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The utility of white blood cell counts in differential diagnosis of acute respiratory tract infections in children treated at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Most upper respiratory tract infections (UR'ITs) in children have a viral cause. resolve spontaneously and in most cases do not require laboratory investigations for diagnosis. Acute lower respiratory tract ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Care Services, Nutrition status and Dietary diversity in pregnancy: a case study of Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A woman’s nutritional status has a major bearing on whether her pregnancy has a healthy course and outcome. Nutrient adequacy and better health outcomes in pregnant women are determined by their dietary diversity which is ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Improving Neonatal Outcomes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are well recognized as a key mediator in decreasing the adverse complications of preterm birth. Preterm newborns are more likely to experience both short-term and long-term ... -
Utilization of catheter associated urinary tract infection bundle among critical care nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing Catheter ... -
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ... -
Utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents in patients managed using rebreathing systems at Kenyatta national hospital
(Department of surgery; anaesthesiology College of health sciences University of Nairobi, 2008)This was a prospective descriptive study on utilization of fresh gases and volatile agents using rebreathing systems in the management of patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The objectives were to describe fresh ... -
Utilization of health care by insured persons in eldoret municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)One of the agenda for health reforms in Kenya as outlined in the Health policy framework paper of 1994, is generation of increased levels of financial resources, for the provision of cost-effective services through widely ... -
Utilization of herbal medicines among diabetic patients attending KenyattaNational Hospital outpatient clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2013)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa's population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
Utilization of performance appraisal results by nurse managers for staff development in public hospitals
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Performance appraisal is a structured formal interaction between a subordinate and a supervisor that usually takes the form of a periodic interview (annual or semi annual) in which the work performance of a subordinate ... -
Utilization of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv (PMTCT)) at Juba Teaching Hospital-(South Sudan)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the most common route of infection in paediatrics HIV acquisition. It contributes to more than 90% of paediatrics HIV infections. Vertical transmission of HIV virus can occur ... -
Utilization of the potential of antenatal care as a strategy for the prevention of female genital mutilation and its complications at garissa level 5 hospital in 2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND About 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of female genital mutilation. In North Eastern Kenya, 98% of women have undergone FGM. FGM causes a wide range of immediate, ... -
Vaccination Coverage Among Children With Measles At Agok Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, cases of measles resurgence have been reported in recent years. The majority of the cases have been reported in Africa and in the Indian subcontinent and are associated with low measles vaccination ... -
The Vaccine Pharmacovigilance System Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Vaccines are biological products which are used to produce or enhance immunity against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Public confidence in vaccines is critical to the success of any immunization programme. ... -
Vaginal Microbiome in Women With Preterm Birth and Those With Term Birth That Attended Anc at Thika Level 5 County Referral Hospital Between January 2019 and March 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Vaginal microbiome influences pregnancy outcomes and the presence of vaginal dysbiosis has been shown to cause preterm birth. Approximately, there were 15 million preterm births per year, globally and 25% are attributable ... -
Validation of a Low-cost in-house Hiv Integrase Inhibitor Drug-resistance Assay and Characterization of the Pol- Integrase Region From Patients Failing Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV drug resistance testing (DRT) plays an essential role in the surveillance of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) and informs on the effectiveness of treatment regimens for people living with HIV (PLHIV). HIV DRT ... -
Validation of a Myelomeningocele Severity Scale
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Myelomeningocele as a neural tube defect occurs in varying levels of severity. The ambulatory function outcome is well correlated with the MMC spectrum by existing spina bifida scores. None of the existing ... -
Validation of C-reactive protein in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Neonatal sepsis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Inadequacy of microbiological laboratory facilities compromise ability to discriminate between neonates who need and those ... -
Validation of Modified Alvarado Score in Hargeisa Group Hospital (Hgh) Somaliland: Diagnostic Accuracy in Acute Appendicitis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: In the diagnosis of Acute appendicitis (AA), its clinical supported by laboratory and radiologic investigation. Confirmatory (Gold standard) test is histopathology. There is need for an easily available protocol ... -
Validation of the flow charts used in the syndromic management of STI
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2005-11)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections have caused an immense global burden, of disease predominantly in developing countries. The impact is felt in reproductive and child health and lately in the transmission ... -
Validation of the Use of Hear Screen, a Mobile Phone Application as a Screening Tool for Hearing Loss at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Approximately 466 million people suffer from disabling hearing loss in the world. The greatest burden is seen in Pacific Asia and sub Saharan Africa with a prevalence of 9% in the latter. There is a huge gap ...