• Optimal parameters for Gene Xpert MTB/RIF and LAM Strip determine Test for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis using urine from HIV patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya 

  Ali, Iddah. M.; Ng’wena, Gideon A.; Guyah, Benard. O.; Mutai, Kennedy K.; Abong’, Benard. O. (journal of medical science and clinical research, 2015-08)

  The application of Gene Xpert MTB/RIF® assay for testing non-sputum clinical samples in Western Kenya has not been reported. We are reporting on use of Zn, CD4 count, Hb, Creatinine, Proteinuria, and Hematuria as optimal ...
• Assessment of perceived competence in breaking bad news tasks among RESIDENT doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital 

  Chumba, David K. (Moi University, 2022)

  Background: Breaking bad news refers to a medical procedure of passing unfavorable medical information to patients about their illnesses. Competence in this skill is required in medical practice and medical education ...
• A randomized clinical trial of a group cognitive‐behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus‐infected out‐patients in western Kenya 

  K. Papas, Rebecca; Gakinya, Benson; M. Mwaniki, Michael; Lee, Hana (https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15112, 2020)

  Background and aims Culturally relevant and feasible interventions are needed to address limited professional resources in sub‐Saharan Africa for behaviorally treating the dual epidemics of HIV and alcohol use disorder. ...
• Medical student’s admission criteria and their relationship to academic performance among medical students in Moi and Egerton Universities, Kenya 

  Omenge, Obwoge Ronald (Moi university, 2017)

  Background: Admission into Kenyan public universities’ medical schools is either by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service(KUCCPS) or on self-sponsorship programmes (SSP) basis. The KUCCPS selected ...
• Competency perception of medical educators in innovative medical curriculum planning and development at Moi University, College of Health sciences 

  Chepkeitany, Harun Chemjor (Moi University, 2015)

  The background to this study concerns innovations in medical education curricula and changing health care needs that require constant changes in medical school curricula. Innovative medical curricula provide an opportunity ...
• Alterations in indices of oxidative stress and diabetes in type i diabetic rats on a low-carbohydrate diet and pycnogenol 

  T. Kamuren, Zipporah (Indiana University, 2005-12)

  Glucose, the major fuel for most body tissues, derives largely from ingested carbohydrates. Considering that a primary feature of diabetes is persistent hyperglycemia, reducing exogenous carbohydrates is expected to ...
• Developing a teaching protocol on prostatism based on patient educational factors in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Musau, Pius (Moi University, 2021)

  Background: Education has been associated with empowerment and better health where pedagogies are aligned with life experiences. It, however, has had a number of flaws that may make going to school less of a predictor ...
• Development of standards for undergraduate occupational health in a physiotherapy curriculum: a case in Kenya 

  Wanyonyi, Nancy Eileen Nekoye (University of the Western Cape, 2020)

  Background: Occupational health (OH) in physiotherapy is well known for addressing work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), which are high in number according to the available statistics (Fingerhut, Concha, Punnet, ...
• Implementation of innovative instructional methods in public health programme at the College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Kenya 

  Wanyonyi, Mary Nekesa (Moi University, 2020)

  Background: Public Health is one of the Schools in the College of Health Sciences, Moi University that specializes in training Health Professionals. The School offers a degree Programme in Bachelor of Science in Environmental ...
• Medical education implication on knowledge, attitude, practices and barriers to implementation of non-pharmacological pain management during labor 

  Ramasamy, Poornima (Moi University, 2020)

  Background: Health care providers have a key role in pain management. Health care providers often use non-pharmacological measures to facilitate comfort for patients within the hospital setting. However, guidelines for use ...
• Perception of lecturers and undergraduate medical (MBChB) and Nursing (BScN) students regarding the adequacy of teaching and learning resources in two Kenyan public Universities 

  Njeru, Mary (Moi University, 2021)

  Background: For effective learning to take place in any academic institution, there must be adequate resources to facilitate learning. High enrolment in public universities has led to reduced learning space and sharing of ...
• Assessment of physical activity in children and adolescents 

  Mang’eni, Robert Ojiambo (University of Glasgow, 2012)

  The objectives of The Identification and Prevention of Dietary and Lifestyle Induced Health Effects in Children and Infants study (child sample) and the Kenya Adolescent Physical Activity study (adolescent sample) conducted ...
• Implementation of innovative instructional methods in Public Health programme at the College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Kenya 

  Wanyonyi, Mary Nekesa (Moi University, 2019)

  Background: Public Health is one of the Schools in the College of Health Sciences, Moi University that specializes in training Health Professionals. The School offers a degree Programme in Bachelor of Science in Environmental ...
• The perceived role of community based medical education among Kenyan-trained doctors’ choice of rural practice and specialty 

  Chege, Patrick Masemiano (Moi University, 2020)

  Background: The recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals, especially doctors, in rural and remote areas remains a major challenge and a contributor to inequity that favors urban populations worldwide. Sub-Saharan ...
• Relationship of training and treatment practices in tuberculosis management in selected counties in Kenya 

  Sang, Richard K. (Moi University, 2020)

  Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious and preventable disease that causes high morbidity and mortality not only in Kenya but globally. Poor adherence to medication leads to worsening of this preventable disease and ...
• Bachelor of Science Environmental Health graduates’ academic competencies and public health work expectations in Kenya: Graduate and employer perspectives 

  Jepngetich, Hellen (Moi University, 2020)

  Background: Public Health workforce faces varied challenges ranging from personnel shortages to debates on relevance and adequacy of the training provided to graduates undertaking degree in Bachelor of Science in Environmental ...
• Perspectives of Patients and Healthcare Providers about Support Groups in promoting Long-term Management of Diabetes at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Baliddawa Joice Beatrice Nangobi Babita (Moi University, 2010-04)

  Adherence to long-term therapy for chronic illnesses in developing countries averages 50%. In hypertensive diabetics the adherence rate is as low as 27%. In developing countries it is expected to be even lower. It is ...
• Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in South Africa 

  Lukoye Atwoli (Moi University, 2015-02)

  Objective: The main aim of this thesis is to analyze data from the South African Stress and Health (SASH) study and, for the first time, generate information on the epidemiology of traumatic events (TEs) and posttraumatic ...
• Management Practices in Distance Education for Health Professions in Kenya 

  Gladys, Jepkorir Mengich (Moi University, 2010-04)

  Distance Education (DE) is a formal process of learning that occurs when a learner and instructor are separated by distance or time. This study set out to determine management practices in Distance Education for Health ...
• Inter-Disciplinary Training of Counsellors in Counsellor Training Institutions in Kenya 

  Lunjalu, Pamela M. (Moi University, 2015-08)

  Interdisciplinary training approach and the use of media resources is known to play a major role in enhancing teaching and learning in Educational institutions. Despite this awareness, a number of challenges associated ...

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