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Evaluation of a systems analysis and improvement approach to optimize prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV using the consolidated framework for implementation research.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Despite large investments to prevent mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT), pediatric HIV elimination goals are not on track in many countries. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) study was ... -
Evaluation of a training on DVD pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for Kenyan EPI healthcare workers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The Kenyan Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation was the first in Africa to introduce the new 10‑valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, PCV-10, in 2011. For successful implementation and to avoid adverse ... -
Evaluation of Acute Morbidity and Quality of Life among head and neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy
(2009)Mefloquine pharmacokinetics were studied in Kenyan African normal volunteers and in patients with severe acute attack of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Peak concentrations were achieved in both groups at 20-24 hours. The ... -
Evaluation of Acute Pelvic/Lower abdominal pain in Women
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An evaluation of albumin microcapsules prepared using a multiple emulsion technique.
(Graduate School, University of Kansas,, 1987)Albumin microcapsules containing sulphadiazine were prepared using a multiple emulsion technique. Heat was utilized to denature the albumin and form the capsule shell. Albumin microcapsules prepared using this technique ... -
Evaluation of an algorithm for integrated management of childhood illness in an area of Kenya with high malaria transmission.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1997)In 1993, the World Health Organization completed the development of a draft algorithm for the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), which deals with acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malaria, measles, ... -
Evaluation of an emergency contraception introduction project in Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)The Consortium for Emergency Contraception introduced Postinor-2, a progestin-only EC product, into Kenya as part of its work to expand access to EC in developing countries. Introduction activities included registering ... -
Evaluation of antigen and antibody rapid detection tests for Trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in Kenya.
(2003)The card agglutination test for Trypanosoma evansi (CATT/T. evansi) for the detection of antibodies, and Suratex for the detection of circulating antigens were compared in a cross-sectional study involving camels in eastern ... -
Evaluation of antimalarial drug activity against p. Falciparum by an in vitro radioisotopic method
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum americanum L. (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Background: Herbal plants are a natural source of novel biomolecules used widely in ethnomedicine. The present study was intended to examine the antimicrobial properties, cytotoxicity, and phytoconstituents of Ocimum ... -
Evaluation of artisan training in metal silo construction for grain storage in Africa: Impact on uptake, entrepreneurship and income
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)This study assesses the impact of training sheet metal workers in Kenya on their uptake of learned skills and their income. Fifty-eight artisans trained in the construction of metal silos for hermetic grain storage were ... -
Evaluation of ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear count & ascitic fluid pH in early diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
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Evaluation of assessment instruments used on children presenting with altered level of consciousness.
(2008)To compare current care with a proposed gold standard (formal coma scale use) for assessment of children presenting with altered consciousness. A prospective study. Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. One hundred ... -
Evaluation of cellular changes in blood stored for transfusion at Bungoma County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)Introduction: during the storage of transfusion blood, it may undergo a series of cellular changes that in speculation could be the reason behind the risk of using prolonged stored blood. It's important therefore to monitor ... -
Evaluation of clinical training in nursing in Kenya
(School of Nursing Sciences, 2011)The research evaluated clinical training provided by the academic institutions that offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. The purpose of the study was to describe the adequacy of clinical training and the ... -
Evaluation of commercially available radioimmunoassays for the determination of luteinizing hormone in serum and urine. Application for the detection of endogenous rise of luteinizing hormone in a in vitro fertilization program.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984)Three commercially available RIA kits for serum and urinary LH were assessed for their usefulness to detect endogenous LH rise in patients receiving ovarian stimulation as part of an in vitro fertilization treatment for ... -
Evaluation of corneal biomechanical properties following penetrating keratoplasty using ocular response analyzer.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2013)Purpose: To evaluate corneal biomechanical properties in eyes that has undergone penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Materials and Methods: Retrospective observational study in a tertiary care centre. Data recorded included ... -
Evaluation of culture media and antimicrobial susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori.
(1991)Isolation of Helicobacter pylori on artificial culture is hampered by the lack of reliable and cheap media. In this study, three different types of culture media were evaluated for isolation of H. pylori from clinical ... -
Evaluation of dietary habits and caries experience among children with and without hearing disability
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: To determine the caries experience of children with hearing disability (HD) in comparison to children without hearing disability. The study also aimed to determine the effect of nutritional status and confectionary ... -
Evaluation of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity in South-west Asian, Kenyan and Ghanaian populations
(Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 2000-09)AIMS: Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) reduces endogenous pyrimidines and therapeutic analogues such as the anticancer agent 5-fluorouracil (5FU). Among Caucasian populations DPD activity is highly variable and subject ...