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Assessment Of Radiation Exposure During Interventional Procedures In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: The increasing number of interventional procedures in Kenya
benefits many patients and results in radiation burden. Some patient radiation
dose studies in developed countries have reported patients’ cumulative ...
Dietary, Socio-economic And Demographic Factors Influencing Serum Zinc Levels Of Pregnant Women At Naivasha Level 4 Hospital Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Zinc Deficiency (ZD) has been witnessed by several studies and
associated to diverse pregnancy complications.
Despite availability of data to demonstrate widespread micronutrient deficiency in
pregnancy, ...
Fertility desires among HIV infected adults at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The Demographic And Clinical Characteristics Of Children Diagnosed With Rickets Who Presented To Msf Clinics From Informal Settlement Of Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Objectives: In primary health care clinics run by Médecins Sans Frontières in the
informal settlement of Kibera, Nairobi, we describe the demographic and clinical
characteristics of children with rickets from September ...
Factors Associated With Risky Sexual Behavior Practices Among Hiv Negative Partners In Hiv Discordant Relationships In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: The HIV negative partners in HIV discordant relationships are at
a 10% annual risk of acquiring HIV. Whereas sexual behavior influences HIV
acquisition, little information is available on risk taking practices ...
Evidence review of hydroxyurea for the prevention Of sickle cell disease complications in low-income Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
Hydroxyurea is widely used in high-income countries for the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in children. In Kenyan clinical guidelines, hydroxyurea is only recommended for adults with SCD. Yet many ...
Neuroepidemiology Of Spina Bifida Cystica In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
65 patients with spina bifida cystic were treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital,
Nairobi, Kenya between September 2011 and August 2012. The mean age at
presentation at presentation was 9 days. There was a male ...
Management And Outcomes Of Extradural Haematomas At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Extradural hematoma is a true neurosurgical emergency and
remains among the most common causes of mortality and disability resulting
from traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ...
Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending Antenatal clinic at Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
In the world, more than half the numbers of pregnant women are anemic. The burden of disease is heavy yet poorly estimated. The prevalence of anemia in Kenya has been variously studied with no reliable statistics ...
Treatment Compliance Among Patients With Hypertension At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as hypertension (HTN) are
a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. They are gaining momentum
in developing countries due to westernization, nutritional transition ...