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Assessment of Vincristine Medication Errors and Contributing Factors in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 7.6 million deaths annually. Vincristine is a cytotoxic drug used in the management of haematological malignancies and solid tumours in adult and ... -
Assessment of virological failure among Hiv patients on first line antiretroviral at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Kenya has recorded a high burden of HIV with 1.5 million HIV + persons by 2015. With the adoption of 2016 ART guideline in Kenya all PLHIV now qualify for ART irrespective of WHO clinical stage, cd4 count, age ... -
Assessment of Vitamin B12 Status After Ileal Resection in Paediatric Patients Managed for Intussusception at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)BACKGROUND Vitamin B12 is absorbed at the terminal ileum. Deficiencies have been noted in patients following ileal resection such as in intussusception. Assessment of vitamin B12 levels and monitoring for deficiency in ... -
Assessment of Voice Handicap in Total Laryngectomy Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Surgical treatment for advanced laryngeal cancer entails total laryngectomy and an initial loss of voice. This has an expected negative impact on quality of life as patients lose their main mode of communicat ... -
An Assessment of Workplace Fire Safety Preparedness: A Study in Kenya Medical Training College Campuses in Eastern Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction and Background: Fire safety preparedness is one of the four steps of fire emergency management. Occupational Safety and Health Act Legal Notice No. 15 of 2007 of the Laws of Kenya dictates that every workplace ... -
Associated factors investigationsand management of Undescended Testis (UDT) at KNH: a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)A descriptive prospective study was done to review the associated factors, investigations and management of undescended testes at the Paediatric Surgical Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital from June 2003 to November ... -
Associating Maternal Depression To Stunting And Later Cognitive Deficits In Children- A Case Of Kitui, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with early child development and quality of parenting across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. A study conducted in Bangladesh revealed that maternal ... -
Associating Maternal Depression To Stunting And Later Cognitive Deficits In Children- A Case Of Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with early child development and quality of parenting across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. A study conducted in Bangladesh revealed that maternal ... -
Association Between Affective Disorder and Post Truamatic Stress Disorders With Severity of Alcohol Use Among Patients Presenting With Relapse Alcohol Use Disorder (Aud) in Rehabilitations Centers of Kiambu County –kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The prevalence of co-morbid disorders have been shown to be problematic among people with AUD .These disorders in Kenya have been documented to be highly associated with relapse. Study Objective: The aim ... -
Association Between Anterior Glenohumeral Instability and Glenoid Anteversion/inclination:An MRI-based study at the Agha Khan University and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The shoulder joint complex is made up of several articulations. The main articulation is the glenohumeral joint which works in concert with the acromioclavicular (ACJ), sternoclavicular (SCJ) and the ... -
Association Between body Mass Index in Early Pregnancy and the Outcomes of Induction of Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) has many medical implications. High BMI has been shown to increase the risk of certain obstetric complications. Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention and the various ... -
Association between bullying, mental health and school perfomance in form one pupils in secondary schools in Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: There is a high prevalence of bullying in schools both in developed and developing world. Bullying in schools is associated with serious mental health problems, physical injury as well as poor school performance. ... -
The Association Between Depression and Non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Pregnant Women Living With Hiv A Cross-sectional Study at the Antenatal Clinic of Kibera South Health Centre, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Depression is progressively becoming a worldwide concern. Lower and middle-income countries carry a higher burden of maternal depression. Depression in the period of pregnancy particularly in context of HIV is ... -
Association Between Depression, Anxiety and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Diabetes Outpatient Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: General medical clinical settings face a challenge in the identification, screening, diagnosis and linkage to treatment of patients with psychiatric comorbidities. The psychological and emotional distress in ... -
Association between duration of second stage of labour and early maternal and neonatal outcomes of parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018 - a prospective descriptive cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Time frames for second stage of labour to avert maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality were introduced in the mid-1800s by expert opinion and case series publications. Findings were published where no ... -
Association Between Emotional Distress Tolerance and Depression Among Postgraduate Medical Trainees in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Mental health is a concern to society. Medical students go through a lot of stressors due to the complexity of their work, family issues, as well as college work. Therefore, they become vulnerable to mental ... -
Association Between Finger Clubbing And Chronic Lung Disease In Hiv Infected Children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Paediatrics And Child Health, 2013)Background: Finger clubbing in HIV infected children is associated with pulmonary diseases like bronchiectasis, TB, and LIP. Pulmonary involvement is responsible for great morbidity and mortality in HIV infected children. ... -
Association Between Health Insurance and Access to Universal Health Care in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global health policy agenda that was endorsed by member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the year 2015. ... -
The Association Between High Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Who Delivered at Webuye County Hospital in 2019: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: High BMI is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, high rate of caesarean sections, and high health care costs in the developed world, but its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes in Kenya has not ... -
The Association Between High Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Who Delivered at Webuye County Hospital in 2019: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: High BMI is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, high rate of caesarean sections, and high health care costs in the developed world, but its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes in Kenya has not ...