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Effects of HIV-1 infection on malaria parasitemia in Milo sub-location, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Abstract
Background
Malaria and HIV infections are both highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, with HIV-infected patients being at higher risk of acquiring malaria. HIV-1 infection is known to impair the immune response ...
Mothers' perception and management of malaria among young children in Nyang'oma area of Bondo district
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The control of malaria remains one of the greatest public health challenges, particularly, as we are still waiting for an efficacious and applicable vaccine. Current statistics show that over one million deaths (mostly in ...
FALL FROM 8TH FLOOR OF A BUILDING: CASE REPORT OF A FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL
(2014)
Falling is part of the normal development of a child , while most falls are of little consequence some go beyond the resilience of a child’s body; making falls the 4th largest cause of unintentional injury and death in ...
Immunization Coverage Pattern in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
This paper attempted to find out the immunization coverage of various vaccinations, namely: DPT for whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus, BCG for tuberculosis, measles and polio, in Nairobi. The variables that were ...
Urological footprints in Kenya 'that water may flow' : a story about male genital cancer and dysfuntion
(University of Nairobi, 09-10-03)
The research focuses on genetal cancer, the most common cancer for men in Africa
Understanding the HIV/STI risks and prevention needs of men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Background
Improving access to paediatric HIV treatment requires large-scale antiretroviral treatment
programmes and medication adapted to infants and children’s needs. The World Health
Organisation recommends ...
Global and Local Strategies to Increase Nursing Educational Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
(2012-08)
There is a critical shortage of nurses in the developing world with an average of only 11 nurse per 10,000 population. Efforts to increase the number of nurses are hampered in part because of a lack of facility, material, ...
Clinical nursing and midwifery research priorities in eastern and southern S African countries: Results from a delphi survey.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
BACKGROUND:
Because of the profound shortage of nurse and midwifery researchers in many African countries, identification of clinical nursing and midwifery research is of highest priority for the region to improve health ...
Nursing and midwifery: a pratical approach
(2008)
The article guides on how to care for patients with problems affecting the eyes •Before examining the eye, it is important to take a careful history from the patient.
•When did they first notice signs or symptoms?
Sudden ...