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Perceptions and experiences of dementia and its care in rural Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Objectives: We aimed to explore the perceptions towards dementia and related care across three stakeholder groups in rural Kenya.
Methods: A total of 38 key stakeholders (carers of persons with dementia, health care ...
Cost of hospital care of women with postpartum haemorrhage in India, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda: a fnancial case for improved prevention
(University of Nairobi, 2021-01)
Objective: Access to quality, effective lifesaving uterotonics in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a major barrier to reducing maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Our objective was to assess ...
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 ...
Diversity Is Needed Throughout All Aspects of the Editorial Peer Review Process for Surgery Journals
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Air Pollutant Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
: Indoor and ambient air pollutants are major modifiable drivers of lung disease in low- and middleincome countries (LMICs). Links between exposure to pollutants and lung disease are reported for multiple
outcomes, but ...
Declines in HIV prevalence in female sex workers accessing an HIV treatment and prevention programme in Nairobi, Kenya over a 10-year period
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Objectives:
Empirical time trends in HIV prevalence in female sex workers (FSWs) are helpful to understand the evolving HIV epidemic, and to monitor the scale-up, coverage, and impact of ongoing HIV prevention and treatment ...
Spatial variation of fine particulate matter levels in Nairobi before and during the COVID-19 curfew: implications for environmental justice
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The temporary decrease of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in many parts of the world due to the COVID-19 lockdown spurred discussions on urban air pollution and health. However there has been little focus ...
Pediatric Medical Emergencies and Injury Prevention Practices in the Pediatric Emergency Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction
The epidemiology and presence of pediatric medical emergencies and injury prevention practices in Kenya and resource-limited settings are not well understood. This is a barrier to planning and providing ...
Depression, perceived stress, social support, substance use and related sociodemographic risk factors in medical school residents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Aims
Little is known about mental health risk factors in medical residents and doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa. Residents are at a greater risk of developing depression, stress and substance abuse than the general public ...
Rheumatic diseases in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)
Historically, rheumatic diseases have not received much attention in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, possibly owing to a focus on the overwhelming incidence of infectious diseases and the decreased life span ...