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Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for hypertension among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Various lifestyle risk factors are known to playa role in the initiation and maintenance of ...
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)
The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi
Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ...
Nurses' attitudes and perceptions towards pediatric oncology patients in relationship to the quality of nursing care they provide: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital.
(2011)
Cancer is a disease that creates fearand uncertainty in individuals in our society. This is mainly due to its poor prognosis. It is therefore regarded as not only a fatal disease, but also as a symbol of death. Cultural ...
Modeling of sti prevalence among hiv-infected adults in hiv care programs in Kenya using logistic regression
(2011-07)
Objectives and methods: This paper investigates risk factors associated with
prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. Logistics regression is employed to
determine the risk factors. Furthermore, the study validates ...
Attitudes of nursing staff towards Computerization: a case of two Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Aim: - This study aimed at determining the attitudes of nurses towards the use of computers and
the factors that influence these attitudes.
Background: - The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches ...
Thromboembolic and bleeding complications in patients with prosthetic heart valves at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
The number of patients on warfarin anticoagulation due to prosthetic heart valve
insertion is significant. Presence of valves and long term treatment with warfarin
has associated hacmatological complications. These ...
Factors influencing application of evidence based practice (EBP) among nurses working in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)-Nairobi.
(2011)
Evidence based practices (EBP) is application of care that is based on scientific evidence in order
to obtain quality patient care. This concept was first introduced in the late 1970s' by Florence
Nightingale who linked ...
Factors influencing quality management of medication by nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital Paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Quality administration of medications is more than a mechanical task done in compliance with a prescription. Nurses must have basic knowledge of indications, dosages and side effects of medications to accurately ...
Stigmatization of Mathare mental hospital nursing staff caring for the mentally ill
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Over the years, mental illness has been associated with stigma and negative attitudes. Most research has been on stigma of mentally ill and few on their relatives. Staff members caring for the mentally ill are ...