Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Title
Now showing items 2998-3017 of 4092
-
Prevalence of constipation among children referred to gastroenterology clinic with chronic abdominal pain at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Chronic abdominal pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to primary care providers and pediatricians. Chronic abdominal pain in children is generally believed to be functional, and its treatment ... -
Prevalence of cryptosporidium parvum in 6-60 month old children presenting with diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)Background: Diarrhoea remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. Since the discovery of HI V-I in 1982, C. parvum has become an increasingly important cause of diarrhea, especially ... -
Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in blood donors at the national blood transfusion centre, Nairobi - Kenya
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2008-01)Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality following homologous blood transfusion in neonates and other immune compromised persons. Documentation of the status of ... -
Prevalence of cytotoxin-associated gene a (CagA) positive helicobacter pylori among seropositive asymptomatic children attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Helicobacter pylori is a curved, microaerophilic, gram negative bacterium that was isolated in 1983 from gastric biopsy specimens of patients with chronic gastritis. The bacterium colonizes the gastric mucosa ... -
Prevalence of depression among cardiac patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Depression is a common condition in patients with cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality leading to poor health related quality of life. Studies done globally have ... -
Prevalence of Depression Among Caregivers of Hiv Infected Children Aged 10 Years and Below, on Follow Up at Comprehensive Care Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers own ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of patients receiving palliative care in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Chronically ill and end of life patients are increasingly being cared for in the home by their families, friends, or neighbours. As care has shifted from the hospital to the home, the role of family caregiver ... -
The Prevalence of Depression Among Menopausal Female Teachers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Menopause is generally well-tolerated in most women. Many studies, albeit inconsistent findings have shown that during the menopausal phase, women are 2 – 5 times more likely to get depression than in any other ... -
The Prevalence Of Depression Among Patients With Burns Admitted At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Burn injuries are devastating, sudden and unpredictable forms of trauma which affect the victim both physically and psychologically. Depression is one of the psychological complications that follow burn patients which ... -
Prevalence of Depression Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Study background: Depression is a common co-morbidity among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Preceding studies indicates that this condition causes increased mortality and is also linked to poor quality of life. ... -
Prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital And City Council Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department Of Psychiatry School Of Medicine, Univeristy Of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives Mainobjective: To determine the prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital and City Council health centers in Nairobi. Specific objectives: To determine the ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Adherence to Treatment Among Youth Living With Hiv Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic (Ccc)
(UON, 2021)Background: In HIV/AIDS patients especially youth infected with the illness the most common and highly co-occurring frequent mental disorder is depression. Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and the social ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety, Their Associated Risk Factors and Coping Strategies Among Health Care Providers of Critically Ill Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Health care providers frequently develop psychological distress in their line of duty due to the demanding nature of work thus exposing them to a higher risk of developing disorders such as anxiety and depression, ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors Among Patients With Epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Depressive disorders are common comorbidities occurring in approximately 34.5% of epileptic patients. Patients with depressive disorders are at high risk of self-harm and suicide. People with epilepsy are ... -
The prevalence of depression and burden of care among family care givers of cancer patients seen at the Nairobi Hospice, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008)General Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and burden of giving care among the care givers of terminally ill cancer patients Specific objectives: To determine the socio demographic variables of the ... -
The prevalence of depression and burden of care among family care givers of mentally retarded children at Gachie Catholic Parish in Kiambu
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008)GENERAL OBJECTIVE The study was carried out so as to determine the prevalence of depression and burden among caregivers of mentally retarded children. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To determine the social demographic profile of ... -
The prevalence of depression and intimate partner violence against pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The incidence of IPV is high in Africa while depression is a major concern in developing countries. Mental health and women’s well-being are still a major challenge in Kenya. Problem Statement: There is a ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders in Rehabilitation Centres in Nairobi and Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is paucity of data whereby mental healthcare workers in rehabilitation centres diagnose co-occurring depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which are common mental disorders among patients with ...