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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 ... -
Prevalence of group B Streptococcus (GBS) Colonization in antenatal Women at Kenyatta national Hospital (KNH)
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Background Group B streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) is a gram-positive coccus and approximately 10-30% of women worldwide carry it in their urogenital or lower gastrointestinal tract. It is a leading cause ... -
The prevalence of HBV, HCV infections and abnormal liver function in patients on long term haart at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background Hepatitis Band C viral infections are highly prevalent among HIV-infected persons as a result of shared transmission routes. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has led to a reduction in HIV related ... -
Prevalence of HCV, genotypic subtypes and HCV-HIV co-infection in various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Objective: To determine the seroprevalence and genotypes of HCV infection and prevalence of HIV co-infection among various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population. Study Design and Setting: This was a prospective ... -
Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Participants: School children 6-13 years in the selected ... -
Prevalence of hearing loss in patients with chronic renal failure and effect of Haemodialysis on hearing in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Patients suffering from chronic renal failure have been found to have a higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss as compared to the general population. The purpose of this study was to determine the ...
