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Determinants of the Utilization of Oral Healthcare Among Female Caregivers of Children With Hiv/aids in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This thesis presents the findings of a study on determinants of the utilization of oral healthcare
among caregivers of children with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi City County. The central problem of the
study were the issues ...
Pin Tract Infection after Uniplanar External Fixation of Open Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Evaluation of Crowns and Conventional Fixed Partial Dentures Provided to Patients at the School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) have a high survival rate, however they are often
associated with biological and technical complications. Patients treated with crowns and
FPDs at the School of Dental Sciences ...
Pattern of Pelvic Fractures, Associated Injuries and Early Complications as Seen in Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Objective: To determine the incidence, pattern, associated injuries and early complications of pelvic fractures in trauma patients presenting at A & E in KNH.
Design: Prospective longitudinal study.
Setting: Accident and ...
Prevalence of Error-prone Abbreviations a Review of Discharge Summaries in General Medical Wards in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND Accurate documentation in the medical profession is vital. Shorthand use and abbreviation in medical notation is commonplace. Ambiguity and use of error prone abbreviations are known to be associated with poor ...
Thyroid Function Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At The Kenyatta National Hospital Principal Investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Maternal thyroid hormone levels are an important determinant of pregnancy and fetal outcomes. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have been shown to have adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. There is no ...
Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the British Army
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Psychotrauma ensues after a traumatic incident, and the incident may involve an array of different occurrences such as witnessing grim physical injury, actual death of an individual(s), sexual abuse, rape, assault, a risk ...
Quality of Heat-activated Acrylic Denture Base Resins Cured using Improvised Techniques in Private Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Heat-activated acrylic resin based complete and removable partial dentures polymerized using improvised curing techniques are common in private dental laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya. There is no information ...
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Children With Cerebral Vascular Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Cerebral Vascular Diseases (CVDs) in childhood are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. They also have a significant financial impact on the families of the survivors. Most population based studies ...
Sexual Activity in the Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Beyond 28 Weeks Gestation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Sexual activity, an important aspect of obstetrics and gynaecology and sensitive topic requires a positive respectful approach. It has been widely studied, except in Africa, to determine whether there are any ...