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The effects of foreign Aid on human development in Kenya
(2007-07)
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa depend heavily on foreign aid to finance their development efforts. In this paper an account of the effect of foreign aid on human development in Kenya is provided. Several analytical ...
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 ...
Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-08)
Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata
National Hospital (KNH)
BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care.
A nursing care plan best ...
Outcome of glaucoma surgery at Mombasa Light House for Christ Eye Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
OBJECTIVES:
The main objective was to evaluate the outcome of glaucoma surgeries in a centre for eye care in Kenya. The main outcomes were intraocular pressure control, changes of the cup: disc ratio, visual field (VF) ...
Pathways to Mental Health Care Barriers and Management Experiences of Adults Living With Mental Illness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Social factors affecting the acceptance of breast Cancer screening: a case of women at the Nairobi City Park Market
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Cancer is the leading cause of death in economically developing countries and breast
cancer is the leading cause of death among women in both developed and developing
nations. Statistics in Kenya show that about 50 Kenyans ...
Technological Dynamics In Nursing And Their Challenges On Nurse Practicing Skills In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Title -Technological dynamics in nursing and their challenges on nurse practicing skills in Kenyatta national hospital.
Background- Technological trends in nursing have affected the practice of nursing and have brought ...
Correlation between clinical and radiological findings in pediatric adenoid hypertrophy at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest ENT procedures at KNH . It is done in children
with ATH to resolve obstructive symptoms and prevent complications like cor pulmonale.
Children with ...
Testicular Cancer in Nigerians
(1995)
This is a report of prospective study of eight patients with testicular tumours seen at the Urology Unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital over a five-year period (1979-1983). The mean age was 32.7 years. Four ...
Family Members’ and Nurses’ Experiences as Well as Factors Influencing the Quality of Care and Support During Resuscitation in Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: Resuscitation is a very common practice in the critical care. The experiences that come as a result can bring about emotional and psychological stress to both nurses and family members. In most instances, ...