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Quality Of Adverse Event Reports In Kenya And Safety Signals For Antiretroviral Therapy Related Arrhythmias
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background The body responsible for monitoring drug safety in Kenya is the Pharmacy and
Poisons Board (PPB). One of the methods for tracking the safety of medicines is through
information submitted in spontaneous adverse ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonisation in Orthopaedic Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a Gram-positive aerobic bacterium. It can be found as part of a person’s normal bacterial flora i.e. these individuals (carriers) are asymptomatically colonised without ...
Risk Of Blood Contamination During Orthopaedic Surgery At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Utilization of Antenatal Care Services, Nutrition status and Dietary diversity in pregnancy: a case study of Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
A woman’s nutritional status has a major bearing on whether her pregnancy has a healthy course and outcome. Nutrient adequacy and better health outcomes in pregnant women are determined by their dietary diversity which is ...
Determining The Bio-psychosocial Outcomes Of Sexual Assault Among Survivors Seeking Care At Gender-based Violence Clinic Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Sexual assault (SV) is a common form of criminal violence worldwide that affects all levels in society. Globally, more than 15 million girls have faced forced sex at some point in their lives, with 2018 alone ...
A Comparison of the Glasgow Coma Scale With Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Scale in Prediction of Patient Outcomes in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Neurological assessment is essential in determining the condition, prognosis, and management of critically ill patients. An appropriate scale is essential in the early stage of patient assessment for proper ...
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Placental Thickness in Normal Singleton Pregnancies for Estimation of Gestational Age in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Ultrasonography is so far the most effective and safest method of estimating gestational age (GA). A new parameter, placental thickness (PT), can be used to evaluate the placental growth and estimate the age ...
Prevalence of Sub-Clinical hypothyroidsim and its correlation with diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Numerous epidemiological studies show that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a higher prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism which may be associated with diabetic complications. Controversy however ...
Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of neonatal dehydration among 13 hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background Information - Neonatal deaths currently contribute nearly 50% of under-five deaths and identification of causes of neonatal mortality is a priority. There are concerns that dehydration is a common problem in ...