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Determinants Of Discontinuation Of Contraceptive Methods Among Women At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Introduction and literature review Contraceptive prevalence rate in Kenya is at 58% as per the 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey. Several factors lead to discontinuation and switch of contraceptives. These include adverse ... -
Determinants of early complications of Adenotonsillectomy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2007)Background: Adenotonsillectomy (ASTS) is the commonest surgical procedure undertaken in children by otolaryngologists the world over. This operation is associated with various complications the commonest of which include ... -
Determinants of early surgical outcomes and complications following primary cleft lip and palate repair in selected Hospitals in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital craniofacial anomaly managed by plastic surgeons. Its surgery has revolutionised over the last half century. However, there is no consensus with respect to the ... -
Determinants of factors affecting adherence to radiotherapy treatment among patients with cervical cancer at the MP Shah hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer among women of reproductive age in Kenya. It has one of the highest incidences and mortality cases in Kenya.This is despite a lot of prominence being placed on ... -
Determinants of family planning pratice among Ethiopian women refugees living in Kakuma camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Family planning promotion is a unique intervention because of its potential benefits which include reduction of poverty, maternal and child mortality. Access to family planning methods is increasing from time to time. ... -
Determinants of Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetes Outpatient Clinic Master in Public Health, University of Nairobi
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background of the study: Type II Diabetes Mellitus is globally with roughly 80% of those affected being found in developing countries. Glycemic control is the main forecaster of diabetes-related complications, morbidity ... -
Determinants of Health Seeking Behavior Among Caregivers of Infants With Acute Childhood Illnesses in Kenyatta National Hospital
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Determinants of Hiv Self-testing Utilization Among Health Sciences Undergraduate Students; a Binary Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background. In 2016, the WHO issued guidance on HIV self-testing as a measure to improve the access and uptake of HIV diagnosis towards curbing the increasingly growing HIV incidences and progression to AIDS. The Kenya ... -
Determinants of Hiv Transmission Among Children Born to Hiv-infected Mothers on Pmtct Program in Kilifi County: a Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: Globally, mother to child elimination and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission remains a public health concern. The transmission rate is still high especially in sub Saharan countries despite ... -
Determinants of HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents attending Kenyatta National Hospital outpatient clinics.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Cervical cancer is mainly caused by the oncogenic Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection which is prevented among pre-adolescent girls by prophylactic administration of the HPV vaccine prior to sexual debut. ... -
Determinants of Hypertension Among Hiv Positive Patients at Mathare North Health Center, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The double burden of both non-communicable and communicable conditions is becoming a reality in developing counties. Changes in lifestyle patterns and longer survival rates in HIV positive patients have led to an increased ... -
Determinants of hypertension complications among adult hypertensive inpatients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Hypertension is a silent killer disease owing to the late recognition of symptoms, uncontrolled hypertension is the primary risk factor for stroke, heart failure and kidney failure in sub Saharan Africa ... -
Determinants of immunization coverage among children aged 11-23 months in a refugee camp: a case of kakuma refugee camp
(2008)Over 100 million children are immunized annually saving 3 million young lives a year, but 1.7 million unreached children still die each year due to the six immunizable diseases namely: Poliomyelitis, Tetanus, Diphtheria, ... -
Determinants Of Immunization Coverage Among Children Aged 12-23 Months In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Government of Kenya has made significant investments in improving immunization in the country to prevent diseases, especially among children. Nevertheless, the country is yet to achieve the expected 100% immunization ... -
Determinants of infant and young child feeding practices among HIV positive mothers in KIbera, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction and Background HIV/AIDS is one of the biggest health and development challenges in Africa. It is a major cause of infant and childhood morbidity and mortality. In children under five years of age, HIV/AIDS ... -
Determinants of Keloid Recurrence in African Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Keloids are fibro-proliferative disorders of the skin resulting in excessive tissue overgrowth usually due to minor tissue injury. Keloids are attributed to abnormal wound healing with an exaggerated inflammatory ... -
Determinants of malaria in irrigated and non-irrigated villages of Mwea: a comparative assessment
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2005)Today, approx:imately40% of the world's population, mostly those living in the poorest countries,are at risk of malaria.l-' 'which causes more than 300 million acute illnesses and at least one million deaths annually. ... -
Determinants of Maternal Mortality During Child Birth Among Mothers Delivering at Yopougon Teaching Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background of the study: In Côte d'Ivoire, mother and child health is a major concern as maternal mortality persists at a high level. Objective: The main objective of the study was to establish factors contributing to ... -
The determinants of measles vaccination in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This paper investigated the determinants of measles vaccination in Kenya using a nationally representative Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2008/09 cross-sectional data. The influence of maternal education, ...