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Ethical dilemmas experienced by nurses working in critical care units in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
- Ethical issues have emerged in the recent years as a major component of health care for the critically ill patients, who are vulnerable and totally depend on nurse working in the critical care unit. As the provision of ...
Acceptability, Uptake and Safety of Intra-Operative IUCD Placement at KNH and Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Increasing number of women undergo elective cesarean section due to repeat cesarean
section, breech presentation, fetal or maternal conditions, these women need effective
long term contraception to allow them recuperate ...
Prevalence of neonatal hyperglycaemia in neonates admitted to the new born unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Hyperglycaemia in neonates is a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality. Most of the neonates are under significant physiological stress in addition to their co-morbidities, increasing the likelihood ...
Acceptability of Human Papilloma Virus Screening and Vaccination Among Parents for their Daughters in a Rural Setting in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV) vaccination can prevent thousands of cases of cervical
cancer, hence reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with it. Vaccine acceptance plays a major role in the success of vaccination ...
Nasogastric decompression versus non- decompression after elective laparotomy at kenyatta national hospital: a camparison of post -operative outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2012-08)
Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after elective laparotomy is being practiced at Kenyatta
National Hospital. Available evidence suggests that complications like vomiting and anastomotic
leakage cannot be prevented ...
An Assesment of the Prevalent Use of Alternative Therapy and the Types of Alternative Therapy used by Patients Living with Epilepsy who Attend the Neurology Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder worldwide. There is an increase in prevalence and incidence in the developing world. Use of alternative therapies among patients with epilepsy is high. The use ...
Prevalence of nocturnal enuresis and associated factors among 6-14 year old children attending schools in a rural district in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: All children start life being incontinent of urine both by day and by night, and as neurological maturation occurs, voluntary urinary control is gained. Children sequentially graduate from voiding by spinal ...
A clinical audit of emergency caesarean deliveries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: The rate of emergency caesarean deliveries is increasing worldwide beyond the recommended rate of 15% of all deliveries in spite of well-documented evidence of increased maternal morbidity and mortality associated ...
Factors affecting levels of Asthma control in patients presenting to Kenyatta National, Thika and Mbagathi Districts Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodic airway narrowing and obstruction. Its prevalence has been noted to be on the increase both locally and worldwide. Asthma control, the ...
Maternal knowledge and practice of Porridge preparation and storage in the home
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background
Food safety entails all the conditions and measures that are necessary during the production, processing, storage, distribution and preparation of food to ensure that it is safe, sound, wholesome and fit for ...