{"title":"A question of dignity. Impact of rapid population growth on developing countries.","authors":"A A Osoro","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1991-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13119427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable development.","authors":"S. Talib","doi":"10.5040/9781849468374.ch-003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5040/9781849468374.ch-003","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainable development is founded on the premise that human wellbeing should advance without irreparable harm to ecosystems and the vital services they provide, without depleting essential resources, and without posing risks to future generations. The term \"sustainable\" refers to managing the world's economy in a manner consistent with the continued healthy functioning of Earth's ecosystems, oceans, atmosphere and climate. In this context, \"development\" refers to continued social, political, and economic progress aimed at improving the well-being of the global community, especially for the poorest people.","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"08 1","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1991-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70545011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Karani, K Katsivo, L N Muhami, D W Lwafama, Ntsekhe
{"title":"Knowledge, attitudes and practices on the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) among health workers in (Nyeri) a district in Kenya.","authors":"A Karani, K Katsivo, L N Muhami, D W Lwafama, Ntsekhe","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the level of knowledge, Attitudes and practices of health workers toward HIV/AIDS.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study was a cross-sectional KAP study of HIV/AIDS among 263 health workers in a district in Kenya. A self administered questionnaire was completed by the health workers under the supervision of the investigators. The subjects were randomly selected and proportionately allocated to nurses, clinical officers and laboratory technologists.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed that as significant proportion of the study subjects had high knowledge on the history and transmission of HIV/AIDS (over 85%). There was expressed fear a proportion of (46%) health workers in the handling of AIDS patients. Though a sizeable proportion was knowledgeable of the recommended procedures in relation to aseptic technique in routine clinical procedures (over 75%). Lack of sufficient supplies and logistics hindered the conformity to the guidelines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An integrated and comprehensive educational; programme and periodic feedback is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"28-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13285905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The roles of nurses' associations and individual nurses in promoting health by safeguarding the environment.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"5-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13285906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Responsibilities of a nurse in the promotion of health law and ethics.","authors":"T M Oduori","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"27-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13285904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kenya embarks on writing a nursing standard. International Council of Nurses.","authors":"E N Waruhiu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"15, 19, 21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13285902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of K.E.P.I.","authors":"M N Mwangi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76072,"journal":{"name":"Kenya nursing journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"21-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1990-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"13285903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}