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Predictors of early mortality in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected African children.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Background: Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection follows a bimodal clinical course with rapid progression in 10–45% of children before the age of 2 years and slower progression in the remainder. ... -
Predictors of functional recovery in African patients with traumatic intracranial hematomas
(Department of Neurosurgery, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya., 2011)Head injury is a critical public health problem responsible for up to 50% of fatalities among trauma patients and for a large component of continuing care among survivors. Intracranial hematomas are among the most common ... -
Predictors of health workers' knowledge about artesunate-based severe malaria treatment recommendations in government and faith-based hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Health workers' knowledge deficiencies about artesunate-based severe malaria treatment recommendations have been reported. However, predictors of the treatment knowledge have not been examined. In this paper, ... -
Predictors of linkage to care following community-based HIV counseling and testing in rural Kenya
(2012)Despite innovations in HIV counseling and testing (HCT), important gaps remain in understanding linkage to care. We followed a cohort diagnosed with HIV through a community-based HCT campaign that trained persons living ... -
Predictors of low body mass index among patients with smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Aim: To determine the predictors of low body mass index (BMI) among tuberculosis (TB) cases in three high TB/HIV burden provinces in Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey, July 2010 to May 2011. Study Setting: Three ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-1 exposed uninfected post-neonatal infants at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Univeristy of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-09)OBJECTIVES: To identify potential predictors of mortality, to determine mortality rate and to identify prevalent causes of death in a cohort of HIV-1 exposed uninfected infants. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETT ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-1 exposed uninfected post-neonatal infants at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. East Afr Med J . 2005 Sep; 82 ( 9 ): 447-51 . PMID: 16619717 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Predictors of mortality in HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in Kenya:
(Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Among children, early mortality following highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains high. It is important to define correlates of mortality in order to improve outcome. Methods: HIV-1-infected ... -
Predictors of outcome in routine care for Cryptococcal meningitis in Western Kenya: lessons for HIV outpatient care in resource-limited settings
(2013)Cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of mortality among HIV-infected individuals in sub-Saharan Africa but little is known about its treatment and outcomes in decentralised HIV outpatient settings. We assessed adherence ... -
Predictors of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in Kenya
(ANNALS of AFRICAN SURGERY, 2020-02-07)Gichuru, S., Kedera, T., Wanjeri, J., & Ndaguatha, P. (2020). Predictors of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in Kenya. Annals of African Surgery, 17(1). -
Predictors of serum ferritin and haemoglobin during pregnancy, in a malaria-endemic area of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Microbiology, 2008-06)Between 2000 and 2004, a cross-sectional survey was conducted, as part of a prospective cohort study, among the women attending antenatal-care clinics in Bondo district, a malaria-endemic area of western Kenya. The aim was ... -
Predictors of serum ferritin and haemoglobin during pregnancy, in a malaria-endemic area of western Kenya.Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2008 Jun;102(4):297-308.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)No Abstract Available -
Predictors of serum ferritin and haemoglobin during pregnancy, in a malaria-endemic area of western Kenya.Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2008 Jun;102(4):297-308.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)No Abstract Available -
Predictors of Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastric Cancer in a Leading Tertiary, Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The incidence of gastrointestinal malignancies in Kenya is increasing, although there is a paucity of data on survival outcomes among gastric cancer patients. Hence, this study aimed to assess survival outcomes ... -
Predictors of uptake of eye examination in people living with diabetes mellitus in three counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant public health concern that is potentially blinding. Clinical practice guidelines recommend annual eye examination of patients with diabetes for early detection of DR. ... -
Predisposition of humans to infection with Schistosoma mansoni: evidence from the reinfection of individuals following chemotherapy.
(Department of Pure & Applied Biology, Imperial College, London University, UK., 1988)In a study of faecal egg counts of Schistosoma mansoni from 359 people of all ages from a rural Kenyan community, a positive association was demonstrated between infection intensity in individuals before treatment and ... -
Predonation Testing Of Potential Blood Donors In Resource-restricted Settings.
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Preexposure prophylaxis for HIV infection among African women.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2012-08)BACKGROUND: Preexposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral drugs has been effective in the prevention of human ... -
Preexposure prophylaxis is efficacious for HIV-1 prevention among women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception.
(2014)OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) efficacy for HIV-1 prevention among women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) for contraception and men whose HIV-1-infected partners use DMPA. DESIGN ... -
Preferred HIV Testing Modalities Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)Purpose: To improve testing coverage, it is imperative to determine adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) preferences about HIV testing modality and where they prefer receiving services. Methods: Participants were ...