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Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-09)BACKGROUND: Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, Special issue, 2011, 14-24), and ... -
Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Young Adults Enrolled As Students In The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for 48% of non communicable diseases globally. Kenya is undergoing epidemiological ... -
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 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. ... -
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, ... -
Time intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment in childhood cancer in KNH and associated factors
(University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and timely initiation of definitive treatment in childhood cancers is an important determinant of outcome. Unfortunately, prolonged time intervals from symptom onset to presentation and diagnosis ... -
Blood Transfusion In Elective Orthopaedic Surgeries At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction Blood transfusion can be a life saving intervention. However if given when it is not necessary, the patient receives no benefit and is exposed to unnecessary risk. Many of the patients undergoing major ... -
Nursing process: nursing of patients with myocardial infarction. Nursing of a patient who postponed the surgical procedure until retirement
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Nursing process: nursing of patients with myocardial infarction. Nursing tailored to individual patients
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Rare association of papillary carcinoma of thyroid with adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2001)Papillary carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the thyroid, especially in countries with adequate or excess iodine in diet. Many studies indicate that a sizable number of papillary cancer cases occur in a setting ... -
How do novel molecular genetic markers influence treatment decisions in acute myeloid leukemia?
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences ,Department of physics, 2012)Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common acute leukemia diagnosed in adults, and the majority of patients with AML die from relapsed disease. Although many studies over the past 4 decades have identified disease ... -
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 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 ... -
Out-patient palliative therapy for advanced cancer of the oesophagus
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To establish an economical, safe and effective palliative mode of treatment in cases of advanced cancer of the oesophagus. DESIGN: A retrospective study on patients with carcinoma of the oesophagus treated ... -
Antibiotic prescription patterns at admission into a tertiary level intensive care unit in Northern India
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2011-10)CONTEXT: An audit of antibiotic prescribing patterns is an important indicator of the quality and standard of clinical practice. AIMS: To study the (1) antibiotic prescription and consumption patterns at admission ... -
Outcomes of the mental health and development model in rural Kenya: a 2-year prospective cohort intervention study
(University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, 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 ... -
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers
(2013-09-30)Abstract Background Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, ... -
Homozygous Beta+-thalassemia In A Dutch Teenager: Haematological, Clinical, And Genetic Observations. A Case Report.
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1988-Varsity hosts first inter-universities paediatric workshop
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Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 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 ... -
Influence of child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This study sought to investigate the influence of Child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Child Life support is the provision of comprehensive ... -
The Epidemiology of cancer in Kenya with special reference to chronic myeloid leukaemia
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Medicine, 2007)