Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Macigo Francis G."

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    • Appraisal of the pattern of Mandibular Fractures treated at a Nairobi center over a 2 -year period. 

      Ogolla, V O; Macigo Francis G.; Odhiambo, W A (Ministry of Medical ServicesDepartment of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology, School of Dental Sciences, University of airobi,Department of Periodontology/community & Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of airobi, 2011)
      The aim of the study was to determine the etio-demographic pattern of mandibular fractures and the manage¬ment modalities used among patients seen at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital (UDH) and the Ken¬yatta National ...

    • The association between oral leukoplakia and use of tobacco, alcohol and khat based on relative risks assessment in Kenya 

      Macigo Francis G.; Mwaniki, D. L.; Guthua Symon W. ('University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences. Department of Dental Surgery,Kenya Medical Research Institute,Medical Research Centre, PO. Box 20752, Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)
      A case-control study was conducted to determine the significance of tobacco, alcohol and khat (Catha edulis) chewing habits in the development of oral leuko¬plakia among Kenyans aged 15 yr and over. In a house-to-house ...

    • Cigarette Smoking and Oral Health among healthcare students 

      Ogwell, AEO.; Macigo Francis G.; Dimba, E.; Komu, P. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dental Sciences, University, 2009-04)
      Background: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of cigarette smoking and health risks among health workers has been found to be predictive of their efficiency as agents for tobacco cessation campaigns. O/Jjective: To ...

    • Combined Modality approach in the Management of Oral and Circumoral Haemangiomas with emphasis on use of absolute Ethyl Alcohol 

      Guthua Symon W.; Macigo Francis G.; Osundwa, T. M.; Wakoli, K. A. (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology, School of Dental Sciences.Department of Period ontologyl community & Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental, 2011)
      Although various modalities of treatment of haemangiomas including embolic therapy have been proposed, consideration of cost and technological requirements suggest that cheaper methods with less technological re-quirements ...

    • Dental caries, gingivitis and the treatment needs among 12-year-olds. 

      Owino, RO; Masiga Mary A.; Ng'ang'a, PM; Macigo Francis G. (Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2010)
      BACKGROUND: One of the World Health Organisation (WHO) global health goals stated that the global average for dental caries should not have been more than 3 DMFT at 12 years of age by the year 2000. However, the prevalence ...

    • Influence of cigarette filters on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia in a Kenyan population 

      Macigo Francis G.; Mwaniki, D. L.; Guthua Symon W; Njeru, E. K. (University of Nairobi, Kenya; "Centre for Public Health Research, Mbagathi Road. Nairobi, 2001)
      OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of cigarette fil¬ters and the effect of smoking Kiraiku (home processed, hand rolled tobacco) on the risk of developing oral leuko¬plakia among cigarette smokers. DESIGN: Case control ...

    • Influence Of Cigarette Smoking On Periodontal Status Among Adult Males In Nairobi 

      Mulli Tonnie K.; Macigo Francis G.; Mumbi, John N; Kamundia, Rufus M (University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology- Community & Preventive Dentistry, 2003)
      Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ...

    • Influence of dose and cessation of kiraiku, cigarettes and alcohol use on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia 

      Macigo Francis G.; Mwaniki, D. L.; Guthua Symon W. (Faculty of Dental Sciences. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi'Medical Research Centre.Medical Research Institute. P.O. Box 20752. Nairobi, Kenya, 1996)
      Data from a previously-reported study of oral leukoplakia-associated risk factors in a Kenyan population were further analyzed to determine the influence of dose and cessation. Specifically. risk an31ysis was made with ...

    • Injuries Of The Maxillofacial Skeleton In Nairobi, Kenya 

      Odhiambo, W. A.,; Chindia, M.l; Guthua Symon W.; Macigo Francis G.; Akama, K (University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1983)
      Analysis of 355 cases with fractures of the mandible indicated that 74.9% of the cases were due to interpersonal violence and 13.8% were caused by road traffic accidents. The men to women ratio was 8.4:1 and 75.5% of the ...

