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Psychiatric morbidity among medical in-patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1988)The number of beds in psychiatric hospitals in developed countries has dropped from the peak in the 1950's. This is perhaps in part due to increase in the use of psychotropic drugs and other measures such as the breaking ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among patients attending a primary health care centre in a deprived community in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, 1987)Studies done in recent years have shown that previous estimates of the prevalence of psychological disorders have had to be revised upwards, the majority of this evidence emanating from the West (Reeler, 1987). Research ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among public primary school teachers at Mogotio division, in Koibatek district
(Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Introduction: - Every occupation has its own stressors which cause stress leading to psychiatric morbidity. Teachers have been known to be under a lot of stress related to work characteristics, socio-demographic ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant couples: study among couples attending couples counselling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009-07)Title: Psychiatric morbidity among seronegative partners in HIV discordant Couples: study among couples attending couples counseling centre at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya. Background: Surveys across the world ... -
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Youth Patients at Nakuru Level 6 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Among the most rampant leading causes of global burden of disease is psychiatric disorders which are very common, with the approximation of roughly 12% of a globally disease burden. There is a decreased life ... -
Psychiatric morbidity and related factors in the rehabilitation process of paraplegics at the National Spinal Injury Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)Many studies in the Western world have reported a high association between paraplegia and psychiatric morbidity. Some complications of paraplegia and characteristics of patients have been associated with psychiatric ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in a gynaecology out-patient clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1992)The ma in objective of this study is to survey and show the aetiology and presentation of psychiatric morbidity among female patients attending a gynaecology out-patient clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). There ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in children and young persons admitted into an approved school in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 1987)As in other parts of the World, the problem of juvenile delinquency seems to be on the increase and is currently causing a lot of concern not only to the authorities but also to teachers, parents and health workers. Since ... -
Psychiatric morbidity in children and young persons appearing in the Nairobi juvenile court
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1998)This study was carried out among children and young persons 1Il difficult SOClOeconomic circumstances who had been brought to the Nairobi Juvenile Court. A total of 90 children and young persons between the age of 8 and ... -
Psycho-Dietary Adaptation Among End Stage Renal Disease Clients On Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Background: Hemodialysis care requires events of adjustment in dietary options that must be adhered to. The diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) or renal failure disease and initiation of hemodialysis care influences ... -
Psycho-social and cultural factors associated with non-adherence to treatments and follow up among outpatients at Mathari Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction; Non adherence is a major obstacle in delivery of healthcare services, because even the best medicine is not effective unless taken appropriately. According to WHO only about 50% of patients are compliant ... -
Psychological aspects of paediatric cancer patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)To establish the psychological status of paediatric cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital A cross sectional descriptive study of children with cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital. The study duration was from ... -
Psychological Effects of Caesarean Section on Mothers Delivered at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Problem statement: The rate of Caesarean section delivery being undertaken is in the rising trend both locally and internationally. Though Caesarean Section is aimed at ensuring safe deliveries in complicated conditions, ... -
Psychological insulin resistance among type 2 diabetes patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Type 2 diabetes is progressive and over years the beta cell mass depletes leading to a lack of insulin which is key in glucose homeostasis. This necessitates the introduction of insulin as part of the patient ... -
Psychopathology, Resilience, and Risk Factors Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents: A Mixed Methods Study of the Special Unit Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background- Hearing disability is associated with challenges that may predispose one to psychopathology. There is little evidence on the population’s prevalence of psychopathology. Too much focus in research has been on ... -
Psychosocial And Sexual Practices, Attitudes And Challenges Of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)HIV/AIDS pandemic remains the world's single most devastating epidemic particularly in developing countries where many governments have declared it a disaster. High risk practices of HlV infected persons serve as the ... -
Psychosocial aspects of Khat use among the youth in Eastleigh -Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)The plant khat (catha edulis) is grown in Kenya and khat use is a widespread habit among the youth living in Eastleigh- Nairobi Kenya. It has peculiarity of producing certain influences on the psychosocial well being of ... -
Psychosocial Barriers Associated With Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Among Counsellors in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Suicide is a national as well a global mental and public health crisis claiming one million lives annually yet preventable evidence-informed strategies exist. Kenya’s suicide rate increased by 58% from 2008 to ... -
The Psychosocial Burden And Quality Of Life Of Mothers With Preterm Birth Versus Term Birth At Kenyatta National Hospital (a Mixed Methods Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally there are 13 million premature babies born annually. Prematurity comes with an increased demand in care, neonatal morbidity and mortality as well as attendant long term sequelae. These pose a burden ... -
Psychosocial challenges experienced by Caregivers with children undergoing chemotherapy at the pediatric unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The diagnosis of childhood cancer is a critical life event that impacts the psychological status of children and their parents. Due to this, caregivers of children with cancer experience considerable psychological ...