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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 ... -
Achieving Integrated Approach: Moving From Repair to Comprehensive Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study explored the availability and access to comprehensive reintegration support services for obstetric fistula survivors in Kisii County. It was a phenomenological qualitative study. Data was collected using in-depth ... -
Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour without Controlled Cord traction: a randomized Non-inferiority Controlled Trial
(© 2009 Gülmezoglu et al; licensee BioMed Central LtdSchool of medicine, 2009-01)Background: The third stage of labour refers to the period between birth of the baby and complete expulsion of the placenta. Some degree of blood loss occurs after the birth of the baby due to separation of the placenta. ... -
actors Associated With the Initiation of Breastfeeding Within One Hour of Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Neonates be breastfed immediately after birth to reduce neonatal mortality, stimulate milk production, and reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. ... -
Acute And Sub-acute Toxicity Of Dichloromethane-methanol Extract Of Teclea Trichocarpa Root-bark In Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Plant-based medicaments are important therapeutic weapons in the fight against various human and animal diseases. The current study is based on five plants namely Teclea trichocarpa, Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, ... -
Acute Gastroduodenal Perforations
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Acute Glomerulonephritis in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
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Acute Injuries to the Spine: pattern of Findings as Seen at Plain Radiography a Cross-sectional Study done at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi from March 20, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)INTRODUCTION Spinal injuries are common and neglected conditions in our setting affecting mainly young adults. The spine injured victim ends up with avoidable complications due to clinicians' failure to offer appropriate ... -
Acute Kidney Injury And Electrolyte Abnormalities Among Patients Admitted With Cholera In Kenyatta National Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya, In The Year 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Acute Kidney Injury and electrolyte abnormalities among patients admitted with Cholera in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, Kenya in the year 2017 Background: Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal ...
