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Growth through merger: a case study of Glaxosmithkline PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Organizations today are faced with a lot of challenges. Globalization and
liberalisation of economies has put pressure on businesses, not to mention
increased demand from investors for higher productivity, greater ...
Prevalence of acute coronary syndromes amongst type 2 Diabetics presenting with Ischaemic Ecg's to the Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
(University of Nairobi., 2008-05)
Background
The global number of individuals with diabetes is projected to increase dramatically by 2030.
The cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the developing countries.
There is very ...
Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused children and adolescents at the GOAL Kenya Program, Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
Background: The impact of sexual abuse on the physical health of children and adults is well recognized and
discussed, but the psychological consequences have only recently become a topic of research. While other
traumatic ...
The magnitude and pattern of Diabetic Retinopathy as seen at three Hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
Objective: -(To determine the prevalence and pattern of diabetic retinopathy (DR)
and its associations in Diabetic patients attending three main diabetes clinics in
Kigali, Rwanda.
Design: This was a hospital based cross ...
The prevalence of self stigma among patients attending the outpatient clinics at Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
Background: Some studies have been done on self stigma among outpatients suffering
from mental illnesses in the developed countries, but not in Kenya,
Aim: To establish the prevalence of self-stigma among patients attending ...
Cross-sectional study to assess some psychosocial factors related to volunteering in a clinical HIV/AIDS vaccine trial
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)
Of particular concern to those conducting clinical HIV vaccines research is the impact
psychosocial factors could have on trial participation as either a deterrent to
participation or supporting the participation of ...
Participating in MSP-142 vaccine trials in Kombewa division, Western Kenya
(2008)
Phase Ib and lIb paediatric clinical trials in children between the ages of 12 and 48
months were conducted in Kombewa division, western Kenya between 2003 and 2006, where
the safety and efficacy of Falciparum Merozoite ...
Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in blood donors at the national blood transfusion centre, Nairobi - Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
Background
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality following homologous blood transfusion in neonates and other immune compromised persons. Documentation of the status of ...
The prevalence of depression and burden of care among family care givers of mentally retarded children at Gachie Catholic Parish in Kiambu
(University of Nairobi., 2008)
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The study was carried out so as to determine the prevalence of depression and burden among
caregivers of mentally retarded children.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
To determine the social demographic profile of ...
Ocular findings in children attending occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
There is a high prevalence of ocular abnormalities in children with physical and mental
disabilities which are often overlooked due to the difficulties encountered while
examining them.
OBJECTIVES
To describe the pattern ...