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Prevalence and Bacterial Sensitivity Patterns of Antimicrobial Agents for Diabetic Foot Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes mellitus. These ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and form a major cause of admission into healthcare institutions among patients with diabetes. ... -
Prevalence and Categories of Psychosocial Challenges Encountered by Critical Care Nurses Caring for Patients With Covid-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Infection with COVID-19 may require care in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The pandemic necessitated expanded CCU capacity, as well as specialised CCU personnel to care for critically sick patients as the ... -
Prevalence and Characteristics of Maternal Near-miss and Management Outcomes Among Women Who Sought Post Abortion Care at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Freetown Sierra Leone 2018-2019
(Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Mwalimu National Sacco in Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (2011) affirmed that most of the unsafe abortions accounting for 22 million cases and subsequent 47,000 deaths occur in developing countries. Most of these countries have laws in ... -
Prevalence and Characterization of Bacteria of Genus Salmonella in Retail Pork and Raw Vegetables, Busia County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Salmonellosis is a major global threat to public health and causes emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant strains. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characterization of Salmonella species (spp.) ... -
The prevalence and classification of occult pituitary lesions at autopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital, City Mortuary and Armed Forces Memorial Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Pathology, 2010-11)Introduction: The pituitary gland is important in hormonal secretion and regulation. It is located in the sellar turcica and in direct communication with hypothalamus. It is often involved in disease which commonly presents ... -
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia at Kenyatta National Hospital – Newborn Unit (KNH-NBU)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Perinatal asphyxia is the inability to start or maintain breathing after birth. Globally around 9 million cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and in Kenya, it accounts for 29% of neonatal ... -
Prevalence and clinical correlates of prolonged neonatal jaundice, among neonates with jaundice, at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: prolonged neonatal jaundice (pnnj) is jaundice persisting beyond fourteen days in term and twenty-one days in pre-term babies. Globally, the incidence of cholestatic neonatal jaundice (nnj) is one in two ... -
Prevalence and clinical factors associated with microalbuminuria in children aged 2-18years with sickle cell anaemia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has a high burden of sickle cell disease. Better care has led to increased life expectancy, switching focus from early mortality to morbidity caused by organ damage. One of the organs ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Outcomes Of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Burns Among Cancer Patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. In Kenya, it’s the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the major treatment modalities ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Utility Of Anti-ccp In Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) IS a debilitating condition that causes serious morbidity and mortality.Diagnosed early, the condition can be treated with appropriate therapy so as to either stop or slow the ... -
Prevalence and clinico-pathological manifestations of avian leucosis in Chicken in Nairobi And Surrounding Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Avian leucosis (AL) is an important disease causing high morbidity, mortality and reduction in chicken production. There is scanty information in Kenya on the status of the disease in chicken to enable its prevention and ... -
Prevalence and contributing factors of horizontal violence among nurses working in maternal – child health and family planning clinics of Nairobi city county
(School of Nursing, 2013)Horizontal violence is a real entity within the health care facilities. The objective of this study was to explore prevalence and factors contributing to violence among nurses at their place of work and the effect violence ... -
Prevalence and correlates of anaemia in patients infected With HIV attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009-07)BACKGROUND: Anemia is the commonest hematological abnormality in HIV infection and has been shown to be a statistically significant predictor of disease progression to AIDS and independently associated with an Increased ... -
Prevalence And Correlates Of Anaemia Of Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Anaemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is strongly predictive of complications and death from cardiovascular causes. It has also been shown to have an impact on the quality of life. ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Cervical Cancer at Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction Cancer of the cervix is one of the second and leading causes of cancer among women in Kenya According to previous study cervical cancer patients have an unusually high rate of depressive symptoms, and according ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels Among Women With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a Cross Sectional Study
(university of nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Recurrent1Pregnancy1Loss (RPL) affects1approximately 1% of couples and is defined by WCRPL as the loss of two or more pregnancies after spontaneous conception or following ART excluding molar and ectopic ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Among Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are affected by armed-conflict are at increased ... -
Prevalence and correlates of stress among teachers in mixed day public primary schools in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Primary school teachers’ role acts as the basis for academic success or failure, physical and emotional stability, cultural and social values enhancement for the young school going children. Government expenditure on ... -
Prevalence And Determinants Of Acute Adverse Effects Of External Beam Radiation Therapy Among Patients On Treatment For High Risk Prostate Cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Prostate cancer is a malignancy of marked importance and causes significant mortality and morbidity in the male population. It is commonly diagnosed in the 7th decade after 65yrs. It is rarely diagnosed in men younger than ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Adverse Drug Events Among Hiv Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: HIV infection remains a threat to public health. Management of HIV infection normally includes the use of multiple antiretroviral drugs. There are various limitations of antiretroviral therapy (ART) which include ...
