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Regional Differences in Prevalence of HIV-1 Discordance in Africa and Enrollment of HIV-1 Discordant Couples into an HIV-1 Prevention Trial
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008)Background Most HIV-1 transmission in Africa occurs among HIV-1-discordant couples (one partner HIV-1 infected and one uninfected) who are unaware of their discordant HIV-1 serostatus. Given the high HIV-1 incidence ... -
Rehabilitation in Orthopaedic practice
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Research Guidelines. Nursing Council of Kenya. Nursing Council of Kenya, Nairobi. 2001
(University of Nairobi, 2001)No abstract available -
Research to understand the STI/HIV risks and sexual health needs of men in Kenya (
(University of NairobiInstitute of African Studies, 2005) -
Research utilization among nurses at a teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)INTRODUCTION: In the era of evidence based practice (EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by ... -
Resistance to chloroquine therapy in pregnant women with malaria parasitemia
(school of medicine, 1996)OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of chloroquine in pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum parasitemia at therapeutic doses of 25 mg/kg body weight divided over 3 days. <br>METHODS: ... -
Retrospective Study of Cancer of the Esophagus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of surgery,, 1978)Retrospective Sturdy of Cancer of the Esophagus in Kenya - Cancer Research, 38: 303 - 305, February 1978. (Second of five authors - D.G. Gatei, A.E.O. Wasunna, D.A. Orinda and J. Muruka). -
A review of Kenya’s cancer policies to improve access to cancer testing and treatment in the country
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020-01-18)BACKGROUND: Cancer is the third-leading cause of mortality in Kenya, resulting in unique challenges to the country's health system. An increase in the number of cancer cases in Kenya over the past decade resulted in ... -
Risk Factors for Infection and Disease with the Malaria parasite in Areas of Stable Malaria
(Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Risk factors for mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1995)OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to examine maternal, obstetric, and infant characteristics of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus-1 in Nairobi, Kenya. STUDY DESIGN: Proviral human immunodeficiency virus-1 ... -
The Role of Infiltrative Local Anaesthesia in Thyroidectomy
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: General anaesthesia is the anaesthetic agent of choice during thyroidectomy, however, recent reports there is a role for local anaesthesia. This study reports on the experience of thyroidectomy performed under ... -
The Role of People Living with HIV and AIDS in AIDS Education and Awareness. A poster and oral presentation at the 8th International Conference of AIDS in Africa: Morocco, Marakech 12th - 16th December 1993
(Department of Communication Skills, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
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 ... -
Roles of nurses in Sub-Saharan African region
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)The objective of this study was to create a model of nursing practice in Sub-Saharan Africa based on population needs, current practice and expectations of stakeholders. A three component study was done in eight sub-Saharan ... -
Safe blood transfusion module 4 STI control and prevention manual for postgraduate diploma
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 1999)Rajab J.A. Unit 4: Safe blood transfusion module 4 STI control and prevention manual for postgraduate diploma in the control and management of sexually transmitted infections by distance learning. Ministry of Health and ... -
Salivary human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-specific immunoglobulin A in HIV-1-exposed infants in Kenya
(Department of Paediatrics, 2008)Humoral immunity, and specifically immunoglobulin A (IgA) that is directed against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1, may contribute to protection against HIV-1 acquisition at mucosal surfaces. HIV-1-specific IgA has ... -
Scaling Up Nursing Education in Two African Countries (Sigma Theta Tau International's 23rd International Nursing Research Congress)
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of NairobiSchool of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012)Purpose: Describe nurse and nurse faculty shortage in two African countries and activities by the World Health Organization (WHO), President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Clinton Health Care Initiative etc. ... -
Screening and early detection for prostate cancer.
(Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997-10)Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men. Mortality due to prostate cancer has continued to increase over the past five decades despite all the different options of treatment at the disposal of the urologist, ... -
Screening for Cervical Cancer
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1987) -
Selection of posterior dental restoratives by dentists
(University of Nairobi,Department of dental science,, 2009)