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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Covid -19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Health Care Providers In Busia County, Kenya |
Country | : | Kenya |
Authors | : | Juliet Kilima Ilahalwa |
: | 10.9790/0990-1103020133 |
Abstract: The novel Coronavirus was announced a global rampant disease in March 2020. Non -pharmaceutical Interventions were imposed globally to assist in controlling the spread of the disease, which had caused a lot of damage which impacted the wellness of individuals and contributed to a significant decline in the global economy. Through rigorous research, the world realized the development of effective and safe vaccines. Broadly, several vaccines had since then been declared to be secure and efficacious for human consumption, to include Pfizer, Oxford/AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen, Sputnik V, Sinovac, and Sinopharm. The general public acceptance for inoculation against COVID-19 disease still remains undetermined. Health care providers have the highest susceptibility to the Corona......
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Abstract: Urinary tract infections are a severe public health problem and are caused by a range of pathogens, but most commonly by Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus, ascend from the perineum into the bladder and overcome host innate immunity. An attempt has been made to conduct a pre-experimental study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding UTI among students of B.BSc(N) 1st year Government College Of Nursing Patiyaldhar, Chamoli. The conceptual model used in this research was based on Jvan Steiner's IPO model. The study samples of 40 subjects were selected conveniently after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The self structured questionnaire and modified.....
KEY WORDS:Assess ,effectiveness, knowledge, UTI, attitude, 1st year students
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Abstract: Background of study: Care for diabetic ulcers necessitates extensive treatment and a lengthy recuperation period, necessitating family readiness in terms of family support, costs, time, and knowledge. This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic relationship between knowledge, family support, and family preparedness to care for diabetic ulcer patients.
Materials and Methods: The form of research conducted was quantitative research employing a correlational methodology and a cross-sectional design. All members of the primary family caring for patients with diabetic ulcers comprise the population........
Keywords: Family Support, Knowledge, Family Readiness, and Diabetic Ulcers
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Abstract: Motorcycle injuries have become a public health problem globally, the situation being more severe in low- and middle-income countries where the accidents and injuries reported are twice as high as those in high-income countries. Majority of the motorcycles operate in the rural areas where the industry is largely informal and unregulated. Moreover, there are limited statistics on the nature of crashes, predisposing risk factors and the extent of damage to guide in understand the problem and policy formulation. This study sought to analyze the rider risk factors associated with commercial motorcycle accidents in Olkalou Sub-County, Nyandarua County, Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey. A sample of 188 motorcycle riders and accident victims and 20 police officers were selected........
Keywords: Rider Characteristics, Commercial Motorcycle, Accident
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