Koech J. Maureen

Factors Influencing the Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Services among Women of Reproductive Age: A Case Study of Turbo Sub-county, Kenya

Koech J. Maureen, John G. Kariuki, Dominic M. Mogere, Karani Magutah & Esleen Jeruto · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Aim: To determine the prevalence, socio-demographic, and health system factors influencing the uptake of breast cancer (BC) screening services among women of reproductive age (WRA). Methods: An analytical cross-sectional research design was used which employed mixed-methods appro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i830606

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on the Use of Asthma Action Plans among Adult Asthmatic Patients Aged 18-65 in Nyamira, Kenya

Thomas L. Obara, Faith Muhonja, Justus Simba & Koech J. Maureen · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Introduction: Globally the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 334 million people suffer from asthma. In Kenya it is estimated that about 10% of the Kenyan population, or 4 million people, have asthma. Aim: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, att...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i41402

Risk Factors Associated with Occupational Injuries Among Motor Vehicle Repair Workers: A Case Study of Kigandaini Juakali Sector Thika, Kenya

Harrison Chege Njoroge, Alfred Owino Odongo, Samuel M. Karenga, Koech J. Maureen & Kipyegon Willy · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Aim: The study aimed to determine the associated factors for occupational injuries at Kigandaini Juakali sector, Thika town, Kenya Method: An occupational injury refers to a physical injury that a worker encounters while working, they include body cuts, burns, body punctures, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i630598