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Uptake of provider initiated testing and counselling among acute gynaecology patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Uptakeof Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITe) for HIV testing among Acute
Gynaecologypatients seen at the KNH.
Background:
Womenare at a higher risk of contracting HIV infection than men. Evidence from ...
Maternal and perinatal outcome in Patients with eclampsia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Background: Eclampsia is defined as pre-eclampsia complicated with
convulsions and/or coma. The incidence of eclampsia is 0.2%-0.5% of all
deliveries globally 2. It is a common obstetric emergency in Kenya and it ...
The Relationship Between Interest Rates And Foreign Exchange Rates In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between interest rates and
foreign exchange rates in Kenya. The study used data from June 2006 to June 2013. This
was secondary data collected from the Central ...
Acute Post-operative Pain Assessment And Management Audit In Children Aged Three To Twelve Years At Gertrude's Children's Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Background: Pain assessment and management in children continues to be a challenge.
Royal College of Nursing has published best practice standards for acute pain
assessment, while World Health Organisation has developed ...
Comparison Of The Effects Of Losartan And Enalapril On Renal Function In Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Background: Chronic kidney disease is an increasing health concern associated with a high risk
of adverse outcomes. The three most common causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes
mellitus, hypertension and glomerular ...
Factors Associated Wlth Optimal Art Adherence And Better Clinical Outcomes In Patients Enrolled At Casino Hiv Clinic Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Background: HIV/AIDS has been a rapidly growing public health problem in Kenya. The current
HIV prevalence in Kenya stands at 5.6%, the prevalence among women in the country is 6.9%,
compared with 4.4% among men (KAIS ...
Perception of women with ovarian cancer admitted at Kenyatta national hospital towards health care service utilization.
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Problem statement: Ovarian cancer is the third commonest cause of cancer death from
gynecologic tumors in Kenya (Cheserem 2013). Globally ovarian cancer is the ninth most
common cancer among women. It ranks fifth in ...
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 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 ...