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Rehabilitation in Orthopaedic practice
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Reproductive Health of Female Sex Workers in the Urban Informal Settlement of Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(African Wildlife Foundation, NairobiDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Female sex workers (FSWs) have long been recognized as important factors in the sub-Saharan HIV/AIDS epidemic. Because of their large number of sexual partners and high rate of partner change they may act as core groups ... -
Research Guidelines. Nursing Council of Kenya. Nursing Council of Kenya, Nairobi. 2001
(University of Nairobi, 2001)No abstract available -
Research to understand the STI/HIV risks and sexual health needs of men in Kenya (
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005) -
Research utilization among nurses at a teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)INTRODUCTION: In the era of evidence based practice (EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by ... -
Resistance to chloroquine therapy in pregnant women with malaria parasitemia
(school of medicine, 1996)OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of chloroquine in pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum parasitemia at therapeutic doses of 25 mg/kg body weight divided over 3 days. <br>METHODS: ... -
Retinopathy of Prematurity as seen in two major hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University Of Nairobi,, 2007)Aim : To determine the incidence, pattern and risk factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Kenya (a developing country). Design: Non-comparative cohort study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) a nd ... -
A retrospective comparative study of adverse drug reactions among HIV (+) and HIV (-) adult patients taking antitubercular drugs, in 2006-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected, with eight million people progressing to active TB disease ... -
Retrospective Study of Cancer of the Esophagus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of surgery,, 1978)Retrospective Sturdy of Cancer of the Esophagus in Kenya - Cancer Research, 38: 303 - 305, February 1978. (Second of five authors - D.G. Gatei, A.E.O. Wasunna, D.A. Orinda and J. Muruka). -
A retrospective study of carcinoma of the prostate, at Kenyatta National Hospital,between 1975 and 1985
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
A review of Kenya’s cancer policies to improve access to cancer testing and treatment in the country
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020-01-18)BACKGROUND: Cancer is the third-leading cause of mortality in Kenya, resulting in unique challenges to the country's health system. An increase in the number of cancer cases in Kenya over the past decade resulted in ... -
A review of outcome of pterygium excision at lions sight first eye hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to review the outcome of pterygium, indications for excision, the pattern of complication in relation to surgical technique, the recurrence rate within the first six months post ... -
A review of pediatric admissions and outcomes at the Intensive Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)This was a prospective cross sectional study targeting all pediatric cases admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit (lCU) within the study period. The study aimed at examining/determining ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Risk Factors for Infection and Disease with the Malaria parasite in Areas of Stable Malaria
(Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Risk factors for mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1995)OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to examine maternal, obstetric, and infant characteristics of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus-1 in Nairobi, Kenya. STUDY DESIGN: Proviral human immunodeficiency virus-1 ... -
The Role of Infiltrative Local Anaesthesia in Thyroidectomy
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: General anaesthesia is the anaesthetic agent of choice during thyroidectomy, however, recent reports there is a role for local anaesthesia. This study reports on the experience of thyroidectomy performed under ... -
The Role of People Living with HIV and AIDS in AIDS Education and Awareness. A poster and oral presentation at the 8th International Conference of AIDS in Africa: Morocco, Marakech 12th - 16th December 1993
(Department of Communication Skills, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
Role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control.
(1996)A study was carried out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers on antimalarial products stocked and bought. It was ... -
Roles of nurses in Sub-Saharan African region
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)The objective of this study was to create a model of nursing practice in Sub-Saharan Africa based on population needs, current practice and expectations of stakeholders. A three component study was done in eight sub-Saharan ...