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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 ... -
Prevalence of fusarium and aspergillus species in maize grain from Kitui, Machakos and Meru and use of near infra-red light sorting to remove fumonisins and aflatoxin contaminated grain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mycotoxin poisoning in maize has been a frequent occurrence in Kenya with the most significant outbreak being that of 2004 when 317 patients and 125 deaths were recorded. Mycotoxin contaminated grains cannot be obviously ... -
Prevalence of gambling disorder among patients seeking psychiatric treatment at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gambling disorder is a behavioral psychiatric condition exemplified primarily by maladaptive, recurrent persistent patterns of gambling activity leading to personal, social and communal problems. The monumental surge in ... -
Prevalence of gastroduodenal lesions in chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users presenting with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007-12)Background. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed and used classes of drugs worldwide. It is a well known phenomenon that NSAIDs cause gastroduodenal mucosal damage resulting ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Factors in Zebu Calves Among Pastoralists in Isiolo County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Helminthosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by nematodes, cestodes and trematodes, which causes sub-optimal production, reproduction, early culling, work capacity, extra cost of treatment, reduced market values of ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anthelmintic Use and Resistance in Selected Sheep Farms in Kasarani, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The adverse effects of gastrointestinal parasitic infection have resulted in low productivity of sheep in Kenya. As a result, farmers relied on anthelmintic therapy that may lead to occurrence of anthelmintic resistance. ... -
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism, control practices and occurence of anthelmintic resistance in commercial pig farms in Thika district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Mtcrobiology and Parasitology, 2001)One of the objectives of the present study was to establish the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in 35 commercial pig farms in Thika District. Central Kenya. Faecal samples were collected from ... -
Prevalence of Group A Rotavirus and Electrolyte profiles in children presenting with Acute Diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi, 2007)Introduction Diarrhoeal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years of age worldwide. It accounts for 21% of all deaths in this age group with rotavirus infection being responsible ...
