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Risk factors for cervical precancer detection among previously unscreened HIV-infected women in Western Kenya.
(Wiley, 2013)
HIV and cervical cancer are intersecting epidemics in many low-resource settings, yet there are few accurate estimates of the scope of this public health challenge. To understand disease prevalence and risk factors for ...
Common and cluster-specific simultaneous component analysis
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
In many fields of research, so-called 'multiblock' data are collected, i.e., data containing multivariate observations that are nested within higher-level research units (e.g., inhabitants of different countries). Each ...
Assessing barriers and facilitators of implementing an integrated HIV prevention and property rights program in Western Kenya
(2013)
Despite the recognized need for structural HIV prevention interventions, few scientific programs have integrated women's property and inheritance rights with HIV prevention and treatment. The current study focused on a ...
Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers
(2013-09-30)
Abstract
Background
Health system weaknesses in Africa are broadly well known, constraining progress on reducing the burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease (Afr Health Monitor, ...
Economic empowerment and AIDS-related stigma in rural Kenya: a double-edged sword?
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)
Economic empowerment, HIV risk and AIDS-related stigma appear intricately intertwined for women in Kenya. Their interaction must be understood in order to implement effective economic interventions that also decrease HIV ...
Delaying Sexual Debut As A Strategy For Reducing Hiv Epidemic In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06-17)
The study purpose was to determine the association between sexual debut and HIV sero-status, and factors contributing to a positive HIV sero-status. Retrospective cross-sectional data from the Kenya Demographic and Health ...
Effect of light intensity on the cure characteristics of photo-polymerised dental composites
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Objective: To determine the light intensity emitted by light curing units (LCUs) and its effect on the cure characteristics of composites polymerised with it.
Design: A laboratory based cross sectional study.
Setting: ...
Knowledge and practice of clinical ethics among healthcare providers in a government hospital, Chennai
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
The growing public concern about the ethical conduct of healthcare professionals highlights the need to incorporate clinical ethics in medical education. This study examined the knowledge and practice of clinical ethics ...
Sympathetic Ophthalmia in Pediatric Age Group: Clinical Features and Challenges in Management in a Tertiary Center in Southern India
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-16)
Abstract Purpose: To study the clinical features and visual outcome of sympathetic ophthalmia in pediatric patients attending a tertiary care center. Methods: Retrospective review of patients ≤16 years with sympathetic ...
Visual loss with inner retinal dysfunction, after snake bite: two case reports
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
PURPOSE:
To report two cases of visual loss following snake bite.
METHOD:
Retrospective review of medical records including history, examination finding, fundus details and investigation reports (visual field, ...