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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 ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic retinopathy among medical officers in the regional Hospital of Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 4.8% of blindness worldwide and is largely preventable. It is diagnosed by performing a retinal examination and early treatment would depend on an early referral to an ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of glaucoma patients attending clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Glaucoma is a characteristic optic neuropathy which typically results in specific patterns of progressive visual field loss and who’s most important risk factor is raised intraocular pressure (IOP). It is second ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of registered nurses on scientific nursing research at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Scientific Nursing Research is defined as the systematic process of investigating phenomena related to nursing with the aim or adding to the nursing body of knov, ledge, to improve practice and for better health care ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on diabetic retinopathy among general practitioners in district and regional hospitals in the north region of Burundi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: In Burundi, diabetic retinopathy is yet to be recognised as an important public health problem. Priority is given to infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients Attending The Diabetes Clinic At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: There is a paucity of data in the literature on knowledge, attitude and practices of diabetic patients with regards to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes mellitus affects more than 170 million persons worldwide.1 ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on measures to retard disease progression among chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global public health problem and is considered a worldwide epidemic. There is an increase in the incidence and prevalence of CKD in developing countries. CKD is associated with ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on tuberculosis(TB) management among private health care workers in Kawangware, Nairobi, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)OBJECTIVES: To evaluate TB-related knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to diagnosis, transmission and management among private health care workers (PHCW) in Kawangware; and to determine if there was any ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Regarding Malaria Treatment And Drug Resistance Among Health Workers In Pulblic Health Facilities In Kilifi District, Coast Province
(2007)Malaria is a disease caused by blood infection with protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria affects ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about STD/HIV/Aids education among primary and secondary public school teachers in Nairobi and Machakos districts, Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2001)Children aged less than 15 years comprise 50% of Kenya's population while adolescents aged 10-19 years are 20% of the total population. Youth between 10-14 years comprise the population that is relatively free of AIDS ... -
Knowledge, Compliance and Barriers to Implementation of Eras Guidelines by General Surgeons and Residents in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Protocol is a set of evidence-based guidelines on perioperative care using a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach at all the phases of surgical care from the pre-admission ... -
Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Diving Fishermen in Relation to Decompression Sickness: a Cross Sectional Survey of the Diving Fishermen of Vanga, Kwale County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background- Decompression Sickness is the greatest danger to the health and wellbeing of diving fishermen, potentially rendering them permanently disabled or dead. Published prevalence of decompression sickness in ... -
Knowledge, Perceptions And Behavior Associated With Hiv/aids Among Somali Refugees On Transit Undergoing Medical Screening In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)AIM: The study was conducted on urban Somali refugees on transit and undergoing HIV and AIDS counselling sessions as part of their medical screening process at the IOM's Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in ... -
Knowledge, Utilisation, and Preferences of Reproductive Health Services Among Youth Whose Parents Are Receiving Care at Knh; a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In Kenya, 13% of people living with HIV (PLWHA) in 2017 were youthsaged 15-24 years. Youths also account for 39% of new HIV infections, while the prevalence of STI and unwanted pregnancies is estimated to be ... -
Laparoscopic appendicectomy versus open appendicectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2003)A retrospective 4 year study was conducted at KNH between 1998 and 2002 to determine the outcome of laparoscopic appendicectomy compared to open appendicectomy. A total of 75 patients' files who underwent surgery within ... -
Laryngeal carcinoma, epidemiological and clinical features as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)Carcinoma of the larynx is a common head and neck malignancy. It has a widely varying prevalence in the different regions of the world. This study, a prospective crosssectional survey, was designed to determine the prevalence ... -
Latency, Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Conservatively Managed Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at 24-34 Weeks Gestation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) complicates 3%-8% of all pregnancies and is associated with 30–40% of preterm births, perinatal and maternal morbidities, and mortality. At 24-34 weeks, PPROM is ... -
Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts
(University of Nairobi, 2022)TITLE: Latent Tuberculosis and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and their Household Contacts in Kenya BACKGROUND: Household Contacts (HHCs) are the primary caregivers of ... -
Leucocyte alkaline phosphatase activity in healthy Kenyan African neonates
(School of Medicine, 1986)Leucocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP) activity was determined in healthy, Kenyan African rieonates of gestational ages between 30 and 42 weeks. 210, 99, and 70 neonates had LAP activity examined on the 1st, 4th and 7th ... -
Leukaemia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979)The main objective of the study was to show that leukaemia was more common in Kenyan Africans than has been the belief from impressions. Literature review revealed that there have been sporadic case reports of leukaemia ...