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The value of umbilical-cord-blood acid-base analysis in neonates delivered by elective caesarean section
(2009)
Background: The most objective measure (qualitative)of a neonate's acid-base status at birth
is the analysis of its (easily attainable) umbilical cord blood. As a practice this is gaining worldwide
recommendation by ...
Evaluation of evidence based episiotomy practice by the midwives at Pumwani maternity hospital labour ward, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Research based practice in nursing and midwifery is regarded as a means of ensuring that
quality care is provided by integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available
external clinical evidence from ...
Clinical features and types of paediatric orofacial malignant neoplasms at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Orofacial malignant neoplasms are the sixth commonest malignancies in the world and together with cancer of the pharynx, they are the third most common malignancies in developing countries. While a few reports ...
Prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in nine month child infants attending well clinic in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Iron deficiency IS the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, with the highest prevalence found in developing countries. Consequences of iron deficiency include developmental delay, behavioural disturbances, growth ...
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among pregnant women in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Cancer of the cervix is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in Kenya. Cervical cytology screening programs have been shown to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity associated with ...
Spatial distribution of malaria cases in the former Kilifi district 2005 to 2007
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Malaria prevalence varies between regions and even within the same region; there are variations depending on various Environmental determinants of malaria transmission. Kilifi district is located in the coast ...
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practice Of Restraint And Seclusion Of Aggressive Psychiatric Inpatients As A Method Of Nursing At Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009-10)
Introduction: The use of locked door seclusion rooms and! or physical restraint (use of
belts/force to seclude a patient) is common in most psychiatric institutions. This practice
continues to serve as an important ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder among widow survivors of the 1994 Rwandese genocide
(2009-09)
Introduction.
The1994 Rwandese genocide was Africa's largest in modern times, the quickest and
most vicious yet recorded in human history. Hence, psychiatric morbidity, especially
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, could ...
A 2- Year retrospective study on the pattern of Retinobh Storna in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: The national epidemiological characteristics of retinoblastoma in Kenya have not been determined. The diagnosis of this cancer is mainly clinical; histology determines tumour extent. Late diagnosis of this ...
Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant couples: study among couples attending couples counselling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2009-07)
Title: Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant Couples: study among couples attending couples counseling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya.
Background: Surveys across the world ...