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Utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya : a case study of Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2005)
This study was designed to investigate the "pull" and "push" factors that influence
utilization of traditional medicine in Nairobi, Kenya, with a specific focus on the Kibera informal settlement.
The respondents were ...
The prevalence of active pulmonary tuberculosis among prisoners at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kenya.
(2005)
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in Kenyan prisons. No systematic studies have been done to determine the prevalence of TB in this population. This study set out to determine the ...
Presenting Chief Complaints And Clinical Characteristics Among Patients Attending The Department Of Paediatric Dentistry Clinic At The University Of Nairobi Dental Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2005-12)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the chief complaints and clinical presentation among patients attending the Department of Paediatric Dentistry clinic at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital (UONDH). DESIGN: A retrospective ...
Mothers' perception and management of malaria among young children in Nyang'oma area of Bondo district
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The control of malaria remains one of the greatest public health challenges, particularly, as we are still waiting for an efficacious and applicable vaccine. Current statistics show that over one million deaths (mostly in ...
Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and
managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003
to 31st October 2004.
A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ...
Understanding the HIV/STI risks and prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Background
Improving access to paediatric HIV treatment requires large-scale antiretroviral treatment
programmes and medication adapted to infants and children’s needs. The World Health
Organisation recommends ...