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Medical Students’ Perceptions of the Medical Education Learning Environment at the University of Nairobi: II. A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020-11)
Background: The educational environment (EE) has a
significant influence on effective student learning. The
Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure
(DREEM) is a validated tool to assess the EE. A ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Is Associated With Higher Levels of Systemic Inflammation Among Kenyan Adults Despite Viral Suppression
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Systemic inflammation independently predicts future cardiovascular events and is associated with a 2-fold increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among persons living with human immunodeficiency virus ...
Postpartum metabolic syndrome and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein after gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), a biomarker of chronic inflammation and an independent predictor for cardiovascular disease overall ...
Validating dental age estimation in Kenyan black children and adolescents using the Willems method
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Purpose: This study aimed to validate the Willems Belgian Caucasian (Willems BC) age estimation model in a Kenyan sample, to develop and validate a Kenyan-specific (Willems KB) age estimation model and to compare the age ...
A randomized clinical trial of mobile phone motivational interviewing for alcohol use problems in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Aim: To test the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention using the mobile phone among adults with alcohol use problems.
Design: A randomized clinical trial of mobile MI and standard in-person MI ...
Cytopenia among CML Patients on Imatinib in Kenya: Types, Grades, and Time Course.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Imatinib mesylate is the gold standard for the treatment of all phases of Philadelphia-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Patients on imatinib treatment may develop cytopenia due to drug toxicity. This study ...
Where is the global in global mental health? A call for inclusive multicultural collaboration.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
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Factors associated with the onset of major depressive disorder in adults with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries: results from the INTERPRET-DD prospective study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Aims: To examine the factors that are associated with changes in depression in people with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries.
Methods: People with type 2 diabetes treated in out-patient settings aged 18-65 ...
Characteristics Associated with Disclosure Status to Sexual Partners among Kenyan Women
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Kenya has the fourth-largest HIV epidemic across the globe. Disclosure of HIV-positive status plays a critical role in the prevention of HIV transmission. Disclosure, specifically to sexual partners, has been ...
Feasibility of using an Early Warning Score for preterm or low birthweight infants in a low-resource setting.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction
Fifteen million babies are born prematurely, before 37 weeks gestational age, globally. More than 80% of these are in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. 35% of all deaths in the first month of life are due to ...