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Prevalence and Predictors of Non-adherence, and Incidence of Treatment Failure Among Patients on Free Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Population Studies and Research Institute, 2010)Management of HIV infection consists of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) which suppresses viral replication and controls opportunistic infections. HAART regimen requires near perfect adherence (≥95%); suboptimal ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for Gastrointestinal nematode infection and efficacies of two anthelmintics in cattle in Mukurew-ini and Nakuru districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This thesis describes a study that was carried out in Nakuru and Mukurweini districts to establish the prevalence of nematode infections in dairy cattle and to compare the efficacies of the anthelmintics, moxidectin and ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for intimate partner violence among married female adolescents in Busia District in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)For more than a decade, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also referred to as domestic violence or spouse abuse, has been recognized as major global public health problem, as well as serious human rights abuse. This study ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of previous or active Hepatitis B infection among HIV-1 discordant heterosexual couples
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and HIV are two diseases which spread in the same manner, but HBV is more infectious than HIV -1 during the infectious period. Active HBV requires modification of HIV -1 therapy and is ... -
Prevalence and short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury in term neonates with perinatal asphyxia at the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(2013)ABSTRACT Background Perinatal asphyxia contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality especially in resource poor countries, with a mortality of 31.1% by day 7 of life in Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn ... -
Prevalence of accidental exposure to selected blood-borne pathogens and utilisation of post exposure prophylaxis among health workers in two Kenyan hospitals
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Worldwide it is estimated that more than 3 million Health care workers (HCWs) experience a percutaneous injury with a contaminated object annually. Half of these occur in sub-Saharan Africa (Pruss-Ustun et al., ... -
The Prevalence Of Alcohol Abuse Among Egerton University Students In Njoro- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of higher institutions of learning in Kenya is to provide education and growth experiences for its students but alcohol abuse has continued to be a problem in the university campuses that is slowing down ... -
Prevalence of anxiety and depression among HIV/AIDS patients attending the comprehensive Care Centre (CCC), Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Psychiatric morbidity has been associated with HIV disease since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Despite the epidemic, minimal research has been done locally on the prevalence of various psychiatric morbidities ... -
Prevalence of anxiety and depression in HIV positive mothers whose children are completing an HIV infection vaccine trial
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)BACKGROUND The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in HIV positive mothers whose infants were participating in a HIV vaccine study. The participants were interviewed when they were ... -
Prevalence of Astroviruses in children under five years with acute diarrhoea at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Diarrhoea IS a common childhood malady in developing countries but a majority of cases remain aetiologically undetermined. As such, the epidemiology of childhood diarrhoeal illness is not fully understood. This ... -
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary school children in starehe Division in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Mental health disorders in children occur frequently but unfortunately little attention has been paid in this area in Kenya and Africa as whole. Public awareness of this disorder is particularly poor in this ... -
Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Thika District Hospital, Kenya 2011
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BY) is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age and is associated with adverse obstetric and gynecologic outcomes. Objectives: The aim of the ... -
The Prevalence of Child Defilement in Kakamega County
(The Prevalence of Child Defilement in Kakamega County, 2021)Child defilement is a global problem with enduring negative implications on a victim's well-being and behaviour patterns. However, it's scope and extent of social harm remains unclear due to rampant under- reportage caused ... -
The prevalence of crimes against property and their causes in the different trimester periods of the year 2002-2003 in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Sociology, 2005-04)The main purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of crimes against property and their causes in the trimester periods of the year 2002- 2003 in Nairobi. This is because property crimes have become a common problem ... -
The prevalence of depressive symptoms among sensory and physically challenged persons living with HIV/AIDS attending clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction; An estimated 10 % of the world's population has a disability. Despite this, the relationship between mv and disability has not received due attention worldwide whereas persons with disabilities are found among ... -
Prevalence of early onset sepsis among term newborns in the post natal wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Neonatal sepsis ranks third as a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. In Kenya it accounts for 60% of the current neonatal mortality rate which stands at 31 deaths per 1000 live births. Despite considerable ... -
Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and associated Factors among infants aged 0 – 6 months in a peri-urban Settlement of Kangemi, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is a key child survival intervention that prevents 13% of all under-five deaths annually and this translates to preventing 11,000 deaths in Kenya annually (Black et al, ... -
Prevalence of gastroduodenal lesions in chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users presenting with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007-12)Background. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed and used classes of drugs worldwide. It is a well known phenomenon that NSAIDs cause gastroduodenal mucosal damage resulting ... -
Prevalence of hearing loss in patients with chronic renal failure and effect of Haemodialysis on hearing in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Patients suffering from chronic renal failure have been found to have a higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss as compared to the general population. The purpose of this study was to determine the ... -
Prevalence of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2(her-2) over-expression in patients with gastric and gastro-esophageal junction carcinoma seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background; Gastric cancer in Kenya is ranked third in both males and females. Most patients present clinically with advanced unresectable disease have poor prognosis despite administration of standard chemotherapy. Human ...