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Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ... -
Urological footprints in Kenya 'that water may flow' : a story about male genital cancer and dysfuntion
(University of Nairobi, 09-10-03)The research focuses on genetal cancer, the most common cancer for men in Africa -
Use of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1996) -
Using mathematical models to assess the influence of climate change on malaria risk
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)In this study, a non-linear deterministic model is analysed to study the e ect of climate change on malaria incidence. Existence and uniqueness of solutions to the model is established and the existence of a globally ... -
Utility of plain radiograph in low back pain of non-traumatic origin as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Low back pain is a commonly recognized problem worldwide and is a major cause of debilitation to many patients. Plain radiography is used in many of these patients as an initial investigative and evaluative ... -
Utilization of national guidelines for food, nutritional support and care for people with HIV/Aids in Rwanda in the capacity project supported health centres
(University of NairobiDepartment of Home Economics, 2009-02)Rwanda has engaged in the fight against I-F\' AIDS by addressing mainutrition among people with HIV IAIDS through adoption of the guidelines for food and nutritional support and care of people with HIV/AIDS since 2005. ... -
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ... -
Utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya : a case study of Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2005)This study was designed to investigate the "pull" and "push" factors that influence utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya, with a specific focus on the Kibera informal settlement. The respondents were ... -
Vaccines Against Cervical Cancer
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Validation of the flow charts used in the syndromic management of STI
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2005-11)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections have caused an immense global burden, of disease predominantly in developing countries. The impact is felt in reproductive and child health and lately in the transmission ... -
Variability in olecranon AO fracture fixation: A radiological study
(2014)Background: Tension Band Wire(TBW) fixation of olecranon fracture is a commonly used technique by orthopaedic surgeons. However surgeons do not strictly adhere to the AO standard. Objectives: To determine the use and ... -
Venous thromboembolism in orthopaedics
(2014)Over the past decade venous thromboembolism has become a topic of growing interest for the orthopaedic surgeon as a preventable disease which contributes to morbidity and mortality among hospitalised patients especially ... -
Vesico-vaginal fistulae occurring after total abdominal Hysterectomy.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health science, 1998) -
Vincristine neuropathy as seen in a single oncology clinic in Nairobi. Kenya Association of Physicians symposium in Haematology/Oncology
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 1999-10) -
VISION2020 “The Right to Sight Global Initiative”, Editorial article
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2006) -
Volatility and Fragmentation of Foreign Aid: A Case Study on Aid Effectiveness in Kenya
(School of Economics, 2008) -
Voluntary Surgical Contraception
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1988) -
Vulval- perineal giant condylomata( Buschke Lowenstein tumor) in HIV infected women: case report
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi,, 2013)