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Placenta Structure of Patient With Fresh Stillbirth at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2021 - an Unmatched Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Globally approximately 2.65 million stillbirths occur annually. This gives an estimate of over 7100 deaths per day. Most (98%) of these stillbirth cases occur in low and middle-income countries including ...
Assessing the Drought Adaptation Strategies and Institutional Interventions in the Pastoral Livelihood System in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Drought has been the leading cause of vulnerability among populations who live in Kenya's arid and semiarid lands. Mosiro ward, whose residents mainly practice pastoralism, is classified as ASAL in Narok County. The ...
Biopsychosocial Effects of Cancer Treatment on Sexual Health Among Cancer Survivors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The incidence of cancer is on the increase. The number of cancer survivors is also on the increase due to early diagnosis, advancement in treatment, and an increase in an aging population. Cancer treatment has significant ...
Comparison of Ultrasonography and Amniotic Fluid Cytology in Screening for Suspected Neural Tube Defects in Intrauterine Fetal Demise at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Neural tube defects are a cause of intrauterine fetal demise or stillbirth globally.
Ultrasonography screening for NTDs in IUFDs poses limitations as non-diagnostic sonogram
yields have been shown from studies ...
Assessment of the Quality of Gasoline and Cross-contamination Across the Kenyan Market
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Small and medium-sized motor cars are the majority of the vehicles found in urban areas around the world are often the main sources of air pollution, good-grade gasoline is fit-for-purpose fuel that complies with the ...
The role of police in multi-dimensional peace-keeping operations in UNMISS: Case of Kenya Police in South Sudan, 2005-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This project paper sought to assess the involvement of Police in Multi-dimensional Peace Keeping Operations, using the case of Kenya Police contingent within United Nations Police (UNPOL). The main objective was to examine ...
Knowledge and Practice of Primary Eye Care Among Primary Healthcare Workers in Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Primary eye care is an important part of primary health care designed to mitigate eye problems in the community. In Kenya, there is little evaluation of the knowledge and practice of the primary eye care ...
Predictors and Management of Neutropenia Among Paediatric Patients With Haematological Malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Neutropenia is a common complication of chemotherapy treatment in patients with malignancies which requires adequate prevention, urgent diagnosis, and appropriate intervention. It is associated with significant ...
The Burden of Care Among Caregivers of Family Members Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury in the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The term "burden of caregiving" refers to the difficulties that a caregiver faces on a variety of fronts, including the physical, the social, the mental, and the financial, when providing care for a family member who has ...
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ...