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Influence Of Health Care Providers On Clients Selection Of Intrauterine Devices As A Method Of Family Planning In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
Intra uterine device (IUD) is a reversible long-term method of contraception. Effectiveness is close t0100% since controlled studies find failure rates of 1-3%.lt is a safe method of family planning but it's not being ...
The extent of compliance with occupational safety and health regulations at registered workplaces in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which employers have
implemented Occupational Safety and Health regulations at their workplaces. It further
determined the measures organizations have put in place ...
Effects of Spinal Anesthesia during Elective Caesarean Section on Neonatal outcome at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2010)
Utero-placental circulation and hence fetal well-being depends on maternal blood pressure.
Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section causes sudden and severe drops in blood pressure thus
threatening fetal and neonatal ...
Ultrasonographic foetal age assessment Versus Menstrual age in the second and third trimester , A Study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 1st July, 1992 - 31st March, 1993.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The author presents three hundred and ninety-five
women who underwent obstetric ultrasonography between July
1992 and March 1993. The aim was to assess the accurate
relationship between known menstrual age visa vis ...
Selected sociodemographic and drug adherence factors associated with uncontrolled asthma at chest clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
Background: Factors influencing asthma control include patient adherence with prescribed medications and sociodemographic characteristics. The prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and factors that affect asthma control have ...
Hypoxaemia among children with severe or very severe pneumonia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality' in developing countries with hvpoxaemia as the most common and fatal complication. Oxygen therapy is an important intervention for children ...
The importance safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The Government of Kenya, in the fight against water borne diseases, introduced a public health intervention in primary schools. The importance of water in the diet is taught to school children from ten years of age. The ...
Clinico·histopathologic Study Of Maxillofacial Sarcomas Seen At The University Of Nairobi Dental Hospital: A 10-year Review
(2010)
Background: Sarcomas are malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal origin with no site
predilection. Though their occurrence in the head and neck region is rare vis-a-vis other
malignancies, their presence is of tremendous ...
Denture hygiene practices and candida-associated Denture stomatitis among complete denture Wearers at two clinics in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Studies have shown that one of the most common complications of
complete denture wearing is denture stomatitis with a prevalence rate of 11%-
75%. Though the aetiology is multifactorial, denture hygiene ...
The prevalence of helminthes infestation among pregnant women at Kibera health centre
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Helminthes infestations are common among humans who live in
areas of poverty in the developing world. Kibera is one of the largest informal
settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, lacking adequate municipal services like water ...