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The prevalence, intensity and morbid1ty of schistosomiasis among the school children from Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria in Kenya
(1987)A cross-sectional descriptive study of schistosomiasis was carried out on the school children residing on Rusinga Island of Lake Victoria in Kenya. Between February and December, 1986 a total of 2620 pupils (79.5%) out ... -
Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice on refractive error among students attending Public high schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Uncorrected refractive error is a major public health concern and is the biggest cause of visual impairment in the world. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with spectacles. Lack of knowledge, erroneous ... -
Prevalence, Morbidity, And Response To Treatment Of Schistosoma Mansoni In A Rural Primary School Population
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1982)All the children in Lietune Primary School,Machakos District, Kenya were examined in a study to determine the prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection and correlated with morbidity as determined by standard ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ... -
The prevalence, pattern and associations of diabetic retinopathy in black african diabetic patients attending medical diabetes clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Over the last ten years. there has been a rise in the number of patients with Diabetes mellitus and the risk of visual loss from Diabetic retinopathy. A study on the magnitude and pattern of DR carried out ... -
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with cognitive dysfunction in children with epilepsy attending the pediatric neurology clinic at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. A vast majority of the children afflicted reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Children living with epilepsy have a higher risk of a broad range ... -
Prevalence, Predisposing Factors and Awareness of Burnout Among Kenyan Radiologists and Radiology Trainees
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Burnout refers to an occupation syndrome characterized by overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism or depersonalization, and a sense of ineffectiveness and lower efficacy. High rates of burnout varying ... -
Prevalence, Radiographic Features, Management and Outcomes of Orthopaedic Limb Conditions Affecting Racehorses in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Racehorses incur various orthopaedic conditions during racing events as well as during rigorous training regimes. Prevalence, radiographic features, management and outcomes of orthopaedic limb conditions affecting ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors And Management Of Venous Thromboembolism Amongst Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy and cause of cancer-related mortality. Cancer has long been associated as a risk factor for hyper-coagulation. It may, therefore, lead to venous thromboembolism in breast ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of neonatal dehydration among 13 hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Information - Neonatal deaths currently contribute nearly 50% of under-five deaths and identification of causes of neonatal mortality is a priority. There are concerns that dehydration is a common problem in ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pattern of Injuries Among the Volleyball Players in the Kenya Volleyball Federation League: a Season’s Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Volleyball is a popular sport and injuries are relatively common. Past research has consistently indicated a high prevalence of injuries in volleyball. Player demographic characteristics and various other ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Timing of Occurrence of Stillbirths Among Patients With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018-2019; a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) such as preeclampsia, eclampsia and chronic hypertension complicate approximately 6.5% of pregnancies in Kenya. About 2.6 million stillbirths occurred globally in 2015, ... -
The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Management of Residual Cin Following Primary Leep at Kenyatta National Hospital,a Cross-sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in developing countries. Cervical cancer screening is the principal preventive measure in detection of cervical intraepithelial lesions. Colposcopy ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Microbiological Profile of Early Surgical Site Infection Following Orthopaedic Implant Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of surgical site infections (SSI) in orthopaedic surgery has been on the rise especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This has been attributed to the increased number of trauma ... -
Prevalence, severity and initial management of pain among children admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital general paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Acute pain is one of the most common adverse stimuli experienced by children, occurring as a result of injury, illness, and necessary medical procedures. Pain is associated with increased anxiety, avoidance, somatic ... -
Prevalence, Severity and Outcomes of Community Acquired Acute Kidney Injury in Medical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Prevalence, Severity And Pattern Of Head Injury Among Motorcycle Crash Victims At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Motorcycles represent the most dangerous form of motorized transportation, and their increased use has been associated with a rise in motorcycle related crashes. In last decade, Kenya witnessed an explosion ... -
Prevalence, sociodemographic and clinical pattern of acute decompensated heart failure at Muranga District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome associated with very significant morbidity and mortality. Due to its increasing prevalence. it is gaining increased attention, particularly because of the current and future ... -
Prevalence, Trends and Risk Factors of Infections in Post Renal Transplant Recipients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Infections in post renal transplant recipients remain a major concern despite advances in medical care post procedure. They are significantly higher compared to hospitalizations arising from allograft ... -
Prevalence, Underlying Causes, and Uptake of Interventions for Preventing Recurrent Preterm Births at Kenyatta National Hospital– a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the prevalence of recurrent preterm births is between 9.6% and 31.6% with 81% of preterm births occurring in sub-Saharan Africa according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Ten percent (10%) of ...