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Nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice on the initial management of acute poisoning among adult casualities: study at Accident and Emergency department, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Acute poisoning is a medical emergency and patients are always rushed to the hospital at the earliest possible moment, irrespective of the amount and nature of poison. It .requires early management decisions to ensure an ...
Factors affecting levels of Asthma control in patients presenting to Kenyatta National, Thika and Mbagathi Districts Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodic airway narrowing and obstruction. Its prevalence has been noted to be on the increase both locally and worldwide. Asthma control, the ...
Determination of factors contributing to patterns of antimalarial use in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Introduction: Africa currently uses Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) as recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria. Patients' adherence to ACT is an important factor to ensure treatment efficacy, ...
Mothers' knowledge on child development and the role of psychosocial stimulation of children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Growth retardation (stunting) affects 30% of children aged 5 years and younger in developing countries. Early childhood stunting is associated with poor development. poor school achievement, poor cognition and ...
Prevalence, associated factors and outcome of acute kidney injury among children and adolescents undergoing cardiopulmory bypass surgery in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Acute kidney injury is a serious complication associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. According to the RIFLE system, patients are categorised as being at risk, having injury, and complete failure. The ...
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for hypertension among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Various lifestyle risk factors are known to playa role in the initiation and maintenance of ...
Pleural Effusions In Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi - Prospective Study
(1981)
70 adult patients presenting with pleural effusions
at Kenyatta National Hospital, and Infectious Diseases
Hospital, Tuberculosis Unit (KNH,IDH) adult service were
studied and their findings are discussed. The ...
An assessment of factors determining access and utilization of reproductive health care services by adolescents in Nairobi City
(2008)
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Kenya is a relatively new and sensitive area mainly
due to lack of formal structures to address of sex and sexuality. In an attempt to address the
reproductive health challenges ...
Evaluation of fine needle aspiration as a means for diagnosis on accessible tumors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(1996)
Evaluation of fine needle aspiration as a means for diagnosis on accessible tumors at Kenyatta National Hospital
Patient's perspectives of regional Anaesthesia at the KNH following Elective Orthopaedic surgery
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The use regional anaesthesia (RA) is on the increase world over. At
the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the use of RA is on the
increase as well. Much advocacy for RA stems from a better
safety profile in comporison ...