    • Knowledge, Perception, Practice of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment Among Nairobi-based Dentists 

      Osiro, O.A.; Macigo Francis G.; Kisumbi, B.K.; Dienya, T.M. (2006)
      Objectives: To determine the knowledge, perception and practice of Atraumatic restorative treatment among dentists in Nairobi. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study in which questionnaires with the relevant ...

    • Malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among 12-15-year-old children in nairobi 

      Muasya, MK; Ng’ang’a, PM; Opinya, GN; Macigo Francis G. (University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry / Orthodontics, 2013)
      Objective: To describe the pattern of occurrence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: Six public primary schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Subjects: A randomly ...

    • Maxillofacial injuries caused by terrorist bomb attack in Nairobi, Kenya 

      Odhiambo Wallter A.; Guthua Symon W.; Macigo Francis G.; Akama Mathew K. (Elsevier Science LtdDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002)
      Although military conflicts are common on the African continent, there is a paucity of data regarding bomb-blast injuries in this region and in Kenya in particular. This paper describes the pattern of maxillofacial injuries ...

    • Nutritional and Oral Health status of an Elderly Population in Nairobi 

      Ngatia Edith M.; Gathece Loice W.; Macigo Francis G.; Mulli Tonnie K.; Mutara, L. N.; Wagaiyu Evelyn G. (Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology, Community, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008-08)
      Objective: To determine the nutrition and oral health status of elderly persons in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Households in Dagoretti Division of Nairobi. Subjects: Two hundred and eighty ...

    • Occurrence of injuries of the Maxillofacial Skeleton seen at a Teaching and National Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. 

      Akama, M. K.; Macigo Francis G.; Chindia, M. L.; Odhiambo, W. A. (. Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2000)
      Objective: To describe the occurrence and aetiologic pattern of maxillofacial bone fractures. Design: A descriptive retrospective study. Setting: Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nairobi. Subjects: ...

    • Oral Health Knowledge, hygiene practices and treatment seeking behaviour among 12 Year old children from Kitale Municipality in Kenya 

      Masiga, MA.; Owino, RO; Macigo Francis G.; Nganga, PM (Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, University of Nairobi, 2011)
      Background: Several behavioural studies have shown a direct correlation between oral health awareness and practices. Awareness of individuals regarding their periodontal health status when accompanied with knowledge about ...

    • Oral Health Status of an Elderly Population in Dagoretti, Nairobi 

      Wagaiyu Evelyn G.; Mulli Tonnie K.; Ngatia, Emily; Macigo, M; Macigo Francis G.; Gathece Loice W. (University of NairobiDepartment of Periodontology- Community & Preventive Dentistry, 2004)
      Department of Periodontology/ Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya. OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and ...

    • Oral Hygiene Practices and Risk of Oral Leukoplakia 

      Macigo Francis G.; Gathece Loice W.; Guthua Symon W.; Njeru, E. K.; Wagaiyu Evelyn G.; Mulli Tonnie K. (, Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006-04)
      Objective: To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and practices on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia. Design: Case control study. Setting: Githongo sublocation in Meru District. Subjects: Eighty five ...

    • Pattern and Aetiology of Mandibular fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Owino, R. O.; Macigo Francis G.; Onyango, F. J. (1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Othodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Nairobi2. Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Nairobi3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, University of Nairobi, 2003-03)
      Objeclive:To determine the aetiology and pattern of mandibular fractures among trauma patients at the oral surgery clinic of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Design: A retrospective hospital based study. Setting: Kenyatta ...

    • The pattern and occurrence of ameloblastoma in adolescents treated at a university teaching hospital, in Kenya: a 13-year study 

      Butt, FM; Guthua Symon W; Awange, DA; Dimba, Elizabeth A; Macigo Francis G. (Dept of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2012-02)
      Ameloblastoma presenting in the adolescent age group is rare with few studies documenting their occurrence. AIM: The aim of this study was to carry out an analysis of the pattern and occurrence of ameloblastoma in those ...

    • Pattern of Maxillofacial and associated injuries in road traffic accidents 

      Guthua Symon W.; Macigo Francis G.; Chindia M L.; Akama Mathew K. (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi1. Department of Periodontology/Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Sciences, University Of Nairobi, 2007-06)
      Background: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Victims may suffer multiple injuries including maxillofacial injuries. In most developing countries RTAs are the leading cause ...