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Prevalence and factors associated with missed opportunity for immunization in children attending paediatric outpatient clinic at Juba Teaching Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2012-01)Introduction: Immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions; it reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccines preventable diseases. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and factors associated ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with non adherence to diet and exercise lifestyle recommendations among type 2 diabetic patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of heart disease, retinopathy, nerve damage and renal problems worldwide. Studies attribute delay in the development of complications of type 2 diabetes to healthy diet and physical ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with preterm birth at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the prevalence of preterm birth to be between 5 and 18% across 184 countries. Most countries lack reliable data on the burden of preterm birth with only 65 countries ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Relapse in Patients Admitted at Jubilee Psychiatric Unit, Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Botswana.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Relapse defined as exacerbation of mental illness symptoms after recovery has a negative impact on the quality of the patient’s life as well as their caregivers; it also weighs down on the quality of mental ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with sleep quality among undergraduate students at the college of health sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sleep is an indispensable necessity of humankind, imperative for sustaining the quality of life and well-being of all ages. Poor sleep is proven to have an impact on students’ academic endeavors and general ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonisation in Orthopaedic Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a Gram-positive aerobic bacterium. It can be found as part of a person’s normal bacterial flora i.e. these individuals (carriers) are asymptomatically colonised without ... -
The Prevalence And Factors Associated With Teenage Pregnancy In Kenya; A Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Teenage pregnancies account for 18% of all pregnancies in Kenya posing a health challenge in prevention of maternal mortalities, unsafe abortions and gender equity for these girls. The adolescent birth rate in ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Kiambu Level Five Hospital Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods provide effective contraception. However, little is known about the socio-demographic and reproductive factors associated with postpartum, its ... -
Prevalence and Factors That Affect Transition From Paediatric to Adult Services Among Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease in Webuye County Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: New advances in medicine in the last thirty years have made it possible for children with sickle cell disease to live past their childhood period. Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are now surviving well ... -
Prevalence and Genetic Characterization of Anaplasma Phagocytophilum in Olive Baboons and Vervet Monkeys in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)The current threat to health, the economy and security globally is the rise in frequency of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). Among EIDs, are zoonotic tick-borne infections which include rickettsial diseases such as ... -
Prevalence and geographical distribution of Papio hamadryas papillomavirus 1 (PhPV1) in Kenyan baboons.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Papio hamadryas papillomavirus (PhPV) 1, 2, and 3, are Alphapapillomaviruses that have been detected in Kenyan Olive baboons but the distribution is unknown. Therefore, cervical screening for PhPV1 was performed in baboons ... -
Prevalence and Handicap of Hearing Loss in the Older Adult at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hearing loss is the second most common chronic health problem in the older adult and a known to cause significant psychosocial embarrassment, stigma and a significant risk of environmental injury. It is an ... -
Prevalence and Immediate Neonatal Outcomes of Incidental Nuchal Cord at Birth Among Parturients With Singleton Uncomplicated Pregnancies at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A nuchal cord is a physiologic finding in 15 to 34% of pregnancies depending on gestation and geographical region. It is frequently blamed for adverse perinatal outcomes (perinatal asphyxia) in the absence of ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Entamoeba Histolytica in Patients Attending Health Centres in Mathare Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Entamoeba histolytica being an intestinal pathogenic parasite is the causative agent of amoebiasis. It has been reported to cause acute health challenges to various individuals in developing nations, especially those living ... -
Prevalence And Intensity Of Infection With Gastrointestinal Parasites In Thomson’s Gazelles On Marula Ranch In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Science, 2013)Thomson gazelles are an important part of wildlife in Kenya. Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites may, however, be a limiting factor to their management. Gazelles also act as reservoir hosts for helminth infections, and any ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in hiv infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: HIV-infected children are more vulnerable to infections due to their immature and immunologically naive immune system in addition to the immunosuppressive effects of the virus. OBJECTIVE: To establish the ... -
Prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Advanced HIV infection may be complicated by opportunistic infections (Ols) and other consequences of immune dysfunction. Often, OIs constitute the first manifestation of HIV infection, indicating significant ...
