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A correlation of ultrasound and clinical fetal weight estimation at term with actual birth weight in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Accurate estimation of fetal weight is of paramount importance in the management of labour. Some cases of maternal morbidity and mortality as well as perinatal morbidity and mortality can be prevented by antepartum and ...
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in cardio vascular accident Patients attending neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital: Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Cerebro vascular accidents or strokes are a major cause of morbidity in the both developing and developed countries. The burden of psychiatric morbidity in stroke patients is not well documented in developing countries ...
Pattern and management of paediatric cranio-maxillofacial traumatic injuries seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital Over A 6-month period
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction
Trauma is among the leading causes of death in all age groups except those above 60 years,
according to the WHO. Noteworthy, trauma patterns and aetiology differ among various
age groups and geographical ...
Detection of helicobacter pylori using immunohistochemistry at the Kenyatta National Hospital histopathology laboratory
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Helicobacter pylori, is a Gram negative bacteria that colonizes the gastric mucosa and is responsible for a myriad of upper gastrointestinal symptoms. This infection has a higher prevalence in the developing ...
An evaluation of perceptions on maintenance haemodialysis services in a resource limited setting: a quality of care survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background
The provision of maintenance dialysis is challenging the world over, but more so in the developing world. The main contributor to this situation is the lack of standardization of practices and inequitable ...
Cranial Ct Scan findings in adult HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4 Levels presenting with neurologic symptoms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Neurological manifestations of HIV/AIDS (Neuro-AIDS) are variable
and can result from inflammatory conditions, opportunistic infections, neoplasms,
neurodegenerative conditions among others. Neuroimaging of ...
Patient satisfaction following below knee prosthesis fitting
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Prosthesis use has become the main mode of rehabilitation of patients following limb amputation. The main aim of the prosthesis use is for the patient to regain most of their previous function. There is however ...
Viral load dynamics in HIV-1 infected sex workers in the Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP)-Kenya after art initiation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Models have been developed to simplify complex processes for purposes of understanding them in order to solve a problem and make decisions. They are designed for a specific situation/process in manner that they reflect the ...
Perceived parenting behaviour and its relationship to early sexual initiation among adolescents in urban secondary schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Parents play an important role in shaping their children‟s character and are considered an important determinant in several aspects of their children‟s outcome including initiation of sex. Adolescents in Kenya ...
Risk factors for anemia among women enrolling for antenatal care for the first time at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Anemia during pregnancy is a global public health problem affecting developing and developed countries. It is one of the major causes of prenatal and maternal morbidity and mortality globally, contributing to 20% of all ...