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Attitudes of nursing staff towards computerisation: a case of two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)
Background
The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches to tackle illnesses are unveiled through research. Information, communication and technology have greatly transformed healthcare practice the ...
Systems analysis and improvement to optimize pMTCT (SAIA): a cluster randomized trial
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Background
Despite significant increases in global health investment and the availability of low-cost, efficacious interventions to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission (pMTCT) in low- and middle-income countries ...
A push-pull system to reduce house entry of malaria mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Background
Mosquitoes are the dominant vectors of pathogens that cause infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever and filariasis. Current vector control strategies often rely on the use of pyrethroids ...
Lithology and Geological Structures as Controls in the Quality of Groundwater in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Aims: Saline and brackish water has been encountered in more than half of the boreholes across Kilifi County. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between lithology and structural geology and the quality ...
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers
(2013-09-30)
Abstract
Background
Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, ...
A review of the pattern of AIDS defining, HIV associated neoplasms and premalignant lesions diagnosed from 2000–2011 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(2015-08-24)
Abstract
Background
Sub-Sahara Africa hosts up to 71 % of all HIV infected people in the world. With this high incidence of Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) comes the burden ...
Pattern, knowledge and practices of HbA1C testing among diabetic patients in a Kenyan tertiary referral hospital
(2013-11-05)
Abstract
Background
Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) measurement is the currently accepted gold standard biochemical indicator of long-term glycemic control in diabetic patients. The level of knowledge ...
Spatio temporal dynamics of forage and land cover changes in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Spatio-temporal dynamics of pastoral grazing resources influences the pastoral production system. Obtaining timely and reliable information on the status of these resources will support planning and early response to ...
Prevalence of hypertension and associated cardiovascular risk factors in an urban slum in Nairobi, Kenya: A population-based survey
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Urbanisation has been described as a key driver of the evolving non-communicable disease (NCD)
epidemic. In Africa, hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular problem. We determined the prevalence and ...
Young people’s perception of sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Background
Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of young people remains a big challenge. This study explored experiences and perceptions of young people in Kenya aged 10–24 with regard to their SRH ...