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Quality and safety of sun-dried cassava chips and flour in Kenyan markets and tent solar dried cassava chips
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cassava is rich in carbohydrates and is the third most important source of calories in the tropics. However, it poses food safety risks to the consumers due to naturally occurring cyanogenic glucosides and the handling ... -
Quality and Utility of Third-trimester Ultrasounds at Kenyatta National Hospital; A Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objective: Quality ultrasonography is essential in determining obstetric care and outcomes. We evaluated the quality of ultrasounds performed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in 2019. We evaluated the clarity of indications ... -
Quality Assurance in Dental radiographic Practice Transactions of the British Institute of Physical Medicine
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A Quality Audit on the management of acute ischaemic stroke at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Stroke mortality is high and rising in developing countries including Kenya. Eighty four percent of stroke victims in these countries die within 3 years of diagnosis compared to16% of those living in high income ... -
Quality control in gynaecologic cytology at Ribeiro clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)The Papanicolaou test (Pap test) remains the best method available for the detection of premalignant and malignant cervical lesions with sensitivity varying between 42-89%. Other sophisticated approaches such as the ... -
Quality Of Adverse Event Reports In Kenya And Safety Signals For Antiretroviral Therapy Related Arrhythmias
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background The body responsible for monitoring drug safety in Kenya is the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). One of the methods for tracking the safety of medicines is through information submitted in spontaneous adverse ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Patients With Pre-eclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)QUALITY OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA WITH SEVERE FEATURES MANAGED AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Introduction. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are the second most ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services for Adolescents and Adult Pregnant Women in Mbagathi and Pumwani Hospitals (a Comparative Cross Sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Background: antenatal care (anc) is depicted as the care given by health care professionals to a client when they visit a health care facility during the period of pregnancy. the world health organization (who) defines ... -
Quality of care in women of reproductive age with epilepsy and knowledge of residents on women’s issues in epilepsy at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background. Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting men and women equally. However, its impact on women involves unique gender issues related to hormone effects on seizure control, seizure and drug effects ... -
Quality of care in women of reproductive age with epilepsyand knowledge of residents on women’s issues in epilepsy at the kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background. Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting men and women equally. However, its impact on women involves unique gender issues related to hormone effects on seizure control, seizure and drug effects ... -
Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in Kampala: a Non-addressed Issue in Covid-19 Prevention in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The identification and worldwide spread of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health emergency. The World Health Organization recommended alcohol-based hand sanitizers to prevent ... -
The quality of critical care in relation to the incidence of nosocomial urinary tract infections: Kenyatta National Hospital - Intensive Care Unit
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Urinary tract infections (UTls) are the most common nosocomial infections in both acute care settings and long-term care facilities. In the acute care settings a vast majority of UTls occur in patients with temporary ... -
Quality of Glycemic Control Among Diabetic Women of Reproductive Age at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2019, a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background. Diabetes mellitus (DM), is a non-communicable progressive disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance or both. It has emerged as a major national and global health ... -
Quality of glycemic control among insulin treated ambulatory patients with Diabetes Melitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent NCDs associated with increasing morbidity. mortality and socio-economic burden. Lowering blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible is associated with ... -
Quality of health care and its effects on the utilization of maternal and child health services : a case study of the Kisumu municipal health facilities
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)The study was done to assess the quality of care provided by the Kisumu Municipal health facilities as perceived by the community and from the professional perspective, with special reference to maternal and child health ... -
Quality of health care services in Nyeri District, Kenya: patients perceptions and their effects on service utilization
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2004)There is continued concern about unequal access to quality health care. In its policy framework, the Ministry of Health recognizes the challenges these emerging health issues entail. The 1994 Health Policy Framework, ... -
Quality of Heat-activated Acrylic Denture Base Resins Cured using Improvised Techniques in Private Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Heat-activated acrylic resin based complete and removable partial dentures polymerized using improvised curing techniques are common in private dental laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya. There is no information ... -
Quality of life among patients with epilepsy attending the neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya : A comparative study.
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)Introduction: The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), together with the World Health Organization (WHO) launched in June 1997 the global campaign against epilepsy ... -
Quality of Life and Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in Women With Infertility Versus Well Women at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of infertility in Kenya is one of the highest in Africa; it is an important aspect of reproductive health. At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), over 30% of gynecological consultations are related ... -
Quality of Life and willingness to accept cataract surgery
(Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Cataract is the major cause of blindness worldwide. Programmes like Vision 2020 make a great effort to eliminate avoidable blindness; but still acceptance and uptake of cataract surgical services remain low ...