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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
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012) -
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) -
What do nurse managers want computerized? Needs based assessment study of middle and functional level nurse managers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among middle and functional level nurse managers at Kenyatta National hospital, Kenya. A purposive sample of 107 nurses’ managers was selected from every department in ... -
What do you know about cancer? Prostate Cancer (Booklet)
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Medicine, 2006) -
What factors contribute to obstetric fistulae formation in rural Kenya?
(2011)Obstetric fistula, a devastating maternal health complication associated with social stigma and isolation, is often found in resource-poor settings where access to specialized care is constrained. In this study, the authors ... -
Women in surgery Africa website launched
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World Health Assembly Resolution on Emergency and Essential Surgery and Anaesthesia adopted
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2015)