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Adherence to ministry of health guidelines in management of severe preeclampsia at Pumwani maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are important reproductive health concerns being the second cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. For this reason, the Ministry of Health in Kenya developed and ... -
Adherence to national guidelines in malaria case management among pediatric patients at Kakamega County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Prompt diagnosis and effective malaria treatment is one of the main pillars of global malaria control programs. As a result, the WHO and various countries have put in place protocols and guidelines to help them achieve ... -
Adherence to national management guidelines for malaria treatment at the Kisii teaching and referral hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Clinical practice guidelines in healthcare are evidence-based recommendations, strategies or information that assists healthcare workers and patients in making decisions on appropriate healthcare for specific ... -
Adherence to newborn resuscitation guidelines in Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Appropriate resuscitation techniques are crucial to the survival of the newborn. It is estimated that approximately 10% of newborns require assistance with breathing at birth. The W.H.O guidelines for neonatal ... -
Adherence to the national guidelines for management of children with pneumonia at Garrisa Provincial General Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine,, 2013)Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for childhood illnesses including pneumonia in Kenya are contained in the basic paediatric protocols. These have been disseminated through the ETAT + course since 2007. Implementation ... -
Adherence to the principles of rational use of medicines in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are vital in pharmacotherapy but their desired therapeutic outcome is dependent on appropriate use. Studies have revealed that medicines have been used inappropriately. Some of the consequences of ... -
Adhesive post operative small bowel obstruction in adult patients as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Adhesions are the leading cause of small intestinal obstruction worldwide. The commonest risk factor to the formation of adhesions has been shown to be previous abdominal surgery. The degree of peritoneal ... -
Adolescent Fertility in Chogoria Location
(University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Adolescent fertility: knowledge attitude and practices of out of school adolescents of reproductive health, contraception and their sexual behavior
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)This study was based on a sample of 377 never married adolescents (230 males and 147 females) attending Youth Polytechnics in Busia District. This number represented about half the total enrolment in those institutions. ... -
Adolescent Sexual Behaviour and the Risk of HIV/AIDS
(University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Advance Care Planning between clinicians and patients on maintenance Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a leading global threat to health with incidences and mortality rates higher than most cancers. Much of the symptom burden and the deterioration of functional independence ... -
Adverse birth outcomes associated with drug use in pregnancy at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drug prescribing and use during pregnancy is common and essential for either treating a pre-existing condition or a condition that develops during pregnancy. Use of various drugs during pregnancy cause possible ... -
Adverse Drug Reactions and Underlying Metabolomic Profiles in HIV Patients on Long-term Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with prolonged use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are a serious hindrance to achieving optimal treatment outcomes. Evidence demonstrates that metabolites play an ... -
Adverse Maternal-perinatal Outcomes and Associated Risk Factors in Hellp Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HELLP syndrome complicates around 0.9% of all pregnant women and up to 20% of women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome has been significantly associated with adverse maternal-perinatal ... -
Aerobic bacterial agents and antibiotic Sensitivity of post-surgical orofacial Infections at the Kenyatta national Hospital and university of Nairobi dental Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Main objective: The aim of this study was to determine the aerobic bacterial agents and antibiotic sensitivity of post-surgical infections in the orofacial region. Methodology: clinical case evaluation and laboratory ... -
Aetiology of pneumonia in children aged 2 - 59months with severe and very severe pneumonia in the HIV and the post Hib Vaccination era at Kenyatta national Hospital.
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under five. Knowledge of the current pathogens causing paediatric pneumonia is scarce. We hope to demonstrate the bacterial pathogens currently contributing to the ... -
The aetiology of puerperal psychosis (amakiro)a study sponsored by ford foundation
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Social Work And Social Administration,Makerere University, 1978) -
Aetiology, occurrence and clinical characteristics of maxillofacial soft tissue injuries treated at a major teaching and referal hospital in Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Introduction: Maxillofacial soft tissue injuries (MF-STls) are often neglected or trivialized compared to fractures, yet these injuries negatively impact both on function and esthetics. There is a psychological aspect ... -
Aetiology, pattern and management of oral and maxillofacial injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a ten-year audit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)BACKGROUND: Oral and Maxillofacial injuries (OMFIs) are commonly associated with general body injuries. The anatomical position of the region (the neurocranium and viscerocranium) makes it relatively more exposed than ... -
Aetiology, pharmaco-therapeutic interventions and clinicaloutcome in acute decompensated heart failure admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Objective: To characterize heart failure in patients admitted to medical ward at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Design: Prospective clinical observational register. Setting: Medical ward, Kenyatta National ...
