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Prevalence and factors associated with sleep quality among undergraduate students at the college of health sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sleep is an indispensable necessity of humankind, imperative for sustaining the quality of life and well-being of all ages. Poor sleep is proven to have an impact on students’ academic endeavors and general ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonisation in Orthopaedic Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a Gram-positive aerobic bacterium. It can be found as part of a person’s normal bacterial flora i.e. these individuals (carriers) are asymptomatically colonised without ... -
The Prevalence And Factors Associated With Teenage Pregnancy In Kenya; A Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Teenage pregnancies account for 18% of all pregnancies in Kenya posing a health challenge in prevention of maternal mortalities, unsafe abortions and gender equity for these girls. The adolescent birth rate in ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Kiambu Level Five Hospital Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods provide effective contraception. However, little is known about the socio-demographic and reproductive factors associated with postpartum, its ... -
Prevalence and Factors That Affect Transition From Paediatric to Adult Services Among Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease in Webuye County Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: New advances in medicine in the last thirty years have made it possible for children with sickle cell disease to live past their childhood period. Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are now surviving well ... -
Prevalence and Handicap of Hearing Loss in the Older Adult at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hearing loss is the second most common chronic health problem in the older adult and a known to cause significant psychosocial embarrassment, stigma and a significant risk of environmental injury. It is an ... -
Prevalence and Immediate Neonatal Outcomes of Incidental Nuchal Cord at Birth Among Parturients With Singleton Uncomplicated Pregnancies at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A nuchal cord is a physiologic finding in 15 to 34% of pregnancies depending on gestation and geographical region. It is frequently blamed for adverse perinatal outcomes (perinatal asphyxia) in the absence of ... -
Prevalence and Impact of Fibromyalgia in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erithematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in hiv infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: HIV-infected children are more vulnerable to infections due to their immature and immunologically naive immune system in addition to the immunosuppressive effects of the virus. OBJECTIVE: To establish the ... -
Prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Advanced HIV infection may be complicated by opportunistic infections (Ols) and other consequences of immune dysfunction. Often, OIs constitute the first manifestation of HIV infection, indicating significant ... -
Prevalence and Management of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug-drug interactions in patients receiving multi-drug therapies are of great concern. Such interactions are important causes of adverse drug reactions that may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Prevalence and Management of Septic Shock Among Children Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Paediatric septic shock is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in all parts of the world mainly due to acute haemodynamic compromise. Early recognition and early goal directed therapy recommended by Surviving Sepsis ... -
The Prevalence and Ocular Findings of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Among Somali Patients at Garissa County Referral Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is a multisystemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of fibrillar materials in the eye. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is attributed to the most prevalent secondary open-angle ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of drug interactions in hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Drug interactions are a cause for concern as they increase morbidity and mortality. Few studies have been done to identify common drug interactions specifically in hypertensive patients, in whom the concurrent ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbidities in Children With Allergic Conjunctivitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Eye Clinic
(university of nairobi, 2022)Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is associated with other allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema and rhinitis, which add to the burden of disease and quality of life. Studies on prevalence of AC and its comorbid conditions ...