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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 ... -
The effect of sodium supplementation on sodium homeostasis in very low birth weight infants fed on own mothers' milk
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Clinical and biochemical effects of supplementing dietary sodium intake were studied. A group of 66 very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants were recruited in the study. Forty one of these were supplemented with 3 ... -
Effect Of Structured Newborn Clinical Evaluation By Paediatric Residents At Kenyatta National Hospital On Re-Hospitalization Rates Within The First Month Of Life
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality continues to significantly contribute towards under-5 morbidity and mortality despite significant improvement seen worldwide within this population. Studies at Kenyatta National ... -
Effect Of Subconjunctival Dexamethasone Injection On Post-operative Inflammation After Cataract Surgery (sics); A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Inflammation after cataract surgery remains an undesirable consequence despite many advances in surgical techniques. It can be rather persistent as well. Although corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... -
Effect of subcutaneous sterile water injections vs normal saline injections for relief of continuous back pain in Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital. a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sterile Water Injections (SWI) are ideal for managing continuous labour back pain in the active stage. However, their effectiveness on African parturient and acceptability in African settings is poorly understood. ... -
The Effect Of Temperature Of The Stability Of Penicilin-v Potassium Paediatric Syrup
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The effect of time of day of unscheduled caeserian sections on perinatal and maternal outcomes in Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Large multicenter studies done in teaching hospitals in USA and Europe showed no important differences in maternal and neonatal morbidity after unscheduled cesarean section delivery according to work shift. ... -
The Effect Of Timing Of Cord Clamping On Neonatal Haemoglobin And Haematocrit Values At Term: A Randomized Control Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The umbilical cord is usually clamped immediately after birth. There is no sound evidence to support this approach, which might deprive the newborn of benefits such as an increase in iron storage during the ... -
Effect of training on implementation of kangaroo mother care among healthcare workers in Muranga county hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Care for preterm and low birth weight infants poses a great challenge to the health care providers and their care takers. In order to reach their target weight, low-birth-weight infants are often admitted for ... -
Effect of Training on the Knowledge of Health Care Workers in the Assessment of Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Quasi-experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal encephalopathy describes neonates (born at 35 weeks gestation or beyond) displaying subnormal level of consciousness or seizures which may be accompanied by difficulty initiating and maintain respiration ... -
Effect of treatment of anaemia in pregnancy With oral haematinics on pregnancy outcomes at Kenyatta a national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Anaemia in pregnancy continues to be a major health problem in most developing countries, with significant adverse effects for both mother and infant. Iron deficiency is the main underlying cause for anaemia ... -
Effect of Upright (‘all Fours’) Versus Lithotomy Birth Position on Obstetric Outcomes Among Low-risk Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The World Health Organisation endorsed that parturients, without epidural anaesthesia, should deliver in a position of their preference including upright positions during the delivery process. Studies from ... -
Effect of variable high fat diets on heart rate variability and selected modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise particularly in developing countries and multiple factors are responsible this alarming trend. Non-ideal dietary fats adversely affect the traditional cardiovascular risk ... -
Effect of variable high fat diets on heart rate variability and selected modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise particularly in developing countries and multiple factors are responsible this alarming trend. Non-ideal dietary fats adversely affect the traditional cardiovascular risk ... -
The Effect of Weight of Resection in Reduction Mammopalsty on the Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Hypertrophy in Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background Breast Hypertrophy (Bh) Is a Psychologically and Physically Debilitating Condition Characterized by Abnormal Enlargement of the Breast Tissue. Studies Have Shown That Reduction Mammoplasty (Rm) Results in ...