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Mechanisms associated with maternal adverse childhood experiences on offspring's mental health in Nairobi informal settlements: a mediational model testing approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most ACEs research is based on developed countries, and ...
Burden of cancer in Kenya: types, infection-attributable and trends. A national referral hospital retrospective survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background: Cancer in Africa is an emerging health problem. In Kenya it ranks third as a cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Nearly 31% of the total cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa is attributable ...
Health-seeking pathway and factors leading to delays in tuberculosis diagnosis in West Pokot County, Kenya: A grounded theory study
(2018)
Background
Patients’
health-seeking
behaviour
can
lead
to delays
in tuberculosis
(TB)
diagnosis,
how-
ever
little
is known
about
the
experiences
and
treatment
pathways
of patients
diagnosed
with
TB
in ...
Screening for congenital fetal anomalies in low risk pregnancy: the Kenyatta National Hospital experience
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Background:
Congenital malformations contribute significantly to the disease burden among children globally. A
study conducted in Kenya on understanding the burden of surgical congenital anomalies, highlights the need ...
Cytokine Expression and Hypertension Comorbidity in HIV/AIDS Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital HIV Care Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Chronic inflammation in HIV disease is sustained by immune reconstitution that results from use of combination therapy by patients and manifested by increased expression of inflammatory cytokines. Chronic inflammation in ...
Management of acute diarrhoea among children aged 6-59 months admitted at Juba Teaching Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
INTRODUCTION: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five worldwide and accounts for
42.9% of under-5 mortality in South Sudan. Clinical outcomes for diarrhoea correlate with the quality ...
Retinoblastoma, the visible CNS tumor: A review.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)
The pediatric ocular cancer retinoblastoma is the only central nervous system (CNS) tumor readily observed without specialized equipment: it can be seen by, and in, the naked eye. This accessibility enables unique imaging ...
Active ingredients of a person-centred intervention for people on HIV treatment: analysis of mixed methods trial data.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)
BACKGROUND:
A new model of care is required to meet the changing needs of people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly in low and middle-income countries, where prevalence is highest. We evaluated a palliative care ...
Evaluation of fluorescent in-situ hybridization technique for diagnosis of malaria in Ahero Sub-County hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01)
BACKGROUND:
Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Treatment of malaria in a timely manner could avert deaths. Treatment ultimately relies on the rapid and accurate diagnosis. Fluorescence in situ hybridization ...
Psychosocial outcomes among children following defilement and the caregivers responses to the Children’s Trauma: A qualitative study from Nairobi Suburbs, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-01-10)
Defilement is traumatic and often associated with psychosocial problems in children, parental distress and significant social strain on family relationships and well-being. This study aimed at examining psychosocial outcomes ...