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Prevalence and Predictors of Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Compartmentsyndrome in Surgical Patients in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The harmful effects of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) have been documented on almost every organ system. It may be under-diagnosed since it mainly affects patients who are critically ill and whose organ dysfunction ... -
Prevalence and predictors of oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck carcinomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Oral mucositis is a common and significant acute complication of radiotherapy and chemotherapy but there is limited data on its overall impact, prevalence and risk factors in our setting. Objective To ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Suicidal Ideations Among Students in Public National Schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Suicidal ideation is a precursor to suicide which is a significant public health issue affecting adolescents globally. Suicide ideation is complex with multiple predicting factors which lead an individual ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Neuropraxic and Genitoperineal Complications Following Fracture Table Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Fracture tables are frequently used in lower limb surgeries, but they can result in complications like genitoperineal and neuropraxic injuries. These injuries include lower limb nerve damage, skin death, pudendal ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of Campylobacter sp. in children aged 6-24 months in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Campylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Nyando Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: In underdeveloped nations, parasitic infections and the severe sequelae that follow are frequent. Schistosomiasis is endemic in Nyando Sub-County, and investigations conducted there have revealed high rates of ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for hearing loss in children following bacterial meningitis in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2010)Background: Bacterial meningitis is the most common etiology for acquired sensorineural hearing loss. The resulting social and educational impairments can be devastating to the individual and to society. By identifying ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for helicobacter pylori infection in children aged 3-60 months attending a private and a public hospital clinic in Kenya (Gertrude’s children’s hospital and Githogoro clinic): a comparative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is a common bacterial infection globally with the highest infection rates occurring in developing countries. Acquisition occurs in early childhood and the prevalence tends to increase ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for hypernatremia in severely dehydrated infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background Hypernatremia is associated with a mortality rate ranging from 15% to 60%, residual brain deficits, hypertonia and convulsions. Prevalence of hypernatremia inseverely dehydrated infants has not been well ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Incarceration in Children Managed for Umbilical Hernias at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background of the study: Umbilical hernia is common among children. The natural history is spontaneous involution of the defect by 5 years of age but can progress into adulthood. Most published literature recommends that ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for medication discrepancies on admission of elderly diabetics at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Medication discrepancies are defined as the variations in drug regimens during transition from one health care worker or hospital to another. These medication discrepancies are either intentional or unintentional ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors For Metabolic And Movement Disorders In Patients With Bipolar Disorder In Kenyatta National Hospital And Mathare Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Bipolar disorder is one of the most widely investigated psychiatric disorders. Only few patients get minimally adequate treatment, due to social stigma, lack of funds and education. The Pharmacological treatment ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypothermia at Admission to New Born Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: World health organization (WHO) defines neonatal hypothermia as axillary temperature <36.5⁰C. Neonatal hypothermia is a common problem that coexists with other health problems like severe neonatal sepsis, ... -
The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Overweight and Obesity Among Children Seen as Outpatient at Paediatric Emergency Unit and Accident and Emergency Department in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Childhood overweight and obesity are important causes of morbidities in both developing and developed country settings. Urban sprawl in many developing nations has led to an increase in the rates of childhood ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among nursery school children in Embakasi sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: As standards of living in the world continue to rise, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has also been increasing. Overweight and obesity pose a threat to the health of individuals globally. Obesity is ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Voice Disorders Among Primary School Teachers and Non Teaching Staff in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Teachers are part of a special group of voice users described as professional voice users. The profession requires the frequent use of the voice at an elevated volume for long hours. This makes teachers more ... -
Prevalence and Risk of Adverse Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2018-2019,
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: About 500,000 women die yearly due to pregnancy-related causes and 99% of these occur in low and middle-income countries. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are the second leading cause of maternal deaths. ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital and M.p.shah Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)INTRODUCTION Patients on haemodialysis suffering from Chronic Kidney disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has been on the rise and the percentage increase is only second to that of HIV and AIDs. Common psychological ... -
Prevalence and severity of co-morbid depression in ambulatory type 2 diabetes patients at the Kenyatta national hospital (knh)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Diabetes mellitus and depression are emerging health problems in developing countries including sub-Saharan Africa. Depression is a serious co-morbid condition in diabetes patients that negatively affects ... -
The prevalence and some clinical characteristics of bacterial infections in preterm neonates having respiratory distress at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)Fifty eight preterm neonates having respiratory distress within the first forty eight hours of life were studied. Seven had positive blood cultures for bacteria giving a prevalence rate for infection of 12.1%. Nineteen ...