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Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-08)
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Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among sexually abused children and adolescents aged 7-17 years at the Nairobi Women's Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(2006)
Introduction: For the last three years, the number of sexually abused children and adolescents
reportingto the Nairobi Women's Hospital (NWH) has been increasing. Despite the fact that these
childrenand adolescents have ...
Modeling of CD4 counts change and survival times of HIV naive patients on ARVs
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was a longitudinal study on 400 ARV naive HIV positive patients
started on ARVS.. The study was aimed at modeling of cd4 counts change and survival
times of these patients. 66.7% of the study participants were ...
Ear, nose and throat-head and neck manifestations and effect of antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus infection in children : A case control study
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Background: HIV/AIDS has had a huge negative impact on the morbidity and mortality of
the Kenyan paediatric population. A high number of these children may present to the
otorhinolaryngologist even before the diagnosis ...
Cost of anaesthesia at the University of Nairobi dental hospital theatre
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Background: In this era of cost containment it has become increasingly
important for the physician to be aware of the costs of various components
of health care. The cost of anaesthetic care is of considerable interest.
Many ...
Prevalence of Group A Rotavirus and Electrolyte profiles in children presenting with Acute Diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2007)
Introduction
Diarrhoeal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five
years of age worldwide. It accounts for 21% of all deaths in this age group with rotavirus
infection being responsible ...
Prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital And City Council Health Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
(2008)
Objectives
Mainobjective:
To determine the prevalence of depression among pregnant adolescents attending Pumwani Maternity Hospital and City Council health centers in Nairobi.
Specific objectives:
To determine the ...
Pattern of female pelvic disease as shown by ultrosonographic examination at Kenyatta National Hospital a six months retrospective and prospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2000-07)
A prospective and retrospective study to determine the pattern of female pelvic disease
undergoing pelvic ultrasonography at Kenyatta National Hospital and the Department of
Diagnostic Radiology of the University of ...
Case Records and Long Commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 2001-11)
The impact of out-door air pollution on respiratory health and stunting in school children in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Introduction: Globally urban air pollution is estimated to be responsible for 800,000
premature deaths each year. Acute respiratory infections are ranked fourth in the share of
disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa ...