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Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)
Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has
been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be
addressed by HIV IAIDS programs.
The ...
Effect Of Subconjunctival Dexamethasone Injection On Post-operative Inflammation After Cataract Surgery (sics); A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Inflammation after cataract surgery remains an undesirable consequence
despite many advances in surgical techniques. It can be rather persistent as well.
Although corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ...
The incidence and risk factors For intra-operative Hypothermia among paediatric Patients undergoing general Anaesthesia at the kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The human thermoregulatory system maintains a core body temperature of 37 ± O.4°C by
effecting appropriate homeostatic responses aimed at maintaining a balance between heat loss
and heat production. General anaesthesia ...
Potential for transmission of pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacterial and parasitic infectious agents by drosophila spa (fruit fues) as mechanical vectors
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction: Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly, has for more than 100 years played a
pivotal role in scientific research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology.
However, the Drosophila just like any other ...
Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric morbidity among hiv/aids patients attending a ctc clinic at muhimbili national hospital dar es salaam, tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background; Factors associated with Neurocognitive deficits among HIV/AIDS patients are usually
attained from cross sectional study.
Aims; (i) to determine the pattern and prevalence of Neurocognitive deficits and ...
Evaluation Of The PMTCTProgram At Rlruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: In 2012, approximately 260,000 children were newly infected with HIV
globally, nearly all through mother to child transmission. Majority of these infections
occurred in 10 high-burden countries in Sub-Saharan ...
The Prevalance Of Depressive Symptoms And Suicidality And Their Role On Scholastic Achievement Among Students In Nairobi Public Day High Schools
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Contemporary studies on the relationship between depression and school performance reports
mixed findings. Unfortunately, Studies on this subject in Kenya are not available. Around
the time of the study, several cases ...
Periodontal Health Status In Relation To Glycaemic Profile Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background
Periodontal health is influenced by risk factors such as genetics, poor oral hygiene,
virulence of the attacking micro-organisms and underlying systemic factors. Among
the systemic factors that may influence ...
Risk factors and management of stress ulcers among adult patients in Kenyatta National Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Stress ulcers are gastrointestinal ulcerations that develop due to
extreme physiological stress. Patients in the critical care unit: and high dependence
units have greatest risks of developing stress ulcers. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on tuberculosis(TB) management among private health care workers in Kawangware, Nairobi, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate TB-related knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards
to diagnosis, transmission and management among private health care workers (PHCW)
in Kawangware; and to determine if there was any ...