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Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practice against risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus 2 amongst students of Mount Kenya And Gitwe Universities Rwanda.
(Mount Kenya University, 2020-10)The incidence of diabetes mellitus 2 among youths has increased. The specific objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding risk factor for Diabetes mellitus 2, to identity the attitude towards risk factors ... -
Preparedness of Zimbabwe’s Health System to respond to Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases; Focus on Parirenyatwa and Mpilo Hospitals
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-06)Infectious diseases are responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide with Africa being the most affected. More than half of all deaths, 56 %, in low-income nations in 2016 were as a result of “Group I” conditions, ... -
Socio-Economic Factors and Cultural Practices influencing the resurgence of Bed Bugs (Cimex Hemipterus); Nakuru town, Kenya.
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-06)Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed mostly on blood (human) .The most occurring bed bug, Cimex lactularius is found in almost all continents. Cimex hemipterus commonly known as the Tropical bed bugs resurge in warmer ... -
A survey of hand washing as a prevention of diarrhea diseases among primary school pupils in Njoro sub- county, Nakuru Kenya.
(Mount Kenya University, 2016-06)The high incidence of diarrhoea disease and other communicable diseases among children due to poor personal hygiene and sanitation remains a concern on the public health agenda in most countries. To address the problem ... -
Utilization of personal protective equipment and associated factors among nurses at Thika Level 5 Hospital
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-10)The incidence of infections among nurses is increasing tremendously in the world, with the highest percentage from the third world countries. Hospital-acquired infections have been recognized as a problem affecting the ...
