UoN Digital Health Repository: Recent submissions
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Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of acutely ill adult patients, in the general wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)Introduction: Care of the acutely ill patient has become increasingly challenging due to demands from external sources to measure the quality and appropriateness of care provided (Ridley,1998). The more critically ill ... -
A review of outcome of pterygium excision at lions sight first eye hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to review the outcome of pterygium, indications for excision, the pattern of complication in relation to surgical technique, the recurrence rate within the first six months post ... -
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 ... -
Case Reports And Commentaries In Obstetrics And Gynaecology:
(University of Nairobi, 2007) -
The magnitude and effects of stress and burn out among nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Burnout, a terminology made popular by Felton (200 I), consists of a triad of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (treating patients as :f they were objects) and [ow productivity or achievements. "Burned ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing implementation of Malaria intervention strategies in Gwassi division,Homabay County
(University of Nairobi., 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious parasitic diseases causing up to 90% of deaths annually in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized that much of the morbidity and mortality associated with malaria could be reduced provided ... -
Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be addressed by HIV IAIDS programs. The ... -
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to breast cancer services, through ... -
Quality of tracheostomy care: a case of Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi county.
(School of medicine, 2013)Tracheostomy is a medical procedure usually done in patients who have upper airway obstruction due to neoplastic conditions or traumatic causes to ease air flow. This procedure is prone to complications and is associated ... -
Print Media Coverage of Free Maternal Health Care Issues by the Daily Nation
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2013-11)Maternal health care is a key societal issue which needs attention for any country working towards achieving millennium goals. The media has a role in highlighting and creating awareness on perceptions and policy on ... -
HIV/AIDS in Kenya – An update. AIDS Vaccines
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Determinants Of Male Involvement In The Utilization Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Lamu County
(Faculty of Arts, 2013)Male involvement has been blamed for the poor utilization of health care services across the globe. This study sought to establish the determinants of male involvement that influence the utilization of maternal and child ... -
38 Flavivirus epidemiology, evolution, dispersal and survival: the influence of anthropology 411
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Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 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, ... -
Child Marriage; A Cultural Health Phenomenon
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 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 ... -
Epidemiological and clinical description of human metapneumovirus infectious diseases in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya, in 2008
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 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 ...