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Analysis of affective disorders and its association with resilience and other socio demographic factors among primary school children in Kenya using binary logistic regression
(University of Nairobi, 2014)One out of every four people in Kenya is depressed. However, resilience conceptualized as an individual’s ability to cope with adversities has been shown to be one of the most protective factors against affective disorders ... -
An analysis of blood transfusion practice at the Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Blood transfusion in the critically ill is a subject that has been under focus in many parts of the world in order to establish safe and proper transfusion practices. This study was thus undertaken so as to determine the ... -
Analysis of costs of providing maxillofacial surgical services at the operating theatre of the University of Nairobi dental hospital in the year 2005/2006.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Objective: To determine the costs and sustainability of providing surgical services at an operating theatre of a teaching hospital providing maxillofacial surgical services. Study Design: Retrospective top-down cost ... -
Analysis of individual case safety reports on adverse drug reactions to antiretroviral therapy from the spontaneous reporting database in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: There were 35 million people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the World at the end of 2013. Kenya’s estimated HIV prevalence is 6% among people aged 15-49 years.There are 41.7% of adults on ... -
An analysis of Infant and Child Mortality Differentials by Region in Kenya
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Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Virchow-robin Spaces Associated With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: A critical component of the radiological diagnosis of cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Subcortical infarcts, microbleeds, lacunes, and white matter hyperintensities ... -
Analysis of obstetric admission patterns and management in the critical care unit, Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background. Pregnancy, delivery and peuperium can be complicated by severe maternal morbidity necessitating CCU admission. Management of the critically ill obstetric patient is very complex due to the physiological changes ... -
An analysis of referral patterns and patients' outcome at the Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care and high dependancy units
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)The findings showed that there was a high mortality of referred patients to Kenyatta National hospital ICU, more male patients were referred than female patients, and that more patients were referred from non government ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of First Permanent Molars in a Selected Tanzanian Population Using Cone Beam Computerized Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Knowledge of tooth morphology is critical and necessary in clinical dental practice. It is of paramount importance for clinicians to be well versed in disparities in tooth morphology due to anatomical differences ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Second Permanent Molars in a Selected Kenyan Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Successful root canal treatment involves proper access, chemico-mechanical preparation and a three-dimensional hermetic obturation. To achieve this, a thorough knowledge of root and canal anatomy is ... -
An analysis of the pattern of orbital fractures at two referral teaching institutions in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background of the study Orbital fracture is a common injury accompanying mid-face trauma. The incidence of isolated orbital fractures ranges from 4 to 16% of facial fractures. Combined with other injuries including those ... -
Anatomic variations of paranasal sinuses in patients undergoing CT scan evaluation at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objective: To determine radiologic variants of paranasal air sinuses among patients undergoing CT scan evaluation at KNH. To determine demographic characteristics of patients requiring paranasal CT scanning at KNH. Study ... -
Anatomical and histological spectra of intracranial meningiomas seen in KNH; a retrospecctive and prospective study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Meningiomas are usually benign. slow-growing tumors. originating from the arachnoid cap cells. They account fix approximately ':2000 of all primary intracranial tumors and they arc the second commonest brain ... -
Anatomical variants of the temporal bone as depicted by HRCTS of patients evaluated in two radiology centers in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The temporal bone is the centre of otology practice thus understanding its anatomy and variations is important for diagnosis, treatment and surgical planning in ear pathology. Aim: To determine the patterns ... -
Anatomy Of The Third Coronary Artery In Kenyans
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Andati_Association Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Nutritional Status Of Children Aged 1 To 5 Years At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)ABSTRACT Introduction and background information: H.Pylori is the most common chronic bacterial infection in humans worldwide with 50% of the world’s population is thought to be infected. The infection is mostly acquired ... -
Anemia and renal dysfunction in patients with ambulatory heart failure at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background. Many patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) fail to respond to maximal heart failure therapy and progress to end stage heart failure with frequent hospitalizations, poor quality of life and chronic renal ... -
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Associated Outcomes in the Bitch in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)esarean section (CS) refers to the surgical delivery of neonates by hysterotomy, and it is often performed to relieve dystocia. Dystocia is a complication associated with any impediment to initiate or complete labour, as ... -
Antenatal Care Initiation Versus Delivery Outcomes Among Women Seeking Delivery Services at Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Antenatal care is provided to pregnant women during pregnancy to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery. The timing of first antenatal care (ANC) initiation is important for assessment and diagnosis of pre-existing ... -
Antenatal care practices and pregnancy outcomes among referred and booked patients with pre-eclampsia at Pumwani maternity hospital:A retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Hypertensive disorders are the most common medical complication occurring in 12-22% of all pregnancies and contribute significantly to both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early identification ...