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The prevalence of alcohol abuse among Egerton university students in Njoro- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The main objective of higher institutions of learning in Kenya is to provide education and growth experiences for its students but alcohol abuse has continued to be a problem in the university campuses that is slowing down ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorder and depression in patients attending comprehensive care Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-02)Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are prevalent in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), (PLHWA), and is associated with adverse health effects. In sub-Sahara Africa, ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorders and depression among recent inmates (1 – 12 months) at Lang’ata women’s prison in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The link between alcohol use disorders, depression and crime is complex and demands keen attention. Alcohol abuse is associated with being both a perpetuator and victim of crime while the link between depression ... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Among Medical Doctors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Worldwide, alcohol use is ranked the seventh most common risk factor for Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), morbidity and mortality and is a leading cause of loss of productivity. Alcohol use disorders also commonly ... -
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in college students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) - Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)Background Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest atopic diseases world wide yet its epidemiology in Kenya remains sparse. Currently, there is only one questionnaire based study (ISAAC) in children documented The ... -
Prevalence of Alternative Medicine Use Among Children Aged 1 Month to 16 Years Seeking Care at Ola During Children’s Hospital (Odch) Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Alternative medicine (AM) refers to a set of medical practices that are outside conventional medical practices. They include herbs, spiritual healing, traditional manipulation, bone setting. The reasons for ... -
Prevalence of ametropia among public high school students in Cusco Province, Peru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Blindness at any age of life is a major health concern, therefore if it occurs in early age of life, lifestyle is significantly affected; there is hampered performance at school, reduced employability and ... -
Prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in nine month child infants attending well clinic in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Iron deficiency IS the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, with the highest prevalence found in developing countries. Consequences of iron deficiency include developmental delay, behavioural disturbances, growth ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in Osteoarthritis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background:Chronic Kidney disease(CKD)is a global health problem with increasingprevalence especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has a high morbidity and mortality. CKD and Osteoarthritis (OA)are related as they ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with diarrhoeal disease in moderate to severely malnourished children aged 6 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries particularly in children. Increasing evidence suggests that malnutrition is the underlying reason for the ... -
The Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Development of Factor Viii Inhibitors in Patients With Hemophilia a Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Hemophilia A is a global challenge affecting 1 in 5000 males. Up to 5% of the hemophiliacs on treatment develop inhibitors which neutralize infused factor concentrates reducing the effectiveness of treatment ... -
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Hiv-positive Women of Reproductive Age on Antiretroviral Therapy in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kenya has improved the life expectancy for persons living with HIV. However, the emergence of non-communicable chronic diseases such as hypertension is ... -
Prevalence of and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among women attending family planning clinic at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(2014)Background Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. The complications of untreated STIs in the female genital tract and their role in adverse pregnancy ... -
The prevalence of anxiety and depression among caregivers of HIV-positive children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)HIV/AIDS has changed from an acute disease to a chronic one due to comprehensive care accorded to those infected by the virus, especially due to the use of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs). One of the effects of HIV infection ... -
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Amputees Attending Jaipur Foot Trust Artificial Limb Centre
(UON, 2021)Background: Amputees have been noted to present with various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, body image disturbances, depression, and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). However, there is limited data available on the ... -
Prevalence of aortic arch anatomical branching variants in Kenyan population as shown on contrast enhanced chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) a cross-sectional study done at the Radiology Department Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(2017)Introduction The classical or normal anatomical aortic arch (AA) is left-sided and the commonest branching pattern of the AA comprising of three vessels. These are the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT), the left common carotid ... -
Prevalence of articular manifestations in Human Imunodeficiency Virus Type -1 Infection
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction: Articular manifestations have been reported in HIV infection with a prevalence ranging from 2.5 to 68%. The manifestations include, spondyloarthropathies (reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ... -
Prevalence of ascaris lumbricoides in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 1985-02)500 children attending the Paediatric Observation Ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital were investigated for intestinal helminths, during the period 12/2/84 to 9/4/84. 59 of these children were found to harbour Ascaris ... -
Prevalence of asphyxia, readiness for neonatal resuscitation and associated factors in Naivasha district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Birth asphyxia accounts for up to a third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Appropriate newborn resuscitation can reduce these mortalities. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of asphyxia ... -
The prevalence of asthma phenotypes in patients attending the chest clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by distinct inflammatory and clinical phenotypes. Knowledge of these phenotypes enables individual patient targeted treatment resulting in better control leading ...
