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School of Nursing

PUBLICATIONS

School of Nursing staff disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, book chapters, conferences, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

2025

  1. Owoche PO, Shisanya MS, Mayeku B, Namusonge LN (2025) The role of AI in reducing maternal mortality: Current impacts and future potentials: Protocol for an analytical cross-sectional study. PLoS One 20(5): e0323533.
  2. Shisanya MS, Kipmerewo M, Morema E, Ouma C (2025) Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya. PLoS ONE 20(2): e0315029.
  3. Shisanya, M., Kipmerewo, M., Morema, E., & Ouma, C. (2025). Measuring the effect of antenatal family planning counseling on the intention for early postpartum family planning among postpartum mothers in Western Kenya. Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health, 17(01).

2024

  1. Bundi JM, Morema EN, Shisanya MS (2024) 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. PLoS ONE 19(12): e0310240.
  2. Morema EN, Ouma C, Egessa R, Nyachiro L, Shisanya M. Self-reported Provision of Preconception Care and Associated Factors. East Afr Health Res J. 2024;8(1):58-66.  Epub 2024 Mar 28. PMID: 39234337; PMCID: PMC11371014.
  3. Namusonge, L. (2024). Current Public Health Issues Globally and in Africa. Research Journal in Medical and Health Sciences, 5(1).

2023

  1. Lucy Natecho Namusonge. International Council of Nurses International Conference. Theme: Nurses Together: A force for global health – ICN 2023 in Montreal Canada. 1-5 July 2023. Topic: Expectant Mothers Dialogue Day in Promoting Maternal and Newborn Health
  2. Simiyu, C., Kipmerewo , M., & Arudo, J. (2023). Second Delay Factors Influencing Perinatal Mortality among Mothers in Lurambi and Butere Sub-Counties, Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 9(2), 40–53.

2022

  1. Shisanya MS, Ouma C, Kipmerewo M (2022) 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). PLoS ONE 17(8): e0264807.
  2. Namusonge, L., Wanzala, M., & Wamukoya, E. (2022). Assessment of Women’s Experience of Care during Childbirth for Quality Improvement at Level 5 Health Facilities in Bungoma County, Kenya. East African Journal of Health and Science, 5(1), 1-18.

2021

  1. Namusonge, L., & Ngachra, J. (2021). Respectful Maternity Care Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review. East African Journal of Health and Science, 3(1), 45-58.
  2. Namusonge, L., & Ngachra, J. (2021). Assessment of Factors Contributing to Delayed Surgeries in Enlarged Prostate Patients: A Survey at Kisumu County Referral Hospital. East African Journal of Health and Science, 4(1), 24-40.
  3. Namusonge, L. N., Wamukoya, E. K., & Wanzala, M. N. (2021). Respectful Maternity Care Interventions in Promoting Quality at Level 5 Health Facilities in Bungoma County, Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 9(11).
  4. Simiyu, C., Kipmerewo , M., & Arudo, J. . (2021). 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. Global Journal of Health Sciences, 6(1), 23 – 43.

2020

  1. JW Kabo, AB Wakoli. Intrapartum care experience and assessment of the factors associated with it as voiced by women. Int J Midwifery Nurs Pract 2020;3(1):06-12.

2019

  1. Kabo, J., Eleanor, H., Edwards, G., Sarki A., (2019). Sociodemographic factors associated with mothers’ experiences of psychosocial care and communication by midwives during childbirth in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of African Nursing Sciences 8(3), 100164
  2. Kabo, Jane W., “Implementation of low cost high impact interventions to improve the health outcomes of preterm babies” (2019). INRC (Congress). 300.
  3. Kabo, J. W. (2019). High-impact low-cost interventions implemented to enhance the quality of care given to preterm babies in Kilifi County, Kenya(Doctoral Thesis).

2018

  1. Shisanya, M. S. (2018). Effects of socio‑demographic factors on regimen adherence among tuberculosis patients in Kisumu region, Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 3(1), 23–29.
  2. Ongeso, A., Lukorito, M & Kabo, J. (2018). Factors Influencing High Prevalence of Fresh Still Births in Mbagathi County Hospital, International Journal of Advanced Research. 6(4), 36-48
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2017

  1. Morema, E. N., & Shisanya, M. S. (2017). Relationship between Health Care System Setup and Adherence To Tuberculosis Treatment In Western Kenya. Quest Journals Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research, 4(1), 67–70.
  2. Shisanya, S. M., Arudo, J., Oloo, J. A., & Morema, E. N. (2017). The impact of  Co-morbidity and Treatment Characteristics on Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in Kisumu East Subcounty, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science Ver. VII, 6(5), 2320–1940.
  3. Shisanya, M. S., & Morema, E. N. (2017). Determinants of Maternal Satisfaction with Spinal Anaesthesia Care for Caesarian Delivery at the Kisumu County Hospital. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 6(1), 2320–1940.
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2016

  1. Kabo, J., Karani, A., Oyieke, J., Wakoli, A. B., & Cheruiyot, B. (2016). Experiences in care given during childbirth at a referral hospital in Kenya. Global Journal of Health Sciences, 5(1), 38.
  2. Namusonge, L.N., Kabue P.N., & Sharma R.R. (2016). Women’s persistent utilization of
    unskilled birth attendance: a study of mothers in Kakamega County, Kenya. East African
    Medical Journal Vol. 93 No. 11 November 2016

2015

  1. Nyangahu D. N, Wilson O. Ogonda L, Shisanya M.S, Morema E.N, Characteristics of Injuries among Children Attending Public Primary Schools in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya. Donnish Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 1(2) 2015 pp. 005-018.

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