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Glycemic Indices Of Foods In Association With Diabetes Among Rural Women Of Kenya: Case Of Amagoro In Busia County
(UoN, 2019)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition in which a person’s sugar level rises above the normal. This disease has become quite prevalent worldwide. In the year 2018, more than 500 million people were suffering ... -
Prevalence Of HIV Associated Dementia Among HIV/AIDS Adults Attending Comprehensive Care Centre-Kapsabet Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction HIV associated dementia is the most devastating central nervous system consequence of HIV infection which invades the brain directly. Progression into HIV associated dementia (HAD) has is associated with a ... -
Breast‐feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya
(2015)In Kenya,human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)prevalence ranks among the highest in the world.Approximately60000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding.The ... -
Influence of provider training on quality of emergency obstetric care in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In addition to infectious diseases, maternal and neonatal conditions account for a substantial part of the health gap between rich and poor countries. For example, more than 99 percent of maternal deaths ... -
Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi
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Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Antimicrobial efficacy of Medicinal Plants on Root Canal Biofilm
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Assessment of quality of tooth preparations for full crowns and bridges in selected dental laboratories in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Kenya Free of AIDs (KeFA)
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Improving partograph training and use in Kenya using the partopen digital pen system
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper presents the findings from two studies of the PartoPen system – a digital pen software application that enhances the partograph, a paper-based labor-monitoring tool used in developing regions. Previous studies ... -
From single parents to child-headed households: the case of children orphaned by aids in Kisumu and Siaya districts
(UNDP, 2003)The socio-economic consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic are felt in a growing number of countries. Increasing mortality rates among adults are threatening economic and social wellbeing. Women and children are bearing ... -
EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE IN THREE HOSPITALS IN KENYA: KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL LEVEL 6, THIKA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL 5 AND KIAMBU DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL 4
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The provision of anaesthesia in many resource limited countries is compromised by lack of appropriately designed anaesthesia equipment. Modern complex anaesthesia machines are unsuitable for use in areas with challenging ... -
Measles Seropositivity in HIV-Infected Kenyan Children on Antiretroviral Therapy.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)This paper describes results from a cross-sectional study among HIV-infected children 15 months to 12 years of age who were receiving antiretroviral therapy. We found a low prevalence of measles IgG seropositivity (45.7%) ... -
Population-based mortality assessment--Baidoa and Afgoi Somalia 1992.
(University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Accelerating impact: Expanding access to care. US Government report on international foreign assistance for TB FY 2011/2012
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Mental disorders and HIV risk behaviors among prisoners in South Sudan
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volunteers' perceptions and experiences of clinical research participation in Kenya: case study of KAVI volunteers
(Kenya AIDs Vaccine Initiative (KAVI) University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Neutropenia and anemia among HIV infected adults on zidovudine containing antiretroviral therapy in Kangemi
(Kenya AIDs Vaccine Initiative (KAVI) University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Impact of Depo-provera on female genital tract immunology
(Kenya AIDs Vaccine Initiative (KAVI) University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Enhanching capacity of research ethics review committees in developing countries: the Kenyan example
(Kenya AIDs Vaccine Initiative (KAVI) University of Nairobi, 2013)