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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 ...
Research utilization among nurses at a teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
INTRODUCTION:
In the era of evidence based practice (EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by ...
Incidence and determinants of surgical site infection after caesarean delivery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Caesarean delivery is one of the commonest operations worldwide. Caesarean
delivery carries a risk of infection 5 to 20 times that of normal delivery. It is the single most
important risk factor for postpartum ...
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)
Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also
becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous
measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ...
Assessment of correctness of inhalation technique among asthmatic children and Their caretakers at the Kenyatta national Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Asthma is a major cause of morbidity among children throughout the world
and it is currently estimated to affect more than 300 million people. Its diagnosis is
mainly clinical based on history although it can ...
Social stigma and reintegration of obstetric Fistula survivors in west pokot, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a woman develops a hole between the
vagina and rectum or the bladder during delivery. In West Pokot, this condition attracts
social stigma, abandonment, seclusion and ...
Malignant obstructive jaundice: Factors predictive of non Resectability at kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Malignant obstructive jaundice is a rising cause of mortality and morbidity in surgical
patients worldwide. Most patients at time of presentation have advanced disease. Surgery
remains the only curative mode of treatment ...
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Haematuria is a common rinding in patients presenting with urologic problems. Therefore,
the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic findings in patients presenting with
haematuria in the urology clinic at ...
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-22)
The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ...
Factors associated with falls among in-patients in medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Falls are tile third most common cause of unintentional injury and death across all age groups and the leading cause among people 65 years and older (Tzeng and Yin, 2008). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence ...