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Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Title: Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya. Objective: To establish the indications, efficacy in control of intraocular pressure , complications and need for additional anti - glaucoma ... -
Indications And Outcomes Of Trabeculectomy At Pcea Kikuyu Hospital- Eye Unit; A Retrospective Study_Functional Outcome In Conservative Management Of Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures - A Comparative Assessment On The Use Of U Slab Vis-À-Vis Functional Brace
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction and background: Trabeculectomy is the most common glaucoma surgery done at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital-Eye Unit (KEU), in Kenya and in the world. Few studies have been done looking at the indications and outcomes of ... -
Indications, Clinical Characteristics, Management and Outcome of Patients Admitted to a Newly Dedicated Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Descreptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Admission to critical care units has been shown to be a maker of severe morbidity. Critically ill obstetric patients are often admitted to non-dedicated intensive care units rather than to dedicated obstetric ... -
Indications, incidence and risk factors of early complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as seen in Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a common procedure in any general surgical service with both diagnostic and therapeutic indications. Complications associated with this procedure are ... -
Indications, Promptness Of Insertion And Removal Of Chest Tubes In Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Currently in Kenya there is increased motorization with a rise in road traffic accidents which predispose people to blunt chest injuries or penetrating chest injuries hence an increased likelihood of the need ... -
Infant and Child Mortality Dfferentials in Kisumu and Siaya Districts of Nyanza Province Kenya
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Infant and Child Mortality Differentials in Kisumu District
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Infant feeding counseling in programmes to prevent mother to child transmission of hiv (PMTCT) in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background: Infant feeding in the context of HlV poses complex challenges to PMTCT programsin Sub-Saharan Africa. A 2003 report of the evaluation of UNICEF supported pilot sites singledout infant feeding counseling as ... -
Infection Control And Prevention Practices In Public Maternity Units In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2005)Study objective was to establish the status of infection control and prevention practices in maternity units within public hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu and Thika districts of Kenya. Study design was descriptive ... -
Infective Endocarditis n Children admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital - a retrospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)This is a retrospective study, presenting the clinical and aetiologic features of infective endocarditis, in 45 children aged 0-15 years, seen over a six year period (January 1975 to December 1980), at the Kenyatta ... -
Infectivity rates of vectors of bancroftian filariasis during wet and dry seasons in Malindi and Kwale Districts of Coast Province, Kenya.
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1999)Bancroftianfilariasis, a disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, is on the increase on the Kenyancoast with an estimated 2.5 million people at the risk of infection. 'Endemic zones on the Kenyan coast are Malindi, Kwale, ... -
Inflammatory Cytokine Profiles In HIV/AIDS Patients With Hypertension Comorbidity At Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Center
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background. Hypertension is the leading risk factor of Cardiovascular complications in HIV/AIDS patients and poses a threat to their survival, quality of life and economic productivity. The high predisposition to developing ... -
The Influence of Arterial Tourniquet Applied During Limb Surgery on Postoperative Hemoglobin Level- a Single Centre Prospective Observational Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Limb surgeries are a major contributor of surgical burden, especially in low and middle-income countries. These surgeries are associated with considerable blood loss. Therefore anaesthetists and surgeons are ... -
Influence of early booking for antenatal care on antenatal and early pregnancy outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: The value of antenatal care (ANC) includes enhanced level of knowledge in preparation for motherhood, early detection of pregnancy related complications and their corrective and preventive measures. Early ... -
Influence of Economic Empowerment Projects on Rural Women in Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Increasingly, there is evidence that integrated approach to women’s economic empowerment in development projects contributes largely to poverty eradication in the society. Therefore it’s necessary to identify and address ... -
Influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools in Imenti South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools , extent to which head teachers supervision of syllabus ... -
Influence Of Health Care Providers On Clients Selection Of Intrauterine Devices As A Method Of Family Planning In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Intra uterine device (IUD) is a reversible long-term method of contraception. Effectiveness is close t0100% since controlled studies find failure rates of 1-3%.lt is a safe method of family planning but it's not being ... -
Influence of Hospital Ownership and Governance structure on Maternal Delivery Services
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: In Kenya, hospitals are registered by ownership, not by function making it difficult to assess their performance. Governance theories, agency, stewardship and resource dependency have been used to suggest ideal ... -
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ...