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Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: -
Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2).
While early fracture fixation ...
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Background
Infertility affects a relatively large number of couples (about 50 -80 million) worldwide with an estimated global prevalence of 8-12% but higher in Africa 20-30%. The magnitude of infertility in Kenya remains ...
HLA system and cancer.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Childhood Leukemia in Kenya
(2013)
Outcomes of the mental health and development model in rural Kenya: a 2-year prospective cohort intervention study
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-03)
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes for participants in BasicNeeds' Mental Health and Development programme in rural Kenya. Methods All new entrants to the programme in the Meru South and Nyeri North ...
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)
Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also
becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous
measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ...
Studies and Works in Mental Health to Inform Practice and Policy in the African Social Cultural Context
(2013)
“There is hope for mental health for all,” this is the message delivered by Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, during his Doctor of Science defense at the University of Nairobi (UoN).
Titled ‘Studies and Works in Mental Health ...
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-22)
The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ...
Challenges faced by guardians of children diagnosed With cancer admitted in Kenyatta national hospital Pediatric wards
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Background. Guardians of children with cancer play important role in realizing the ultimate
goals of cancer treatment. However, not much has been done to better understand their
unique roles, their care giving needs/challenges ...