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Prevalence of and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among women attending family planning clinic at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(2014)
Background
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. The complications of untreated STIs in the female genital tract and their role in adverse pregnancy ...
Factors influencing access to health care services among cervical cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Cervical cancer poses a real threat to women’s reproductive health despite it being considered
easily preventable. The disease is caused by infection with sexually transmitted Human
Papillomavirus but can be readily ...
Effect Of Controphic Species On Natural Population Dynamics Of Malaria Mosquito Larvae On Rusinga Island
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Controphic species are organisms that share the same trophic levels within an ecosystem. Ecological theory and empirical research show that controphic species affect mosquito larval populations through predation or ...
Psychosocial effects in children living with hiv positive parents: focus on Kamagak west location, Rachuonyo district Homabay county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The mental health of children living with HIV infected parents has not received much
attention in Kenya. An important step in resolving this problem involves the need for
accurate assessment of the health needs of a ...
The utility of p16ink4a expression in uterine cervical biopsies with/without dysplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Interpretation of intraepithelial neoplasia on hematoxylin& eosin (H&E)-stained
cervical tissue sections is subject to substantial rates of discordance among pathologists,
resulting in significant impact on ...
Quality of life in children with diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Introduction: Health related quality of life of an individual includes domains related to physical,
mental, social and emotional functioning with regard to their health status. Diabetes mellitus is
the commonest paediatric ...
Utility of chest radiographs in management of patients in Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Background and purpose - The chest radiograph is the most commonly requested and
performed radiographic examination in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and often allows prompt
detection of problems that could be missed by ...
Prevalence of ametropia among public high school students in Cusco Province, Peru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND: Blindness at any age of life is a major health concern, therefore if it occurs in
early age of life, lifestyle is significantly affected; there is hampered performance at school,
reduced employability and ...
Outcome of childhood cataract surgery at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: - Cataract is the most common cause of blindness in children in the developing countries. It is largely reversible and is one of the main targets for treatment in the WHO elimination of preventable blinding ...
Adherence to the principles of rational use of medicines in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Medicines are vital in pharmacotherapy but their desired therapeutic outcome is
dependent on appropriate use. Studies have revealed that medicines have been used inappropriately.
Some of the consequences of ...