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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 ... -
Sociodemographic characteristics, care, feeding practices, and growth of cohorts of children born to HIV-1 seropositive and seronegative mothers in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, USADepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVES To compare sociodemographic profiles, child care, child feeding practices and growth indices of children born to HIV-1 seropositive and seronegative mothers. METHODS: A cohort study of 234 children ... -
Sociodemographic characteristics, care, feeding practices, and growth of cohorts of children born to HIV-I seropositive and seronegative mothers in Nairobi, Kenya
(Blackwell Science LtdDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi,Department oi Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi,Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,Department of Epidemiology, Universit), of Washington, Seattle,Maternal and Child Health Department, School of public Health, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan, 2000)OBJECTIVES To compare sociodemographic profiles, child care, child feeding practices and growth indices of children born to HIV•l seropositive and seronegative mothers. METHODS A cohort study of 234 children (seroposirive ... -
The socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing contraceptive behavior in Kenya.
(Department of Public Health, 1984) -
Socioeconomic Burdens of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LMIC Populations with Increased HIV Vulnerabilities
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Purpose of review: To review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its public health response on key populations at risk of HIV infection, with a focus on sex workers. Recent findings: Since last year several groups ... -
SOCS-1 mimetics protect mice against lethal poxvirus infection: identification of a novel endogenous antiviral system
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2009)The suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS-1) protein modulates cytokine signaling by binding to and inhibiting the function of Janus kinases (JAKs), ErbB, and other tyrosine kinases. We have developed a small tyrosine ... -
Sodium supplementation in very low birth weight infants fed on their own mothers milk I: Effects on sodium homeostasis
(Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1992)Sodium supplementation was done on 41 very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants with 25 other infants of similar weight status as controls. All the infants were fed on their own mothers milk whose sodium and potassium ...