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The prevalence of helminthes infestation among pregnant women at Kibera health centre
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Helminthes infestations are common among humans who live in areas of poverty in the developing world. Kibera is one of the largest informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, lacking adequate municipal services like water ... -
The prevalence of hepatitis A,B,C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute iciteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the KNH. Study design & Setting: The study design was a cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Markers among youth aged 13-18 Years in public high schools within Nairobi and Machakos
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hepatitis B is a worldwide public health concern with one third of the world having been infected. Transmission can occur vertically or horizontally. Horizontal transmission occurs through contact of body secretions with ... -
The Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C And, Hiv Markers And α-fetoprotein Levels In Patients With Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of alpha-fetoprotein levels, HBsAg, IgGanti-HBc, anti-HCV and HIV antibodies among patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma at KNH. Study design & ... -
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus in children Presenting with suspected meningitis and or Encephalitis at kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is the most common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis in the world. The incidence ofHSE is about 1 case per 250000 to 500000 persons per year. The prevalence of HSE varies from 5% to ... -
Prevalence of HIV infection in patients with head and neck abscess and their bacteriology pattern at KNH
(2013-06-10)Introduction: Head and neck space infection continue to be reported despite the availability of modern antibiotics. The HIV epidemic has brought new challenges in the diagnosis and management of most infective conditions ... -
Prevalence Of Hiv Seropositivity In Neonates Of Non-booked Women Delivering At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Background. Non booked women constitute about 67% of women delivering at Kenyatta National Hospital ( KNH). The magnitude of HIV infection in this group of women is unknown hence it is not possible to put in place ... -
Prevalence of HIV/Sexually transmitted infections among street based female sex workers in Nairobi
(Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Background: Interventions that control the prevalence of STDs among sex workers are central 111 HIV prevention programs worldwide. The interplay between classical STDs and HIV is further compounded by FSW's clients who ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) among patients at the Mathari national teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Mental health still remains a major concern in relation to the management of HIV infection. Little effort has been employed in ensuring the proper management of serious mental illness and in the management ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among children under five years with severe or very severe pneumonia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Introduction Pneumonia in the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a problem of high magnitude particularly among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies from ... -
Prevalence of human papilloma virus among adolescents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2011)Background:Genital HPV infection is among the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. A clear causal relationship has been established between human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and the development of ... -
Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Urine Among Pregnant Women Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a highly prevalent, sexually transmitted infection, with a prevalence of approximately 70% among sexually active people globally. Close to 99.7% of invasive cervical cancers ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycaemia in paediatric patients on systemic corticosteroid therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction The natural glucocorticoids are steroid molecules produced and released by the adrenal cortex. Synthetic glucocorticoids are widely used in the clinical setting for their' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycemia and associated risk factors in neonates with sepsis at Kisii level five hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The highest proportion of under five mortality occurs in the neonatal period with a global estimation of 4 million infants dying annually in the first four weeks of life .The main causes of death are prematurity- ... -
Prevalence of Hyperlactatemia in children with HIV/AIDS on Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase inhibitor based highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Children with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives because of treatment advances such as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and treatment of opportunistic infections. In Kenya the national guidelines ... -
Prevalence of hypertension among high school students attending public schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: There is an emerging epidemic of Cardiovascular diseases in developing countries. Hypertension is one of the contributing risk factors. There is emerging evidence that hypertension tracks from childhood through ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and adequacy of its control in chronic kidney disease patients at the renal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem worldwide. The prevalence in developing world remains largely unknown, but is estimated at about 150 to 200 per million population. It is much higher in developed ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in HIV-1 infected patients on anti-retroviral therapy
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-08)Background: With increased use of HAART in HIV-infected individuals there is concern that anti-retrovirals may be associated with hypertension, a known cardiovascular risk factor. This association could be related to ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera Slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and more specifically cardiovascular di§eases (CVD), are a major cause of the morbidity and mortality burden worldwide and in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is an important ... -
Prevalence of hypocalcemia in infants aged 1 month to 6 months and its association to maternal serum calcium at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Hypocalcemia occurs as a manifestation of nutritional deficiency of calcium and vitamin D. Deficiency of calcium in the diet has been identified as a leading cause of nutritional rickets in studies from Bangladesh, ...