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Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally
especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical
cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ...
Epidemiological and clinical description of human metapneumovirus infectious diseases in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya, in 2008
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a recently identified respiratory virus, is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infection in children, the elderly, and immune-compromised persons. Studies have been done ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic retinopathy among medical officers in the regional Hospital of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4.8% of blindness worldwide and is largely preventable. It is diagnosed by performing a retinal examination and early treatment would depend on an early referral to an ...
Blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils at schools for the blind in Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Purpose:
To determine the causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils attending schools for the blind in Burundi in order to assist planning for services in the country.
Materials and Methods:
All ...
Determinants Of Male Involvement In The Utilization Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Lamu County
(2013)
Male involvement has been blamed for the poor utilization of health care services across
the globe. This study sought to establish the determinants of male involvement that
influence the utilization of maternal and child ...
Social factors affecting the acceptance of breast Cancer screening: a case of women at the Nairobi City Park Market
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Cancer is the leading cause of death in economically developing countries and breast
cancer is the leading cause of death among women in both developed and developing
nations. Statistics in Kenya show that about 50 Kenyans ...
Time intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment in childhood cancer in KNH and associated factors
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and timely initiation of definitive treatment in childhood cancers is an important determinant of outcome. Unfortunately, prolonged time intervals from symptom onset to presentation and diagnosis ...
Influence of child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study sought to investigate the influence of Child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Child Life support is the provision of comprehensive ...
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 ...