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Intrapartum sonographic foetal weight estimation versus the actual birth weight at Pumwani Maternity hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2004-08)
In this prospective cross-sectional study, 206 gravid mothers admitted at PMH's labour
ward had obstetric U/S scans done within 72 hours before delivery. In each case, foetal
biometric parameters (FL, AC, BPD and HC) ...
Thyroid-associated eye disease in patients with thyroid disease attending thyroid clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology of TAED, its manifestations,
complications and treatment as seen in KNH.
It was a cross-sectional study conducted in patients attending the thyroid clinic of ...
A Study To Determine The Prevalence Of Familial Clustering Of Cancer In Two Tertiary Care Hospitals In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Familial clustering of cancer has been documented in the Western World. Familial
cancer syndromes have been described..' Genetic testing has demonstrated family
member positive for certain genes are at risk of these ...
Quality control in gynaecologic cytology at Ribeiro clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The Papanicolaou test (Pap test) remains the best method available for the detection of premalignant
and malignant cervical lesions with sensitivity varying between 42-89%. Other
sophisticated approaches such as the ...
The view of secondary school adolescents on the psychosocial interactions with their parents infancy in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004-11)
Introduction: Trauma occurring during infancy and childhood development remains
unforgotten and unforgiven It lives on as a scar that inhibits health attitudes towards others,
which affects interpersonal relationships. ...
Clinicopathological manifestations of kidney disease in hiv/aids patients with proteinuria at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2004)
Renal involvement in HIV /AIDS is well documented with up to 60% of patients with
AIDS presenting with some form of renal pathology. The incidence of asymptomatic
proteinuria in HIV individuals varies in different studies. ...
Distal femoral fractures pattern and management at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH): a prospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background.
Distal fractures of the femur affect mainly the young and economically
productive age group, hence socioeconomic implications for the patient and
their dependants.
Objectives.
The immediate objective of ...
Psychiatric morbidity among adult sexually abused females attending Nairobi Women's Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross-sectional study of 116 sexually abused females aged 18 years and above attending
Nairobi Women's Hospital (NWH) was carried out to determine Psychiatric Morbidity
(PM).
The following instruments were used: a ...
Psychosocial And Sexual Practices, Attitudes And Challenges Of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
HIV/AIDS pandemic remains the world's single most devastating epidemic
particularly in developing countries where many governments have declared it a
disaster. High risk practices of HlV infected persons serve as the ...
The Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv-aids Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background: It is estimated that less than 10% of PLWHA have access to anti -retroviral
treatment in every region except the Americas. Until the year 2000, the cost of treatment
was the single most significant factor ...