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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Microbial Safety Among Street Poultry Processors in Embakasi, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microbial contamination on poultry meat poses safety concerns to consumers and on commercial view, spoilage bacteria also play a bigger role towards economic losses. Control may depend on the awareness and behavioral traits ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards HIV/AIDS in Korogocho slums of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)HIV stands for human Immunodeficiency virus a virus which attacks the body by damaging the defense system. The virus infects cells of the immune system and destroys their functions leading to immune deficiency. On the other ... -
Knowledge, attitude and uptake of antiretroviral therapy for HIV prevention among discordant couples: Pumwani maternity Hospital cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The consistent use of a combination of antiretroviral drugs referred to as Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has been shown to reduce the viral load in body fluids especially in blood and genital ... -
Knowledge, attitude and use of emergency contraceptives among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortions among young women are major problems in Africa accounting for an estimated 13% of all maternal deaths in the region Emergency contraceptives have been described as having the potential ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Healthcare Workers on Procedural Pain Management Among Paediatric Oncology Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital (Knh)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)ABSTRACT Background: The practice in paediatric oncology entails carrying out several procedures, both therapeutic and diagnostic. The management of procedural pain is a healthcare worker's responsibility. Appropriately ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinicians practising at the Kenyatta National Hospital, on ionizing radiation
(2014)The World Health Organization (WHO) Global initiative report on Radiation Safety in the Health Care Setting of March 2010 states that low dose ionizing radiation used in diagnostic imaging has the potential to cause ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers to Service Delivery of Paediatric Palliative Care Amongst Health Care Practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Paediatric palliative care (PPC) services requires a broad multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive high-quality care for children. This can be achieved by having appropriate policies, adequate drug ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice And Ex-Ante Adoption Of Intergrated Pest And Pollination Management (Ippm) Innovation Among Avocado Growers In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Despite avocado being the fourth most important fruit crop in Kenya after mango, pineapple and the banana, its economic potential is yet to be fully explored. The crop is pollinator dependent crop and its production is ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and management practices on viral influenza infections among students and teachers in secondary schools, Nairobi West Districts, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Influenza is an infection of the human respiratory tract which is caused by influenza viruses type A, B and C. It causes significant morbidity in Kenya, leading to a lot of lost time of productive work and school absenteeism ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practice Of Restraint And Seclusion Of Aggressive Psychiatric Inpatients As A Method Of Nursing At Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Nursing, 2009-10)Introduction: The use of locked door seclusion rooms and! or physical restraint (use of belts/force to seclude a patient) is common in most psychiatric institutions. This practice continues to serve as an important ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of traditional bone setting in iftin division, Garissa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of traditional bone setting among the people of Iftin in Garissa County. The study was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out at ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of midwives toward HIV/AIDS positive mothers delivering at Kenyatta national hospital, labour ward
(2011)Introduction: HIV infection in pregnant women has become the most significant public health problem worldwide. The largest source of infection is HIV transmission from infected mother to-child. Scientific data now confirm ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning Hiv/Aids prevention among youth in Eastleigh location in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Good knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of HIV prevention a re essential in order not to acquire HIV infection a n d to prevent the disease from spreading. A proper and well-functioning prevention of HIV requires ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic retinopathy among medical officers in the regional Hospital of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4.8% of blindness worldwide and is largely preventable. It is diagnosed by performing a retinal examination and early treatment would depend on an early referral to an ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Female Genital Mutilation
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of glaucoma patients attending clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Glaucoma is a characteristic optic neuropathy which typically results in specific patterns of progressive visual field loss and who’s most important risk factor is raised intraocular pressure (IOP). It is second ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of registered nurses on scientific nursing research at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Scientific Nursing Research is defined as the systematic process of investigating phenomena related to nursing with the aim or adding to the nursing body of knov, ledge, to improve practice and for better health care ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Among Young Female University Students: a Case Studyuniversity of Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have continued to cause havoc and problems for women. Young women have always been at a greater risk of contracting STIs not only in Kenya, but also in most developing countries. ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Somalia nationals who have migrated to Nairobi with respect to Tuberculosis Transmission, Prevention and Control
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: The population of Somalia nationals who have migrated to Nairobi contributes significantly to the high prevalence of TB in Nairobi. This group may often have been left out of various studies done because of ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on climate change Adaptation by small holder farmers in Mwala constituency, Machakos County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Climate variability and change is affecting weather patterns and this has serious repercussions on food production among smallholder farmers in Kenya. In particular, semi-arid environments such as Machakos County are ...
