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Prevalence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Group A Streptococcus In Children With Acute Pharyngitis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: GAS pharyngitis remains an important infection in children due to its potential to cause Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. These are complications that are preventable with the initiation of ... -
The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria That Cause Chronic Wound Infections Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds and a public health issue with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, bacterial causes of wound infections ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pes Planus in Children and Young Adults With Down’s Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Pes planus, also known as flat foot, comprises of a loss of the medial longitudinal arch, a hindfoot which is in valgus and a forefoot in abduction with weight bearing. Pes planus is a common foot disorder ... -
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction Among Prostate Cancer Patients on Goserelin Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The main modality of prostate cancer treatment has been Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) which has been demonstrated in randomized studies to enhance overall survival when utilized for radiation for ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections among female survivors of sexual assault at the Nairobi womens hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)BACKGROUND: Sexual assault cases have been increasing over the years. Currently about 270 survivors are treated monthly at the Nairobi Women’s hospital. At KNH 400 survivors were treated in 2011. Sexual assault increases ... -
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Developing Thyroid Hormone Dysfunction in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome Followed Up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Evidence from publications done globally show that a significant percentage of children diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome complicate with deranged thyroid hormone levels despite being in remission, ... -
The Prevalence and Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Benign Prostatic Enlargement Among Men Treated at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of metabolic derangements associated with central adiposity and insulin resistance, is thought to result in development of Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE). We sought to ... -
Prevalence and Associations of Diabetes-related Emotional Distress in People With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Mental wellbeing is important among those living with diabetes as it has critical impact on healthcare outcomes. Diabetes Related Distress (DRD) is the negative emotions and emotional distress arising from the ... -
Prevalence and Bacterial Sensitivity Patterns of Antimicrobial Agents for Diabetic Foot Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes mellitus. These ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and form a major cause of admission into healthcare institutions among patients with diabetes. ... -
Prevalence and Categories of Psychosocial Challenges Encountered by Critical Care Nurses Caring for Patients With Covid-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Infection with COVID-19 may require care in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The pandemic necessitated expanded CCU capacity, as well as specialised CCU personnel to care for critically sick patients as the ... -
Prevalence and Characteristics of Maternal Near-miss and Management Outcomes Among Women Who Sought Post Abortion Care at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Freetown Sierra Leone 2018-2019
(Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Mwalimu National Sacco in Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (2011) affirmed that most of the unsafe abortions accounting for 22 million cases and subsequent 47,000 deaths occur in developing countries. Most of these countries have laws in ... -
The prevalence and classification of occult pituitary lesions at autopsy in Kenyatta National Hospital, City Mortuary and Armed Forces Memorial Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Pathology, 2010-11)Introduction: The pituitary gland is important in hormonal secretion and regulation. It is located in the sellar turcica and in direct communication with hypothalamus. It is often involved in disease which commonly presents ... -
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia at Kenyatta National Hospital – Newborn Unit (KNH-NBU)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Perinatal asphyxia is the inability to start or maintain breathing after birth. Globally around 9 million cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and in Kenya, it accounts for 29% of neonatal ... -
Prevalence and clinical correlates of prolonged neonatal jaundice, among neonates with jaundice, at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: prolonged neonatal jaundice (pnnj) is jaundice persisting beyond fourteen days in term and twenty-one days in pre-term babies. Globally, the incidence of cholestatic neonatal jaundice (nnj) is one in two ... -
Prevalence and clinical factors associated with microalbuminuria in children aged 2-18years with sickle cell anaemia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has a high burden of sickle cell disease. Better care has led to increased life expectancy, switching focus from early mortality to morbidity caused by organ damage. One of the organs ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Outcomes Of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Burns Among Cancer Patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. In Kenya, it’s the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the major treatment modalities ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Utility Of Anti-ccp In Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) IS a debilitating condition that causes serious morbidity and mortality.Diagnosed early, the condition can be treated with appropriate therapy so as to either stop or slow the ... -
Prevalence and contributing factors of horizontal violence among nurses working in maternal – child health and family planning clinics of Nairobi city county
(School of Nursing, 2013)Horizontal violence is a real entity within the health care facilities. The objective of this study was to explore prevalence and factors contributing to violence among nurses at their place of work and the effect violence ... -
Prevalence and correlates of anaemia in patients infected With HIV attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009-07)BACKGROUND: Anemia is the commonest hematological abnormality in HIV infection and has been shown to be a statistically significant predictor of disease progression to AIDS and independently associated with an Increased ...