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Prevalence of Hypocalcemia in Term Neonates With Moderate and Severe Perinatal Asphyxia in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is a common neonatal problem that contributes
significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a multi-organ disorder and some of
it’s’ complications include cerebral palsy, organ ...
Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 9% among adults. in Africa the prevalence of diabetes has ...
Prevalence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in patients with HIV/AIDS attending the couples counselling centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: HIV and AIDS is one of the greatest public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and especially Kenya. HIV/AIDS can affect the eye and cause sight threatening manifestations, including Keratoconjunctivitis ...
Outcomes of surgery for primary congenital glaucoma in Kenya: a multicentre retrospective case series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ...
Gastrointestinal symptoms and gastrointestinal quality of life in renal transplant patients: a descriptive cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Renal transplant recipients are a special group with specific needs in their care, overall care is centered on the graft function and bodily functioning. The immunosuppressive state and immunosuppression affect ...
Prevalence and predictors of oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck carcinomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Oral mucositis is a common and significant acute complication of radiotherapy and
chemotherapy but there is limited data on its overall impact, prevalence and risk factors in
our setting.
Objective
To ...
Determinants of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Uptake Among Adults in Luo Nyanza
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction: Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that Medical Male Circumcision
offers upto 60% efficacy in the prevention of heterosexual HIV transmission. The Luo
community of Kenya do not practice traditional ...
Prevalence of keratoconus in patients with allergic conjunctivitis attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Objective: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among patients with allergic conjunctivitis aged between 8 and 30 years, attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic.
Methods: Patients already diagnosed with ...
Pattern of psychiatric morbidities and gaps in diagnosis among patients at the Sierra Leone psychiatric hospital, Freetown
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Mental health is an essential and integral component of health. Sierra Leone,
which emerged from decade-long civil war and recently suffered from the worst outbreak of
Ebola virus, left many citizens of the ...
Accessibility of medicines used in the management of substance use disorders in two hospitals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)
Background
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex chronic disease that requires a multidisciplinary approach in treatment. Pharmacotherapy is one of the components in the treatment of this condition. Accessibility to ...