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Presentation, management and outcome of pancreatic cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (2003-2004)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)This was a prospective study of patients with pancreatic cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004. A total of 42 patients were seen at Kenyatta ... -
The Presenting Features and Outcomes in acute bacterial Meningitis in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics, 1976) -
The Prevalance Of Depressive Symptoms And Suicidality And Their Role On Scholastic Achievement Among Students In Nairobi Public Day High Schools
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Contemporary studies on the relationship between depression and school performance reports mixed findings. Unfortunately, Studies on this subject in Kenya are not available. Around the time of the study, several cases ... -
Prevalance Of Diarrhea And Associated Factors Among Children Under Five Years In Internally Displaced Populations Of Hodan District, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Globally, diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children. It is one of the highest ranked cause of child mortality rate in Somalia with about 19% of all deaths of children aged below 5 ... -
Prevalence Of Depression Among Diabetic Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobischool of Medicine, 2013)The study topic is on prevalence of depression among diabetic patients. Both males and females suffer from depression and also from diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression ... -
Prevalence & Factors Associated With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Among Professional Golfers in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Study Background- Golf has been associated with an increased risk of injuries and abnormal loading conditions to the knee joint. This is due to the repetitive nature and biomechanical requirements of the golf swing which ... -
Prevalence and Acceptabilty of Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Women Attending Recep Tayyiperdogan Hospital in Mogadishu. A Cross Sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the fourth commonest cancer in the world among women. Africa has a total population of 268 million women aged 15 years and over who are at risk of having cervical cancer. Out of this ... -
Prevalence and Acr Bi-rads Categorization of Mammographic Calcifications With Histopathological Correlation of the Suspicious Categories at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The incidence of breast cancer has been on the rise. Breast cancer causes the third highest number of deaths in relation to all cancers in Kenya. Mammography is currently the optimal screening and diagnostic ... -
Prevalence and Aetiology of Various Levels of Traumatic Limb Amputations Following Traumatic Injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic limb amputation significantly contributes to morbidity among trauma patients. Due to urbanization, the incidence of traumatic limb amputations is increasing rapidly. Whereas amputations are only ... -
Prevalence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Group A Streptococcus In Children With Acute Pharyngitis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: GAS pharyngitis remains an important infection in children due to its potential to cause Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. These are complications that are preventable with the initiation of ... -
The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria That Cause Chronic Wound Infections Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds and a public health issue with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, bacterial causes of wound infections ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pes Planus in Children and Young Adults With Down’s Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Pes planus, also known as flat foot, comprises of a loss of the medial longitudinal arch, a hindfoot which is in valgus and a forefoot in abduction with weight bearing. Pes planus is a common foot disorder ... -
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction Among Prostate Cancer Patients on Goserelin Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The main modality of prostate cancer treatment has been Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) which has been demonstrated in randomized studies to enhance overall survival when utilized for radiation for ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections among female survivors of sexual assault at the Nairobi womens hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)BACKGROUND: Sexual assault cases have been increasing over the years. Currently about 270 survivors are treated monthly at the Nairobi Women’s hospital. At KNH 400 survivors were treated in 2011. Sexual assault increases ... -
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Developing Thyroid Hormone Dysfunction in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome Followed Up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Evidence from publications done globally show that a significant percentage of children diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome complicate with deranged thyroid hormone levels despite being in remission, ... -
The Prevalence and Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Benign Prostatic Enlargement Among Men Treated at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of metabolic derangements associated with central adiposity and insulin resistance, is thought to result in development of Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE). We sought to ... -
Prevalence and Associations of Diabetes-related Emotional Distress in People With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Mental wellbeing is important among those living with diabetes as it has critical impact on healthcare outcomes. Diabetes Related Distress (DRD) is the negative emotions and emotional distress arising from the ...