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Prevalence of HIV/Sexually transmitted infections among street based female sex workers in 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 ...
The application of good operative practices and optimality of the diagnosis of common indications for emergency cesarean delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital - Nairobi Kenya (cesarean audit)
(2009)
This study evaluated the diagnosis of common indications for emergency cesarean
delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). It focused on optimality of the diagnoses
and evaluated some of the practices at cesarean ...
Survey of pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain
(2009)
Background: Children commonly expenence pain resulting from injury, illness or
medical procedures. The pediatric pain experience involves the interaction of
physiological, behavioral, developmental, and situational ...
A cute respiratory failure at the accident and emergency Department Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(2009)
Background:
Acute respiratory failure (ARP) is a common presentation at the Accident and Emergency
(A&E) department. Delay or failure to identify ARP can result in significant morbidity and
mortality. Advances in assisted ...
The pattern of radiological findings in the lungs and pleura on ct chest
(2009)
Background: Lung and pleural diseases are currently on the increase especially .due to
HIV/AIDS. This necessitates early and appropriate diagnosis and therapy. CT scan is an
excellent imaging procedure for diagnosis of ...
The relationship between serum magnesium levels and the occurrence of convulsions in women treated with magnesium sulphate for severe preeclampsia and eclampsia
(2009)
Maternal mortality and morbidity in eclampsia is directly related to the number of convulsions
thus optimum prevention of convulsions in eclampsia and severe pre-eclampsia is vital.
Magnesium sulphate has been shown to ...
The magnitude and pattern of presbyopia among patients seen on outreach with Lions sightfirst eye hospital Loresho
(Universty of Nairobi, 2009)
Objective: To determine the magnitude and pattern of presbyopia among patients aged
35 years and above as seen on outreach with Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital.
Method: Cross sectional outreach camp based study of presbyopia ...
Effect of a standardized feeding regimen on early neonatal growth in low and very low birth weight neonates at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)
Background: Introduction of standardized feeding regimens for neonates has
been associated with better weight gain, earlier attainment of full enteral feeds
and reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in high ...
Assessment of dispensing practices and patients' satisfaction with pharmaceutical services Offered at Kenyatta national hospital pharmacies
(2009)
Background: The label on the dispensed medicines has two main functions. One is to uniquely
identify the contents of the container. The other is to ensure that patients have clear and concise
information which will enable ...
Predisposing Factors Of Rickets In Infants And Children Under Five Years Admitted At Knh:
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Rickets is defined as the softening and weakening of bones in children,
usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin 0 deficiency. From a few hospital
studies including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), ...