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A study of acetylation status using hydrallazine in African Hypertensives at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)In the present study investigation of hydrallazine acetylator phenotype was undertaken for the first time in hypertensive Africans. A total of 25 randomly selected patients with moderate to severe hypertension participated ... -
A Study Of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease In Children Under Five To Determine The Feasibiliy Of Distribubuting Oral Rehydration Salts (unicef Packets) And Health Education Through Organized Women's Groups In Urban Kisumu, In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)199 women belonging to 9 women's groups and 194 control women were studied in Urban Kisumu between April and September 1985. The history structure and social functioning of the womens' groups is fully described . Their ... -
A Study Of Acute Gastro-duodenal Perforation At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1980)This is a prospective study of 45 cases of acute gastro-duodenal perforation presented at Kenyatta National Hospital between January 1979 and November 1980. This study analyses the clinical presentation, clinical ... -
A study of attachment styles among children aged from 8 to 14 years in Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Contrary to common perceptions, there is growing evidence that parents continue to play a key role in influencing their adolescent’s development, regardless of decreasing amount of time spent together. Attachment security, ... -
A study of chronic subdural haematomas at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1979)All patients presenting with chronic subdural haematomas over the three year period to Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi have been reviewed. Of the fifty-one patients five were diagnosed at postmortem. Of the remaining ... -
A study of clinical and laboratory features in stroke patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1987)This is both a retrospective as well as a prospective study conducted from January 1986 to January, 1987 at KNH involving 72 stroke patients. Thirty point four per cent of the patients were found to hypertensive. The ... -
A Study of Conditions Causing Carcass and Organ Condemnation During Meat Inspection and Their Financial Implications in Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Meat inspection is an important activity along the value chain that not only guarantee food safety but equally plays an important role in safeguarding public health. The overall goal of meat inspection is to provide risk ... -
A study of etiology and demographic characteristics of chronic hoarseness of voice at the Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2005)This was a prospective study on the Etiology of Chronic Hoarseness of Voice (HOV) and demographic characteristics of patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgical Department ... -
A study of factors associated with the prevalence of coccidia infection in cattle and its spatial epidemiology in Busia, Bungoma and Siaya counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Coccidiosis is a protozoan infection that affects most domestic species: canine, feline, equine, porcine, bovine, ovine, lagomorphs and avian. The overall objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and spatial ... -
A Study Of Fractures Of The Femoral Shaft Treated By Intra-medullary Nailing At The Kenyatta National Hospital Over A Five Year Period
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)'This is a partly retrospective and partly prospective study covering the five year period from January 1st 1975 to December 31st, 1980; examining the clinical profile of 'the patients who had intramedullary nailing for ... -
A Study Of Gonococcal Infection Among A Selected Prostitute Population In A Slum Area In Nairobi Kenya With Particular Reference To Socio-economic Legal Aspects And Intervention Strategy
(University of Nairobi, 1985)NEISSERIA GONORRHOEA infection is a major Public Health Problem in Kenya. It is a major cause of morbidity in males and females in the population Control programmes have been mainly concentrated on Secondary Prevention ... -
A study of haemorrhoids as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital with special reference to asymptomatic haemorrhoids.
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A study of how commercial sex workers care for and arrange for future support to their children: case of Kibera, Nairobi
(School of Nursing, 2012-02-07)Childcare is necessary for child survival growth and development. It is influenced by certain factors such as the maternal health status and resource availability. It has been estimated that 50-80% of Kenya's commercial ... -
A study of iron deficiency anaemia in preterm babies and the effects of prophylactic iron.
(University Of NairobiColege of Health Sciences, 1985)This study was undertaken to determine the haemoglobin levels at birth, the frequency of iron deficiency anaemia and the value of prophylactic iron in its prevention in preterm infants. At the start of the study there were ... -
A Study Of Malaria On The Kano Plains, Kisumu District, Kenya: A Community Study Of Currrent Knowledge, Attitudes And Control Practises; Parasite And Spleen Rates; Mosquito Bionomics And The Feasability Of Vector-control At The Community Level
(University of Nairobi, 1985)A Study of Malaria on the Kano Plains, Kisumu District, Kenya was carried out between April and August, 1985. The study included the following:- 1. A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey was conducted, it ... -
A study of occupational and non-occupational health problems among factory workers in a Kenyan industrial town.
(School of Medicine, 1990)This was a study of occupational injuries and other health problems among factory workers in the Thika Municipality of Kenya. 'l'hedata was collected between the months of December 1988 and April 1989, during which time, ... -
Study of paediatric thermal, burns: presentation, causes and management as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)A prospective study of 101 paediatric bum patients aged 3 weeks to 12 years was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) Ward 4D, Bums Unit and Intensive Care Unit (K'U) to assess the demographic pattern and ... -
A study of patients attending for surgical management of impacted canines
(University of Nairobi,Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics., 1990)