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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background Diabetes is a global health problem affecting 197 million people worldwide and over 10 million in Sub Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been postulated that prevalence ... -
Prevalence of Dolutegravir Associated Hyperglycemia and Its Covariates Among Persons Living With Hiv on Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The introduction of dolutegravir based antiretroviral therapy has provided a potent treatment option for persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus. However, there is growing evidence from clinical ... -
Prevalence Of Drug Manipulation To Obtain Prescribed Dose In The Paediatric In-Patient Units In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background xiv Manipulation of drug dosage forms is frequently conducted in children due to lack of age appropriate formulations. Manipulation involves physical alteration of a dosage form to extract a proportion of ... -
The prevalence of dyslexia among children aged 7 to 9 in a Nairobi school
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Dyslexia is a term that describes why given populations of school-going children fails to learn to read in spite of normal intelligence, adequate environmental and educational opportunities. Some studies indicate ... -
Prevalence of dyslipidemia and dysglycemia in hiv-infected patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Use of HAART in mv-infected individuals results in reduced morbidity and mortality associated with AIDS. Long-term complications associated withHAART including dysglycemia and dyslipidemia have however raised ... -
The prevalence of dyslipidemia in hiv infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in decline in morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected children, with more children living into adulthood. However, the long term adverse effects, ... -
Prevalence of early onsent sensorineural hearing loss following treatment of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)BACKGROUND: High dose radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy has resulted in improved overall survival, yet little is known of the synergistic ototoxic effects of these agents. This study therefore, aimed at analysis the ... -
Prevalence of early onset sepsis among term newborns in the post natal wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Neonatal sepsis ranks third as a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. In Kenya it accounts for 60% of the current neonatal mortality rate which stands at 31 deaths per 1000 live births. Despite considerable ... -
Prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Dilated cardiomyopathy leading to heart failure is a common worldwide problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is responsible for 10,000 deaths and 46,000 hospitalizations annually in the Unites ... -
Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in children with Epilepsy attending the child Neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological condition, with close to 80% of people living with epilepsy residing in developing countries. Approximately half of epilepsy in the population occurs during childhood. Epidemiologic ... -
Prevalence of emotional disorders among institutionalized care children in Nairobi suburb settings(Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Studies show that whenever children exhibit emotional disorders, they are labelled as spoilt and are disciplined for showing their weaknesses, lowering their self-esteem. Qualitatively institutionalized ... -
The prevalence of epilepsy in a malaria endemic region of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder and is one of the world's most prevalent non-communicable disorders. Studies examining the epidemiology of epilepsy in the developing world are scarce. In Africa ... -
Prevalence Of Erectile Dysfunction And Associated Risk Factors In Kenyan Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus At The Kenyatta National Hospital Out Patient Diabetes Clinic
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Title Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and the associated risk factors in Kenyan men with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital out-patient diabetes clinic. Introduction The prevalence in the West ... -
Prevalence of Error-prone Abbreviations a Review of Discharge Summaries in General Medical Wards in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Accurate documentation in the medical profession is vital. Shorthand use and abbreviation in medical notation is commonplace. Ambiguity and use of error prone abbreviations are known to be associated with poor ... -
Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants Under 6 Months Old Attending Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Zanzibar
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breastfeeding is an important tool of preventing childhood illnesses, obesity, and hypertension later on in life. In addition it reduces the cost to the family and the entire country. Exclusive breastfeeding ... -
Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and associated Factors among infants aged 0 – 6 months in a peri-urban Settlement of Kangemi, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is a key child survival intervention that prevents 13% of all under-five deaths annually and this translates to preventing 11,000 deaths in Kenya annually (Black et al, ... -
Prevalence of fibromyalgia at the medical out patient clinic Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia syndrome is a disorder that is associated with significant morbidity. Despite its existence worldwide there is hardly any epidemiological data in Africa and none in Kenya. The prevalence of this ... -
Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Diabetics With Chronic Pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) an increasingly recognized medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain (CWP) and a heightened response to pressure, for which no other cause is identified with variable aetiopathogenesis ...
