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The relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in kasarani sub-county
(2014-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in Kasarani Sub-county. The specific objectives were to: determine how job satisfies and fulfills the ... -
Relationship between the nasal, inner-canthal and mesiodistal widths of the maxillary anterior teeth in a Kenyan population
(2014)Background: Edentulism is a worldwide condition that necessitates oral rehabilitation of the edentulous patient through fabrication of conventional complete dentures, implant supported removable complete dentures or ... -
The Relationship between Type II Diabetes and Selected Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: A Case-Control Study at the Out-Patient Department of the St. Mary's Mission Hospital, Langata, Nairobi.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Type 2 diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease that is associated with high levels of morbidity, mortality and economic burden both at individual and national levels. However it is also a highly preventable disease ... -
The Relationship of Dental Fluorosis, Intellectual Efficiency and Working Memory in 13-15-year-olds Living in Low, Medium and High-water Fluoride Areas in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: WHO recommends that water fluoride does not exceed 1.5mg/l. Intake of higher concentration has been reported to cause dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis and also to be a neurotoxin. Water is the primary ... -
Relationship of Timing of Diclofenac and Celecoxib Use and Fracture Callus Morphology and Morphometry in a Rat Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Fractures are increasingly common worldwide partly due to road traffic collisions, workplace mechanization, and aging. The healing of fractures goes through a series of overlapping stages starting with the ... -
Relationships between anaemia and parasitic infections in Kenyan schoolchildren: A Bayesian hierarchical modelling approach
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008-12)Anaemia is multi-factorial in origin and disentangling its aetiology remains problematic, with surprisingly few studies investigating the relative contribution of different parasitic infections to anaemia amongst schoolchildren. ... -
Relevance of routine preoperative testing in ASA grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries at Kenyatta national hospital
(2015)BACKGROUND Several studies and guidelines have recommended avoiding routine preoperative testing in American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries. ... -
Renal function of living Kidney donors at Kenyatta National Hospital: a cross-sectional descriptive study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background The outcome of live kidney donation has been of concern since the recognition of hyperfiltration injury post live kidney donation. Studies on the topic have arrived at different conclusions regarding kidney ... -
Renal manifestations in children with sickle cell anemia
(1981)Twenty one children admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital with sickle cell anaemia were studied with the aim of detecting the renal defects associated with this haemogloblnopathy. In a controlled study investigation ... -
Renal Osteodystrophy As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1978)31 patients (17 males and 14 females) were studied Clinical renal osteodystrophy, taken as bone tenderness with restricted joint movements, was found in 21(67.7%) patients and there was no difference between the two ... -
Repeat Induction Versus Expectant Management After Failed Primary Labor Induction at Term at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Randomised Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: While the rates of labor induction have increased globally, occurring in about 20% of facilities, Africa reports of an average rate of 4.4% (Kenya 3.9%) with a high rate of unmet need (66.0 –80.2%). Despite it ... -
Report Turnaround Time of Different Imaging Modalities at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Diagnostic radiology plays a key role in the evaluation of patients seeking medical care as evidenced by the increasing demand of radiology services over the last few years. Referring physicians and patients ... -
Reproductive Health Among Women With Mental Illness in Kenya: a Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction and background: Women with mental illness in Kenya are a unique population and frequently their care focuses on the management of their psychiatric conditions with little focus on their reproductive health, ... -
Reproductive health care of women inmates: a case study of Lang'ata maximum women's prison
(Medical sociology, 2007)A woman's health and nutritional status is both a national and an individual welfare concern. This is because it affects the next generation, through its impact on her children, as well as her productivity at the household ... -
Respectful Maternity Care Associated Factors and Intent to Reuse Maternity Needs Among Women Delivering in Longisa Hospital, Kenya: Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: An intervention to reduce maternal mortality is having women deliver under skilled birth attendants (SBA). When women are not treated with respect and dignity during pregnancy, labour and delivery, they are ... -
The response of children aged 2-59 months with pneumonia to oxygen therapy using routine oxygen delivery methods at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2010)Hypoxaemia is a common and potentially lethal complication of acute lower respiratory tract infections .The outcome of children with hypoxaemia correlates with the severity ofhypoxaemia and mortality is reduced with ... -
Response of non-Hodgkin lymphomas(NHLs) in patients aged thirteen years and ,above to treatment with radiotherapy, chemo therapy , of combined modality therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H) ) and Factors influencing the response to treatment and prognosis.
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Response of soybean (glycine max l.) To application of inorganic fertilizers, cattle manure and lime in western Kenya
(2013)Soybean production in Kenya has remained low, partly due to soil nutrient depletion and degradation which have been considered serious threats to agricultural productivity. Studies have shown that productivity of soils ... -
Response On Nhls In Patients Aged 13 Years And Above, To Treatment With Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy Or Combined
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Response To Initial Therapy In Acute Asthma Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Emergency Departments
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is a globally significant Non Communicable Disease (NCD) affecting persons of all ages but whose prevalence varies widely from one region to another. ...