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Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Obesity is a global pandemic and a significant public health problem that is associated with premature morbidity and mortality.............
Isolation and Characterization of Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile in Selected Outpatient Health Facilities Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
In the last four decades, the spectrum encompassing the epidemiology and management of Clostridium difficile associated diseases (CDAD) has changed progressively. These changes resonate with heightened rates ...
Health Seeking Behavior of Diabetic Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is progressive in nature, and can lead to irreversible complications or even death. The burden of care from complications and death among diabetic patients in Kenya is a major concern. ...
Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients With Thyroid Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction has been on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. Patients with thyroid disorders are more likely to present with other comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiomyopathies ...
Assessing Health Literacy in Promotion of Self-management Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem with a prevalence of 11 to 14% globally. CKD progresses slowly, causing a reduction in the renal function. The patient needs to adopt effective self-management strategies ...
Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Intensive diabetes therapy goal is to avert diabetes related complications, improve quality of life and reduce health cost burden. Local diabetic population have poor glycemic control with at least one diabetes ...
Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine and Dolutegravir Based Regimens in Hiv Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2020)
background: the antiviral drug dolutegravir (dtg) is relatively new in the kenyan market having been launched for use in mid 2017. this integrase strand transfer inhibitor has been shown to have a faster viral suppression ...
Pattern of Distal Tibial Fractures, Associated Injuries and Early Complications at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Determinants Of Preeclampsia And Eclampsia Among Women Delivering In County Hospitals In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Nutritional, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Genetic characterization of Jackfruits (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) found in selected regions of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Some sections of the work included in the thesis have been published in peer reviewed journals and they include Chapter three ‘(European Journal of Medicinal Plants)’ and chapter four ‘(Journal of Advances in Biology and ...