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The nature of malocclusions of patients attending orthodontic department of the University of Nairobi: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobid, 1994)The objectives of this study were to determine the distribution and proportion of malocclusions among patients aged 6-18 years who attended the orthodontics department of the University of Nairobi between 1984 and 1987 and ... -
Navigating family planning access during Covid-19: A qualitative study of young women's access to information, support and health services in peri-urban Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021-12)The COVID-19 response has profoundly affected women's access to family planning services in Kenya. While prior studies have shown how the COVID-19 response created barriers to accessing family planning (FP) services, less ... -
The need and demand for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-olds in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of Nairobi Dental School, Kenya., 1997)The need for orthodontic treatment in Kenya was previously not been investigated. This study was undertaken to assess the need for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-old children in Nairobi. The objective need was ... -
The need for a national cancer policy in Malawi
(University of NairobiCollege of Health science, 2008)Cancer is causing a lot of suffering and death in Africa but is not considered a major health problem in Africa. This needs to change. Cancer should be given equal emphasis to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. A ... -
The Need For A Poison Information Centre In Kenya
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The need for a thorough intra-oral examination of all patients
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1996) -
The need for animal source foods by Kenyan children
(Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health Sciences and Pediatrics, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2003)Food intake and dietary patterns in Kenyan households have been studied since the 1920s. Reports on breastfeeding, nutrient intake, micronutrient deficiencies and the impacts of malaria and intestinal parasites on nutritional ... -
The need for auxiliaries in oral health care
(Faculty of Dental Science, 1995) -
Need for concerted action on AIDS responses: country-specific findings.
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
The need for continuing professional development
(2007-08)2 East African Journal of Ophthalmology August 2007 EDITORIAL The need for continuing professional development Continuing professional development (CPD) refers to the means by which members of professional associations ... -
The need for global safeguards for fundamental rights of children at risk of infant oral mutilation (IOM)
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The need for pragmatic clinical trials in low and middle income settings - taking essential neonatal interventions delivered as part of inpatient care as an illustrative example.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Pragmatic randomized trials aim to examine the effects of interventions in the full spectrum of patients seen by clinicians who receive routine care. Such trials should be employed in parallel with efforts ... -
The need for research in family planning.
(1980)PIP: 2 areas in family planning that need research, i.e., the systematic gathering and interpretation of data about a given subject, are outlined. In addition, for each area, the type of research needed is indicated. ... -
Needle and Syringe Programs for Reducing Blood-borne Diseases Among People Who Inject Drugs in Sub-saharan Africa: a Scoping Review Protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objective: This review will identify, explore, and map the literature on the characteristics and implementation modalities of needle and syringe programs for reducing blood-borne diseases among people who inject drugs in ... -
Needle aspiration of amoebic liver abscess
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1989)OBJECTIVE–To determine the value of needle aspiration in uncomplicated amoebic liver abscess. DESIGN–Randomised case-control study with a minimum follow up of one year, comparing patients treated with drugs alone with those ... -
Needs Assessment on Training of Mental Health Nurses in Counselling at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
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A needs assessment study of traditional birth attendants in rural Kenya.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)For several reasons traditional birth attendants (TBAs) still deliver the majority of women in many developing areas of the world. A needs assessment study of TBAs serving one area of Kenya was conducted for the purpose ... -
Negative mucosal synergy between Herpes simplex type 2 and HIV in the female genital tract
(2007)There is substantial epidemiological evidence that infection by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) enhances both HIV susceptibility and subsequent sexual transmission. Both infections are extremely common in female sex ... -
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for the Management of Laparostomy Wounds: Case Series
(KMA, 2013)Laparostomy or the open abdomen can be a lifesaving intervention in surgical emergencies for abdominal compartment syndrome, wound dehiscence, trauma and intra-abdominal sepsis. However, the open abdomen imposes a significant ... -
Neonatal bacterial meningitis at the newborn unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics, 2003)Meningitis occurs in up to one third of neonates with septicaemia. Diagnosis is difficult due to its non-specificity of signs and symptoms. While neonatal septicaemia is a common problem at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), ...