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The prevalence of anxiety and depression among caregivers of HIV-positive children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)HIV/AIDS has changed from an acute disease to a chronic one due to comprehensive care accorded to those infected by the virus, especially due to the use of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs). One of the effects of HIV infection ... -
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Amputees Attending Jaipur Foot Trust Artificial Limb Centre
(UON, 2021)Background: Amputees have been noted to present with various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, body image disturbances, depression, and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). However, there is limited data available on the ... -
Prevalence of aortic arch anatomical branching variants in Kenyan population as shown on contrast enhanced chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) a cross-sectional study done at the Radiology Department Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(2017)Introduction The classical or normal anatomical aortic arch (AA) is left-sided and the commonest branching pattern of the AA comprising of three vessels. These are the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT), the left common carotid ... -
Prevalence of articular manifestations in Human Imunodeficiency Virus Type -1 Infection
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Introduction: Articular manifestations have been reported in HIV infection with a prevalence ranging from 2.5 to 68%. The manifestations include, spondyloarthropathies (reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ... -
Prevalence of ascaris lumbricoides in children admitted to the paediatric observation ward Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 1985-02)500 children attending the Paediatric Observation Ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital were investigated for intestinal helminths, during the period 12/2/84 to 9/4/84. 59 of these children were found to harbour Ascaris ... -
Prevalence of asphyxia, readiness for neonatal resuscitation and associated factors in Naivasha district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Birth asphyxia accounts for up to a third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Appropriate newborn resuscitation can reduce these mortalities. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of asphyxia ... -
The prevalence of asthma phenotypes in patients attending the chest clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by distinct inflammatory and clinical phenotypes. Knowledge of these phenotypes enables individual patient targeted treatment resulting in better control leading ... -
The prevalence of bacteraemia in the severely malnourished children aged 2 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Severe malnutrition is a common cause of preventable morbidity and mortality among children aged 5 years in developing countries. The prevalence of bacteraemia, urinary tract infection, diarrhea and pneumonia ... -
Prevalence of bacteria in intraamniotic infections among women in spontaneous preterm labour with intact membranes at kenyatta national hospital: an exploratory cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background and objectives: preterm births are a major public health concern with global estimates at 10.6% of all births. It is estimated at 13.5% at the kenyatta national hospital, nairobi kenya. Asia and sub-saharan ... -
Prevalence of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases among postgraduate students in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Introduction Non-communicable diseases are a major death globally. Kenya is faced by communicable diseases burden alongside a rapid increase in NCDs related morbidity and mortality. Health care workers are considered ... -
Prevalence of benign, precancerous, and malignant lesions of the prostate in men aged twenty (20) years and above
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Introduction: The main diseases of the prostate are prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer. One in ten men will develop clinically significant prostate cancer in their lifetime. Men who are diagnosed ... -
Prevalence of Bilirubin Induced Neurological Dysfunction Among Jaundiced Neonates Admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common and often benign problem in neonates. In the first week of life around 60% of term neonates and 80% of preterm neonates develop jaundice. Untreated severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... -
Prevalence of Body Injuries and Handling Practices for Slaughter Pigs and Their Association With Meat Quality in Kiambu County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)The demand for pork in Kenya is expected to increase by 268% by 2050, based on data on demand for the year 2010. The government of Kenya has legislation in place demanding for humane treatment of pigs from the farm to the ... -
Prevalence Of Burnout Among Prison Officers At Kamiti Command
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Burnout is a psychological term for the negative response to chronic job-related stress. It progresses over a long period of time when people do not have adequate time to recover physically or emotionally. ... -
Prevalence of burnout syndrome and its health effects among academic staff at the Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008-01)Background: Long period of work overload leads to chronic fatigue and stress, a precursor of burnout syndrome and consequent other health problems like psychological distress. Other personal or job related factors may ... -
Prevalence of burnout syndrome and its health impact on accountants at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: Burnout has been consistently linked to physiological and affective outcomes as well as organizational consequences. The study sought to determine the existence of burnout and its probable health consequence ... -
Prevalence Of Cannabis Use Among Patients Attending Themethadone Clinic At Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is a dearth of evidence on cannabis use among patients receiving methadone in Kenya as the medically assisted therapy (MAT) program is still fairly new in the country. However, polysubstance use especially ... -
The prevalence of cardiac arrhythjviias and associated risk factors among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicineFaculty of medicine, 2010)Background Cardiac arrhythmias are common in COPD patients and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially the persistent supraventricular and ventricular rhythm disorders. Multiple factors such as hypoxemia! ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in urban Garissa residents
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are becoming rampant in the developing countries due to such factors as urbanization, adoption of sedentary lifestyle, and change in dietary behavior. Common preventable risk factors ...