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Detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Clinical Samples at Kenyatta National Hospital Using Phenotypic and Molecular Methods
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a global problem with a prevalence of between 29 and 35% reported worldwide. There is great variation in the epidemiology of MRSA at global and regional ...
Prevalence of Moral Injury Among Critical Care Health Workers in Critical Care Areas in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction
Moral injury can be defined as the psychosocial, spiritual, and behavioral impacts of “failing to prevent acts that are against moral beliefs and expectations''. It might be experienced by healthcare workers ...
Assessment of the Impact of Floods on Availability of Essential Trace Elements in Soils, Selected Vegetables and Water Quality in Budalangi, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study assessed the impact of floods on essential trace elements in vegetables, water, and soils
in Budalangi, Busia County. One hundred and twenty (120) soil samples and twenty (20)
vegetables samples comprising of ...
Upanuzi Na Ubanaji Wa Maana Katika Kandanda: Ulinganisho Na Ulinganuzi Nchini Kenya Na Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Utafiti huu unahusu upanuzi na ubanaji wa maana katika kadanda nchini Kenya na Tanzania. Tumebainisha kwa kulinganisha na kulinganua namna lugha ya Kiswahili inavyotumika katika utangazaji wa kandanda nchini Kenya na ...
Rift Valley Fever Disease Surveillance and Control Strategies in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Rift Valley fever (RVF) a viral disease of ruminants, camels and humans transmitted by
mosquitoes that belong to the Aedes and Culex genera. The disease causes a high economic
impact because of livestock sickness and ...
Disease Activity and Adherence to Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Disease activity among RA patients in Kenya has been found to he high inspite of majority of them being on disease modifying antirheumatic drug(DMARD) treatment. Adherence to DMARDs can be challenging and multiple factors ...
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in the Management of Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background
Drug therapy problems are a common issue during the therapeutic management of pediatric cases of Wilms tumor. These drug therapy problems lead to events which require further medical attention therefore ...
Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: HIV-AIDS is the sixth highest cause of mortality in the world and the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2018, there were 1.3 million people living with HIV in Kenya, with an incidence rate of ...
Genotypic Characterization of Hypervirulent Enterobacterales Isolates From Intensive Care Unit Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) are hotspots for antibiotic resistance emergence, propagated by misuse and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including potentially ...
Factors Affecting Haematological Parameters Before and After Introduction of Dolutegravir in Hiv-infected Children at Getrudes Childrens Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Haematological abnormalities frequently occur in HIV-infected individuals and are independent risk factors for mortality. Haematological abnormalities are a result of HIV infection and adverse drug reactions from antiretroviral ...