Effects of Socio-demographic Factors on Regimen Adherence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Kisumu region, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Senghor Shisanya Name Abstract Introduction Efforts to diagnose TB and patients on treatment have been very successful as per WHO targets for Kenya. However, there are still poor treatment outcomes in a significant number of the patients. These poor treatment outcomes have been significantly linked to poor adherence […]
Self-reported Provision of Preconception Care and Associated Factors
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Shisanya Name Abstract Background: Preconception care (PCC) is the provision of health interventions to women and couples before conception occurs and is valuable in promoting healthy maternal, birth, and neonatal health outcomes. In Africa, more so in Kenya, maternal and neonatal health indicators have remained poor. The key constraint […]
Effectiveness of targeted antenatal family planning information provision on early postpartum family planning uptake in Kisumu County: Protocol for a simple randomized control trial (I DECIDE Study)
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Senghor Shisanya Name Abstract Overlooking the contraceptive needs of postpartum women constitutes missed opportunities in health system. Inter-birth interval of at least three years can prevent poor maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes and afford women socio-economic benefits of family planning (FP). The unmet need for FP in the […]
Predictors of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) among health care providers during the COVID–19 pandemic at a regional teaching and referral hospital in Western Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Senghor Shisanya Name Abstract Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is an unprecedented challenge to health care systems globally and locally. The study aimed to assess generalized anxiety disorder and associated factors among health care providers (HCP) during COVID–19 pandemic. A total of 202 health care providers participated […]
Measuring the effect of antenatal family planning counseling on the intention for early postpartum family planning among postpartum mothers in Western Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Shisanya Name Abstract Introduction: Maternal and Child Health (MCH) care continuum provides a great opportunity for PPFP interventions integration especially antenatal FP counseling. This study measured the effect of antenatal FP counseling on the intention for early PPFP among postpartum mothers in Kisumu County. Methodology: The study compared the effectiveness […]
Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Senghor Shisanya Name Abstract Introduction In developing countries like Kenya, addressing the high population growth rate necessitates a focus on early Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) use. Despite the critical need for PPFP, few researchers explore the application of health behaviour change theories to enhance FP use among postpartum […]
The role of AI in reducing maternal mortality: Current impacts and future potentials: Protocol for an analytical cross-sectional study
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Morris Senghor Shisanya Lucy Natecho Namusonge Abstract Background Maternal and newborn mortality remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite global efforts, Kenya continues to report high maternal mortality rates of over 350 deaths per 100,000 live births and a neonatal mortality rate of 21 per […]
