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Patients' perceptions regarding nursing care in the general surgical wards at kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: Nursing care is a major component of the health services because it is one of the determinants of quality health services. The anecdotal patients' care evaluation and media reports have portrayed negative ... -
Pattern of adult appendicular skeleton fractures at a teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Trauma is a public health burden resulting in increased morbidity, mortality and disability for the survivors. Musculoskeletal trauma results in dramatic, distracting and life threatening injuries. No study ... -
Pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power values in children under five years withcataracts at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objectives: - The aim of the study was to determine the pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power in children under five years with congenital or developmental cataracts. Design: - Retrospective ... -
Pattern of glaucoma among adult somali patients aitending lions Sight first eye hospital nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Study design: Hospital based cross-sectional study Objectives: To determine the patterns of Glaucoma among adult Somali patients in Lions First Sight Eye Hospital and to determine some of the associated risk factors ... -
The pattern of laparascopic findings and management offered to women with infertility at the Kenyatta National Hospital 2009-2013:A retrospective cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Infertility is a common condition with important medical and socioeconomic implications. Infertility affects 10 to 15 percent of reproductive-aged couples worldwide. In Kenya the exact magnitude is not known ... -
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). ... -
The pattern of radiological presentation of lower urinary tract obstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-02)A one year prospective study was done on 82 patients who presented to x-ray department, Kenyatta National Hospital with a clinical diagnosis of lower urinary tract obstruction. Forty-nine patients had micturating cysto ... -
Pattern of superficial surgical site infection after elective orthopaedic surgery at Kikuyu P.C.E.A Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the commonest complication of surgery with prevalence rates as high as 20% in the USA. 10 SSIs are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as well as increase in economic ... -
Patterns of knee, hip and hand osteoarthritis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic rheumatic disorders and is associated with significant morbidity and disability. Few studies examined the spectrum of rheumatic diseases in subSaharan Africa. ... -
Perceptions and Practiceson Household Disposal Patterns of Unused Medicines in South C Area of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)As access to medicines increase, bulks of medicines become unused and are kept at home. Unsafe drug disposal can have a direct negative impact on public safety, the environment, and the health care services. The responsibility ... -
The performance of enrolled community nurses in the management of child morbidity at an integrated maternal child health clinic
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Phytochemical Investigation of Selected Plants in the Families Anacardiaceae and Easterner for Bioactive Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis describes an investigation of two plants from Anacardiaceae plant family namely Lannea rivae (Chiov) Sacleux and Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl. and three other plants from Asteraceae family; Psiadia ... -
Post-surgical management of patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2002)Objective: To assess post-surgical management of patients with breast cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Design: Retrospective analysis of patients treated for breast carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital between ... -
Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004. A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
The prevalence of active pulmonary tuberculosis among prisoners at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Kenya.
(2005)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of mortality in Kenyan prisons. No systematic studies have been done to determine the prevalence of TB in this population. This study set out to determine the ... -
Prevalence of benign, precancerous, and malignant lesions of the prostate in men aged twenty (20) years and above
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Introduction: The main diseases of the prostate are prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer. One in ten men will develop clinically significant prostate cancer in their lifetime. Men who are diagnosed ... -
Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Young Adults Enrolled As Students In The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for 48% of non communicable diseases globally. Kenya is undergoing epidemiological ... -
The prevalence of community acquired urinary tract infections among HIV-1 positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)BACKGROUND Opportunistic infections are common in HIV positive patients more so in the advanced stages. Urinary tract infections (UTls) are one of the commonest reported infections in the medical practice. Among HIV ... -
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and barriers to uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening at Embu Provincial General Hospital, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Health of Science, 2012)