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Clinical nursing and midwifery research priorities in eastern and southern S African countries: Results from a delphi survey.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
BACKGROUND:
Because of the profound shortage of nurse and midwifery researchers in many African countries, identification of clinical nursing and midwifery research is of highest priority for the region to improve health ...
Nursing and midwifery: a pratical approach
(2008)
The article guides on how to care for patients with problems affecting the eyes •Before examining the eye, it is important to take a careful history from the patient.
•When did they first notice signs or symptoms?
Sudden ...
Roles of nurses in Sub-Saharan African region
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
The objective of this study was to create a model of nursing practice in Sub-Saharan Africa based on
population needs, current practice and expectations of stakeholders. A three component study was
done in eight sub-Saharan ...
Clinical nursing and midwifery research: grey literature in African countries.
(2016)
This study reviewed grey literature to assess clinical nursing and midwifery research conducted in southern and eastern African countries over the past decade.The shortage of published nursing research from African countries ...
A review of Kenya’s cancer policies to improve access to cancer testing and treatment in the country
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020-01-18)
BACKGROUND:
Cancer is the third-leading cause of mortality in Kenya, resulting in unique challenges to the country's health system. An increase in the number of cancer cases in Kenya over the past decade resulted in ...
Factors affecting the Utilization of Cancer Health Care Services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study sought to examine the factors affecting the utilization of cancer health care services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the demand function ...
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity
and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer
patients. Pain is an important ...
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Embu county, Kenya
(2014)
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. In 2012, it
was estimated that 529,409 new cases occurred globally, with 274,883 (52% of cases) dying.
Of the total new cases annually, about ...
Familial clustering of cancer in two tertiary care hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2010)
To describe the occurrence of cancers in families of individuals diagnosed cancer.
Cross-sectional descriptive study.
Outpatient cancer clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Radiotherapy Clinic at Nairobi ...
Casualty would infection: A study of the role of prophylactic antibiotics in its prevention in stitched minor woulds
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
The Role of antibiotics in the treatment established infection, is well known, and the mathods are agreed upon. On the other hand, the role of prophylactic antibiotics still remains a point for arguement. Whereas recent ...