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The relationship between tooth brushing frequency and personal hygiene habits in teenagers
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
A survey of 904, 14-17 year old school children from secondary schools around Nairobi was done to find out if there was any relationship between toothbrushing frequency and personal hygiene habits. The students completed ...
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Following Extensive Use of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction
Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several ...
Differential Elevation of Inflammation and CD4+ T Cell Activation in Kenyan Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers Using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Depot Medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) is one of the most widely used contraceptives in Sub-Saharan Africa where HIV incidence is high. We explored the effect of DMPA on the activation of HIV cellular targets and ...
Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background:
Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ...
Effect of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping on preterm neonates in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a placental to new-born transfusion strategy recommended by obstetric and gynaecological societies. Though not widely adopted, umbilical cord milking (UCM) may achieve faster ...
Policy and research frame of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: reflections on urban informality.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
How has the informality of urban slums exposed a gap in policy formulation and research questions in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic? This paper seeks to identify the appropriate questions and ...
Skewed logit model for analyzing correlated infant morbidity data.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Infant morbidity is a topic of interest because it is used globally as an indicator of the status of health care in a country. A large body of evidence supports an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) ...
Oral Health Status among 12-YearOld Children in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Objectives: To determine the oral health status among schoolchildren in a rural Kenyan community and examine the relationship between oral symptoms and perceived general health.
Participants: 150 pupils, aged 12 years, ...
Utilization of Diagnostic Imaging in Dental and Maxillofacial Trauma in Selected Kenyan Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Globally, much has changed in the imaging modalities available
to investigate maxillofacial trauma. Nevertheless, the regional practice patterns are highly influenced by availability, affordability and ...
Impact of being an adolescent mother on subsequent maternal health, parenting, and child development in Kenyan low-income and high adversity informal settlement context.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Women who have experienced adolescent pregnancy and early motherhood are disproportionately affected in terms of their health and parenting capabilities, as well as their offspring’s health. Guided by Stress ...