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Psychiatric morbidity among patients attending a primary health care centre in a deprived community in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, 1987)Studies done in recent years have shown that previous estimates of the prevalence of psychological disorders have had to be revised upwards, the majority of this evidence emanating from the West (Reeler, 1987). Research ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among public primary school teachers at Mogotio division, in Koibatek district
(Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Introduction: - Every occupation has its own stressors which cause stress leading to psychiatric morbidity. Teachers have been known to be under a lot of stress related to work characteristics, socio-demographic ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant couples: study among couples attending couples counselling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009-07)Title: Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant Couples: study among couples attending couples counseling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya. Background: Surveys across the world ... -
Psychiatric morbidity and related factors in the rehabilitation process of paraplegics at the National Spinal Injury Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Many studies in the Western world have reported a high association between paraplegia and psychiatric morbidity. Some complications of paraplegia and characteristics of patients have been associated with psychiatric ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in a gynaecology out-patient clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1992)The ma in objective of this study is to survey and show the aetiology and presentation of psychiatric morbidity among female patients attending a gynaecology out-patient clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). There ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in children and young persons admitted into an approved school in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 1987)As in other parts of the World, the problem of juvenile delinquency seems to be on the increase and is currently causing a lot of concern not only to the authorities but also to teachers, parents and health workers. Since ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in children and young persons appearing in the Nairobi juvenile court
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1998)This study was carried out among children and young persons 1Il difficult SOClOeconomic circumstances who had been brought to the Nairobi Juvenile Court. A total of 90 children and young persons between the age of 8 and ... -
Psycho-Dietary Adaptation Among End Stage Renal Disease Clients On Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Background: Hemodialysis care requires events of adjustment in dietary options that must be adhered to. The diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) or renal failure disease and initiation of hemodialysis care influences ... -
Psycho-social and cultural factors associated with non-adherence to treatments and follow up among outpatients at Mathari Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction; Non adherence is a major obstacle in delivery of healthcare services, because even the best medicine is not effective unless taken appropriately. According to WHO only about 50% of patients are compliant ... -
Psycho-social Factors Influencing Juvenile Delinquency Among Girls at Kirigiti and Dagoretti Rehabilitation Centres
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigated the psycho-social factors influencing juvenile delinquency among adolescent girls at Kirigiti and Dagoretti Rehabilitation Centres. The study adopted a descriptive survey sample design that targeted ... -
The Psychological Aspects of African Healing
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Since the advent of Christianity and colonialism in Africa, African psychological healing has been discredited. Those Africans who dare consult experts of African psychological healing are branded ''satanic'' hence they ... -
Psychological aspects of paediatric cancer patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)To establish the psychological status of paediatric cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital A cross sectional descriptive study of children with cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital. The study duration was from ... -
Psychological contract and organizational commitment among customer care representatives (CCR's) at Safaricom Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The study was set to determine the relationship between psychological contract and employee commitment among the Customer Care Representatives (CCR's) in Safaricom Limited. The study adopted a survey research design because ... -
Psychological Contract State, Employee Outcomes, Equity Sensitivity, Leadership Style and Performance of Public Water Service Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focused on psychological contract, employee outcomes, equity sensitivity, leadership style and performance of water public service providers (WSPs) in Kenya. The studies linking psychological contract state ... -
The psychological contract, organizational commitment and job satisfaction: a study of commercial banks in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)This study sought to determine the relationship between the psychological contract and job satisfaction and organizational commitment of employees in selected banks in Nairobi. The survey for this study was carried out ... -
Psychological Contracting Process Model: Towards A Unifying Theory Of Psychological Contract
(University of Nairobi, 2011)In contemporary literature of the psychological contract construct, there are numerous operational definitions adapted by researchers with little or no explicit consideration of other competing views on the subject (Del ... -
Psychological Effects of Caesarean Section on Mothers Delivered at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Problem statement: The rate of Caesarean section delivery being undertaken is in the rising trend both locally and internationally. Though Caesarean Section is aimed at ensuring safe deliveries in complicated conditions, ... -
The psychological effects on Kenyan troops participating In operation Linda Nchi in Somalia 2011 - 2012
(University of NairobiDepartment of History and Archaeology, 2013-11)The former United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold (1905-1961) once said that, “peacekeeping is not a job for Soldiers, but only soldiers can do it”.1 This is because, the military personnel are trained to ... -
Psychological insulin resistance among type 2 diabetes patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Type 2 diabetes is progressive and over years the beta cell mass depletes leading to a lack of insulin which is key in glucose homeostasis. This necessitates the introduction of insulin as part of the patient ... -
Psychological Outcomes of Current Infant Feeding Dilemma for HIV-Infected Mothers
(University of NairobiDepertment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2008)Infant feeding (IF) in the context of HIV is challenged by the potential and cumulative risk of MTCT of HIV through breastfeeding (BF), and the risks associated with replacement feeding (RF). The human rights approach ...
