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Infective Spectrum of Ophthalmia Neonatorum in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, 2005)Purpose: The study aimed to determine the infective spectrum and sensitivity testing in cases of Ophthalmia neonatorum (ON) at Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: 120 ... -
Infertility: Cultural Dimensions and Impact on Women in Selected Communities in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, 2001-10)Infertility is a growing problem in Africa and affects the lives of many couples. As a health problem, it is largely culturally and socially constructed in such a way that even though it affects a couple it is the woman ... -
Infertility: Socio-cultural dimensions and the impact on women in selected communities in Kenya. Journal of African Anthropologist: 8; (2); pp. 200-214, 2001
(University of Nairobi, 2001)No abstract available -
Inflammation and HIV transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Univerisyt of Nairobi, 2015-04)While the per-contact risk of sexual HIV transmission is relatively low, it is fourfold higher in sub-Saharan Africa, and this may partly explain the major global disparities that exist in HIV prevalence. Genital immune ... -
Inflammation and HIV Transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa
(2015)While the per-contact risk of sexual HIV transmission is relatively low, it is fourfold higher in sub-Saharan Africa, and this may partly explain the major global disparities that exist in HIV prevalence. Genital immune ... -
Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Africa: Hiding In Plain Sight?
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Influence of access to microfinance credit by women on household food consumption patterns in an urban low income setting in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of access to microfinance credit by women entrepreneurs on household food security in three urban low income areas in airobi, Kenya. A total of 787 respondents comprising ... -
Influence Of Age On Gallbladder Morphometry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Morphometric properties of the gallbladder such as length, diameter and volume are determinants of gallbladder function. These parameters are altered with age and may explain the age-related reduction in gallbladder co ... -
The Influence of Antenatal Oral Iron and Folic Acid Side Effects on Supplementation Duration in Low-Resource Rural Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Undesirable effects of a daily regimen of iron and folic acid ingested jointly (iron-folate) are potential disincentives to optimal antenatal supplementation. We intended to profile antenatal iron-folate side ... -
The influence of antiretroviral therapy on the QTc interval in an African cohort.
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 2012) -
Influence of beta-blockade with beta-1-selectivity or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity on some cardiorespiratory responses to exercise
(University of Nairobi,School of health science, 1993)Possession of beta-1-selectivity and intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA) by beta-adrenergic blocking drugs have been found to modify the effects of these drugs on heart rate, blood pressure and pulmonary airway ... -
The influence of Ca2+ on size and light scattering properties of the Casein Micelles.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980) -
The influence of central corneal thickness on intraocular pressure measured by goldmann applanation tonometry among selected Ethiopian communities.
(2010)Estimates of intraocular pressure (IOP) are influenced directly by the central corneal thickness (CCT). We assume and apply a single value for CCT (520 μm) in applanation tonometry estimates, although there is compelling ... -
Influence of cigarette filter on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia in a Kenyan population. Oral Dis. 2001 Mar;7(2):101-5.
(University of Nairobi, 2001)No abstract available -
Influence of cigarette filters on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, Kenya; "Centre for Public Health Research, Mbagathi Road. Nairobi, 2001)OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of cigarette fil¬ters and the effect of smoking Kiraiku (home processed, hand rolled tobacco) on the risk of developing oral leuko¬plakia among cigarette smokers. DESIGN: Case control ... -
Influence Of Cigarette Smoking On Periodontal Status Among Adult Males In Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology- Community & Preventive Dentistry, 2003)Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ... -
Influence of Coloring Agents on the Properties of Polymeric Coating Systems
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2008)No abstract available -
Influence of concentration of anthocyanins on electron transport in dye sensitized solar cells
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)The influence of concentration of anthocyanins in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) has been investigated, with focus on how concentration influence electron transport. The influence on electron transport was then linked ... -
Influence of culture on contraceptive utilization among HIV-positive women in Brazil, Kenya, and South Africa
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. cst2121@columbia.edu, 2011)Contraceptive choice and discontinuation are poorly understood among HIV-positive women, and HIV disease and culture may influence decisions. We assessed factors influencing contraceptive decision-making among HIV-positive ...