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The Effect of Mortality on Fertility in Kenya:a District Level Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Effect of National Government Cash Transfer Program on Level Poverty in Kenya: a Case Study of Cash Transfer Projects in Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The point of the examination was to explore the impact of national government money move program on the degree of neediness in Kenya: a contextual investigation of Wajir County. The particular targets were to distinguish ... -
The effect of native cassava starch on the disintegration of formulated paracetamol tablets
(2010)The project involved the use of extracted cassava starch from raw cassava tubers as a disintegrant in the manufacture of tablets. However, there was also manufacture of tablets using industrial corn starch. The tablets ... -
The Effect of Newborn Care Training Among Health Care Workers on Feeding Practices in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates in Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital: a Before and After Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Optimal nutrition in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) neonates is essential in decreasing mortality and long-term morbidities such as postnatal growth restriction and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. Given appropriate ... -
The Effect of Nutrition on Infant and Child Mortality a Critique
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Effect of oral ondansetron in children presenting with acute diarrhoeal illness and vomiting with some dehydration
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Each year, approximately 700,00 deaths occurring worldwide as a result of acute diarrhoeal illness among children under five years of age. Emesis in acute diarrheal illness is both a direct cause of fluid loss ... -
Effect of Peri-operative Intravenous Fluids on Recovery of Intestinal Function After Caesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anaesthesia At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Ileus refers to the delay of regular bowel movement following intra-abdominal surgery and lasts 2 to 3 days. It is a major problem after operation that delays recovery. Several studies on adults have investigated ... -
Effect of pesticide exposure on serum cholinesterase level and asthma control among children in Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Background: Pesticide exposure is a risk factor for asthma exacerbations in flower farm regions in the world. Data on low levels of serum cholinesterase among asthmatic children exposed to the effects of pesticides in ... -
Effect of Phosphate-bonded Investment Materials and Their Manipulation on the Marginal Fit of Cast-metal Crown Copings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Dental practitioners are faced with the growing demand to provide fixed prostheses that offer long-term service to patients; prostheses that do not de-cement, create stagnation sites or develop marginal ... -
The Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Calcium Level in Term Neonates With Jaundice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Prospective Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Jaundice in neonates occurs when the bilirubin level rises above 85μmol/L, and it is common in more than half of term neonates. Phototherapy is a common intervention for neonates with jaundice. However, ... -
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)STUDY BACKGROUND: Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ... -
Effect Of Polishing Protocol And Exposure To Staining Solutions On The Colour Stability Of Dental Composite Materials
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Colour instability of dental resin composite materials can result in their failure and subsequently need for replacement. The discolouration may be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic discolouration is dependent ... -
Effect of post operative Timolol 0.5% on the first day post operative intraocular pressure after uncomplicate small incision cataract surgery
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background:-Raised intraocular pressure is the most common postoperative complication of cataract surgery which is multi factorial .14 In most cases it is transient and return to normal in 95.7% of non glaucomatous patients ... -
Effect of posters and mobile-health education strategies on teething beliefs and oral health knowledge among mothers in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Health education describes any combination of learning opportunities designed to equip the individual and/or community with appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills to maintain and improve their health. Mobile health ... -
Effect of Preoperative Vaginal Cleansing With Povidone Iodine on Post-caesarean Maternal Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maternal sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal mortality. Caesarean section is the single most important factor for postpartum maternal infection. Despite different strategies implemented to reduce postcaesarean maternal ... -
The effect of preoperative volume loading on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)Background: Nausea and vomiting in the postoperative period occurs in 20% to 30% of patients and together are the second most common complaints reported (pain is the most common). While the experience of PONV is self-limiting, ... -
Effect of Quality Improvement Approaches on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Services Coverage in Nairobi County
(UON, 2021)Background: Improving the quality of healthcare is a growing international concern as it ensures that the healthcare system functions efficiently. Quality improvement in the HIV field focuses on achieving essential health ... -
The Effect of Recipient Site Bacterial Profile on the Percentage Take of Split Thickness Skin Graft at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Split thickness skin graft (STSG) is a common procedure but graft failure often occurs due to multiple factors. These factors includes infection, hematoma, poor surgical technique, and seroma formation among ...