Browsing by Author "Albert Burudi Wakoli"

Now showing 1 - 7 of 7
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    ADEQUACY OF POSTNATAL CARE EDUCATION GIVEN TO MOTHERS PRE DISCHARGE IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY
    (ADEQUACY OF POSTNATAL CARE EDUCATION GIVEN TO MOTHERS PRE DISCHARGE IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, 2016-05) Immaculate Wambui Kamau; Peter K. Njoroge; Joyce Olenja; Albert Burudi Wakoli
    Appropriate care for mother and newborn during postnatal period is vital to preventing complications and deaths that occur immediately after child birth. This study investigated adequacy of postnatal education provided by health workers to postpartum mothers prior to discharge in various health facilities in Nairobi County. A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. A sample of 422 mothers was selected from 18 health facilities. Semi-structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) was used to determine adequacy of knowledge. Chi-square test was used to find associations at a significance level of 0.05. From the study findings, less than a half (49%) of mothers had adequate knowledge. Evaluation of knowledge on components of postnatal care education indicated mothers’ knowledge on breast feeding components as highest with a mean of 74.8±28.7 and knowledge on baby care components as lowest with a mean 54±11.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Adherence to iron deficiency interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    (Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2025-01-22) Glory Benjamin; Ezra J. Mrema; Nchang’wa Nhumba; Albert Burudi Wakoli; Hussein H. Mwanga
    Abstract Background Iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women remains a public health concern despite iron deficiency interventions that have been implemented. This study investigated adherence to iron deficiency interventions and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo Municipality. Methods This cross-sectional study used a systematic random sampling technique to obtain 503 participants from the surveyed clinics. Interviews were conducted by using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Stata version 17. The study employed binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis to determine factors associated with adherence to iron deficiency interventions. Results In this study, 72% of participants were non-adherent and 28% were adherent to the interventions. In multivariable regression analysis, participants who forgot to take their iron tables on most days (AOR 2.35; 95% CI 1.23–4.48) and those who reported that not enough time was spent on education and counseling during antenatal clinic visits (AOR 3.87; 95% CI 1.08–13.84) were more likely to be non-adherent to iron deficiency interventions. Conclusions Majority of pregnant women in Ubungo Municipality were non-adherent to iron deficiency interventions. Non-adherence was associated with a tendency to forget taking iron tablets, and lack of enough time in providing health education and counseling. Improving the quality of health education and counseling could increase adherence to iron deficiency interventions and reduce maternal–child morbidity and mortality rates.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    DETERMINANTS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR SIX MONTHS IN A PERI URBAN SETTLEMENT OF KANGEMI: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH.
    (European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2016-12) Robert Kangwana Ayisi; Faith Thuita; Erastus Njeru; Albert Burudi Wakoli
    Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is the most effective preventive intervention for ensuring child survival. However, uptake of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. This study aimed at investigating factors that enable some mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months successfully. The study was conducted in Kangemi of Nairobi city county, Kenya. It utilized qualitative methods to elicit information from participants. These were focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies to explore on factors that enabled them to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. Data were analysed using Atlas-Ti program. The study findings showed that, support from health care providers, community health workers and significant others like husband and mothers in-law promoted the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Further, availability of the mother, modification of work pattern and self-determination were key to the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    DETERMINANTS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR SIX MONTHS IN A PERI URBAN SETTLEMENT OF KANGEMI: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH.
    (European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2013-12) Robert Kangwana Ayisi; Faith Thuita; Erastus Njeru; Albert Burudi Wakoli
    Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is the most effective preventive intervention for ensuring child survival. However, uptake of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. This study aimed at investigating factors that enable some mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months successfully. The study was conducted in Kangemi of Nairobi city county, Kenya. It utilized qualitative methods to elicit information from participants. These were focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies to explore on factors that enabled them to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. Data were analysed using Atlas-Ti program. The study findings showed that, support from health care providers, community health workers and significant others like husband and mothers in-law promoted the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Further, availability of the mother, modification of work pattern and self-determination were key to the success of exclusive breastfeeding
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    DETERMINANTS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR SIX MONTHS IN A PERI URBAN SETTLEMENT OF KANGEMI: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH.
