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Factors Associated With the Timing of Intestinal Stoma Reversal and Outcomes in Adult Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: Intestinal stoma creation is done as either an emergency surgery or elective surgery to divert the flow of fecal matter in order to relieve obstruction or protect distal anastomosis. It involves bringing out ... -
Factors Associated With Time Taken From Histologic Diagnosis to Initiation of Radiotherapy in Women With Cervical Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital;Cross-sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Cervical cancer is the second most diagnosed cancers of women after breastcancer. Time taken from histological diagnosis to initiation of radiotherapy is considered as a measure of the quality of care. However, ... -
Factors Associated With Treatment Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Androgen deprivation therapy is recommended in the management locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. The two available therapeutic options are orchiectomy and medical castration. The use of either ... -
Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Screening and Detection within the ANC Services in Thika Level Five Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally and the number of TB cases continues to rise. Passive TB screening reduces delays detection of the disease. A delay in TB detection continues ... -
Factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension among renal transplant recipients attending nephrology clinics in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine, 2013)Background Renal transplantation remains the therapeutic modality of choice for patients with end stage renal disease. Prevalence of hypertension remains high post transplantation, with alarmingly low proportion of patients ... -
Factors associated with uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives methods among postpartum women at Juba Teaching Hospital: a cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Family planning is important for prevention of short inter-pregnancy intervals and reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. While most health facilities in South Sudan provide long acting ... -
Factors associated with uptake of prostate cancer screening among patients seeking health care services at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Prostate cancer screening is not a common practice in Kenya in spite of prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Kenyan men .Majority of our patients therefore usually present in the ... -
Factors Associated With Use of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives Among Women Seeking Family Planning Services at Two Referral Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) have been proven to be effective in reducing unplanned pregnancies. However, in Kenya, the utilization of LARCs is lower compared to short-acting reversible ... -
Factors associated with utilization of hospital deliveries at Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Low skilled delivery is associated with high MMR (Lawson et al, 2003). NEP has the highest maternal mortality and lowest skilled deliveries in Kenya (KDHS, 2008). ANC attendance is high both nationally and in NEP. This ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets Among Pregnant Women in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: In spite of the progress made in the past decades, malaria continues to be a pressing public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to infections and adverse ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Post-partum Care in Dagoretti Sub-county, Nairobi: a Comparison Between Adolescents and Older Women
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: The high maternal mortality and morbidity continues to be an important public health concern internationally. Adolescents face even higher risk compared to older women. Quality postpartum care is a key intervention ... -
Factors associated with virological failure among patients on second-line ART at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The HIV/AIDS scourge posture a serious difficulty to authorities, health operations, including societies throughout the globe. Relevant utilization regarding antiretroviral (ARV’s) has enhanced the well-being ... -
Factors Associated Wlth Optimal Art Adherence And Better Clinical Outcomes In Patients Enrolled At Casino Hiv Clinic Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)Background: HIV/AIDS has been a rapidly growing public health problem in Kenya. The current HIV prevalence in Kenya stands at 5.6%, the prevalence among women in the country is 6.9%, compared with 4.4% among men (KAIS ... -
Factors considered by organizations in entering strategic alliances and the challenges faced: a survey of non - governmental organizations in the health sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the health sector in Kenya consider when entering strategic alliances and the challenges they face. The study targeted ... -
Factors contributing to increased risk of hiv infection among men who have sex with men in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: It is estimated worldwide that 34 million people are living with HIV and that 2.5 million people were newly infected (WHO, 2012). Sub- Sahara Africa accounts for about 70% (23.5 million) PLWHA (WHO, 2012). It ... -
Factors Contributing To The Mortality Of Low Birth Weight Infants In The New Born Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010-01)This is a retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study based on determining factors contributing to low birth weight infant (LBWI) deaths in Kenya. About 15.5% of all infants born worldwide (20 million) are born with ... -
Factors Contributing To The Uptake And Compliance With HIV post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2010)A study was done to determine the factors contributing to the uptake and compliance to HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at Kenyatta National Hospital, and, to find out the practices, attitudes, and knowledge of the ... -
Factors contributing to waiting times among patients undergoing computerized tomography, ultrasonography and general radiography at kenyatta national hospital, nairobi kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background-lengthy patient waiting time is a major cause of dissatisfaction of patients with healthcare providers. Determining the optimum waiting time for any given radiological service is often part of a larger assessment ... -
Factors determining access and utilization of immunisation services in Kibera, Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Introduction Kibera is the largest informal settlement in Nairobi. Kibera is reported as a Category 4 area as far as immunization coverage is concerned with high dropout rates of 16%. Dropout rates of more than 10% ... -
Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing Sciences, 2007-08)Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata National Hospital (KNH) BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care. A nursing care plan best ...