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Effectiveness of the modified approach of birth preparedness health education through mobile phone messaging reminders among mothers attending public antenatal care clinics in Migori county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Various approaches have been established to address maternal mortality, which is a major problem in developing countries. Birth preparedness (BP) is one approach that has been found to effectively prevent ... -
The effectiveness of triclosan coated polyglactin 910 in reducing surgical site infection in clean wounds a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality and financial burden in healthcare. Worldwide it accounts for as much as $10 billion annually in direct and indirect medical cost. Many ... -
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Detecting Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Early Breast Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Breast cancer is the second commonest malignancy among women in Kenya. Axillary nodal status is key to its management. Ultrasound guided FNA and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can be used. In our set up ... -
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Pelvic Gynaecological Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Goals of postoperative pain management are to relieve suffering, achieve early mobilization, prevent postoperative complications, reduce length of hospital stay, achieve patient satisfaction and prevent chronic ... -
Effectiveness of veno-occlusion with lignocaine for prevention of propofolinduced vascular pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent widely used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Pain is an acknowledged reaction of propofol administration which can be very disquieting ... -
Effects of Acute Physical Exercise on Coagulation in Obese Subjects and Its Relation to Blood Lactate and Lipid Levels
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Long term physical activity is beneficial in reduction of both body weight as well as attendant death from cardiovascular diseases. However activation of haemostasis has been reported in laboratory analysis ... -
The Effects of Adenotonsilectomy on Pulmonary Pressures as Seen in the Ent Department- Kenyatta National Hospit
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The Effects of Antituberculosis Drugs Side Effects on Treatment Adherence Among Tb Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Side effects are one of the major causes that result to poor adherence of anti-TB treatment. Poor adherence could lead to prolonged treatment, drug resistance, treatment failure, increased morbidity and mortality ... -
Effects of Chinsaga (gynandropsis gynandra) on haematological profile and markers of iron metabolism in Kenyan breastfeeding women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Chinsaga (Gynandropsis gynandra (L.)) is a leafy vegetable indigenous to Africa, and is an important component of the traditional diet of the people of western Kenya such as the Abagusii, who refer to it ... -
Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on the Quality of Life of Patients on Hemodialysis at the Renal Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital and Their Coping Strategies
(UON, 2021)Background: End-stage Kidney Disease Is the Final Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease Marked by the Total and Permanent Loss of Kidney Function, With Hemodialysis Being the Most Widely Used Treatment. Hemodialysis Patients ... -
The effects of crude lyophilised aqueous extract of Vernonia hochstetteri Schip. Bip. in rats with pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus
(Department of Medical physiology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Vernonia hochstetteri (Compo sitae ), a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat epilepsy by East African communities, was screened for anticonvulsant properties in rats with pilocarpine-induced status ... -
The effects of CYP2B6 Polymorphisms on CD4 cell count in HIV Patients on Nevirapine Based Regimens at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: The CD4 cell count has become a valuable indicator of immunological function in the management of HIV infection. Regular measurements of CD4 levels have been utilized to assess immunological response to ... -
Effects of depot medroxy progesterone acetate use on cervical cytology of HIV positive women at a comprehensive care clinic in Kisumu, Kenya
(Department of human pathology University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: The use of the long acting hormonal contraceptive Depot Medroxy-Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) has been increasing in the last decade. The hormonal effects of this contraceptive agent on human cervical epithelium ... -
Effects of digital technologies and social media on sexual behaviors among the youth at the College of Health Sciences university of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Narobi, 2014-08)Background: The use of digital communication technologies and social media has grown dramatically in the world including in Kenya. It has been suggested that the media influences people’s behaviors including sexual behaviors. ... -
Effects of enteral glutamine supplementation on reduction of infection and mortality in adult patients with severe thermal burns in Kenyatta National Hospital: a double blind randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Post burn infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Severe burns in developing countries, Kenya included. Glutamine is a non essential amino acid which has been found to reduce ... -
Effects of Extubation Guideline Adherence on Extubation Failure Rate Among Mechanically Ventilated Paediatric Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Children, especially those under 5 years of age, are especially at risk of death from preventable and/or reversible causes particularly in resource-limited settings, which generally have sparse critical care ... -
Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ... -
Effects of Fluid Balance on Outcomes Among Children in the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background For critically ill pediatric patients, fluid therapy plays a pivotal role in resuscitation. Adequate intravascular volume re-establishment using timely fluid management may be crucial in saving lives. Nevertheless, ... -
The effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships: a study of patients at rehabilitation centres in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background/Introduction: This study on the effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships is a result of the numerous public protests by spouses in many parts of Kenya expressing concerns over neglect ... -
The effects of injectable metoclopramine and ranitidine on the hydrogen ion concentration and volume of gastric aspirates in patients undergoing emergency.andelective caesaria
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)This study was carried on 160 adult patients who were undergoing emergency or elective caesarian section. They were divided into 4 equal groups of 40 patients each. All patients were classified as ASA 1 and ASA ...