Search
Now showing items 17281-17290 of 18138
Environmental assessment of heavy metal pollutants in soils and water from Ortum, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Analysis of elemental concentration in soil and water was carried out in Ortum to ensure safe utilization of soil and water resources for agriculture, industrial, and household purposes. Elemental analysis of soil and water ...
Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
BACKGROUND:
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice associated with health consequences, women rights and deprivation of dignity. Despite FGM/C-related health consequences, circumcised women may ...
Survey of ophthalmologists-in-training in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: A regional focus on ophthalmic surgical education
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: There are 2.7 ophthalmologists per million population in sub-Saharan Africa, and a need to train more. We sought to analyse current surgical training practice and experience of ophthalmologists to inform planning ...
Correction to: Preference of specimen collection methods for human papillomavirus detection for cervical cancer screening: a cross-sectional study of high-risk women in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that another author should be added to the team of authors. The Name and affiliation details are below.
The international partner universities of East African health professional programmes: why do they do it and what do they value?
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND:
Globalization and funding imperatives drive many universities to internationalize through global health programmes. University-based global health researchers, advocates and programmes often stress the ...
Cerebral artery hypoplasia in a select adult Kenyan population
(Thieme Medical Publishers, 2019-07)
Background Hypoplasia of cerebral arteries predisposes to stroke and cerebral aneurysms which have an increased incidence in sub-Saharan Africa. The frequency and pattern of cerebral artery hypoplasia, however, shows ...
Assessment of spider plant (cleome gynandra l.) germplasm for agronomic traits in vegetable and seed production: a green house study
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)
Aims: Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is one of the most important traditional vegetables in Kenya, albeit underutilized. Concurrently, scanty information is available on its potential for vegetable and seed production. ...
Nutritional knowledge and dietary diversity of cancer patients at the cancer treatment centre, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Cancer cases are on the increase in Kenya and have become one of the leading public health issues. This increase is possibly attributed to change in behavior and adoption of predisposing factors such as increase in ...
Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?
(BMC, 2018-01-05)
The use of saliva in diagnosis of infectious diseases is an attractive alternative to procedures that involve blood drawing. It promises to reduce risks associated with accidental needle pricks and improve patient compliance ...
Dialysis outcomes and practice patterns among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis at a private dialysis centre in Nairobi, Kenya between May 2016 and July 2016
(KMA, 2018)
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition caused by damage to both kidneys. It has become a major public health concern worldwide in the past decade and its prevalence is projected to rise in the coming ...