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Studies on ecology and epidemiological importance of glossina swynnertoni austen, near Aitong, Maasai Mara, South Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Different trap designs and colours were tested for G. swynnertoni. A turquoise blue colour variation of the Siamese trap was adopted as the standard for sampling.
Further trap tests showed the turquoise blue Triangular ...
Non metabolic causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2003)
This was a prospective study over a period of 10 months from the month of April 2002 to
January 2003. The purpose of the study was to determine the pattern of non metabolic
causes of pathological fractures in Kenyatta ...
Factors influencing provision of quality service in the public health sector, a case of Mwingi sub-county hospital, Kitui county-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Quality public health service is a basic need that ensures strong and health human beings. While countries have tried to provide quality to their citizens, people in the rural areas and areas of low economic status have ...
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 ...
Reasons underlying failure to seek dental treatment among Nairobi University students
(1996-05)
A survey of 272 University of Nairobi undergraduate students was undertaken to assess their dental chairside experience and what reasons they gave for failing to seek dental treatment. Most respondents considered dental ...
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 ...
Epidemiological and clinical aspects of carcinoma of penis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1995-06)
Thirty one patients with carcinoma of penis were studied retrospectively at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, over a 20-year period (1971-1990). The majority of patients presented late with symptomatology of over one ...
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 ...