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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Missed Opportunities For Immunization Among Children Below 60 Months At Siaya County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Immunization is today one of the safest, most cost-effective, and
powerful means of preventing deaths and improving lives. Even though immunization
currently averts an estimated 2 -3 million deaths every year, ...
Role of Social Networks on Sexual and Health Seeking Behaviors among Menwho Have Sexwith Men (Msms)in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
In Kenya Men who have sex with other Men (MSMs) remain at a higher risk of Sexually
Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV than the general population. Access to health
services among MSMs is still low despite ...
Association Of Salivary Receptor Activator Of Nuclear Factor Ligand And Osteoprotegerin Levels With Periodontal Clinical Status
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Introduction
Periodontal diseases are some of the commonest oral health problems. They affect every race worldwide and their prevalence varies from region to region. An important aspect of tissue breakdown in these diseases ...
Serum ferritin levels in patients with sickle cell anaemia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) are thought to be increased
as a result of the repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequent recycling and
accumulation of iron. Red cell transfusion ...
Prevalence and Bacterial Sensitivity Patterns of Antimicrobial Agents for Diabetic Foot Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes mellitus. These ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and form a major cause of admission into healthcare institutions among patients with diabetes. ...
Implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy among hiv infected children in three health facilities in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Approximately 9 million new cases of tuberculosis (TB) occur in the world
every year, 15% of these occur in children less than 15years. In Kenya, children comprise
11% of all tuberculosis cases. Kenya is ...
An Investigation Of The Blood Pressure Lowering And Cardioprotective Effects Of The Freeze Dried Extracts Of Aloe Secundiflora
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension is the main driver and its interaction with dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus accelerates onset and ...
60Effects Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Training On Attitude Towards Alcohol Screening And Brief Intervention Among Nurses At Embu Level Five Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
Harmful use of alcohol is associated with high morbidity and mortality as recorded in many study findings. The World Health Organization) reports that there are over three million deaths associated to alcohol harm, this ...
The Role Of International Terrorism In Shaping Governance In Africa; A Case Study Of Kenya 1998 -2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)
Terrorism not only puts a state‟s national security in the political agenda but it also forces governments to make decisions that alter how a state is managed. This study demonstrates the role of international terrorism ...
Drug Consumption Patterns With Clinical And Financial Implications At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
Background: Medicines costs constitute 20% to 40% of health budgets in many developing countries. This study sought to conduct an analysis of drug use in Kenyatta National hospital using various tools namely ABC and VEN ...