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Relationship Between Family Background and Delinquency
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Molecular epidemiology of african animal trypanosomiasis in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Studies on the epidemiology of African bovine trypanosomiasis have concentrated
on the temporal aspects with the longitudinal studies rarely considering the spatial
dimension of disease prevalence. The problem is amplified ...
The Occurrence And Pattern Of Findings In Chest Radiographs Of Patients With Chest Trauma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
In developed countries, general trauma, which includes chest injuries, is the main cause
of death in children and young adults under 40 years of age (5). In sub-Saharan Africa,
general trauma is the third commonest cause ...
Prevalence of burnout syndrome and its health effects among academic staff at the Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
Background: Long period of work overload leads to chronic fatigue and stress, a precursor of
burnout syndrome and consequent other health problems like psychological distress. Other
personal or job related factors may ...
Prevalence of articular manifestations in Human Imunodeficiency Virus Type -1 Infection
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
Introduction: Articular manifestations have been reported in HIV infection with a
prevalence ranging from 2.5 to 68%.
The manifestations include, spondyloarthropathies (reactive arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis and ...
An assessment of the risk of recidivism in convicted sexual offenders in Nyeri Maximum Security Prison Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-02)
Introduction
Sexual offence recidivism can contribute significantly to the total tally of sexual
offences in a community. The risk of re-offending varies from one individual
offender to the other so that assessing the ...
Assessment of knowledge and attitude on antiretroviral therapy among nursing students
(University of Nairobi., 2008-12)
Title: Assessment of knowledge and attitude on antiretroviral therapy
among nursing students.
Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of final year nursing
students at Kenyatta National Hospital. Specific ...
Prevalence of acute coronary syndromes amongst type 2 Diabetics presenting with Ischaemic Ecg's to the Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
(University of Nairobi., 2008-05)
Background
The global number of individuals with diabetes is projected to increase dramatically by 2030.
The cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the developing countries.
There is very ...
Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused children and adolescents at the GOAL Kenya Program, Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
Background: The impact of sexual abuse on the physical health of children and adults is well recognized and
discussed, but the psychological consequences have only recently become a topic of research. While other
traumatic ...
The prevalence of self stigma among patients attending the outpatient clinics at Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
Background: Some studies have been done on self stigma among outpatients suffering
from mental illnesses in the developed countries, but not in Kenya,
Aim: To establish the prevalence of self-stigma among patients attending ...