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The prevalence of anti-phospholipid antibodies in a selected population of Kenyan women and development of a non-human primate model.
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases, 2004)The mechanisms by which anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPLs) may induce pregnancy losses, intrauterine growth retardation and pregnancy-induced hypertension are not clearly understood. Moreover, there is a controversy ... -
Prevalence of anti-thyroid antibodies in patients with primary thyroid disorders.
(University of Nairobischool of public health, 2008-09)OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence of thyroid antimicrosomal and antithyroglobulin antibodies among patients with primary thyroid disorders. DESIGN: Descriptive cross-sectional study. SETTING: Kenyatta National Hospital, ... -
Prevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in serum samples from pregnant women and cord blood at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Science, 1989-08) -
The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and syndromes in Kenyan children and adolescents
(RoutledgeDepartment of Psychiatry, University of NairobiAfrica Mental Health Foundation,Department of Psychiatry and MRC Unit on Anxiety and Stress Disorders, University of Stellenbosch, 2008)Background: Community studies on children and adolescents in Western settings suggest prevalence rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms that require intervention. Aim: To establish equivalent prevalence rates in a ... -
Prevalence of asymptomatic P. falciparum gametocyte carriage among school children in Mbita, Western Kenya and assessment of the association between gametocyte density, multiplicity of infection and mosquito infection prevalence
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)Background: Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriers are reservoirs for sustaining transmission in malaria endemic regions. Gametocyte presence in the host peripheral blood is a predictor of capacity to ... -
The prevalence of bronchial asthma in Nairobi school children
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among HIV infected women at Rwanda Military Hospital
(2014)Objectives: To establish the prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities, determine the correlation between CD4+ cell count and abnormal Pap smear, determine the correlation between WHO-HIV staging and abnormal pap smear ... -
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among women attending antenatal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health science, 2011)Background: Cancer of the cervix is among the leading causes of cancer related deaths among women in Kenya. Cervical cytology screening programs have been shown to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity associated ... -
The prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among mothers of children with trachoma.
(Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada., 1990)The authors studied the epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in a trachoma-endemic area of central Kenya. Children with abnormal ocular discharge were evaluated for clinical evidence of trachoma and were cultured ... -
The prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among mothers of children with trachoma. Am. J. Epidemiol. 132(5): 946 - 952, 1990
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Prevalence of Clostridium difficile infections among Kenyan children with diarrhea.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Diarrhea causes significant morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Regions most affected by diarrhea include Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, where antibiotics are in common use and can make ... -
Prevalence of common mental disorders in a rural district of Kenya, and socio-demographic risk factors
(2012)Association between common mental disorders (CMDs), equity, poverty and socio-economic functioning are relatively well explored in high income countries, but there have been fewer studies in low and middle income countries, ... -
Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in blood donors at the national blood transfusion centre, nairobi
(Department of Human Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi,, 2009-12)BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in susceptible patients is associated with serious morbidity and a high mortality. Transmission of cytomegalovirus infection through blood transfusion is markedly reduced by ... -
The prevalence of dental caries and gingivitis and their relationship to social class amongst nursery-school children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1993-09)Four hundred and forty-six children attending nursery schools in Nairobi were examined for caries and gingivitis. Assessment of social class was based on the occupation of the head of the child's household. Amongst 3-year-old ... -
Prevalence of dental caries and its impact on quality of life (QoL) among HIV-infected children in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)AIM: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and its impact on QoL among HIV-infected children in Kenya. Study design: Cross-sectional survey of HIV-positive children aged 3-15 years. METHOD: Two hundred ... -
The prevalence of Dental Caries in Rural and Urban School Children inUganda.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 1975) -
The Prevalence of Depression among Family Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disability in a Rural Setting in Kenya
(1 Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi,Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi and Africa Mental Health Foundation, 2011)Caregivers of children with intellectual disability have a great responsibility that may be stressful. The psychological well-being of the care giver may affect the quality of care given to children with intellectual ... -
The prevalence of depressive symptoms among adolescents in Nairobi public secondary schools: association with perceived maladaptive parental behaviour
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya., 2012)OBJECTIVE: Depression in adolescents is a matter of concern because of its high prevalence, potential recurrence and impairment of functioning in the affected individual. The study sought to determine the prevalence of ... -
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and barriers to uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening at Embu Provincial General Hospital, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Health of Science, 2012)
