Search
Now showing items 21-30 of 123
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 ...
Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting.
Objective: This was a prospective ...
Challenges faced by guardians of children diagnosed With cancer admitted in Kenyatta national hospital Pediatric wards
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Background. Guardians of children with cancer play important role in realizing the ultimate
goals of cancer treatment. However, not much has been done to better understand their
unique roles, their care giving needs/challenges ...
Assessing quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients receiving care in the palliative care unit at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Quality of life (QOL) assessment among cancer patients is considered to be an important
aspect in palliative care. QOL assessment helps in the identification of the physical,
psychological, social and spiritual needs of ...
Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)
Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has
been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be
addressed by HIV IAIDS programs.
The ...
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 ...
Quality of tracheostomy care: a case of Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi county.
(School of medicine, 2013)
Tracheostomy is a medical procedure usually done in patients who have upper airway obstruction due to neoplastic conditions or traumatic causes to ease air flow. This procedure is prone to complications and is associated ...
Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Morphine Combined With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone For Caudal Blocks In Paediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Uncontrolled pain is often associated with increased incidence of postoperative nausea and delirium, prolonged Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stay, delayed hospital discharge and delayed resumption of normal ...
Exploring Mental Health Nurses Experiences Of Patients’ Aggression At Mathari National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Nurses working in Mental Health Settings experience high levels of patients’ aggression. Exposure to patients’ aggression results in implicit or explicit challenges to their safety, health or psychological well ...