Second Delay Factors Influencing Perinatal Mortality among Mothers in Lurambi and Butere Sub-Counties, Kakamega County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Catherine Mutonyi Simiyu Name Abstract Purpose: To examine the association between maternal delay in reaching appropriate health facility and perinatal mortality in Lurambi and Butere sub-counties, Kakamega Kenya Methodology: A community based retrospective cross-sectional research design was adopted using mixed methods for data collection. A total of 520 respondents were randomly […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DELAY IN MAKING A TIMELY DECISION TO SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PERINATAL MORTALITY IN LURAMBI AND BUTERE SUB-COUNTIES, KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Catherine Mutonyi Simiyu Name Abstract Purpose: To determine the relationship between the delays in making a timely decision to seek medical assistance and perinatal mortality in Lurambi and Butere sub-counties, Kakamega County, Kenya. Methodology: A community based retrospective cross-sectional research design was adopted using mixed methods for data collection. A total […]
Expectant Mothers Dialogue Day in Promoting Maternal and Newborn Health
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy Natecho Namusonge Name Abstract Pregnant mothers’ dialogue day has proven to be an invaluable way of promoting maternal and newborn health in East-Sang’alo Sub-location, Kanduyi Sub-county in Bungoma County. The strategy is to promote and strengthen community based maternal and newborn health care, family planning, male involvement, the […]
Current Public Health Issues Globally and in Africa
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy Namusonge Name Abstract Introduction: Public health focuses on disease prevention and the overall improvement of human life. Research makes it clear that the importance of public health cannot be understated. The Centre of Disease Control (CDC) defines public health as “the science of protecting and improving the health of […]
Respectful Maternity Care Interventions in Promoting Quality at Level 5 Health Facilities in Bungoma County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy N. Namusonge Name Abstract High maternal and newborn mortality is a pressing problem in developing settings. Poor treatment during childbirth contributes directly and indirectly to this problem at 82%. Many women experience disrespectful and abusive treatment during childbirth worldwide which violates their rights. In Kenya 20% of women […]
Women’s persistent utilisation of unskilled birth attendants in Kakamega County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) L.N. Namusonge Name Abstract Background: Minority of births in sub-Saharan Africa are conducted by skilled birth attendants. Having the highest world maternal mortality ratios and most deaths being associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery. Changing delivery practices is a major priority in this region. Objective: To determine the factors […]
Assessment of Women’s Experience of Care during Childbirth for Quality Improvement at Level 5 Health Facilities in Bungoma County, Kenya
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy Natecho Namusonge Name Abstract High maternal and newborn mortality is a pressing problem in developing countries. Poor treatment during childbirth contributes directly and indirectly to this problem. Many women experience disrespectful and abusive treatment during childbirth worldwide which violates their rights. In Kenya, 20% of women report having […]
Assessment of Factors Contributing to Delayed Surgeries in Enlarged Prostate Patients: A Survey at Kisumu County Referral Hospital
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy Natecho Namusonge Name Abstract Enlarged prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland in men resulting in frequent urination, weak urine stream, and inability to completely empty the bladder. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in men and […]
Respectful Maternity Care Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review.
VIEW ON PUBLISHER SITE KIBU Author(s) Lucy Natecho Namusonge Name Abstract High maternal and new born mortality remains a pressing problem in developing settings. Poor treatment during childbirth contributes directly and indirectly to this problem at a rate of 82%. Many women experience disrespectful and abusive treatment during childbirth in facilities worldwide which violates their […]
