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Prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital And City Council Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department Of Psychiatry School Of Medicine, Univeristy Of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives Mainobjective: To determine the prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital and City Council health centers in Nairobi. Specific objectives: To determine the ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Adherence to Treatment Among Youth Living With Hiv Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic (Ccc)
(UON, 2021)Background: In HIV/AIDS patients especially youth infected with the illness the most common and highly co-occurring frequent mental disorder is depression. Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and the social ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety, Their Associated Risk Factors and Coping Strategies Among Health Care Providers of Critically Ill Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Health care providers frequently develop psychological distress in their line of duty due to the demanding nature of work thus exposing them to a higher risk of developing disorders such as anxiety and depression, ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors Among Patients With Epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Depressive disorders are common comorbidities occurring in approximately 34.5% of epileptic patients. Patients with depressive disorders are at high risk of self-harm and suicide. People with epilepsy are ... -
The prevalence of depression and burden of care among family care givers of cancer patients seen at the Nairobi Hospice, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008)General Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and burden of giving care among the care givers of terminally ill cancer patients Specific objectives: To determine the socio demographic variables of the ... -
The prevalence of depression and burden of care among family care givers of mentally retarded children at Gachie Catholic Parish in Kiambu
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008)GENERAL OBJECTIVE The study was carried out so as to determine the prevalence of depression and burden among caregivers of mentally retarded children. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To determine the social demographic profile of ... -
The prevalence of depression and intimate partner violence against pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The incidence of IPV is high in Africa while depression is a major concern in developing countries. Mental health and women’s well-being are still a major challenge in Kenya. Problem Statement: There is a ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders in Rehabilitation Centres in Nairobi and Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is paucity of data whereby mental healthcare workers in rehabilitation centres diagnose co-occurring depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which are common mental disorders among patients with ... -
The prevalence of depression in women with obstetric Fistula at kenyatta national hospital and jamaa hospital Nairobi, kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2009)Of particular concern to those with obstetric fistula is the prevalence of depression and the social-demographic characteristics related to this condition. This was a descriptive study carried out over a period of ten ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Alcohol Use Disorder and Their Association With Anti-retroviral Therapy Adherence Among Adult Patients Attending Comprehensive Care Centre Busia County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLWHIVA) face several mental health problems. Unfortunately, there ispaucity of epidemiological data that have assessed the prevalence of mental health problems among these ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality Among Breast Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Breast cancer cases are increasing worldwide. Females with BC accounted for 2.1 million (11.6 percent) of the 18.1 million cancer cases reported worldwide in the year, 2018. Many studies indicate low quality ... -
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms among Caregivers of Children with Mental Disorders drawn at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013)Introduction: Care giving to children suffering from mental disorders places emotional demands on the caregivers. This may lead to the development of depressive symptoms in the caregivers. This depression in the caregivers ... -
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Stigmatization Among Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities in Public Primary Special Schools in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities may develop depressive symptoms and are prone to stigmatization due to stressful challenges encountered when providing care for their children. Objectives: ... -
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background Diabetes is a global health problem affecting 197 million people worldwide and over 10 million in Sub Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been postulated that prevalence ... -
Prevalence of Dolutegravir Associated Hyperglycemia and Its Covariates Among Persons Living With Hiv on Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The introduction of dolutegravir based antiretroviral therapy has provided a potent treatment option for persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus. However, there is growing evidence from clinical ... -
Prevalence Of Drug Manipulation To Obtain Prescribed Dose In The Paediatric In-Patient Units In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background xiv Manipulation of drug dosage forms is frequently conducted in children due to lack of age appropriate formulations. Manipulation involves physical alteration of a dosage form to extract a proportion of ... -
The prevalence of dyslexia among children aged 7 to 9 in a Nairobi school
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Dyslexia is a term that describes why given populations of school-going children fails to learn to read in spite of normal intelligence, adequate environmental and educational opportunities. Some studies indicate ...