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Prevalence of JP2 and Non-JP2 Genotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Oral Hygiene Practice of Kenyan Adolescents in Maasai Mara
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is implicated in the etiology of periodontitis that affects adolescents. The monitoring and mapping of the geographic dissemination pattern of JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes of A. ... -
Prevalence of Juvenile periodontitis in National Youth service trainees
(1992-01)The prevalence of juvenile periodontitis was studied in a group of young adults aged 18 to 26 years from the National Youth Service. The study group consisted of a random sample of 350 trainees, 250 males and 100 females. ... -
Prevalence of Khat chewers among primary health clinic attenders in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987-03)n a rural district hospital in Kenya, the authors screened 100 randomly selected outpatients for khat (miraa) chewing. A surprisingly high number of them admitted chewing khat leaves. The implications of this finding and ... -
Prevalence of Low Back Pain amongst Workers at a Paediatric Hospital in Nairobi.
(2015)Background: Back pain is a common complaint among working individuals worldwide. It is a significant cause of reduced work productivity and sick days. Methods: This was a prospective hospital based study done to determine ... -
Prevalence of malaria parasites in adults and its determinants in malaria endemic area of Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: The prevalence of malaria parasites in adults in Africa is less well researched than in children. Therefore, a demographic surveillance site was used to conduct a household survey of adults in the malaria ... -
The Prevalence Of Malignancies Among 1st And 2nd Degree Relatives Of Breast Cancer Patients.
(Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007) -
Prevalence of malocclusion among 12-15-year-olds in Moshi, Tanzania, using Bjork's criteria
(Department of Dentistry, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College, Tumaini University,School of Dental Sciences, 2006)OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of malocclusion in 12-15 -year-olds in Moshi, Tanzania. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. SUBJECTS: Two hundred and eighty ... -
The prevalence of malocclusion in 13- to 15-year-old children in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of Nairobi Dental School, Kenya., 1996)Data on occlusal features and the need for orthodontic treatment in Kenya is scanty. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malocclusion in children in Nairobi, Kenya. Nine hundred and nineteen children ... -
The prevalence of mental disorders among upper primary school children in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-14)PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of mental disorders among upper primary school children in grades five through seven in Kenya. METHODS: The Youth Self Report (YSR) ... -
The prevalence of mental disorders in adults in different level general medical facilities In Kenya:
(licensee BioMed CentJal Ltd.'Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi. NairobiAfrica Mental Health Foundation (AMHF)Coast Provincial General Hospital, MombasaKakamega Provincial General Hospital, Kakamega, 2009)Background The possibility that a significant proportion of the patients attending a general health facility may have a mental disorder means that psychiatric conditions must be recognised and managed appropriately. ... -
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in eight African hospitals and Malta
(Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos NigeriaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2003)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a serious therapeutic problem worldwide, and its frequency in most African countries has not been reported. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and ... -
Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralisation in six to eight year-olds in two rural divisions in Kenya
(Department of Paediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2008)Objective: To determine the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and any associated causes of MIH in children from two rural divisions in Kenya. Design: Prospective cross-sectional study. Setting: Seventeen ... -
The prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis in intra-uterine contraceptive acceptors in Kenya
(1988)The 1725 women presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1984-86 for IUD insertion were screened for cervical Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea before the IUD insertion. 207 (12%) cases of chlamydia trachomatis ... -
Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese children seeking ambulatory healthcare in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: While linked to obesity and associated with an increased cardiovascular morbidity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an often-asymptomatic cause of chronic liver disease in children. Early detection ... -
Prevalence of nonthyroidal illness among HIV patients on HAART
(College of health sciences, 2010) -
Prevalence of oral lesions in HIV infection and their relationship with CD4 count at a Nairobi centre
(2007)To determine the dental caries experience and knowledge on the causes and preventive measures for dental diseases. DESIGN: A community based cross-sectional descriptive study. SETTING: Elwak sub-district hospital, North ... -
Prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-infection and their relationship to Cd4 cell counts and antiretroviral therapy at a Nairobi centre
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in a Kenyan population with special reference to oral leukoplakia
(Kenya Medical Research InstituteMedical Research Centre, PO. Box 20752, Nairobi, KenyaUniversity of Nairobi Dental School, Nairobi, Kenya, 1995-12)The prevalnce of oral leukoplakia and related lesions in a Kenyan rural population was determined in a systematic house to house survey of individuals aged 15 years and above. Among the 303 individuals examined, the ... -
Prevalence of oral sex and wet kissing among femal sex workers in two areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2000)