UoN Digital Health Repository: Recent submissions
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Radiological findings in Edentulous Kenyan patients
(Department of Dental Surgery. Dental School, College of Health Sciences, 1993-03)Seven hundred and seventy five files of edentulous patients seen at the Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi were scrutinized for the presence or absence of routine radiographs prior to treatment. 180 (23.2%) ... -
Nurses' attitudes and perceptions towards pediatric oncology patients in relationship to the quality of nursing care they provide: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital.
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Cancer is a disease that creates fearand uncertainty in individuals in our society. This is mainly due to its poor prognosis. It is therefore regarded as not only a fatal disease, but also as a symbol of death. Cultural ... -
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(School of nursing science, University of Nairobi, 2011)The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ... -
The basic radiological system experience in Kenya
(1993)While Diagnostic Radiology has become increasingly indispensible in sound clinical patient management the cost and maintenance of radiological equipment has continued to ~oar, reaching almost unaffordable levels in developing ... -
Radiological behaviour of the thymus in chest infection in the underfives
(1995)The thymus in the paediatric chest will often give radiological appearances of very intriguing nature. It Is known to react dramatically to stress factors such as infection or trauma. Gross hypertrophy following atrophy ... -
Effects of chemotherapy on the oral health in paediatric oncology patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2011)Aim: To determine the most prevalent oral adverse effects faced by children undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Study design: A descriptive cross sectional study, conducted at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Materials ... -
compliance to cross lnfection control measures among dental students and support staff at the university of Nairobi dental hospital.
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2 Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryDepartment of Conservation and Prosthetic Dentistry, 2009-01)Prevention of cross infection mainly involves two basic approaches: minimizing release and spread of microbes from their host sources (patient or practitioner) and killing or removing microbes present on objects and surfaces. ... -
Management of Dental Waste by Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive DentistryDepartment of conservative and prosthetic dentistry. Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005)Dental wastes are material that has been utilized in dental clinics, which are no longer wanted for use and therefore discarded. Improper disposal of these dental wastes can cause harm to the dentist, the people in immediate ... -
Reasons underlying failure to seek dental treatment among Nairobi University students
(Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1996-05)A survey of 272 University of Nairobi undergraduate students was undertaken to assess their dental chairside experience and what reasons they gave for failing to seek dental treatment. Most respondents considered dental ... -
Role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control.
(1996)A study was carried out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers on antimalarial products stocked and bought. It was ... -
Radiological features of burkitt's lymphoma
(2004)Background: Diagnostic radiology investigations play important roles in the management of Burkitt's Lymphoma. Objectives: To document the various radiological manifestations of Burkitt's lymphoma as seen in patients at ... -
Pathological changes in calves that died from exper"mental water intoxication
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1997)The pathology of calves that died from experimental water Intoxication was investigated. Oedema of the brain and urinary bladder, and renal damage were significant path?logical findings in these calves. The findings were ... -
Baseline trachoma survey in ELCK-Arsim integrated development project area of Samburu North, Kenya
(Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University Of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives: To establish the prevalence of active trachoma (TF) in children aged 1-9 years; potentially blinding trachoma (TT) in adults >15 years and to document the magnitude of selected known trachoma risk factors. Design: ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition and related factors among children aged 6-60 months admitted at Siaya District Hospital Paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Malnutrition is a worldwide public health problem that affects the growth and development of children under the age of five years. It is also associated with a high morbidity and mortality in this age group. ... -
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ... -
Factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services at Central Provincial General Hospital, Nyeri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Cervical cancer continues to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide with almost half a million new cases each year .. Developing countries accounts for more that 800/0 of the world cervical cancer ... -
Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting. Objective: This was a prospective ... -
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 ... -
Radiology request forms and the interpratation of radiographs at Kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2000)A total of 491 X-ray request forms together with their accompanying radiographs were analyzed over a three month period at the Radiology Department of Kenyatta National, Hospital, Nairobi, from January to March 2000. ... -
The pattern of radiological findings in upper limb injury as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Upper limb injuries are a major cause of morbidity, with consequent loss in terms of man-working hours (9,12). A large population is affected and there are broad social, economic and health implications (5,6,8,9,10,16,18). ...