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Adequency of blood pressure control, level of adherence and reasons for non adherence to antihypertensive therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor in Sub Saharan Africa and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, it is often insufficiently controlled in clinical practice, a prominent reason for ...
The pattern of radiological findings in upper limb injury as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Upper limb injuries are a major cause of morbidity, with consequent loss in terms of man-working hours (9,12). A large population is affected and there are broad social, economic and health implications (5,6,8,9,10,16,18). ...
An update on the treatment of advanced prostate cancer
(2007-09)
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an update of the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
DATA SOURCE:
Review of all published literature on advanced prostate cancer was carried out through medline and index medicus ...
The effects of increased health facilities on quality of health care services in rural Kenya: A Case Study of MARANI Division, Kisii Central District.
(2008)
This study was designed to assess the effects of increased of health facilities on the quality of health care services. Specifically, the study sought to establish the relationship between increase in health care facilities ...
Pediatric surgery in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2001-07)
Pediatric surgery in sub-Saharan Africa is disadvantaged by the large number of sick children, disease patterns specific to the region, late presentation, and advanced pathology. In addition, it is practiced in an environment ...
Post-surgical management of patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2002)
Objective: To assess post-surgical management of patients with breast cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Design: Retrospective analysis of patients treated for breast carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital between ...
Stakeholders' perception of the desired Master's program for Kenya in community health nursing: areas of competency
(2008-06)
INTRODUCTION:
After the World Health Assembly approved the WHA 45.5 in 1992, which addressed the nursing shortage by refocusing nurses and midwives to meet community health needs, community demands for educated nurses ...
Introduction, to Improving Health Policy in Africa
(2004)
The increased demand for health care and lack of public financing for critical health services have created severe bottlenecks in the region. Governments initiated health sector reform during the past two decades and a ...
Chemotherapy induced myelosuppression
(2007-01)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate chemotherapy induced myelosuppression, its management and outcome. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of patients aged 13 years and above. SETTING: Hurlingham Oncology Clinic and the Nairobi Hospital ...
Nursing in mental health; in Ndetei et al Clinical psychiatry in African context Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)