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Prevalence of rotavirus infection among children with acute diarrhoea after rotavirus Vaccine introduction in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Rotavirus is the commonest cause of severe and fatal diarrhoea among young children in
the world with mortality occurring more in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.
Majority of these deaths are due to ...
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ...
Predictors of gestational trophoblastic neoplasms chemotherapy outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital:a retrospective cohort design study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTN) span a spectrum of abnormal neoplastic trophoblastic proliferation that include choriocarcinoma, persistent Hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, placenta site trophoblastic ...
Early deep vein thrombosis in patients admitted with fracture femur in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Fractures of the femur constitute a significant disease burden at KNH with approximately 13 patients needing admission each week. In the year 2016 a total of 625 patients were admitted to KNH with fractures of the femur. ...
Risk Factors for Non-genetic Mental Retardation Among Children Aged 2 – 18 Years Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Exploring Concepts of Professionalism in Surgical Training in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Medical professionalism defines the relationship between doctors, patients, and society. As a social construct, public oaths affirm public trust and demonstrate a commitment to values beyond a physician’s ...
Patterns Of Presentation And Mortality Trends Among Pediatrics Patients Admitted With Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Burn injuries occurring among the children are most devastating and are a major global public health crisis. Without proper knowledge on patterns of presentation and mortality trends, such injury may cause ...
Quality of nursing care through patient participation: an integration of Orem’s theory to the nursing process in Kiambu and Thika hospitals - Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction
Patient participation in health care is regarded as a primary condition for quality care. However the traditional paternalistic perception among the health care workers is a major barrier to patient ...
Microbial And Heavy Metal Contaminations In Selected Herbal Medicinal Products Sold In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: The use of traditional herbal medicinal products has been increasing worldwide due to the readily available raw materials and low cost compared to the synthetic industrial preparations. Medicinal herbs have ...