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Factors influencing early diagnosis of cervical cancer a cros-sectional comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
ABSTRACT
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the
world after breast cancer. It is the most common genital cancer in Kenya and causes
most deaths of gynecological cancers. Most of ...
Determinants of parents’ perception of quality of paediatric oncology care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Global childhood cancer morbidity and mortality is on the increase. Quality care
for childhood cancer patients is an important determinant of disease outcome in regard to
mortality, quality of life and ...
Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally
especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical
cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ...
Epidemiological and clinical description of human metapneumovirus infectious diseases in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya, in 2008
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a recently identified respiratory virus, is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infection in children, the elderly, and immune-compromised persons. Studies have been done ...
Child Marriage; A Cultural Health Phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Child marriage continues to be a challenge worldwide and especially in southern
Asia and Africa. While it affects both sexes, girls are more affected as they are
the majority of the victims.It is predicted by the UNFPA ...
Rehabilitation in Orthopaedic practice
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services in Embu hospital, Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Cervical cancer is a major global health problem, with nearly 528,000 new cases
occurring each year worldwide. Each year an estimated 275,000 women die from the
disease with about 86% of the cases occurring in developing ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic retinopathy among medical officers in the regional Hospital of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4.8% of blindness worldwide and is largely preventable. It is diagnosed by performing a retinal examination and early treatment would depend on an early referral to an ...