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Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Women on Hormonal Contraceptives Compared With Those on Non-hormonal Intrauterine Contraceptive Device at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS), 2014 data, shows that most women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Kenya are on hormonal contraceptive methods. Several studies have shown that hormonal ... -
Female survivors of sexual violence: cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence first visits to the SGBV clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sexual violence against women is a health problem that is well recognized globally. The situation is very wide spread In Kenya. It has been estimated that women from all social and ethnic groups are raped and sexually ... -
Female urinary incontinence: prevalence, severity and healthcare provider consultation rate among outpatients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: According to WHO, female urinary incontinence is a silent global epidemic and one of the last medical taboos. It is associated with high economic costs, psychological morbidity and adverse effects on the quality ... -
Feracrylum in Reduction of Seroma after Mastectomy
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Seroma formation is a common problem after mastectomy. The incidence varies between 2.5% to 51%. It is often an ongoing problem after removal of the drain, and repeated skin puncture is sometimes necessary ... -
Fermentation Studies On Phenobarbitone Syrup (Paedriatic) Preparation At Kenyatta National Hospital (K.n.h.)
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The Kenyatta National hospital (K.N.H.) phenobarbitone syrup and syrup simplex 150 samples were investigated (2) for fermentation using the gasometnc method. Thus the amount of gas liberated as a by-product of ... -
Fertility Desires and Contraceptive Practices Among Hiv Positive Adults at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Summary: In Kenya, there over a million adults of reproductive age living with HIV/AIDS. Increased availability of HAART has resulted in improved sexual and physical health, resulting in increased risk of intended and ... -
Fertility Differentials in Kenya: a Cross Regional Study
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Fertility rate and pregnancy outcomes of epileptic women at the neurology clinic in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Background: Reproductive health issues of women with epilepsy are complex and multifaceted. As a chronic and sometimes lifelong disease, epilepsy is particularly intertwined with all aspects of a woman's reproductive ... -
Fertility Socio-economic Characteristics of Migeants to Saboti Location of Trans-Nzoia District
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Fetal and Maternal outcomes of mothers presenting with Obstructed labour at Provincial General Hospital Kakamega
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Nairobi, 2010)Objective; To determine the Maternal and Fetal outcomes in terms of Maternal and Fetal morbidity and mortality in mothers presenting with obstructed labour compared to other parturients undergoing emergency caesarian ... -
Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Presenting With Reduced Fetal Movements At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiSchool of Medicine ( Obstetrics And Gynaecology), University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Background: Reduced fetal movement in pregnancy is a common cause of anxiety and admission of pregnant women. It is considered a high risk pregnancy with the fetus at risk of hypoxia and sudden death. Fetal surveillance ... -
A film reject analysis at two radiology departments in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1993-07)Repeat films may be necessary if the preceding film is of poor quality or if the film does not provide the desired radiographic criteria for diagnosis. The rate of repeat films is variable in different institutions as ... -
Financing and availability of essential medicines before and after introduction of the national hospital insurance fund civil servants and disciplined services medical scheme: a case study of Webuye district hospital, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: About 30% of the world’s population is estimated not to have access to essential medicines. Studies done in Kenya have shown that public facilities experience stock-outs of basic essential medicines for about ... -
Findings of magnetic resonance imaging of intra-articular knee pathology : Radioarthroscopic correlation
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2008)Males (58.7%) were more affected than females (4l.3%).Majority of the patients were in the 26- 50 years age group, with the right knee (67.4%) being affected more than the left (32.6%). The commonest findings encountered ... -
Fine needle aspiration biopsy compared to surgical open biosy in management of bone neoplasms
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)This was a prospective study to evaluate FNAB/C on bone neoplasms. It was designed to determine the reliability, area of diagnostic difficulty and limitations of FNAB/C on bone neoplasms encountered at KNH. A total of 59 ... -
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytological Findings In HIV Positive Patients Presenting With Head And Neck Masses At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Head and neck masses commonly occur within the thyroid, salivary glands and lymph nodes as well as other soft tissues of the lesions. Lymphadenopathy is a common signs of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ... -
First-time Mother's Knowledge and Practices on Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Post Natal Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: As a global public health strategy World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)for the first six months as the optimal mode of infant feeding, providing adequate nutrition for the ... -
A five year retrospective study and a six months prospective study of traumatic posterior dislocation of the hip.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was done in two parts. Part I is a retrospective study from Jan 1995 to December 1999 of patients who were admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital with traumatic posterior dislocation of the hip. 89 patients ... -
A Five Year Review of the Clinical Presentation and Management of Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis in in-patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preseptal cellulitis is a common eye condition especially in children and generally responds well to treatment. Orbital cellulitis is a more severe infection and has the potential risk of loss of sight and life. ... -
A Five Year Study Of Primary Carcinoma Of The Thyroid Gland At Kenyatta National Hospital 1976-1980
(University of NairobiSurgery, 1982)Compared to other thyroid diseases, primary thyroid tumours are rare. Benign thyroid swellings are quite common especially in endemic gotre areas. As such the disease may be missed due to lack of awareness that a thyroid ...