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Qualitative analysis of preoperative assessment practices in elective surgery at Kenyatta and mater hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Preoperative patient assessment practice has been reported to vary with institutions and individual perioperative nurses. Aim: To evaluate preoperative assessment practices in two selected hospitals. Methodology ... -
Quality of nursing care through patient participation: an integration of Orem’s theory to the nursing process in Kiambu and Thika hospitals - Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction Patient participation in health care is regarded as a primary condition for quality care. However the traditional paternalistic perception among the health care workers is a major barrier to patient ... -
Quality of tracheostomy care: a case of Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi county.
(School of medicine, 2013)Tracheostomy is a medical procedure usually done in patients who have upper airway obstruction due to neoplastic conditions or traumatic causes to ease air flow. This procedure is prone to complications and is associated ... -
Reasons underlying failure to seek dental treatment among Nairobi University students
(Faculty of Dental Sciences. University of Nairobi, 1996-05)A survey of 272 University of Nairobi undergraduate students was undertaken to assess their dental chairside experience and what reasons they gave for failing to seek dental treatment. Most respondents considered dental ... -
Research utilization among nurses at a teaching hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)INTRODUCTION: In the era of evidence based practice (EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by ... -
Retinopathy of Prematurity as seen in two major hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University Of Nairobi,, 2007)Aim : To determine the incidence, pattern and risk factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Kenya (a developing country). Design: Non-comparative cohort study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) a nd ... -
A retrospective comparative study of adverse drug reactions among HIV (+) and HIV (-) adult patients taking antitubercular drugs, in 2006-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected, with eight million people progressing to active TB disease ... -
A retrospective study of carcinoma of the prostate, at Kenyatta National Hospital,between 1975 and 1985
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A review of outcome of pterygium excision at lions sight first eye hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to review the outcome of pterygium, indications for excision, the pattern of complication in relation to surgical technique, the recurrence rate within the first six months post ... -
A review of pediatric admissions and outcomes at the Intensive Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)This was a prospective cross sectional study targeting all pediatric cases admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit (lCU) within the study period. The study aimed at examining/determining ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Salt and blood pressure in various populations.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984)A relationship between salt intake and blood pressure has been described in cross-sectional studies of several populations. However, serious methodological problems in many studies could have resulted in erroneous results. ... -
Situation analysis of diabetic retinopathy services in Kenya
(2008)Objective: To analyze the situation of diabetic retinopathy services in Kenya. Design: Cross-sectional hospital based study. Setting: Medical out-patient clinics and Eye units. Subjects: A total of eighty facilities ... -
Social And Behavioural Patterns In Haemophilic Children And Their Families As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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Social factors affecting the acceptance of breast Cancer screening: a case of women at the Nairobi City Park Market
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cancer is the leading cause of death in economically developing countries and breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in both developed and developing nations. Statistics in Kenya show that about 50 Kenyans ... -
Social stigma and reintegration of obstetric Fistula survivors in west pokot, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a woman develops a hole between the vagina and rectum or the bladder during delivery. In West Pokot, this condition attracts social stigma, abandonment, seclusion and ... -
Spinal Injuries And Their Urological Complications As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital And The National Spinal Injuries Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Absence of local literature on the incidence of spinal injuries and their complications prompted me to undertake the above study. The Study was done in two parts: Part I: Consisted of a retrospective study ... -
Stakeholders' perception of the desired Master's program for Kenya in community health nursing: areas of competency
(Department of Nursing, University of Nairobi, 2008-06)INTRODUCTION: After the World Health Assembly approved the WHA 45.5 in 1992, which addressed the nursing shortage by refocusing nurses and midwives to meet community health needs, community demands for educated nurses ... -
Stigmatization of Mathare mental hospital nursing staff caring for the mentally ill
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Over the years, mental illness has been associated with stigma and negative attitudes. Most research has been on stigma of mentally ill and few on their relatives. Staff members caring for the mentally ill are ... -
Structure and process factors that influence patients' perception of inpatient psychiatric nursing care at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi.
(School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2008)To explore structure and process factors which influence patients' perception of quality inpatient psychiatric nursing care at Mathari hospital. This was a cross-sectional study of 236 inpatients selected by stratified ...