Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 186
Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Morphine Combined With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone For Caudal Blocks In Paediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Uncontrolled pain is often associated with increased incidence of postoperative nausea and delirium, prolonged Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stay, delayed hospital discharge and delayed resumption of normal ...
Assessment of Vincristine Medication Errors and Contributing Factors in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 7.6 million deaths annually. Vincristine is a cytotoxic drug used in the management of haematological malignancies and solid tumours in adult and ...
Determination of Patients’ Perception on the Quality of Nursing Care Among Postabortal Care Clients Attended to at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Abortions are serious public health problems with worldwide distribution. It affects all reproductive age groups. Despite this wide distribution, many patients don’t seek for appropriate abortion care services for many ...
Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in Thika, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction:
WHO 1948 defined health as complete wellness state including physical, mental and social parameters. Nutritional status of children has a major role in their growth and development. This study sought to ...
Challenges of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Sero-positive Pregnant Women in Murang’a County Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Adherence of or more than 95% to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been highly regarded as a success in HIV treatment. Globally, there are various challenges associated with ART adherence among sero-positive ...
Determinants of Adherence to Anti-hypertension Therapy, a Descriptive Study in Patients at Kerugoya Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background:
About 1.56billion persons in the world will be suffering from hypertension by year 2025.
Hypertension is not curable but is controlled by use of anti-hypertension drugs and other lifestyle modifications. This ...
Comorbid Depressive & Anxiety Disorders Among Hiv Infected Mothers And Implications On Children’S Socio-Emotional Development In Kibra Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: Mental health and HIV/AIDS have been closely interlinked; this is with regards to the attribution of mental disorders to the increase in the prevalence of HIV infections and HIV infections being associated ...
Childhood Primary Health Care Practices In Selected Charitable Children’S Institutions Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Kenya is currently home to over 2.6 million orphans and vulnerable children, majority of whom (40%), are as a result of Human Immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). More often ...
Accuracy Of Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy And Macula Edema At Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2018)
Background: Low income countries in Asia and Africa have both the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and expected rise in disease burden. Many patients with diabetes are unaware of their diagnosis and may not ...