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Knowledge of university of Nairobi registrars working in Kenyatta national hospital towards the human papilloma vaccine in adolescents.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an asexually transmitted viral infection
affecting men and women. HPV has been strongly associated with cervical, oral, pharyngeal and
anal, cancers. Cervical cancer is the ...
Prevalence of gambling disorder among patients seeking psychiatric treatment at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Gambling disorder is a behavioral psychiatric condition exemplified primarily by
maladaptive, recurrent persistent patterns of gambling activity leading to personal, social and
communal problems. The monumental surge in ...
Factors associated with virological failure among patients on second-line ART at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The HIV/AIDS scourge posture a serious difficulty to authorities, health operations,
including societies throughout the globe. Relevant utilization regarding antiretroviral (ARV’s) has
enhanced the well-being ...
Effectiveness Of Cattle Rustling Mitigation Strategies Among Pastoral Communities: A Case Of Loima Sub County, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Pastoralism is an activity of raising herds of animals for economic production that is done mostly in the Northern parts of Kenya and is within the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The communities who live there have a ...
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with cognitive dysfunction in children with epilepsy attending the pediatric neurology clinic at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. A vast majority of the
children afflicted reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Children living with epilepsy have a higher risk
of a broad range ...
Determining local reference ranges of uterine and umbilical doppler indices in healthy singleton gestation Kenyan women in second and third trimesters.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Uterine and Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound is a safe and an important tool in assessing
fetal well-being thus predicting normal and abnormal indices during pregnancy.
Objectives
To evaluate the uterine ...
Modelling The Health And Economic Impact Of The Influenza Vaccine In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: There is substantial burden of seasonal influenza in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, national rates of influenza-associated respiratory illness were considerable during the emergence of the 2009 influenza pandemic. ...
Patterns of antibiotic prescription during febrile episodes in pediatric patients with cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Children with cancer have increased vulnerability to infections. Prompt
initiation of empiric antibiotics for fever episodes as guided by local antimicrobial sensitivity
patterns is therefore recommended. ...
Prevalence of emotional disorders among institutionalized care children in Nairobi suburb settings(Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction
Studies show that whenever children exhibit emotional disorders, they are labelled as spoilt
and are disciplined for showing their weaknesses, lowering their self-esteem. Qualitatively
institutionalized ...
Association Between Unmet Supportive Care Needs And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Breast Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Breast cancer patients need support in the management of cancer symptoms, therapy-related adverse effects, educational, psychosocial, spiritual and sexual needs in all aspects of their lives. Provision of ...