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Strategic Planning Practices and Service Delivery in Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Nairobi County government is mandated to provide services like health, education and
infrastructure. However, in service delivery the Nairobi County government faces numerous
challenges. The health services pause a ...
Primary Molar Crown Dimensions in a Sample of Kenyan Children of African Descent and Their Comparison to 3m ESPE Stainless Steel Crowns
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Tooth measurement is important in clinical dentistry. Tooth size is one of the factors that affect the development of occlusion. The relationship between the size of the dental arches and the size of teeth also directly ...
Prevalence of Nocturnal Enuresis and Associated Psychological Problems Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease Aged 6-14 Years Attending Healthcare Services at Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary autosomal recessive hemoglobin disease condition characterized by sickling of red blood cells under conditions of stress and hypoxia. Studies have illustrated that ...
Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Treatment Needs Among Children Residing in Four Charitable Institutions in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Global epidemiological studies have reported that the oral health status
of institutionalized children is worse than that of their counterparts in the general
population. This has been attributed to poor oral ...
Exploring Experiences of Individuals With Breast Cancer Post-mastectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Phenomenological Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Worldwide, breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent malignancy affecting women and ranks as the second most fatal form of cancer. When detected early in stages i and ii, mastectomy is the most prevalent and ...
Isolation and Characterization of Novel Bacteriophages Against Multidrug Resistant Enterobacter Cloacae as Alternatives to Antibiotics
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Enterobacter cloacae is a significant nosocomial pathogen, causing bacteremia and
infections of the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, and intra-abdominal cavity.
Acquisition of antibiotic resistant genes due to ...
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Developing Thyroid Hormone Dysfunction in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome Followed Up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Evidence from publications done globally show that a significant percentage of children diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome complicate with deranged thyroid hormone levels despite being in remission, ...
Determinants of Non-adherence and Loss to Follow-up Among Tuberculosis Patients on Treatment at Mbagathi County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a communicable disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases in the world, and is a serious public health issue ...
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Youth Patients at Nakuru Level 6 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Among the most rampant leading causes of global burden of disease is psychiatric disorders which are very common, with the approximation of roughly 12% of a globally disease burden. There is a decreased life ...
Outcome of Covid-19- Infection in Patients Aged 0-12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: -COVID-19 has caused mortality among the 3,154 children and became the 3rd leading cause of death globally. It’s caused by different strains of SARs-Cov-2-viruses that include omicron which is the novel type. ...