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Breast milk cellular HIV-specific interferon γ responses are associated with protection from peripartum HIV transmission.
(2012)
Breast milk is a major route of infant HIV infection, yet the majority of breast-fed, HIV-exposed infants escape infection by unknown mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate the role of HIV-specific breast milk cells ...
The incidence of nosocomial urinary tract infections: Kenyatta national hospital - intensive. Care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are the most common nosocomial infections in both acute care settings and long-term care facilities. Each year millions of urethral catheters are put in place in these facilities across the ...
Factors influencing application of evidence-based practice among nurses
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves the application of care that is based on scientific evidence, to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Generally, there is a dearth of documentary evidence on the evolution of ...
Impact of genetic targets on cancer therapy in acute myelogenous leukemia.
(2013)
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of the cells of myeloid origin. It can present at all ages, but is more common in adults. It is one of the most common leukemias in adults and ...
The history of the formation of the Pan African paediatric surgical Association (PAPSA).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Political change in the 1990s in Southern Africa influenced the long awaited formation of a children's surgical association in Africa. Here, within is the historical account of the formation of the Pan African Association ...
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the
time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to
breast cancer services, through ...
Mainstreaming Kenya-nursing process in clinical settings: the case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background
Utilization of the nursing process in many low and middle income countries has been a challenge. In Kenya, nursing process was modified to operationalize its implementation and hence the name “Kenya-Nursing ...
Establishing a field epidemiology elective for medical students in Kenya: A strategy for increasing public health awareness and workforce capacity.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Medical students have limited exposure to field epidemiology, even though will assume public health roles after graduation. We established a 10-week elective in field epidemiology during medical school. Students attended ...
Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital: a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed drugs globally but most of their use is irrational. This causes wastage of scarce health care resources, poses increased risk of adverse drug reactions, emergence of resistance ...
Child Marriage; A Cultural Health Phenomenon
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Child marriage continues to be a challenge worldwide and especially in southern
Asia and Africa. While it affects both sexes, girls are more affected as they are
the majority of the victims.It is predicted by the UNFPA ...