Articles: School of NursingJournal articles for school of nursinghttp://repository.embuni.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5772024-03-29T13:10:56Z2024-03-29T13:10:56ZFoetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby?Limungi, Mbaabu G.Kirigia, Consolatahttp://repository.embuni.ac.ke/handle/embuni/38472021-08-06T00:05:01Z2020-10-01T00:00:00ZFoetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby?
Limungi, Mbaabu G.; Kirigia, Consolata
Sex is used to define the biological categorization of a human being as either a
male or female. Globally, most of the pregnant women have expressed desire
to know the sex of their babies prenatally. To determine sex of the baby before birth, both traditional and modern sex prediction methods have been
used. The study aimed at answering the question; can foetal position and sex
be related? If so, can it be used to predict the sex of the baby? Analytical
perspective utilizing quantitative approach was conducted in a Referral
County Hospital to collect data from a sample size of 340 women who were
admitted in labour. Selection was done through convenience sampling method. Data were cross tabulated to determine variable frequencies and establish the association, while chi-square was used to test the study hypothesis.
Overall results revealed statistically significant relationship between foetal position and sex of the baby (P = 0.001). Majority of female neonates (74.4%)
had adopted right occipital anterior, while most of male neonates (57.4%) had
adopted left occipital anterior. It follows then, that sex of the baby may be related to the foetal position. This knowledge may be used by the midwives to
predict the foetal sex for the women who may not afford ultrasound scan.
Further research may be necessary in a different setting.
2020-10-01T00:00:00ZFoetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby?Limungi, Mbaabu G.Kirigia, Consolatahttp://repository.embuni.ac.ke/handle/embuni/38462021-08-06T00:05:03Z2020-10-01T00:00:00ZFoetal Position: Can It Be Used to Predict the Sex of Unborn Baby?
Limungi, Mbaabu G.; Kirigia, Consolata
Sex is used to define the biological categorization of a human being as either a
male or female. Globally, most of the pregnant women have expressed desire
to know the sex of their babies prenatally. To determine sex of the baby before birth, both traditional and modern sex prediction methods have been
used. The study aimed at answering the question; can foetal position and sex
be related? If so, can it be used to predict the sex of the baby? Analytical
perspective utilizing quantitative approach was conducted in a Referral
County Hospital to collect data from a sample size of 340 women who were
admitted in labour. Selection was done through convenience sampling method. Data were cross tabulated to determine variable frequencies and establish the association, while chi-square was used to test the study hypothesis.
Overall results revealed statistically significant relationship between foetal position and sex of the baby (P = 0.001). Majority of female neonates (74.4%)
had adopted right occipital anterior, while most of male neonates (57.4%) had
adopted left occipital anterior. It follows then, that sex of the baby may be related to the foetal position. This knowledge may be used by the midwives to
predict the foetal sex for the women who may not afford ultrasound scan.
Further research may be necessary in a different setting.
2020-10-01T00:00:00ZPerceived Social Support Among Clients Using Alcohol and Illicit Drugs at the Comprehensive Care Centre at the Coast General Hospital Kenya A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study.Maina, ElizabethWagoro, MiriamKirui, AngelineKhasakhala, Lincolnhttp://repository.embuni.ac.ke/handle/embuni/37432024-02-22T06:50:56Z2017-11-01T00:00:00ZPerceived Social Support Among Clients Using Alcohol and Illicit Drugs at the Comprehensive Care Centre at the Coast General Hospital Kenya A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study.
Maina, Elizabeth; Wagoro, Miriam; Kirui, Angeline; Khasakhala, Lincoln
Poor social support coupled with poor coping mechanisms among
people with HIV infection may drive them to alcohol and illicit drug
use to cope with the significant psychological challenges that HIV
infection presents. In return, this affects adherence to Highly Active
Antiretroviral Therapy and progression to Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome contributing to high mortality. The aim of the
study was to explore perceived social support among clients using
alcohol and illicit drugs at the Comprehensive Care Centre of the Coast
General Hospital – Mombasa. The CAGE – AID (acronym for cut
down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener – adapted to include drug use) tool
was used to screen for alcohol and illicit drugs use and clients who
scored ≥2 were included in the study. Convenience sampling method
was used whereby 235 respondents were consecutively enrolled.
Patients with a CAGE-AID score of ≥2 who consented were subjected
to a socio-demographic questionnaire and the multidimensional scale of
perceived social support (MSPSS). Data analysis was done using
Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0. Descriptive
statistics were used to examine demographic characteristics. An
analysis of variance was done to determine the significance of
associations between the population characteristics and the various
dimensions of social support. The confidence interval was set at 95%, p
value at <0.05.The findings of the study demonstrated inadequate
social support among HIV/AIDS infected alcohol and illicit drugs
users. Providing social support may decrease the risk of alcohol and
illicit drugs use hence better health outcomes. Social support should be
strengthened in comprehensive care.
2017-11-01T00:00:00ZEarly growth in preterm infants after hospital discharge in rural Kenya: longitudinal studyMawia, Diana S.Chege, Margaret N.Oyieke, Jenniferhttp://repository.embuni.ac.ke/handle/embuni/37422021-02-27T00:04:53Z2016-06-22T00:00:00ZEarly growth in preterm infants after hospital discharge in rural Kenya: longitudinal study
Mawia, Diana S.; Chege, Margaret N.; Oyieke, Jennifer
Prematurity is the single most important cause of mortality during the neonatal period. The early growth of these infants has been
shown to be a predictor of their later growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes. The objective of this study was to establish the determinants of
early growth in preterm infants after hospital discharge at the Kitui District Hospital, Kenya. Methods: A short longitudinal study design was
adopted to execute the study. During the period of April and June 2014, all the preterm infants who were discharged from the Kitui District
Hospital Newborn Unit were enrolled in the study by obtaining written informed consent from their guardians. The anthropometric measurements
of these infants were taken at discharge and repeated two weeks later at the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic and the Maternal Child health Clinic. A
questionnaire guided interview was held with the guardians to establish infant and maternal characteristics which influenced the infants' early
growth. Results: A total of 112 participants were enrolled for the study with 106 (94.4%) of them being available for reassessment after two
weeks. Majority (72.6%) had deficit in growth by failing to attain the recommended WHO average weight gain of 15g/kg/day. Most of the mothers
(63.4%) were between the ages of 20-29 years with half of them being first time mothers. Many of them (66.1%) had only attained primary
education and were married (66.1%) to self-employed husbands (56%). Conclusion: Most of the preterm infants at discharge were females who
were born between 33 and 36 weeks gestation. Growth deficit was present in the majority and gestational age at birth was a major determinant of
the early growth in these preterm infants.
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