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A critical analysis of factors informing the coverage of health issues in print media in Kenya: a special focus of Cancer
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The study investigated the role of print media in addressing cancer epidemic in Kenya. A critical analysis of how this information is covered is necessary to determine the effort invested by print media to ascertain whether ...
Time intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment in childhood cancer in KNH and associated factors
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and timely initiation of definitive treatment in childhood cancers is an important determinant of outcome. Unfortunately, prolonged time intervals from symptom onset to presentation and diagnosis ...
Depression among women with obstetric fistula in Kenya
(© 2011 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved, 2011)
Objective: To establish the prevalence of depression and describe associated factors among fistula patients
attending an obstetric fistula surgical camp in Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted
focusing ...
Book – National curriculum on sexuality and sexual health training for health service providers
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
The purpose of the sexuality curriculum is to improve service provider’s knowledge , attitude and skills in offering sexuality counseling services to their clients in an open and non-judgmental way. The overall goal is ...
Effectiveness of commonly used methods in disposing pharmaceutical waste in pharmacies and hospitals: a case of pharmacies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment has received growing attention since the 1980s. The major issues associated with the origins and occurrence of these chemicals in ...
Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Young Adults Enrolled As Students In The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background:
Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity
globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for 48% of non communicable diseases globally.
Kenya is undergoing epidemiological ...
Influence of child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study sought to investigate the influence of Child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Child Life support is the provision of comprehensive ...
The pattern of laparascopic findings and management offered to women with infertility at the Kenyatta National Hospital 2009-2013:A retrospective cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background
Infertility is a common condition with important medical and socioeconomic implications.
Infertility affects 10 to 15 percent of reproductive-aged couples worldwide. In Kenya the exact
magnitude is not known ...
Evaluation of patient safety in medication administration at M.P Shah Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)
Drugs are substances intended for use in diagnosis, cure or prevention of disease. Medications
are among the most frequently used interventions to improve patient health. The complexity of ...
Orthopedic surgery department does first shoulder replacement surgery project
(University of Nairobi, 2014)