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Dental age estimation in children attending a university dental hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: There are various circumstances when the chronological age of a child needs to be verified but due to lack of legally approved documentary evidence, age has to be conventionally estimated. Determination of ... -
Dental caries and gingivitis by tooth type among 13-15 Year-olds with varying severity of fluorosis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Dental caries is a significant oral public health concern globally. Studies have demonstrated an association between dental caries and dental fluorosis but there is scarcity of data on dental caries and gingivitis ... -
Dental caries and gingivitis among 12-year-old children in peri-urban Kitale,Trans-Nzoia district, Kenya
(Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: One of the WHO global health goals stated that the global average for dental caries should not have been more than 3 DMFT at 12 years of age by the year 2000. However the prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis ... -
Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among 12year-old primary school children in Njiru district, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite great achievements in oral health of populations globally, problems still remain in many communities all over the world particularly among under-privileged groups in developed and developing countries. Dental ... -
Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in Thika, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: WHO 1948 defined health as complete wellness state including physical, mental and social parameters. Nutritional status of children has a major role in their growth and development. This study sought to ... -
Dental caries, gingivitis and oral hygiene status among 3-18-year-old children with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), once considered a disease of the West and the affluent, is now rising at an alarming rate in all populations irrespective of the age. The reduced salivary secretions in children diagnosed ... -
Dental caries, gingivitis, oral health knowledge and practices among 10-12 year old urban and rural children in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2003)Introduction: The need for epidemiological studies on oral diseases will give recent disease trends especially with comparison of a rural and urban setting. Objective: To assess the prevalence of dental caries and ... -
Dental Caries, Oral Mucositis and Oral-health Related- Quality-of-life in Children Undergoing Cancer Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Children with cancer undergo various complex treatment modalities that predispose them to oral complications. Little is known about the prevalence of these manifestations and how they affect a child’s Oral ... -
Dentofacial trauma in selected contact sports among high school students in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Physical activities such as sports which are competitive at all levels are increasingly becoming popular worldwide. In light of this, Kenyan youth are participating more in competitive sports. Unfortunately ... -
Denture hygiene practices and candida-associated Denture stomatitis among complete denture Wearers at two clinics in Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Studies have shown that one of the most common complications of complete denture wearing is denture stomatitis with a prevalence rate of 11%- 75%. Though the aetiology is multifactorial, denture hygiene ... -
Depression and Its Association With Disease Activity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Rheumatoid arthritis severity can range from self-limiting disease to severe destruction and systemic complications. RA affects patients physically, psychologically and socially. Patients experience pain, joint ... -
Depression and Psycho-social Risk Factors Associated With Pregnant Adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: - Adolescent pregnancy within urban resource deprived settlements predisposes young people to adverse mental health and psychosocial risks. Among the key mental health challenges is depression; a significant ... -
Depression and Psychosocial Risk Factors Associated With Pregnant Adolescentsmixed Method Study Based at Kangemi Health Centre,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: - Adolescent pregnancy within urban resource deprived settlements predisposes young people to adverse mental health and psychosocial risks. Among the key mental health challenges is depression; a significant ... -
Depression During Pregnancy And Preterm Birth; A Prospective Cohort Study Carried Out Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Depression is a debilitating illness characterized by the presence of sad, irritable or empty mood. Prior studies have preempted that when it occurs during pregnancy, depression may lead to various adverse ... -
Depression in mothers of children with severe acute malnutrition admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital Peadiatric Wards.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In women it is a significant cause of disease related disability. Globally, an estimated 350 million people suffer from depression. The prevalence of ... -
Dermatophyte Infections Among Primary School Children In Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, 2007-11)Study objective was to determine the prevalence and etiology of dermatophyte infections and establish the relationship between type of infection and age and gender of the primary school children in Kibera during the ... -
Describing the causes of near-miss maternal morbidity and mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Background: Over half a million women die every year from pregnancy related complications. Maternal mortality ratios (MMR) vary by institution, country and continent with Africa experiencing the greatest burden: 1,100 per ... -
A description of guideline utilization in managing third trimester antepartum hemorrage at Garissa provincial general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)currently accounts for 34% maternal deaths in Africa (Khan KS et al Lancet 2006). Objective: To describe gaps in Kenya National guidelines utilization in managing ante partum hemorrhage in 3rd trimester and compare ... -
A description of non-cooperatives in legal english in Kenya, based on grice's principle of cooperation
(Department of linguistics and African languages, 2003)This project investigates the features which characterize the register of the lawyers. And how this features make the jargon the most difficult to be understood by people outside 1helegal field. A description is made ... -
Descriptive comparative study of the oral health status of children with cleft lip and palate in Nairobi
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008)No abstracts available