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Regional Temporal and Spatial Analysis of Anti-doping Rule Violations of Athletes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: The number of regional athletes reported with Anti-doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) is a cause for international concerns. Understanding the trends and drivers of ADRVs among athletes is important in developing ...
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates in Patients at Moi County Referral Hospital, Voi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing worldwide concern to global health. Infections caused by these resistant organisms increase morbidity, mortality and treatment costs. This study was conducted at ...
The Role of Maternal Fetal Movement Assessment on Antepartum Fetal Testing and Perinatal Outcomes Among Selected High-risk Pregnancies at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014-2018 (a Five-year Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
A high-risk pregnancy is that in which the life of the gravid woman or her fetus is threatened. Factorsassociated with high-risk pregnancy include; pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy-related complications and ...
Patterns Of Clinical Presentation, Treatment Modalities And Outcomes In Children Under 5 Years With Acute Kidney Injury At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifaceted ailment with clinical signs showing from minor dysfunction of the kidney to total malfunction of the kidney completely. The disorder is a type of emergency which is common in ...
Speciation and antifungal susceptibility of candida isolates from diabetic foot ulcer patients in kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background
Diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of diabetic related hospital admissions, amputations and mortality among diabetic patients. Chronic wounds are a concern to public health worldwide, and the effects are ...
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Management of Clinically Diagnosed Hydatidiform Mole at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) refers to a spectrum of interrelated but histologically distinct tumours originating from the placenta. They include Hydatidiform Mole (partial or complete), invasive ...
Scaling Up Implementation And Usage Of Electronic Medical Records In Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction and implementation of new health care technologies on a bigger scale calls for a systematic approach that must include a clear plan, proper implementation process, and adequate follow-ups; and it requires ...
Cost Analysis Of Facility-Based HIV Testing Models In Kenya; A Case Of Riruta Health Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
HIV testing is the first and essential step in HIV management. Awareness of HIV status is an important step in linking people to prevention, care and treatment services and reducing possible transmission of HIV. Despite ...
Optimized Retention In Care Model For Newly Diagnosed HIV Clients In Kisumu County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
PROJECT SUMMARY
Kisumu County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya. The county has an urban and rural background with a rich ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. The County has seven sub counties with fishing, farming and ...
Histopathological Spectrum and Neuro-radiological Correlations of Childhood Intracranial Brain Tumors in Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Central nervous tumors are the leading solid tumors in the childhood population accounting for the majority of tumor mortality worldwide. The central nervous system is a specialized system which has on average ...