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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 Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence Of Hearing Loss In Primary School Children In Central Zone Of Lusaka- Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Disabling Hearing Loss (DHL) has serious implications in a child‘s development as it reduces the intelligibility of speech thereby interfering with the learning process. As a result a child will end up having ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in children less than three years of age as seen in health facilites in Nairobi province.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is among the most common infections in humans and has been recognized as a cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Data on prevalence in children is mainly from industrialised countries ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in chronic renal failure patients with dyspepsia
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1999)Background:The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of H. pylori in dyspeptic patients with chronic renal failure. Methods: One hundred and fifty four patients with dyspepsia, in two groups of seventy-seven ... -
The prevalence of helicobacter pylori in tonsillar tissue of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Human Palatine Tonsils are lympho epithelial tissues which are part of the Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue which playa vital role in sampling and effector functions for the upper respiratory tract. Palatine ... -
The prevalence of helminthes infestation among pregnant women at Kibera health centre
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Helminthes infestations are common among humans who live in areas of poverty in the developing world. Kibera is one of the largest informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, lacking adequate municipal services like water ... -
The prevalence of hepatitis A,B,C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute iciteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the KNH. Study design & Setting: The study design was a cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Markers among youth aged 13-18 Years in public high schools within Nairobi and Machakos
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hepatitis B is a worldwide public health concern with one third of the world having been infected. Transmission can occur vertically or horizontally. Horizontal transmission occurs through contact of body secretions with ... -
The Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C And, Hiv Markers And α-fetoprotein Levels In Patients With Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of alpha-fetoprotein levels, HBsAg, IgGanti-HBc, anti-HCV and HIV antibodies among patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma at KNH. Study design & ...
