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Adequacy of Acute Pain Management in Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background:
Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue
injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound
healing, prolonged hospital ...
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Stigmatization Among Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities in Public Primary Special Schools in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities may develop depressive symptoms and are prone to stigmatization due to stressful challenges encountered when providing care for their children.
Objectives: ...
Utilization of catheter associated urinary tract infection bundle among critical care nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing Catheter ...
The utility of transperineal ultrasound in anorectal malformation: a cross-sectional analytical study at the Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION: Imaging in anorectal malformations (ARM) has evolved over the
years to include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. However the pressure
colostogram has remained as the widely accepted ‗gold standard‘ ...
To Determine The Significant Risk Factors Of Hypertension Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Case Study Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Hypertension among type 2 Diabetes patients has grown and it is a public problem in Kenya,
Africa and worldwide. My study was done to explore the risk factors associated with
Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetes patients ...
The Utility Of Base Deficit And Serum Lactate As Predictors Of Outcome In Patients With Intestinal Obstruction At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Intestinal Obstruction is a key cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction is key in preventing adverse outcomes. Metabolic derangements as well as ...
Determinants of nevirapine plasma levels and clinical outcomes in HIV patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
Background
Nevirapine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used as an antiretroviral agent for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Current dosing schedules are based on pharmacokinetic studies in Caucasian populations ...
Determinants of family planning pratice among Ethiopian women refugees living in Kakuma camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
Family planning promotion is a unique intervention because of its potential benefits which
include reduction of poverty, maternal and child mortality. Access to family planning
methods is increasing from time to time. ...
Comparison of family planning practices among female adolescents with genital tract infections and those without, attending a youth friendly centre at Mtwapa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
INTRODUCTION.
Adolescents comprise about 20% of the world population with about 85% living in the developing world a significant number of whom are sexually active and have multiple sexual partners. In Kenya some have ...