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Examining the responsibility of the Kenyan state for non-state violation of human rights
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Development of Human rights law adopted a state-centred approach based on the powerful nature of the state. The state was seen as the major violator of human rights due to the substantial role that it played in provision ... -
Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Workplace Support Offered to Formally Employed Mothers in Nairobi Accessing Well-child Services at the Nairobi Hospital Outpatient Centres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breastmilk is the most important nutrition that a mother can offer her child. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce infant and child mortality. Despite the numerous ... -
The experience at Kenyatta National Hospital - A retrospective and prospective Study
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1985)Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ... -
Experience With Arteriovenous Fistulae in Long Term Haemodialysis Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are associated with fewer long-term events such as thrombosis, loss of primary patency and interventions, and should therefore be considered the vascular access of choice for HD ... -
Experiences and associated factors in quality of delivery care at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing Science, University of Nairobi, 2013)The fifth Millennium Development Goal calls for a reduction in the maternal mortality ratio by 75% between 1990 and 2015, with a key indicator being the proportion of births attended to by skilled health personnel (United ... -
Experiences of Parents on Kangaroo Mother Care in the Neonatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction:Kangaroo mother care is a practice used to care for premature infants and low birth weight babies. It has been endorsed by the World health organization as a cheap and reliable method of reducing neonatal ... -
Exploration of nurses use of time at work at the medical units of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Nurses are the basic building blocks of healthcare and main professional component of the work force in the health care system. Nurses work performance undoubtedly affects the overall quality of patient ... -
Exploring Caregiver Burden of Care Experiences in Caring for Mentally Ill Patients Living With Hiv/aids at Kenyatta National Hospital, Comprehensive Care Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background HIV/AIDS is an epidemic with severe Psychiatric and Mental Health implications; it predisposes an individual to mental disorders and psycho-social torture because of living with a life threatening incurable ... -
Exploring Concepts of Professionalism in Surgical Training in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Medical professionalism defines the relationship between doctors, patients, and society. As a social construct, public oaths affirm public trust and demonstrate a commitment to values beyond a physician’s ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Implementation of Nursing Process in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Nursing Process is a decision-making approach that promotes critical thinking towards enhanced patient management and better health outcomes. Its implementation in most Kenyan hospitals still remain low ... -
Exploring Mental Health Nurses Experiences Of Patients’ Aggression At Mathari National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Nurses working in Mental Health Settings experience high levels of patients’ aggression. Exposure to patients’ aggression results in implicit or explicit challenges to their safety, health or psychological well ... -
Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization schedule Among Children Attending the Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally, immunization is among the major contributors to public health. It prevents 20% of childhood mortality annually. The highest fatality rates from vaccine preventable diseases are usually among children ... -
Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution From Household Fuels and Effect on Treatment Response Amongst Children Aged Between 2 and 59 Months Admitted With Pneumonia at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background On average, 50% the world’s population relies on high polluting fuels for their domestic energy requirements. The primary target of air pollutants emitted by these fuels is the respiratory system and can result ... -
Extent of adherence to national guidelines in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Mother-to-child transmission [MTCT] of HIV-virus contributes to over 90% of the paediatric HIV infections. Approximately 50% of this vertical transmission occurs during labour and delivery. The national guidelines for ... -
The extent of compliance with occupational safety and health regulations at registered workplaces in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which employers have implemented Occupational Safety and Health regulations at their workplaces. It further determined the measures organizations have put in place ... -
Extent Of Myocardial Damage After Open-heart Surgery As Assessed From Serial Plasma Enzyme Levels
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2001)Open-heart Surgery with all its associated complex equipment, techniques for myocardial preservation and improved surgical technique, is largely still considered to be in its infancy. Morbidity and mortality as a result ... -
External and internal root morphology of premolar teeth in Kenyans of African descent
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005-08)Literature review indicates that there are very few studies that have been carried out on the morphology of Kenyan teeth. Objective: To determine the external and internal root morphology of premolar teeth in Kenyans ... -
External and internal root morphology of second permanent molars of a Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Success of endodontic treatment depends on the knowledge of the normal, and variations from the normal, of root canal configurations of teeth. There exists a racial difference of these features and the significance of ... -
External and internal root morphology of the first Permanent molars in a Kenyan population
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010). Background: A thorough knowledge of dental anatomy and its variability is critical in clinical dentistry. It is important for the clinician to be familiar with variations in root morphology for such variations in the ... -
Extratemporal facial nerve anatomical variations in cadavers at kenyatta national hospital mortuary
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: The facial nerve (FN) is the seventh cranial nerve (CN). It is a mixed nerve with motor supply to the facial muscles being most crucial. It exhibits diversity in its course, dimensions and anatomic relations ...