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Risk factors and treatment patterns of ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as nosocomial pneumonia in a patient on mechanical ventilatory support by endotracheal tube or tracheostomy for > 48hours Studies show that VAP affects about ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Morbidity and Mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ... -
Risk factors associated with development of hypertension Among armed forces personnel attending medical outpatient Clinic at armed forces memorial hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hypertension remains a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases CVDs)worldwide. Statistics show a rising morbidity and mortality in developing countries especiallyin the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Early – Onset Neonatal Sepsis Occurring Within 24 Hours After Birth in Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonatal mortality in most low income countries is due to infections, with the majority of deaths occurring as a result of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). EONS occurs within 72 hours of life; 85% occurring ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Risk factors associated with presence of general danger signs in children who present with acute severe illness at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediastrics, University of Nairobi., 2013)Back ground: Every year about 7 million children die before their 5th birth day. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries. These deaths result from a disease or a combination of diseases that can be prevented ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Relapse Following Treatment of the First Episode of Substance Induced Psychosis: a Review of Secondary Data at Mathari National and Referral Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Sustained use of substances increases the risk of developing psychosis distinct from primary psychotic illnesses making it a unique challenge that is tangible due to addiction. Certainly, the necessity to ... -
The Risk Factors Associated With The Development Of Nutritional Rickets In Children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics, 2000-03)A study to determine the risk factors associated with development of nutritional rickets in children at Kenyatta National Hospital was carried out. It was a case control study. Sixty three children under 18 months of age ... -
Risk factors for anemia among women enrolling for antenatal care for the first time at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Anemia during pregnancy is a global public health problem affecting developing and developed countries. It is one of the major causes of prenatal and maternal morbidity and mortality globally, contributing to 20% of all ... -
Risk factors for burn injuries among patients hospitalized at Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Burn injuries are some of the most physically and psychologically devastating forms of trauma and most common injuries affecting children especially in the home environment. They are a major cause of morbidity and mortality ... -
Risk factors for cardiac dysfunction in children on treatment for cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Introduction: Management of paediatric malignancies requires a multimodal approach to treatment. Modalities include combination of various antineoplastic drugs and radiotherapy. This multimodal approach puts patients at ... -
Risk factors for early complications of tracheostomes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2011)Background: A tracheostomy is a surgical intervention that can mean the difference between life and death. It has been practiced for thousands of years. The operation is associated with various complications the commonest ... -
Risk factors for infection and disease with the malaria parasite in children less than five years of age in Kisumu District Nyanza Province Kenya.
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Risk Factors For Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Womren Living With HIV/AIDS At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching And Referal Hospital In Kisumu County : A 5 Yaer Based Case - Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: According to WHO, almost nine out of ten (87%) cervical cancer deaths occur in the less developed regions. There were an estimated 311,000 deaths from cervical cancer worldwide in 2018, accounting for 7.5% of ... -
Risk factors for kerosene stove explosion burns as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background The kerosene stove is a common cooking appliance in lower and middle income households in Kenya and when it explodes, it causes thermal bums which is a life threatening injury. Women tend to be victims more ... -
Risk Factors for Non-genetic Mental Retardation Among Children Aged 2 – 18 Years Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
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Risk factors for Otitis media with effusion in children at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Otitis media with effusion is a multifactorial disease process involving immunological, infectious, anatomic, socioeconomic and genetic causes among other factors. Otitis media with effusion is a clinical ... -
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the Effect of Chemotherapy on the Quality of Life of Infected Patients in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND According to World Health Organization, there were 10.4 million cases of tuberculosis worldwide in 2015 and eighty-seven percent of the victims were in Asia and Africa. Kenya is among the countries with high ... -
Risk Factors for Re-laparotomy After Cesarean Section and Associated Maternal Mortality and Near-miss Events at KNH an Exploratory Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cesarean section (CS) delivery is on the rise worldwide and now accounts for more than one in five deliveries, this trend is expected to rise and by 2030 nearly 29% of total deliveries are likely to be through ... -
Risk factors for severe dehydration and hypovolaemic shock in children presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital with acute Gastroenteritis
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Dehydration is the most frequent and dangerous complication of acute gastroenteritis which accounts for millions of deaths each year in young children, mostly in developing countries. There remains much to be ...