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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 ... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Among Medical Doctors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Worldwide, alcohol use is ranked the seventh most common risk factor for Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), morbidity and mortality and is a leading cause of loss of productivity. Alcohol use disorders also commonly ... -
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in college students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) - Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)Background Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest atopic diseases world wide yet its epidemiology in Kenya remains sparse. Currently, there is only one questionnaire based study (ISAAC) in children documented The ... -
Prevalence of Alternative Medicine Use Among Children Aged 1 Month to 16 Years Seeking Care at Ola During Children’s Hospital (Odch) Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Alternative medicine (AM) refers to a set of medical practices that are outside conventional medical practices. They include herbs, spiritual healing, traditional manipulation, bone setting. The reasons for ... -
Prevalence of ametropia among public high school students in Cusco Province, Peru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Blindness at any age of life is a major health concern, therefore if it occurs in early age of life, lifestyle is significantly affected; there is hampered performance at school, reduced employability and ... -
Prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in nine month child infants attending well clinic in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Iron deficiency IS the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, with the highest prevalence found in developing countries. Consequences of iron deficiency include developmental delay, behavioural disturbances, growth ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in Osteoarthritis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background:Chronic Kidney disease(CKD)is a global health problem with increasingprevalence especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has a high morbidity and mortality. CKD and Osteoarthritis (OA)are related as they ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with diarrhoeal disease in moderate to severely malnourished children aged 6 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries particularly in children. Increasing evidence suggests that malnutrition is the underlying reason for the ...