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Prevalence of chlamydia infection among patients with ectopic pregnancy and incomplete abortion at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Background: Ectopic pregnancy is the leading acute gynaecological emergency in Kenya. There has been an association between Chlamydia infection and ectopic pregnancy. Objective: To describe and compare the prevalence ... -
The prevalence of chlamydiae in late onset neonatal pneumonia in the newborn unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2001)Fifty-two neonates who presented with late onset pneumonia were sequentially recruited for this study, whose study objective was:- to determine the prevalence of Chlamydiae colonization of the upper respiratory tract in ... -
Prevalence of Chronic Aflatoxin Exposure and the Resultant Clinical-immunological Effects in Children in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Globally, approximately three million children die each year from vaccine preventable infectious diseases mainly in developing countries. Despite the success of the expanded immunization program, not all infants and children ... -
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among ambulatory Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients on antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Availability of antiretroviral therapy has had a profound positive effect on HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality. Renal dysfunction is increasingly being recognized amongst antiretroviral exposed and naïve people ... -
Prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis in children with dyspepsia at Kenyatta national hospital and Gertrude children’s hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a complex condition with multitude of risk factors and has been found to affect both adult and paediatric population. Dyspepsia (GERD and H.Pylori) maybe one of the factors ... -
Prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media in primary school children in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009-09-03)Chronic Suppurative otitis media is a major cause of hearing disability in developing countries having a profound effect on language development, scholastic performance and psychosocial interactionof children at varying ... -
The prevalence of cognitive dysfunction following traumatic brain injury in patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2013-07)Modern cognitive psychology has led us to understand and appreciate that all mental processes comprise of perceiving, thinking, recall, learning and language skills. These cognitive skills become impaired following a ... -
Prevalence of cognitive impairment in ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes attending diabetic clinic at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) cases have increased significantly in the recent past with more than 422 million diagnoses in 2016. With rise in the number of cases, there is expected increase in diabetic complications. ... -
The prevalence of community acquired urinary tract infections among HIV-1 positive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)BACKGROUND Opportunistic infections are common in HIV positive patients more so in the advanced stages. Urinary tract infections (UTls) are one of the commonest reported infections in the medical practice. Among HIV ... -
Prevalence of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Among Neonates Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background and Study Utility Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections worldwide and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delay. The burden of disease is in ... -
Prevalence of constipation among children referred to gastroenterology clinic with chronic abdominal pain at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Chronic abdominal pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to primary care providers and pediatricians. Chronic abdominal pain in children is generally believed to be functional, and its treatment ... -
The prevalence of crimes against property and their causes in the different trimester periods of the year 2002-2003 in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Sociology, 2005-04)The main purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of crimes against property and their causes in the trimester periods of the year 2002- 2003 in Nairobi. This is because property crimes have become a common problem ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum in 6-60 month old children presenting with diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)Background: Diarrhoea remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. Since the discovery of HI V-I in 1982, C. parvum has become an increasingly important cause of diarrhea, especially ... -
Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis and diversity of echinococcus granulosus infection in sheep in Olokurto Division, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cystic Echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus species complex. This research study was conducted to determine the level of infection of the disease in sheep in Olokurto division, ... -
Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in blood donors at the national blood transfusion centre, Nairobi - Kenya
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2008-01)Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality following homologous blood transfusion in neonates and other immune compromised persons. Documentation of the status of ... -
Prevalence of cytotoxin-associated gene a (CagA) positive helicobacter pylori among seropositive asymptomatic children attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Helicobacter pylori is a curved, microaerophilic, gram negative bacterium that was isolated in 1983 from gastric biopsy specimens of patients with chronic gastritis. The bacterium colonizes the gastric mucosa ... -
Prevalence of dairy goat mastitis in Central Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1999)One hundred and thirty does in seven dairy goat farmer groups in Nyeri district (Central Province) were examined to determine the prevalence and aetiology of mastitis and risk factors associated with it. The goats, which ... -
Prevalence of depression among cardiac patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Depression is a common condition in patients with cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality leading to poor health related quality of life. Studies done globally have ... -
Prevalence of Depression Among Caregivers of Hiv Infected Children Aged 10 Years and Below, on Follow Up at Comprehensive Care Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers own ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ...
