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Malignant skin tumours as seen at K.N.H. over a 10 year period (1977-1986)
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
During the period of this study (1977 - 1984) 9886 malignant tumourswere recorded in the Kenya cancer registry. Of these, carcinomaof cervix was the number one tumour. It formed 15% of all tumours.Carcinoma of the skin ...
Clinical manifestation of Acquired Immune Deficiency Sydrome in adults as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(1988)
50 confirmed AIDS patients admitted in the medical wards between March to December, 1987 were studied. Male to female ratio was 1:5:1. The mean age was 31 - 7 years. Females had an earlier peak at 21 - 25 years as compared ...
The relationship between sexual partnerships characteristics and condom use among young female sex workers in Nairobi , Kenya (Manuscript under
(University of Nairobi,, 1988)
Hydro-distilled volatile oils from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) from Meru district in Eastern Kenya were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and also evaluated for antimicrobial ...
Perforation of the oesophagus: a retrospective study of the aetiological pattern, presentation and management of patients admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 1981-1987.
(University Of Nairobi, 1988)
During a 7-year period from January 1981 to December 1987 forty-two patients with perforation of the oesophagus (13 of the upper third, 15 of the middle third and 13 of the lower third) were studied at the Kenyatta ...
Case Records And Commentaries Presented For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Medicine (Obstetrics And Gynaecology)
(University Of Nairobi, 1988)
4305 histologically proven malignancies of the female genital tract and the female breast are presented. The period covered was 15 years beginning from 1969 to
1984. Cancer of uterine cervix was the most frequent diagnosis ...
The evaluation of a nutritional surveillance. Growth monitoring and promotion programme: an overview of the coverage and quality of the services provided in Vihiga division of Kakamega district.
(University Of Nairobi, 1988)
Through a five year plan of Action Agre ement signed between the Ministry of Health of the Government of Kenya and UNICEF, major changes have been introduced into child growth monitoring which has been operating ...
The mental health problems of Burundi refugees living in Tabora Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1988-04)
The main objective for this study was to find out the prevalence of mental health problems among refugees and the factors contributing to their development. Literature review revealed that research work in this field is ...
Anaemia in elderly patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
The main objective of this work was to study anaemia in elderly patients and hence contribute some baseline data for future possible work in this area.
This prospective study covered 63 elderly patients of all types of ...
A Study of the Role of Family History and Total Serum Testosterone in African Patients With Idiopathic Acne Vulgaris Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
A study of acne vulgaris in blacK Africans attending Kenyatta National Hospital was done in a case controlled cross-sectional study between October 1987 and March 1988. The study was composed of 32 male and 20 female ...
Oesophageal Atresia And Tracheoesophageal Fistula At Kenyatta National Hospital ; A Review Of Pre-operative, Intra-operative, Post-operative And Anaesthetic Management
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
A review of pre-operative, intra-operative,
post-operative and anaesthetio management
of 54 patients, operated on at Kenyatta
National Hospital, for oesophageal atresia
with tracheoesophageal fistula, was done o.
These ...