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Insights of Healthcare Workers and Community Members on Mental Health Perception and Practices in Meru County, Kenya
ntal health is a neglected field in many low and middle-income countries, such as Kenya, where information on the prevalence of mental health conditions is scarce. This problem is aggravated by an uneven distribution of mental health service providers and widespread ignorance and stigma around mental illness in the general population. The study in Meru County, Kenya, aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers and community members regarding mental health. Read More >>>
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Factors Influencing the Transition from Training to Clinical Practice by Occupational Therapy Graduates from Kenya Medical Training College
The aim of the study was to identify the factors influencing the transition from training to clinical practice of Occupational Therapy graduates from Kenya Medical Training College. Specifically, the study sought to assess the preparedness towards work roles, establish the influence of preceptors on transition to practice and to determine the influence of Occupational Therapy work practices on the transition to practice by the graduates Read More >>>
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Multisystemic Resilience and Psychosocial Wellbeing among Older Refugees: A Systematic Review with Implications for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Older refugees face poorer mental and emotional health outcomes than younger counterparts, yet little is known about how to strengthen their psychosocial resilience in postmigration settings. This systematic review analyzed 23 studies published between 1991 and 2022 using a multisystemic resilience lens, revealing that protective factors vary widely depending on migration context, sociocultural background, and available resources. The findings underscore the need for interdisciplinary, multilevel research and culturally grounded mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions tail
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Mental and sexual health outcomes associated with FGM/C in Africa: A systematic narrative synthesis
There is limited evidence on mental and sexual health outcomes and related interventions for women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Africa. This narrative synthesis reviewed 25 studies published between 2010 and 2022, revealing that most focused on sexual health issues such as pain, reduced desire, and arousal difficulties, while only four addressed mental health outcomes like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sleep disorders. No studies examined combined interventions for both mental and sexual health. The findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen health systems by traini
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried out among 133 participants on the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain at a specific point of time defined by the population. All variables were collected within a specified duration. An adapted structured close ended questionnaire was used, covering group-made questions for population parameters and variables, for screening neck status for the enrolled participants. In addition to the adap
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Factors associated with tungiasis among school-age children in Kwale County, rural Kenya
The parasitic disease tungiasis, caused by the flea Tunga penetrans, remains an important public health problem among children and the elderly. The study assessed the factors influencing prevention and control of tungiasis infection among school-age children in Kwale County, Kenya. Read More >>>
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Determinants of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Practices at the Household Level in Bondo Sub County in Siaya County
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) refer to the intestinal worms infecting humans that are transmitted through contaminated soil (Cdc; 2022). STH infections are common infections worldwide and affect the poorest communities, especially pre-school and school aged children. WHO’s strategy for control of STH infections is through the periodic mass drug administration treatment with dewormers. The general objective of this study is to find out the determinants of soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH) control practices at the household level Read More
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User needs and design features of sanitation digital solutions in Kawempe division, Kampala Uganda: a user centered design approach
espite improvements in access to water and sanitation services globally, a significant population in Sub Saharan Africa has limited access to improved sanitation facilities. Furthermore, there is lack of a centralized digital platform for data exchange among stakeholders for sanitation services planning and provision in Uganda. A user centered design (UCD) approach was used to develop and pilot a one stop sanitation digital solutions (SaniDigS) center in Kawempe division, Kampala, Uganda. R
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