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Condom: acceptability and use among patients attending sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinic
(School of medicine, 1992)Obstetrical and gynaecological articles related to safe motherhood published in the East African Medical Journal between 1924 and 1989 were reviewed. A total of 133 topics were published. Out of these, 84 (63.2%) were ... -
The consistent association between Epstein-Barr virus and Hodgkin's disease in children in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiDepartment of Oncology, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK., 1996-05)Recent studies have suggested that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in the etiology of Hodgkin's disease (HD). In a previous study, we used a latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1)-specific antibodies to examine archival ... -
Consultations for sexually transmitted infections in the general practice in the Netherlands: an opportunity to improve STI/HIV testing.
(BMJ, 2013)OBJECTIVES: In the Netherlands, sexually transmitted infection (STI) care is provided by general practitioners (GPs) as well as by specialised STI centres. Consultations at the STI centres are monitored extensively, but ... -
Contraception knowledge and practice among fistula patients at referral centers in Kenya.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. westonkhisa@gmail.com, 2012)OBJECTIVE: To establish knowledge and practice of contraception among patients presenting with a fistula attending fistula care services at 4 centers in Kenya. METHODS: In a descriptive cohort study carried out ... -
Contribution of obstetrics and gynecology societies in East, Central, and Southern Africa to the prevention of unsafe abortion in the region
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maternal mortality and morbidity rates are very high in Africa. A large proportion of these deaths is attributed to unsafe abortion. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, in collaboration with its ... -
A critical analysis of factors informing the coverage of health issues in print media in Kenya: a special focus of Cancer
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study investigated the role of print media in addressing cancer epidemic in Kenya. A critical analysis of how this information is covered is necessary to determine the effort invested by print media to ascertain whether ... -
Current concepts. Practical aspects of paediatric practice in Kenya with special reference to rural paediatrics
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Curricula In Obstetrics And Gynecology, University Of Nairobi
(university of Nairobi,Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology, 1996) -
Dashed hopes and missed opportunities: Malaria: Malaria control policies in Kenya, 1896 – 2009”
(University of NairobiDepartment of History and Archaeological Studies, 2010) -
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Urgent action is needed to address mental health issues globally. In Africa, where mental health disorders account for a huge burden of disease and disability, and where in general less than 1% of the already small health ... -
Dental fluorosis, caries experience and snack intake of 13-15 year olds in Kenya
(Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-03)OBJECTIVES: To determine the dental caries experience in relation to the severity of dental fluorosis and; to evaluate the dietary snacking habits of adolescents. DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional study. SETTING: ... -
Dental Scaling: Patients fears
(Department of periodontology, 1993) -
Dental students compliance with University Examinations Instructions
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1995) -
Department lauds World Health Executive Board resolution
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Depression among women with obstetric fistula in Kenya
(© 2011 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reservedSchool of medicine, 2011)Objective: To establish the prevalence of depression and describe associated factors among fistula patients attending an obstetric fistula surgical camp in Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted focusing ... -
Development of basic obstetric theater facility in a low-resource setting.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In any given population or community, 15% of pregnant women can be expected to develop complications during pregnancy or delivery, and will require emergency obstetric care. Emergency preparedness should include establishing ... -
Development of Orthopaedics in Kenya
(Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007)It is difficult to say at what point Orthopaedics in Kenya broke away from general surgery. All over the world, orthopaedics has developed as an off shoot of general surgery. There are various forms of practice of ... -
DFID scoping mission report on malaria in Uganda.
(Institute for Development Studies, 2003) -
Discovering The Christian Nurse
(School of Nursing Sciences, 2010)