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Factors affecting the Utilization of Cancer Health Care Services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study sought to examine the factors affecting the utilization of cancer health care services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the demand function ...
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity
and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer
patients. Pain is an important ...
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Embu county, Kenya
(2014)
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. In 2012, it
was estimated that 529,409 new cases occurred globally, with 274,883 (52% of cases) dying.
Of the total new cases annually, about ...
Advance Care Planning between clinicians and patients on maintenance Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a leading global threat to health with incidences and mortality rates higher than most cancers. Much of the symptom burden and the deterioration of functional independence ...
An assessment of adherence to management modalities by ambulant end stage renal disease patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Treatment of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), entails regular
dialysis sessions and medical management of complications of kidney failure. Globally, rates
of non-adherence to treatment amongst ...
Compensation in environmental liability cases in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)
COMPENSATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY CASES IN KENYA
For the last three years, Kenya has seen an increase in large scale infrastructural projects in the country. Currently, there are about 365 wind turbines under ...
The effect of isotonic nasal saline irrigation on chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms in adult patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is inflammation of the sinonasal tract for longer
than 12 weeks. Patients present with nasal blockage, facial pain, nasal secretions, and
malaise. Nasal saline has been used as ...
Lived experiences of Caregivers of adolescents diagnosed with substance use disorder attending Kenyatta National Hospital Youth Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Substance Use Disorder among the adolescent remains a big threat to health and
wellbeing of the individual and the family. Substance abuse affects all age groups but
adolescent individuals are most at risk ...
Influence of Maternal Nutrition Knowledge on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Children in Musanze District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Children under five years of age face multiple malnutrition burdens. Under-nutrition causes approximately half of all deaths in young children every year worldwide. Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices pose ...