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Prevalence of vicarious traumatization among students at Kenya Medical Training College at The Nairobi Campus
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction:Vicarious traumatization is the negative transformative cumulative effect on the clinician inner experiences for being exposed to the trauma material presented in the clinical sessions by the traumatized ... -
Prevalence of viral aetiology of acute lower respiratory Tract infection in children under five years at Kenyatta National hospital
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2008)BACKGROUND Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Studies in various parts of the world indicate that viruses playa major causative role in childhood ALRI ... -
Prevalence of vitamin d deficiency among tb patients at a kenyan health facility
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2019)Background: tuberculosis (tb) is a chronic illness of global importance, caused by a Bacterium known as mycobacterium tuberculosis. Vitamin d is known to play a central role as An immune regulator especially in active ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Children With Cerebral Pasly at the Kentyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D occurs commonly worldwide. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) due to the comorbidities that occur with CP. These include; feeding ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Children With Cerebral Pasly at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D occurs commonly worldwide. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) due to the comorbidities that occur with CP. These include; feeding ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in Mothers and Their Newborns at Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity Ward
(Uon, 2021)Background: Suboptimal Vitamin D level is an increasing problem in women of childbearing age and is one of the concerns that expectant mothers are vulnerable to. Sub-optimal vitamin D levels has been associated with ... -
The prevalence of wheeze in children with clinical presentation of severe/very severe pneumonia and response to bronchodilator therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Wheeze is a common presentation of respiratory disease in children. In developing countries, there is a high morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial pneumonia in young children and empiric antibiotic ... -
The prevalence of zinc deficiency in low birth weight infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2004)Background: Zinc deficiency is common in the developing world, the prevalence being highest in pregnant women and young children. Zinc deficiency in childhood is associated with reduced immmunocompetence. growth ... -
Prevalence Study of Intestinal Parasites Among Patients Attending Health Centers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, 1997)The prevalence study of intestinal parasites presented here involved 592 out-patients of whom 310 (52.4%) were males and 282 (47.6%) were females, at three City Council health centres in Nairobi. The age ranged 1 year ... -
A Prevalence Study Of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) In School Children Aged 6 - 16 Years In Nginyang And Marigat Divisions Of Baringo District.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)A random survey of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) amongst primary school children was done in 2 Administrative divisions of Baringo district in May, 1988. This was done in order to assess the magnitude of IDD in ... -
Prevalence, aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial neonatal meningitis at Tikur anbessa specialized hospital, Addis ababa, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Meningitis is inflammation of meninges, which affects all age groups from the newborn to elderly and occurs more commonly during the first month of life. The highest burdens of bacterial meningitis occur in ... -
Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility and serotypes of group b streptococcus recto-vaginal isolates from pregnant women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Estimates of group B streptococcus (GBS) disease burden, antimicrobial susceptibility, and serotypes in pregnant women are limited for many resource-limited countries including Kenya. These data are required ... -
Prevalence, Antimicrobial Usage And Resistance Profiles Of Campylobacter In Commercial Broiler Production Systems In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication previously used to treat them. This phenomenon has emerged as a public health concern globally. Campylobacter is one of the ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors and Management of Hyperglycemia in Neonates Admitted With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Neonatal sepsis is among the leading causes of neonatal mortality globally and locally. Hyperglycemia is one of the metabolic derangements that occur in neonatal sepsis and it is associated with increased morbidity ... -
Prevalence, associated factors and outcome of acute kidney injury among children and adolescents undergoing cardiopulmory bypass surgery in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Acute kidney injury is a serious complication associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. According to the RIFLE system, patients are categorised as being at risk, having injury, and complete failure. The ... -
The Prevalence, Associated Factors, Management and Outcomes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Women Admitted to Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone: a Retrospective Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal deaths globally and is associated with 73% of all maternal deaths in low-income setting. The number of women who suffer from PPH globally is estimated ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Between 24 - 28 Weeks Gestational Age at Military Hospital of Kamenge
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Premature preterm rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a major public health concern, complicating approximately 3% of all pregnancies globally ,with 50% of these pregnancies resulting into preterm births. The ... -
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Progression of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Prevalence, associated risk factors and progression of asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Progression of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ...
