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Depression and Psycho-social Risk Factors Associated With Pregnant Adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: - Adolescent pregnancy within urban resource deprived settlements predisposes young people to adverse mental health and psychosocial risks. Among the key mental health challenges is depression; a significant ...
Depression During Pregnancy And Preterm Birth; A Prospective Cohort Study Carried Out Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Depression is a debilitating illness characterized by the presence of sad,
irritable or empty mood. Prior studies have preempted that when it occurs during
pregnancy, depression may lead to various adverse ...
An Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Study Of Medicinal Plants Used In Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
For years, medicinal plants have been used worldwide for the treatment of various diseases.
Generally, they are considered safer, easily available and more cost effective compared to
conventional medicine. ...
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ...
Prevalence of adverse childhood expriences (aces) among patients with substance use disorder at Mathari hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Substance use disorders are a major cause of health and social problems worldwide. Research evidence shows a strong graded relationship of adverse childhood experiences and substance use in adulthood.
Aim: ...
Salivary Flow Rate And Periodontal Status In An Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Periodontal diseases are the commonest oral health problems with over 90% of the population suffering from at least one form of this disease. Ng’ang’a’s literature review on oral health status in Kenya reported a prevalence ...
Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Salmonella Isolated From Fecal Matter of Domestic Animals and Animal Products.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Salmonella species are among the most genetically diverse and a common cause of food borne diseases worldwide. The species is associated with important losses in animal produce and it has significant public health implications ...
Assessment of aseptic technique among nurses in management of burns patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)
Background: Nurses are at greater risk of acquiring and transmitting Health Care Acquired
Infections (HCAI) in the course of delivering nursing care; measures to prevent the transmissions
are therefore a significant core ...
Utility Of P16Ink4A/ki-67 Immunostain As An Adjunct To Conventional Pap Smear For The Diagnosis Of Cervical Lesions Among Women Living With HIV At Comprehensive Care Clinic INKNH, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ...
Prevalence, Radiographic Features, Management and Outcomes of Orthopaedic Limb Conditions Affecting Racehorses in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Racehorses incur various orthopaedic conditions during racing events as well as during
rigorous training regimes. Prevalence, radiographic features, management and outcomes of
orthopaedic limb conditions affecting ...