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Diaginostic accuracy of focused assessment with sonography for trauma (F.A.S.T) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Predictors of Bacterial Meningitis Among Paediatric Patients Aged 0-5 Years Hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Meningitis remains a common and serious problem in children worldwide. One million instances of meningitis are assessed to happen in children worldwide each year. In Africa, where outbreaks are common 70% of ...
Determinants of Mode of Delivery Among Postnatal Mothers Admitted in Wajir County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Globally, vaginal delivery has been widely accepted as unquestioned mode of birth. However, advances in technology and its adoption in reproductive care delivery has resulted in an increase in the number of ...
Antepartum Depression and Intimate Partner Violence Experience Among Women in a Low-income Urban Settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Depression during pregnancy is a ‘silent’ danger found to result in negative outcomes. Globally, antepartum depression associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) in low-income urban settlements has become ...
Baseline Profile, Rhythm Abnormalities and Outcomes for Patients With Pacemakers Inserted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Keywords: pacemaker, rhythm abnormalities, indications, outcomes, Kenyatta
Background: Permanent pacemakers are the only treatment for high degree atrioventricular block or symptomatic bradycardia. Quadrennial surveys by ...
Assessment of Knowledge Attitudes and Practice of Analgesic Use Among Doctors and Adequacy of Pain Management in Cancer Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
Pain in cancer is one of the most common and most feared symptom and is an important determinant of the patient‟s quality of life. Despite multiple protocols being set for pain management in cancer patients, ...
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 and factors associated with alcohol use and depression in pregnant adolescents attending Kangemi health centre Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Pregnant adolescents are at risk of developing various mental disorders due to the challenging environmental and psychosocial conditions they face. Teenage mothers are confronted with new demands and responsibilities ...
Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Patients Living With Mental Illness: a Case Study of Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Quality of life is important to all human beings (Fallowfield, 1990) and is an essential element of health. Treatment should improve lives of people with mental illnesses, and a good way of evaluating the treatment being ...