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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 ... -
Prevalence of Malaria and Intestinal Helminth Co-infection in Children Presenting With Anaemia in Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplant is one of the indigenous vegetables with a great potential for improving food security and income generation among rural and urban resource-poor communities. However, its productivity is low partly due to ... -
Prevalence Of Malaria And Intestinal Helminth Co-Infection In Children Presenting With Anaemia In Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Anemia is a major health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa (which includes Sierra Leone), and its cause is frequently multifactorial. In many regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, intestinal helminth infections especially ... -
Prevalence of Malaria Parasite Infection and Vector Species Abundance in Huye District, Southern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malaria is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa including Rwanda. Effective control of malaria requires knowledge of vector species but information on species distribution in Rwanda ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000-06)Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and sanitation. ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition and its associated factors among children aged 6-59 months living in Kangemi and Gichagj Sub locations. Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)Malnutrition, which is a wide spread problem with devastating consequences, weakens immune system and worsens illness. It is a factor in about half of the deaths that occur among children under five years of age. ... -
Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Impact on Clinical Outcome in Elective General Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Malnutrition has long been associated with negative post-operative outcomes such as delayed recovery times, higher complications rates, higher rates of morbidity and mortality, elevated readmission rates, ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition and related factors among children aged 6-60 months admitted at Siaya District Hospital Paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Malnutrition is a worldwide public health problem that affects the growth and development of children under the age of five years. It is also associated with a high morbidity and mortality in this age group. ...
