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Association of Pre-Antiretroviral Treatment Body Mass Index with CD4+ T-lymphocyte Immune Reconstitution among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Initiated on Antiretroviral Treatment: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) condition which is the world’s leading pandemic that causes millions of deaths each year. HIV has no cure, infected patients ... -
Association Of Salivary Receptor Activator Of Nuclear Factor Ligand And Osteoprotegerin Levels With Periodontal Clinical Status
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Periodontal diseases are some of the commonest oral health problems. They affect every race worldwide and their prevalence varies from region to region. An important aspect of tissue breakdown in these diseases ... -
The association of skull fractures with intracranial Bleeding in blunt head injury
(2008)Six hundred and seventy five patients were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital with blunt head injury in the period between June 1st 2007 and October 12th 2007. Out of this number, three hundred patients with skull ... -
Association of the ABO blood groups with falciparum malaria in the malaria endemic county of Busia in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The interplay between malaria parasites and blood group antigens remains a fascinating subject with potential to contribute to the development of new interventions to reduce the global burden of malaria. ... -
Attitudes and Practice of Health Promotion for Non-communicable Diseases Among Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: The rising burden of non-communicable diseases poses a great health system challenge in Kenya. Healthcare workers have a critical role to play in health promotion, in addressing patients’ lifestyle risk ... -
Attitudes of nursing staff towards Computerization: a case of two Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Aim: - This study aimed at determining the attitudes of nurses towards the use of computers and the factors that influence these attitudes. Background: - The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches ... -
Attitudes toward Psychiatry: A Survey of Medical Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Depatment of Psychiatry at the University of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives: The authors aim to determine the attitudes of University of Nairobi, Kenya, medical students toward psychiatry. Methods: The study design was cross-sectional. Self-administered sociodemographic and the ... -
Attributions of mental illness among young people seeking psychiatric treatment in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Individuals from different cultural backgrounds make different attributions of illness, health, diseases, symptoms and treatment. Attributions play an important role in formation of understanding concerning health. These ... -
An Audit And Review Of Histopathological Reporting Of Prostate Cancer On Prostatic Tissue Specimens In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Cancer of the prostate is the second most frequent cancer in males globally and commonest in Kenya. The gold standard of diagnosis is histopathology. A complete report is required for patient management. ... -
An audit and review of the histopathologic reporting of retinoblastoma specimens at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Pathology, 2009)Background: Post-enucleation retinoblastoma treatment relies heavily on the outcome of adequate gross and microscopic reporting of surgical ocular specimens by histopathologists. As such, histopathology reports for ... -
An audit of aminoglycoside use and monitoring in paediatric wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
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Audit Of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices For Neonatal Sepsis In New Born Unit At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality globally. Neonates usually present with nonspecific signs, hence requires a high index of suspicion(1). Neonates with sepsis deteriorate rapidly, ... -
An Audit of Cardiovascular Risk Management in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Type-2-diabetes-mellitus (T2DM) is the commonest form of DM worldwide and is associated with long-term complications. Adequate control of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in T2DM is associated with up to a 50% ... -
Audit of care for children Aged 6 to 59 months admitted with severe malnutrition at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: World Health Organization treatment guidelines for severe malnutrition aim to improve the quality of inpatient care and reduce mortality. This study audited quality of care for severely malnourished children ... -
Audit of care of severely acute malnourished children aged 6-59 months admitted at Alsabah Children Hospital- Juba (South Sudan).
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Malnutrition is a critical public health concern in south Sudan where an estimated 200,000 children under five are at risk of being malnourished. With the ongoing conflict, the number is expected to rise due ... -
An audit of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy of palpable breast lesions at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2001)Objective: To audit the FNA biopsy in the diagnosis of palpable breast lesions and assessthe influence of the technique on patient management. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 215 FNA biopsy results of palpable ... -
Audit of Histopathological Processes of Retinoblastoma Collaborative Laboratory at the Dental School University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Retinoblastoma is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor of childhood presenting before age of 3 years. In Africa and other developing countries, mortality rates for retinoblastoma patients are ... -
Audit of management of diarrhoea among children aged 2-59 months admitted to Garissa Provincial Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: One of the ways to ensure that the quality of hospital care is maintained is the utilisation of evidence based guidelines in managing clinical conditions. Objectives: To audit and determine the adequacy of ... -
Audit of management of suspected bacterial meningitis in Nairobi a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Acute bacterial meningitis is one of the major causes of mortality causing around 135,000 deaths annually worldwide, with neurological sequel in around 21% of the survivors. In low income countries in sub Saharan ... -
Audit of quality of neonatal sepsis care at Kenyatta National Hospital general paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background:Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor to neonatal deaths, accounting for about 26% of all neonatal deaths in Africa. Studies have shown that clinical outcome for specific conditions, including the risk of ...