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Abdominal examination in KNH using 16 multi-slice ct scan: review of alara practice in managing patient dose
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, 2009)Objective of the study: To assess the justification of abdominal CT examinations carried out, quantify radiation dose and evaluate the optimization of scanning parameters that contribute to radiation dose determination ... -
The Ability Of Theileria Parva Secretion Signal Sequences To Restore Secretion Of The Invertase Enzyme By Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2000)Cell surface and secreted proteins play an essential role in biological processes of the cell by mediating interaction of the cell and its external environment. These classes of molecules are targets for host Immune responses ... -
Acanthamoeba- Associated Pseudomonas Species At Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Free-living amoeba (FLA) such as Acanthamoeba spp. are ubiquitous unicellular eukaryotes that graze on bacteria, viruses, algae and are common contaminants in virtually all environments. However, amoeba resistant ... -
Acceptability and uptake of immediate post abortion insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013)In Kenya, over 300000 abortions occur annually, most of which are thought to have been induced. Providing highly effective, long acting and rapidly reversible method of contraception such as an IUCD in the period immediately ... -
Acceptability of Human Papilloma Virus Screening and Vaccination Among Parents for their Daughters in a Rural Setting in Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2012)Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV) vaccination can prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer, hence reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with it. Vaccine acceptance plays a major role in the success of vaccination ... -
Acceptability of Routinely offered HIV Testing among Children admitted at Lubango Provincial Pediatric Hospital-Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Globally, more than 270,000 children under 15 years died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 2009. The antenatal HIV prevalence in Angola is 2.8% and in Lubango it is 2.2%. With the recent availability of ... -
The acceptability of routinely offered pediatric HIV testing at Mbagathi hospital pediatric outpatient clinics
(2018)Background: Routine screening for HIV is timely and cost-effective(1) but low uptake rates have been reported in general outpatient clinics(2). Routine HIV testing in the outpatient setting is not done well and missed ... -
Acceptability, Uptake and Safety of Intra-Operative IUCD Placement at KNH and Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)Increasing number of women undergo elective cesarean section due to repeat cesarean section, breech presentation, fetal or maternal conditions, these women need effective long term contraception to allow them recuperate ... -
Access to health care: a case of hiv/aids Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in a Nairobi city informal settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Introduction and background Access to health care is all about receiving support and treatment, the links between treatment and prevention and how they can combine to reduce the impact of infections; and the barriers to ... -
Access to Healthcare by Young People in Thika district (Kenya):Socio-demographic differentials in financial access and the impact on health seeking behaviour
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007-12)Background: The health problems of adolescents in Africa are associated with socioeconomic conditions characteristic of the region. Adolescents are not adequately accessing and utilizing available health services due to ... -
Access to safe abortion services in Kibera informal settlements, Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis focused on access to safe abortion services in Kibera informal settlements in Nairobi City County. The main objective of the study was to explore the factors influencing access to safe abortion services in ... -
Accessibility of medicines used in the management of substance use disorders in two hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)Background Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex chronic disease that requires a multidisciplinary approach in treatment. Pharmacotherapy is one of the components in the treatment of this condition. Accessibility to ... -
Accident time and socio demographic impact on severity of injuries among patients involved in motorcycle accidents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2012)Background Motorcycle injuries have increased significantly in Kenya in the past five years due to the increasing number of motorcyclists on the roads. The motorcycle has become popular as convenient form of commercial ... -
The Accuracy and Utility of Lung Ultrasound Findings When Compared to Chest Radiograph Findings in Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Children Under 12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Conventional diagnosis of pneumonia relies on clinical history, physical examination and clinically indicated chest radiographs (CXRs). Chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan is used to evaluate complications ... -
Accuracy Of Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy And Macula Edema At Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2018)Background: Low income countries in Asia and Africa have both the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and expected rise in disease burden. Many patients with diabetes are unaware of their diagnosis and may not ... -
Accuracy of smear microscopy and incremental yield of Xpert MTB/RIF in detection of pulmonary tuberculosis in laboratories in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The National tuberculosis control Program (NTP) of Rwanda is currently phasing in the use of light emitting diode-fluorescent microscopy (LED-FM) as an alternative to the Ziehl-Neelsen technique (ZN). This, ... -
Accuracy Of Trachomatous Trichiasis Case Identification By Community Health Volunteers In East Pokot, Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness and a public health problem globally and in Kenya. Repeated infections cause trachomatous conjunctival scarring leading to trachomatous trichiasis(TT), ... -
Accuracy of ultrasound-guided versus palpation-guided biopsy of palpable breast masses in women at Kenyatta National Hospital: a randomized controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. More than 90 percent of patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital with complaints of breast disease have a palpable breast mass. The American ... -
Accuracy of Urine Dipstick Test in Detecting Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: When not detected and treated asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is associated with development of symptomatic urinary tract infections, preterm deliveries, low birth weight infants, intrauterine growth ... -
Achalasia cardia and other benign lesions of the oesophagus as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 1974 and 1988 - A clinicopathologic study.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Achalasia cardia is an age old problem.The original description dates back to the 17th century.The basic pathology is a neuromuscular failure resulting in the absence of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation in the face ...
