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Prevalence,barriers And Facilitators Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Attending Gynaecology Outpatient Clinics In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Nairobi. Screening of this cancer facilitates early detection, prompt treatment and consequently reduces ... -
The Prevalent Family Structure And Functions Among Juvenile Delinquent Children In Rehabilitation Centres In Nairobi And Kiambu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Youth delinquency and crime is a major problem in Nairobi (United Nations Habitat, 2016). This trend has been associated with the increase of juvenile delinquency. There is a growing concern with the growth and ... -
Prevelance of alcohol & substance use disorders among HIV infected youth aged between 15-25 yrs old at Mbagathi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: In Sub-Saharan Africa, the numbers of HIV infected youth are estimated to be high. In Kenya particularly, youth aged 15 years to 24 years have been identified as vulnerable to HIV and other sexually transmitted ... -
Prevelance of Psychological Distress, Dysfunctional Coronavirus Anxiety and Impact of Covid 19 Pandemic Among Caregivers of Children With Mental Illness at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Those who provide care to children with developmental disorders and other special needs are at increased risk of psychological distress due to emotional and physical demands of caregiving, predisposing them ... -
Preventing Acute Malnutrition in Women and Children Through Livestock Interventions in Northern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, undernutrition remains a significant challenge to the health of women and children and accounted for nearly half (>45%) of deaths in children <5 years in 2020. In 2022, stunting and wasting affected 22% and ... -
Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse: mhealth Based Peer-mentoring Among Students
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The use of alcohol and substance abuse is rising in Kenyan institutions of higher learning. The University of Nairobi trains peer-mentors to reach out to and counsel students on the effects of and prevention ... -
Primary And Recurrent Herpes Simplex Ocular Infection In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medicine, 1989)randomised clinical study was performed in the eye clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital on 52 patients with ocular Primary Herpes Simplex Virus (PHSV) and Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus (RHSV) ulcerative keratitis who ... -
Primary Health Care Based Group Interpersonal Therapy (Ipt-g), for Depressed Postpartum Adolescents Living With HIV in Nairobi: an Implementation Science Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Postpartum depression may occur among some mothers after childbirth. Adolescent pregnancy can lead the expectant girl to drop out of school, receive poor obstetric care and family support. Adolescent mothers ... -
Primary mediastinal tumors and cysts at the Kenyatta National Hospital: A fifteen year retrospective study from January 1974 to December 1988
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Primary Molar Crown Dimensions in a Sample of Kenyan Children of African Descent and Their Comparison to 3m ESPE Stainless Steel Crowns
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tooth measurement is important in clinical dentistry. Tooth size is one of the factors that affect the development of occlusion. The relationship between the size of the dental arches and the size of teeth also directly ... -
Principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis in gene expression data
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)The datasets from microarray experiments enables the measurement of gene ex- pression pro le of in cells. Statistical models maybe used for classify the samples into various physiological categories based on the gene ... -
The Principles And Practice Of Haehodialysis : The Experience At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Heath Sciences, 1985)Haemodialysis as a form of renal failure treatment was started at Kenyatta National Hospital in December 1972 w i t h the opening of the Intensive Care Unit. Between that time and June 1982, the machines used were part ... -
Proactive risk assessment of intrathecal chemotherapy in paediatric oncology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Chemotherapeutic agents are listed as high alert medications due to their high toxicity, narrow therapeutic range and high potential for medication related problems arising from the complexities associated with ... -
Problematic Internet Use, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among University of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Internet use among university students has risen worldwide. Despite its many advantages, there are rising concerns about the risks and negative consequences accrued from continued internet use especially around one’s ... -
Profile of amblyopia at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Amblyopia is a visual development disorder whose onset is in childhood. It becomes resistant to treatment after the critical period of 7 – 8 years when the visual system is estimated to have matured. Therefore ... -
Profile of Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Children Aged 3 Months to 12 Years With Fever and Convulsions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fever and convulsions in children can be caused by bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, severe malaria, febrile convulsions and other central nervous system pathologies. Performance of a lumbar puncture is important in ... -
The profile of children and adolescents aged below 19 years presenting with sexual abuse in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Cases of child sexual abuse are on an increase in our African set-up. Awareness of the problem and knowledge of its manifestations is essential. Outlining of the profile of sexually abused children will show ... -
Profile of lung pathology at autopsy in children under the age of five years dying from Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Respiratory diseases alone cause an estimated 20% of deaths in children under the age of five attributed to mainly by severe acute respiratory infections, a cause of death that is treatable. Therefore these ... -
Profile Of Salmonella Typhimurium At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Medical Microbiology, 1991)Salmonella typhimurium infections at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are being isolated more frequently than Salmonella typhi. There has been a persistent rise in the isolation of S.typhimurium from blood, stools and ... -
Profile of unilateral acute hand injuries seen at a referral hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This study was designed to assess the pattern and outcome of unilateral acute hand injuries managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who had hand injuries and followed up ...