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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Haart Adherence Among Female Sex Workers In Majengo And Swop Clinics
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009)Background: Current emphasis in HIV/ AIDS management programs is to provide universal access to ART to all those who meet the inclusion criteria. Adherence is a critical determinant of the efficacy of prescribed HIV ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice on ophthalmic features of Hiv/aids among clinicians in comprehensive care centres in Nyanza
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background:1.33 million Kenyans are infected with HIV/AIDS.The prevalence is highest in Nyanza region (13.9%). There is no data on knowledge, attitude and practice on ophthalmic features of HIV/AIDS among clinical ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice on substance use among high school students in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Medicine, 2001)The main objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of substance use among high school students. This study focused on alcohol, tobacco, miraa and bhang. The study was carried out in ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Childhood Immunization among Teenage Mothers in Nairobi Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Vaccine-preventable diseases are a significant burden in public health and the economy, especially in developing countries. Teenage pregnancy is on the rise especially among teenagers in the urban slums and ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices concerning sexual behaviour in adolescents in standard seven and eight in Dagoretti district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood. It is in this transitional period from childhood to adulthood that various health-related behaviours are adopted. One of the behaviours that ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Doctors Towards Hiv Testing and Counselling in a Private Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Counselling is one of the core principles in HIV testing service package which may be provided as a part of general healthcare or as a specific specialized service. With involvement of doctors, there is an ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers with malnourished children less than thirty six months regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeding in Kitui County Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Under nutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children globally. It causes about 3.5 million deaths, with 35% of the disease burden being in children under five years. ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Reproductive Healthcare Workers on Peripartum Depression in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Peripartum depression has been cited as an illness that has a huge significance on mental health worldwide because it’s a condition that is underrecognized and not treated often. Healthcare professionals are ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of type two diabetes in a rural community in Karatina- Nyeri county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that requires life-long treatment and greatly increases the risk of serious long-term complications especially where poor management is concerned. This disease ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on eye diseases among traditional healers in Kitui District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2007)Abstract Introduction: Before the introduction of modem medicine, each African community had a way of treating various health conditions including eye diseases. Most of these practices have since changed. There are ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies in Kisumu and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease that is invariably fatal in humans and other mammals. It affects mainly the low and middle income countries. Domestic dogs are the main vectors of the disease causing 94% of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on tobacco cessation among dentists in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Tobacco consumption is the most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world (WHO, 2007). Tobacco use remains a public health concern worldwide putting a strain on health resources at national and ... -
Knowledge, attitude and uptake of antiretroviral therapy for HIV prevention among discordant couples: Pumwani maternity Hospital cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The consistent use of a combination of antiretroviral drugs referred to as Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has been shown to reduce the viral load in body fluids especially in blood and genital ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Healthcare Workers on Procedural Pain Management Among Paediatric Oncology Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital (Knh)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)ABSTRACT Background: The practice in paediatric oncology entails carrying out several procedures, both therapeutic and diagnostic. The management of procedural pain is a healthcare worker's responsibility. Appropriately ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinicians practising at the Kenyatta National Hospital, on ionizing radiation
(2014)The World Health Organization (WHO) Global initiative report on Radiation Safety in the Health Care Setting of March 2010 states that low dose ionizing radiation used in diagnostic imaging has the potential to cause ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers to Service Delivery of Paediatric Palliative Care Amongst Health Care Practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Paediatric palliative care (PPC) services requires a broad multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive high-quality care for children. This can be achieved by having appropriate policies, adequate drug ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practice Of Restraint And Seclusion Of Aggressive Psychiatric Inpatients As A Method Of Nursing At Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Nursing, 2009-10)Introduction: The use of locked door seclusion rooms and! or physical restraint (use of belts/force to seclude a patient) is common in most psychiatric institutions. This practice continues to serve as an important ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of traditional bone setting in iftin division, Garissa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of traditional bone setting among the people of Iftin in Garissa County. The study was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out at ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of midwives toward HIV/AIDS positive mothers delivering at Kenyatta national hospital, labour ward
(2011)Introduction: HIV infection in pregnant women has become the most significant public health problem worldwide. The largest source of infection is HIV transmission from infected mother to-child. Scientific data now confirm ...