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Describing the causes of near-miss maternal morbidity and mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Background: Over half a million women die every year from pregnancy related complications. Maternal mortality ratios (MMR) vary by institution, country and continent with Africa experiencing the greatest burden: 1,100 per ... -
A description of guideline utilization in managing third trimester antepartum hemorrage at Garissa provincial general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)currently accounts for 34% maternal deaths in Africa (Khan KS et al Lancet 2006). Objective: To describe gaps in Kenya National guidelines utilization in managing ante partum hemorrhage in 3rd trimester and compare ... -
A description of non-cooperatives in legal english in Kenya, based on grice's principle of cooperation
(Department of linguistics and African languages, 2003)This project investigates the features which characterize the register of the lawyers. And how this features make the jargon the most difficult to be understood by people outside 1helegal field. A description is made ... -
Descriptive comparative study of the oral health status of children with cleft lip and palate in Nairobi
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008)No abstracts available -
A Descriptive study Of chronic hepatitis as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1990)Over an eight months period, between February 1989 and December 1989, a total of 16 patients (9 males and 7 females) with chronic hepatitis were studied at Kenyatta National Hospital. The patients studied, had both clinical ... -
A descriptive study of community acquired pneumonia as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1989)Over an eight-month period between the months of June 1988 and January 1989, 42 adult patients; 24 males and 18 females were studied at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The study was conducted to find out the bacterial ... -
A descriptive study on the anaesthetic management of patients undergoing surgical removal of phaeochromocytoma. a retrospective review
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1991)The anaesthetic management of 14 patients undergoing surgical removal of phaeoch romocytoma is described. Hypertension was present in a 11 the pat ients. A 24 hours urine specimen for the determination of vani11ymande1ic ... -
A descriptive study to find out psychiatric morbidity among Gogo women in polygamous and monogamous union in Dodoma - Tanzania
(1992)The main objective for this study was to find out psychiatric morbidity among the Gogo women coming from polygamous and monogamous families and the factors contributing to their development. Literature review showed ... -
Desquamative gingivitis amongst patients with autoimmune bullous dermatoses at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical presentation on the gingiva that has been associated with various systemic diseases. An erythematous, ulcerative or a combination of clinical features is noted. This ... -
Detection of Azithromycin Resistance in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia Trachomatis and Mycoplasma Genitalium Among Symptomatic Women Attending Two Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are among the most prevalent organisms responsible for reproductive tract infections in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ... -
Detection of circulating immune complex associated parasite antigen in human loiasis: A new approach to diagnosis
(Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of LiverpoolDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 1993)Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK. Previous attempts to determine the interactions between filariasis transmission intensity, infection and chronic disease have ... -
Detection of glaucomatous visual field defects using frequency doubling technology perimetry in a rural hospital
(2003)To determine the suitability of the Frequency doubling technology perimetry in a rural set up by determining the applicability of the test and the ability of the FOT to identify glaucomatous Visual field losses and to ... -
Detection of helicobacter pylori using immunohistochemistry at the Kenyatta National Hospital histopathology laboratory
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Helicobacter pylori, is a Gram negative bacteria that colonizes the gastric mucosa and is responsible for a myriad of upper gastrointestinal symptoms. This infection has a higher prevalence in the developing ... -
Detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in heel prick blood on filter paper from children born to HIV-1-seropositive mothers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 1994)Objective: To study the impact of maternal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection on pregnancy outcome. Methods: Between January 1989 and December 1991, 406 HIV-1-seropositive and 407 HIV-1-seronegative ... -
Detection of Mutations Associated With Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Selected Health Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Drug resistant tuberculosis is a huge medical issue in several countries of the world and has continuously become a challenge to its prevention and control. Kenya is ranked as the fifteenth in position of the ... -
Detection Of Psychiatric Disorders Among Adolescents Attending Primary Healthcare Facility In Kiambu County And Related Clinician Factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Adolescence is a period of physical growth spurt and extensive changes. It is during this time that mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and thought disorders, may first appear or become apparent. ... -
Determinants of modern contraceptive uptake following immediate post abortion counselling among 15-‐24 year old clients, fhok 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Globally, an estimated 43.8 million induced abortions take place each year of which approximately 5.6 million occur in Africa. The majority of these abortions in Africa are ‘unsafe’ and almost 60% are procured ... -
Determinants And Distribution Of Catastrophic Health Expenditures And Impoverishment In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 guarantees citizen the right to health. The Kenya health policy commits the government to offer easy, accessible, reasonable and valuable health care services to the population countrywide ... -
The determinants and extent of home accidents in children under five years in Kisumu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1998)A cross sectional survey was carried out in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya to measure the extent and determinants of Home Accidents in 1465 children under the age of five years who were obtained from a total of 774 households. ...