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The role of partners, parents and friends in shaping young women's reproductive choices in Peri-urban Nairobi: a qualitative study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Contraceptive use among young women in Nairobi remains low despite high general knowledge of family planning (FP) methods. This paper draws on social norms theory to explore the role of key influencers (partners, ... -
The Role of Pfmdr1 and Pfcrt in Changing Chloroquine, Amodiaquine, Mefloquine and Lumefantrine Susceptibility in Western-Kenya P. falciparum Samples during 2008–2011
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Pfmdr1, and Pfcrt, genes of Plasmodium falciparum may confer resistance to a number of anti-malaria drugs. Pfmdr1 86Y and haplotypes at Pfcrt 72-76 have been linked to chloroquine ... -
Role of polymerase chain reaction and liver biopsy in the evaluation of patients with asymptomatic transaminitis: implications in diagnostic approach
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)BACKGROUND AND AIM: Detection of an asymptomatic rise in the hepatic aminotransferase (ARHA) value has become a distinct and frequent clinical problem. We evaluated a three-step diagnostic algorithm in such patients for ... -
The role of potassium in dysionic heart failure.
(College of health science,University of Nairobi, 1971) -
The Role of Preventive Disease in causing Death in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1976)No abstract. -
The role of regulatory T cells in chronic and acute viral infections
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Regulatory T cells, a subset of CD4+ T lymphocytes, play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the balance between the tissue-damaging and protective effects of the immune response. These cells have immunosuppressive function ... -
The role of scientists and clinicians in raising public support for animal research in reproductive biology and medicine.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2013) -
The role of sequential administration of sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine following quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria in children
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine (SP) is often administered with quinine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria to shorten the course of quinine. The efficacy of SP alone in the treatment of non-severe malaria has been ... -
Role of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Accelerated HIV-1 Disease Progression
(University of nairobiCollege of health science, 2000) -
The role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, 1998-11)A study was earned out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers concerning the antimalarial products that were stocked ... -
Role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control.
(1996)A study was carried out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers on antimalarial products stocked and bought. It was ... -
Role of surface promoter mutations in hepatitis B surface antigen production and secretion in occult hepatitis B virus infection
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)The production, secretion, and localization of surface proteins of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the ratio of large to small surface protein S was studied in HepG2 cells transfected with the wild-type and mutant pre-S1 and ... -
The role of sustained achlorhydria in bleeding peptic ulcer.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)Twenty-five patients with bleeding peptic ulcers were randomized to receive either ranitidine 50 mg 8 hourly i.v. (control group) or a continuous nasogastric antacid infusion at the rate of 0.5 ml/min along with an i.v. ... -
The Role of Targeted Nutrition Education of Preschoolers and Caregivers on Sustained Consumption of Biofortified Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Background: Persistent prevalence of high malnutrition in poor households in developing countries calls for enhancement of cost-effective nutrition interventions among the vulnerable groups. One responsive way is to promote ... -
The role of telemedicine in auditory rehabilitation: a systematic review.
(2016)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of live telemedicine applications in hearing amplification and cochlear implantation. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION: A systematic ... -
Role of TGF-bs in normal human endometrium and endometriosis
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi,, 2009)Endometriosis is characterized by presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Prevalence is estimated at 6-IO% in the general female population and many patients experience pain and/or infertility. Diagnosis is ... -
Role of TGF-βs in normal human endometrium and endometriosis
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2010) -
The role of the company secretary in Corporate Governance in Kenyan listed Companies
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)e role of company secretary has gained momentum in recent years more so in the responsibility it bears in promoting corporate governance especially in the recent rise in corporate scandals. This research study was aimed ... -
The role of the department of surgery in planning the undergraduate curriculum in the University of Nairobi.
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1972) -
Role of the jejunum and the ileum in the acid response of dogs to a meal.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 1972-08)