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Prevalence of hyponatremia in patients admitted with heart failure at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized patients with heart failure. It is associated with high morbidity, longer in-hospital stay and is a well known predictor of mortality in patients ... -
Prevalence of Induction Failure in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most prevalent malignancy of childhood worldwide accounting for 25-30 per cent of all cancers occurring in this age group. Induction is the first phase of treatment ... -
The prevalence of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in patients being treated for spontaneous abortions at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Prevalence Of Infection, Microbiologic Profile And Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern Of Burn Wounds As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Burn injuries are one of the most common and devastating causes of trauma, more so in developing countries. A majority of mortalities from burn injuries is due to sepsis. Infection causing microorganisms in any burn ... -
Prevalence Of Influenza Virus Infection In Asthmatic Children Presenting With An Acute Exacerbation At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001)There is limited local data on the prevalence of influenza viral infection in children and no local data on the prevalence of influenza infection in asthmatic children. In temperate countries where influenza infection ... -
The prevalence of internet crimes on women students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study concludes that Internet is a double edged sword because it empowers as much as it predisposes users to risks especially those with limited knowledge on safety. The study asserts that Internet is an enormous ... -
Prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in 6-59 months old children with pneumonia at kenyatta national hospital: a comparison between two diagnostic parameters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Iron deficiency (ID) is one of the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. ID manifests late when adverse effects on cognitive development, attention, behavior, school performance, physical ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Low Birth Weight Infants on Follow-up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency that contributes to morbidity and mortality among low birth weight infants; with significant, long-term effects on memory, cognition and auditory ... -
The prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in central equatoria state, Juba- south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The general objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in south Sudan’s Central Equatoria state in Juba. A cross-sectional study was ... -
The Prevalence of Iron Overload and Relationship Between Blood Transfusion, Iron Overload and Hepatotoxicity in Children With Sickle Cell Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Blood transfusion, essential in the management of sickle cell disease ultimately leads to the accumulation of exogeneous iron. Iron overload which is often undetected is pathological to the body. Serum ferritin ... -
Prevalence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in patients with HIV/AIDS attending the couples counselling centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: HIV and AIDS is one of the greatest public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and especially Kenya. HIV/AIDS can affect the eye and cause sight threatening manifestations, including Keratoconjunctivitis ... -
Prevalence of keratoconus in patients with allergic conjunctivitis attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among patients with allergic conjunctivitis aged between 8 and 30 years, attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic. Methods: Patients already diagnosed with ... -
Prevalence Of Keratoconus In Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(2016)Objective: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among patients with allergic conjunctivitis aged between 8 and 30 years, attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic. Methods: Patients already diagnosed with ... -
The prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among final year medical students of the university of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Health care workers (HCWs) are at higher than average risk of infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and of developing tuberculosis disease. The risk includes infection with multi-drug resistant TB ... -
Prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy by Echocardiography and utility of ECG voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy among Ambulatory Hypertensive Patients at Mbagathi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is structural change and a physiological adaptation due to increased workload on the left ventricular myocardium. It is often a complication of hypertension and an independent risk factor ... -
Prevalence Of Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital (Nairobi, Kenya)
(2008)Introduction Modification of lifestyle risk factors like exercise, diet, alcoholism and smoking is important in management of diabetes (5,6). Urbanisation in Kenya is likely to affect adherence to lifestyle changes. No ... -
Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Associated Risk Factors in Kisumu County Hospitals.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight below 2500g. LBW is associated with poor neonatal outcomes (like respiratory distress syndrome and necrotizing enterocolitis) ... -
Prevalence of low birth weight babies and the associated maternal risk factor at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, 2013)INTRODUCTION ; The global incidence of LBW is estimated at 15.5% of all births with 95% of these low birth weight babies being born in developing countries. Birth weight is reported for 47% of births in Kenya and therefore ... -
Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Deliveries and Associated Factors in Narok District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)World Health Organization defines low birth weight as weight at birth of less than 2,500 grams. Low birthweight infants contribute greatly to disability adjusted life years in developing countries and place great strain ... -
Prevalence of lower respiratory tract infection in Severely malnourished Children
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1990)One hundred and seven children aged below 5 years with clinical features of severe malnutrition were studied for lower respiratory tract infection. A clinical history was taken and physical examination carried out on ...
