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Socio-demographic and clinical aspects of rheumatoid arthritis
(Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVE: To determine the socio-demographic profiles and some clinical aspects of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). DESIGN: Prospective, cross-sectional study. SETTING: Ambulatory out- patient clinics of ... -
Socio-demographic and gynaecological variables of maternal mortality in a Kenyan subdistrict: January 1981-September 1988.
(Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Nairobi,, 1990)A study on institutional maternal mortality in Thika subdistrict is presented for the period January 1981 through September 1988. There were 86,248 live births in the various government and private institutions in the ... -
Socio-demographic and health associations with body mass index at the time of enrollment in HIV care in Nyanza Province, Kenya
(2013)Low body mass index (BMI) at the time of enrollment into HIV care has been shown to be a strong predictor of mortality independent of CD4 count. This study investigated socio-demographic associations with underweight (BMI ... -
Socio-demographic and treatment-related variables associated with CD4 cell counts in Kenyan HIV patients on second-line regimens
(KeSoBAP, 2017-08)Background: CD4 cell response in patients on second-line therapy has not been evaluated in Kenya. Patients failing second-line are changed to third-line, however, the drugs used for third-line are expensive and unavailable. ... -
Socio-demographic background of children referred to the psychological assessment clinic.
(School of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1988-10) -
Socio-demographic characteristics and clinical features among patients attending a private paediatric dental clinic in Nairobi , Kenya
(2004)OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the socio-demographic characteristics, chief complaints and clinical presentation of children attending a private dental clinic in Nairobi, Kenya. DESIGN: A retrospective survey of dental ... -
Socio-demographic characteristics of patients admitted with gynaecological emergency conditions at the provincial general hospital, Kakamega, Kenya.
(University of NairobiObsterics and gynaecology, 2006-12)OBJECTIVE: To determine the magnitude of gynaecological emergencies and the socio demographic characteristics of patients admitted at Provincial General Hospital Kakamega (PGHK). DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional ... -
Socio-demographic characteristics of patients admitted with gynaecological emergency conditions at the provincial general hospital, Kakamega, Kenya.
(2006)To determine the magnitude of gynaecological emergencies and the socio demographic characteristics of patients admitted at Provincial General Hospital Kakamega (PGHK). DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional study. SE ... -
Socio-demographic, economic and mental health problems were risk factors for suicidal ideation among Kenyan students aged 15 plus
(Elsevier, 2022-01-12)Background: About a third of youth with suicidal ideation develop suicidal plans and about 60% of youth with suicidal plans make suicidal attempts. This study aimed to study different types of suicidal ideation and the ... -
Socio-demographics characteristics and patterns of burnout syndrome among college academic staff in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Long periods of work may lead to chronic fatigue which is a precursor of burnout syndrome. To determine the prevalence of burnout Syndrome and the factors associated with its precipitation among the academic staff at Kenya ... -
Socio-economic and cultural factors influencing women's reproductive health decision making among mothers delivered in Pumwani Maternity And Kenyatta National Hospital
(College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)The study was conducted from 30th May 2006 - July 3rd 2006 at Kenyatta and Pumwani hospitals in Kenya. The aim was to determine the socio-economic and cultural factors that influence women's reproductive health decision ... -
Socio-economic and demographic determinants of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine awareness among urban women aged 18-45 years in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cancer of cervix is the third leading gynaecological malignancy in the world and the leading cause of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Cancer of cervix can completely be treated with early diagnosis. Approaches ... -
Socio-economic and Land-use indicators
(Central Bureau of StatisticsUniversity of Nairobi, 1998)Land degradation in tropical dry-lands drew world attention in the early 1970s when severe and prolonged droughts resulted in severe disruption of life in the Sudano-Sahel ian region. Famine was widespread, large areas ... -
Socio-economic client characteristics and consequences of abortion in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1995-05)In Nairobi, 281 women presenting with alleged miscarriage were subdivided in the following subgroups, 91 spontaneous abortions (group 1), 152 suspected induced abortions (group 2) and 38 admittedly induced abortions (group ... -
Socio-economic determinants of disease progression among HIV infected adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Socioeconomic determinants have been shown to have an effect on the progression of HIV disease evidenced by studies carried out largely in developed countries. Knowledge of these factors could inform on ... -
Socio-Economic effects of khat (Catha edulis) chewing
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2006)An estimated 10 million people chew khat worldwide, with documented usage of upto 80% of the adult populations in countries like Somalia and Yemen where khat use is deeply integrated into social and cultural norms. The ... -
Socio-economic effects of khat chewing in North Eastern Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2006)Background: The khat habit is a widespread phenomenon which has in the past two decades spread to parts of Western Europe and North America from Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Although khat has been identified ... -
Socio-economic effects of khat chewing in north eastern Kenya.East Afr Med J. 2006 Mar;83(3):69-73
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Sociocultural and economic dimensions of Rift Valley fever.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Health researchers have advocated for a cross-disciplinary approach to the study and prevention of infectious zoonotic diseases, such as Rift Valley Fever. It is believed that this approach can help bring out the social ...