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The prevalence and some clinical characteristics of bacterial infections in preterm neonates having respiratory distress at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)Fifty eight preterm neonates having respiratory distress within the first forty eight hours of life were studied. Seven had positive blood cultures for bacteria giving a prevalence rate for infection of 12.1%. Nineteen ... -
Prevalence and Treatment Needs of Dental Caries and Gingivitis Among 3-5-year-old Children in Rural Rukungiri, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined Oral health as the state of being free from mouth and facial pain, throat and oral cancer, oral sores and infections, tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth ... -
Prevalence and Types of Abnormal Coagulation Parameters in Preeclampsia With Severe Features at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019; a Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Pre-eclampsia with severe features is a major medical and public health concern. Participants with preeclampsia with severe symptoms often present with abnormal coagulation parameters. Dysfunction of the blood ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
Prevalence and types of peripheral neuropathy in HIV infected patients on stavudine-based HAART regimen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2008)Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy, which is abnormal function and structure of peripheral motor, sensory and autonomic neurons is important drug associated toxicity with the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, ... -
Prevalence Determination and Trend Analysis of Major Transfusion Transmissible Infections Among Blood Donors in Nairobi Regional Blood Transfusion Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Blood is one of the therapeutic products for terminal ailments and most medical emergencies in hospital situations involve blood transfusion as utmost remedy, however, it has the risk of transfusion-transmissible ... -
Prevalence of urinary tract infection, microbial aetiology, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern among antenatal women presenting with lower abdominal pains in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Lower abdominal pain is one of the commonest complaints among antenatal women. In the absence of accessible laboratory services bacterial infection is a presumptive diagnosis. This is justified by the feto-maternal ... -
The Prevalence Of Abnormal Cervical Cytology In Hiv Positive Mothers At Six Weeks Postpartum At K.N.H
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2008)Cancer of the cervix is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women especially in the developing world where cervical cytology screening is not readily available to the general population. Cervical ... -
The prevalence of abnormal chest radiography findings among HIV infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Human Immunodeficiency virus infected children are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections of the respiratory system which are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality. The chest radiograph is ... -
Prevalence of Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Rheumatoid Arthritis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic, chronic inflammatory polyarthritis that has high morbidity and mortality. Abnormal liver function tests in rheumatoid arthritis may result from the disease itself, drugs taken ... -
The prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in children in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting 50 million people globally, 80% of them living in resource poor countries. Children below 15 years account for 25% of those affected and 40% of the new epilepsy cases ... -
Prevalence of acute coronary syndromes amongst type 2 Diabetics presenting with Ischaemic Ecg's to the Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008-05)Background The global number of individuals with diabetes is projected to increase dramatically by 2030. The cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the developing countries. There is very ... -
Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Risk Factors for Severity in Neonates With Suspected Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden decline in renal function resulting in the inability of the kidneys to excrete nitrogenous wastes. The criteria for neonatal AKI vary among different ... -
Prevalence of acute kidney injury in critically ill children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2012)Background: In developing countries AKI is often a community acquired disease affecting the young and children with a high mortality. Preventable prerenal mechanisms predominate. Studies done under the newly proposed ... -
Prevalence of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome among children with severe respiratory distress in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is defined as a syndrome of acute and persistent lung Inflammation with increased vascular permeability. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) refers to a severe spectrum of ALI ... -
The prevalence of acute pancreatitis in HIV positive medical in-patients presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with acute upper abdominal pain
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2005-09)Background: AP is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas with variable involvement of remote organ systems. There are various theories put forward to explain the pathogenesisof acute pancreatitis, which remains ... -
Prevalence of adverse childhood expriences (aces) among patients with substance use disorder at Mathari hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded relationship of adverse childhood experiences and substance use in adulthood. Aim: ... -
The prevalence of alcohol abuse among Egerton university students in Njoro- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The main objective of higher institutions of learning in Kenya is to provide education and growth experiences for its students but alcohol abuse has continued to be a problem in the university campuses that is slowing down ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorder and depression in patients attending comprehensive care Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-02)Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are prevalent in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), (PLHWA), and is associated with adverse health effects. In sub-Sahara Africa, ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorders and depression among recent inmates (1 – 12 months) at Lang’ata women’s prison in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The link between alcohol use disorders, depression and crime is complex and demands keen attention. Alcohol abuse is associated with being both a perpetuator and victim of crime while the link between depression ...