria. Unfortunately, reports indicate a reduction ...
• Factors associated with access to tuberculosis care among tuberculosis patients in Mandera East Sub-County, Kenya 

  Maalim, Ibrahim Abdi (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In 2021, 10.6 million individuals got infected with tuberculosis globally and tuberculosis incidence in Kenya was 251 cases per 100,000 ...
• Bacterial types, antibiotic use, and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns in chronic wound in selected health facilities, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. 

  Cheruiyot, Boaz Kipkurui (Moi University, 2024)

  Background: Bacterial infections are one of the causes of slow and non-healing wounds. Adding to the increase in incidences of chronic wounds because of other patient factors and the current challenge of antimicrobial ...
• Factors Associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending family planning clinic at Machakos County Referral Hospital, Machakos- Kenya 

  Nthenya, David S (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: Cervical cancer is the major cause of mortality globally with close to 500,000 new cases annually. The incident of cervical cancer is expected to increase by almost 700,000 cases and cause about 400,000 deaths ...
• Factors associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending Family Planning Clinic at Machakos County Referral Hospital, Machakos Kenya 

  Nthenya, Selastina David (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: Cervical cancer is the major cause of mortality globally with close to 500,000 new cases annually. The incidence of cervical cancer is expected to increase by almost 700,000 cases and cause about 400,000 deaths ...
• Determinants and management of tungiasis (Tunga penetrans): In Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya 

  Yotomuk, Wilson Chemerii (Moi University, 2023)

  Introduction: Tunga Penetrans is a flea (chigoe) that causes infestation known as jiggers. It affects approximately 3 million Kenyans in the Central, Eastern, and Western parts of Kenya. Jigger victims are stigmatized, ...
• Determinants of perinatal mortality among women of child-bearing age in Baringo Central Sub County, Baringo County 

  Serech, Hosea Kibet (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: Perinatal deaths comprise of all the stillborn children of more than the 28 weeks’ gestation period and the mortality experienced during the first week of life. Perinatal mortality is a major issue major issue ...
• Comparing the effects of unregulated open dumpsite pollution on child growth and maternal health in Nairobi slums, Kenya: A cross-sectional study 

  Karanu, Michael Karuingi Joram (Moi University, 2023)

  Background:Research on the impact of environmental pollution on the growth of children in Africa has been relatively limited. Globally, pollution is associated with one out of every six deaths, totaling 9 million deaths. ...
• Risk factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-age children in Muringari location, Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya 

  Karani, Erastus Ngari (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: The main species of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) that infect humans are the roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), the whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). ...
• Barriers to the utilization of antenatal care services among women attending public health facilities in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya 

  Sawe, Angela Jepchirchir (Moi University, 2023)

  Introduction: Antenatal Care services provide a crucial opportunity for health care practitioners to collect a proper history, perform a physical examination, and create an antenatal profile, which aids in the detection, ...
• Factors associated with utilization of skilled birth attendance among women of reproductive age in Turbi Ward, North-Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya 

  Duba, Anna Qabale (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: Maternal mortality remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Maternal mortality rates (MMR) in Kenya declined from 362/100,000 live births in 2014 to 353/100,000 live births in 2021 as a ...
• Factors associated with utilization of skilled birth attendance among women of reproductive age in Turbi Ward, North-Horr Sub County, Marsabit County, Kenya 

  Duba, Anna Qabale (Moi University, 2023)

  Background: Maternal mortality remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Maternal mortality rates (MMR) in Kenya declined from 362/100,000 live births in 2014 to 353/100,000 live births in 2021 as a ...

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