    (European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2013-12) Robert Kangwana Ayisi1; Faith Thuita; Erastus Njeru; Albert Burudi Wakoli
    Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is the most effective preventive intervention for ensuring child survival. However, uptake of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. This study aimed at investigating factors that enable some mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months successfully. The study was conducted in Kangemi of Nairobi city county, Kenya. It utilized qualitative methods to elicit information from participants. These were focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies to explore on factors that enabled them to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. Data were analysed using Atlas-Ti program. The study findings showed that, support from health care providers, community health workers and significant others like husband and mothers in-law promoted the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Further, availability of the mother, modification of work pattern and self-determination were key to the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Intrapartum care experience and assessment of the factors associated with it as voiced by women
    (International Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Practice, 2019-12) Jane W Kabo; Albert Burudi Wakoli
    Childbirth experience plays a crucial role in how mothers foster positive feelings towards theirnewborn, good self-esteem, adaptation to the roles of motherhood, and future delivery. It is thereforeimportant to identify factors that positively or negatively influence the birth experience. The studyobjective was to determine the social-demographic variables associated with intrapartum careexperience at a tertiary Hospital in Kenya. This cross-sectional descriptive design employed systematicsampling to recruit 109 mothers. An established research instrument with local cultural adaptations wasused. Independent variables were; parity, marital status, occupation, monthly income and educationlevel. Dependent variables were effective communication; respect, care and dignity and emotionalsupport. Almost half of the mothers were aged between 20-24 years, over two thirds (71.6%) weremarried, with almost half (48.6) attaining primary education and over a third (37.6%), secondary.Nearly half (45%) were self-employed, (52%) earned US$ 50-99.9 per month. Marital status (rs=-0.192, p=0.046) was significantly associated with midwives explanations, perceived to be inunderstandable terms. An inverse significant rs=-0.192, p=0.045 correlation, was found between beingemployed and explanation of procedures being performed. There was an inverse significant (rs=-0.216,p=0.024) correlation between being employed and genuine interest displayed by midwives. An inversesignificant (rs=-0.202, p=0.036) correlation, was found between marital status and mothers being askedfor consent before procedures. Majority reported being treated with respect, were accorded privacy,and had consent requested before procedures. Many reported they were left alone (88.1%), and almostall mothers were "scolded" by their midwives during child birth (97.2%).The study revealed that various sociodemographic factors influence mothers’ experience of care duringthe intrapartum period. Midwives need to be cognizant of this in order to improve quality of maternalcare in Kenya. (PDF) Intrapartum care experience and assessment of the factors associated with it as voiced by women. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372080792_Intrapartum_care_experience_and_assessment_of_the_factors_associated_with_it_as_voiced_by_women#fullTextFileContent [accessed Oct 14 2024].
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Music Genres and Associated Determinants in Selected Fitness Centres, Eldoret Town, Kenya
    (International Journal of Music and Performing Arts, 2020-12) Albert Burudi Wakoli; Jessee Wanderi Wariuko; Jackton Jonathan Oyiengo
    Music is used widely during workouts and can increase motivation and positive affect among exercisers. It may be played over a sound system during exercise. The study’s intent was to investigate music genres played and to explore on associated determinants in selected fitness centres, Eldoret Town, Kenya. It employed an explorative research design. Four (4) fitness centres located in Eldoret town were purposively selected. All the instructors at those centres were studied. A key informant interview (KII) guide was used. One-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests were used to determine significant differences. From the study findings, classical music was played most with a mean of 5.16±7.05 while twist was played least with a mean of 0.74±0.81. Generally, there were no significant differences across the fitness centres with only classical music being significantly (p<0.05) different between fitness centres A and B. Key determinants found were: type of exercise, age and religion of clients. Other determinants included personal interest, aspirations, goals and role models, and clients’ health status as well as request, time of the day and sex of the instructor.