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The study of HIV and antenatal care integration in pregnancy in Kenya: design, methods, and baseline results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial
(College of health science,University of Nairobi, 2012)Despite strong evidence for the effectiveness of anti-retroviral therapy for improving the health of women living with HIV and for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), HIV persists as a major maternal ... -
A study of knowledge attitudes and practices of weaning of mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital
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A study of mid-arm and chest circumferences as predictors of low birthweight
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1991-02)Nine hundred ninety-nine newborns were examined in order to determine the relationship between birthweight and mid-arm and chest circumstances. An early neonatal mortality rate of 51/1000 was recorded, being much higher ... -
A study of occlusal anomalies and tooth loss in children aged 13-15 years in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Surgery, 1991-12)Two hundred and fifty one African children aged 13-15 years were examined for specific intra- and inter-arch malocclusions and tooth loss. The children were from 6 schools randomly selected from 154 primary schools in ... -
Study of psychiatric consequences of closed head injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya;Department of Psychiatry, University of Zimbabwe, 1998-06)This was a study to compare the psychiatric consequences of closed head injury (CHI) in 37 patients with 39 demographically similar patients with fractured lower limb injury (FLLI), aged 16-55 years. The outcome measures ... -
A study of Road Traffic Accidents as seen from Emergency Admissions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2003) -
A study of socio-demographic aspects of spinal injured in-patients
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A study of some psychological factors in depressed and non-depressed subjects in a Kenyan setting.
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya;, 1982-09)Thirty Kenyan patients (15 consecutive first-ever referrals to the out-patient clinic and 15 consecutive first-ever admissions) of black African origin on chemotherapy for clinical depression (uncomplicated by organic or ... -
A study of the central effects of sympathomimetic drugs: EEG and behavioural investigations on clonidine and naphazoline
(University of Nairobi, 1975)No abstract available -
A study of the effects of spinal injury on sexual function in the male
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A study of the efficacy and safety of albendazole (Zentel) in the treatment of intestinal helmenthiasis in Kenyan children less than 2 years of age
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 1989)One hundred children comprising of 57 males and 43 females aged between 8 and 24 months entered the study. 46 children had single and 54 children had multiple helminth infections. All children received albendazole 200 mg ... -
A study of the efficacy and safety of albendazole (Zentel) in the treatment of intestinal helmenthiasis in Kenyan children less than 2 years of age. East Afr Med J. 1989 Mar;66(3):197-202
(University of Nairobi, 1989)One hundred children comprising of 57 males and 43 females aged between 8 and 24 months entered the study. 46 children had single and 54 children had multiple helminth infections. All children received albendazole 200 mg ... -
A study of the prevalence of psychological maladjustment in spinal injured patients
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Study of the retinal fiber layer in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 1994)No abstract available -
Study of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Cancer is not only a burden in the country but also a global burden with among the highest rate of mortality. In spite of the great strides made by the conventional therapy, many cancer patients have resorted ... -
A Study Of The Use Of Maternity And Child Welfare Clinics In Case-finding For Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Kenya.
(University of NairobiRespiratory Diseases Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya., 1987)This investigation is the seventh in a series of case-finding studies in Kenya. It explores the potential value of questioning mothers attending maternity and child welfare (M & CW) clinics to identify tuberculosis suspects ... -
Study of the variations of superior cerebellar artery in human cadavers
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Superior Cerebellar Artery (SCA) arises just caudal to the bifurcation of basilar artery. The artery may be exposed in various neurosurgical procedures pertaining to the basilar apex, cerebellopontine angle, ... -
A Study on the Linkages Between Drug Abuse, Injecting Drug Use and HIV/AIDS in Kenya: A Rapid Situation Assessment (RSA)
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)There is a growing body of world literature that drug abuse has an association with HIV/AIDS. There are two main possible associations. People under the influence of druas may lose inhibition, leading them to indulge in ... -
Study protocol for a cluster-randomized trial to compare human papillomavirus based cervical cancer screening in community-health campaigns versus health facilities in western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Despite guidelines for cervical cancer prevention in low-resource countries, a very small proportion of women in these settings undergo screening, and even fewer women are successfully treated. Using pilot ...