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Impact of community health workers on nutritional status and cognitive development of children aged less than two years in Kisumu and Migori Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, child malnutrition and poor cognition issues of public health importance. Sub Saharan Africa records the highest levels of malnutrition with 39% of children being stunted, 4% underweight and 10% wasted while ... -
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Chemotherapy Services by Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Oncology Clinic
(UON, 2021)Background The emergence of the novel Coronavirus has challenged the robustness of healthcare systems worldwide. Strategies instituted by various Governments’ and healthcare institutions to combat the virus have been ... -
The Impact of Demographic Factors on Adverse Drug Reactions and Survival Rates Among Hiv Patients in Nairobi County From 2015 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Antiretroviral therapy (ART) plays a pivotal role, substantially elevating the quality of life and life expectancy. However, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant ... -
Impact of depression on adherence to antiretroviral therapy among hiv/aids patients attending the comprehensive care center at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: As more and more Kenyans infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ((HIV)/AIDS) are being initiated on therapy in Kenya, health care workers are faced with an increasing ... -
The impact of enhanced nutritional and feeding practices on growth and health of dairy calves in Mukurweini District of Kenya
(2013)A pilot observational study and randomized control feeding trial were conducted in Mukurweini District, Nyeri County, Kenya over a period of eight weeks between May and August 2012, to determine the effects of nine feed ... -
Impact of free maternity health services on quality of care offered to women presenting with late obstetric haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Study title: Impact of free maternity health services on quality of care to women presenting with late obstetric haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital. Background: Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of pregnancy ... -
Impact of health education on oral health related quality of life of people living with Hiv/aids in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Oral diseases and conditions affect every race worldwide. The prevalence of the two major oral diseases namely periodontal diseases and dental caries has been found to vary from region to region among the ... -
The Impact of Health Systems Research in Supporting in-patient Pediatric Services in Kenya's Primary Referral Hospital
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Impact Of Hemodialysis On Quality Of Life Of Patients With End Stage Renal Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Background End-stage kidney disease (ESRD) leads to death if one is not dialyzed or done a kidney transplant. However, both of these treatments can have risks. The outcome is different for each person. Most patients ... -
Impact of HIV infection on cervical neoplasia in a peri-urban population in Tigoni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is both a preventable and potentially curable disease. It is preventable by vaccination and screening, and curable by treatment at an early stage. The single most important factor that has made ... -
Impact of HIV infection on fertility intention and modern contraceptives methods use among women attending kiambu county referral hospital comprehensive care center
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background HIV has a profound effect on morbidity and mortality particularly among the affected individuals from sub-Saharan Africa. Of the 75 % individuals now living with HIV in the region more than half of them are ... -
Impact of home-based management of fever on progression to severe illness in children under five years undergoing treatment for malaria at Kericho District Hospital, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2007-10)Background: Mortality in children under five years of age is contributed substantially by - malaria and 75% of estimated malaria deaths occur in African children. Home-based management of fever is common as the first ... -
Impact of Hydroxyurea on Frequency of Blood Transfusion in Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia a Retrospective Quasi Experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Study background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a red blood cell disorder that occurs commonly in Sub- Saharan Africa. Most of the children affected often have low haemoglobin levels as a result of increased destruction ... -
Impact of Immunosuppressant Therapies and Transplantation on Health-related Quality of Life Among Renal Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The prevalence of renal transplantation has recently been shown to increase globally. To prevent graft rejection and loss, renal transplant recipients are required to take immunosuppressive drugs for a prolonged ... -
Impact of insulin storage and administration technique on glycated heamoglobin among adult diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Insulin therapy is the mainstay of treatment for type I diabetes and also adjunct therapy for some type 2 diabetic patients. Proper storage and self-administration of insulin play an important role in long term ... -
Impact of integrating family planning services into HIV care on reproductive health
(Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: HIV-infected patients like their uninfected counterparts are faced with reproductive health needs including family planning (FP). FP has been shown to play a role in primary and secondary prevention of HIV ... -
Impact of Media Coverage on the Uptake of Free Maternity Services in Mwala Constituency
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)Media has been accused of avoiding public interest issues and instead focusing on making money and ignoring social responsibility to educate and inform. Media organizations are profit making entities who will give editorial ... -
Impact of Metarhizium Anisopliae and Beauveria Bassiana on Bee Pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apidae), and Modelling Their Performance in Bee Colonies
(UON, 2021)Insect pollination sustains the biodiversity of 90% of wild plants, and 75% of crop species for food and nutritional security. Chemical pesticides used to manage arthropod pests constitute a key driver to the unprecedented ... -
Impact of nurses’ motivation on patients’ outcomes: a case study of renal unit at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi-kenya
(School of Nursing, 2013)Introduction: In the health care systems, motivation plays an important role in retaining health care personnel. This in turn increases productivity of the health care systems which is manifested in patients’ outcomes. ... -
The impact of out-door air pollution on respiratory health and stunting in school children in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing Sciences, 2007)Introduction: Globally urban air pollution is estimated to be responsible for 800,000 premature deaths each year. Acute respiratory infections are ranked fourth in the share of disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa ...