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Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates causing urinary tract infections in intensive care unit patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of nosocomial infections encountered in the inpatient settings including intensive care unit (ICU). Amongst patients ix admitted to ICU, studies have revealed ... -
Bacterial vaginosis: prevalence and value of different diagnostic tests among prenatal women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is defined as an imbalance in the normal vaginal flora with a reduced level of the usual predominant lactobacilli and the proliferation of various anaerobic bacteria. 79 BV is associated with ... -
Bacteriological Evaluation and Quality Assessment of Drinking Water From Water Refill Stations in Selected Estates in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Safe, adequate and accessible water is crucial in human and animal lives. If the quality of drinking-water is not checked, there could be a major burden on the health of people as a result of contamination. ... -
Bacteriological Quality Of Drinking Water Supplies: A Comparative Study Of Eldoret And Kitale Municipalities .
(University of NairobiMedical Microbiology,, 2008-03)Introduction: Access to safe drinking water is an important basic need. A large proportion of people in developing countries lack access to safe drinking water. This has resulted in high morbidity and mortality due to ... -
Bacteriology of neonatal septicaemia and bacteraemia at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Bacterial growth was obtained from 114 neonates from all the paediatric units of the Kenyatta National Hospital (K. N. H. ) where neonates are admitted and managed during the period January to December, 1980. The ... -
Bacteriology of unheated expressed breast milk stored at room temperature
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1986-04)Thirty samples of unheated expressed breast milk (EBM) from 30 lactating mothers, and twelve samples of unboiled Kenya Co-operatives Creameries (KCC) milk, both stored at room temperature (RT) and in the refrigerator ... -
Barriers in preventing long-term complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Diabetes mellitus and other non-communicable diseases have become a threat to global and national development. Scientific evidence shows that appropriate lifestyle modification decreases risks of getting diabetes ... -
Barriers to access of quality renal replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, economic and man power factors dictate a conservative approach to RRT but majority of ESRD patients "perish" because of lack of funds. Very few patients can afford regular maintenance ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy : a case study of person`s living with HIV/AIDs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Context: An estimated 5 million people became infected with HIV worldwide in 2003, and 700,000 of these were children. Over the next decade, without effective treatment and care, UNAIDS predicts that these people will join ... -
Barriers to appropriate breast feeding practices among mothers attending maternal and child health Clinic at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Breastfeeding is a natural and recommended way of feeding all infants and young children Decline in this practice has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality of children under the age of five years globally and in ... -
Barriers to appropriate home management of acute gastroenteritis by caregivers of children under five years attending Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Diarrhoea is the third leading cause of under five mortality in Kenya. It accounts for 4.7% of all outpatient cases countrywide. Caregivers have been identified to play a vital role in appropriate management of acute ... -
Barriers to health care for children under five in Butere division, western Kenya
(2008)Background Kenya's under-five mortality is estimated to be 115 per 1000 live births. Western Kenya is endowed with good climatic conditions and natural resources including a fair distribution of both public and private ... -
Barriers to HIV testing and counseling uptake among young people aged 18-24 years in Nyeri Municipality
(University of NairobiDepartment Public Health, 2013-11)Background HIV testing and counseling (HTC) is an important strategy in HIV and AIDS prevention and control in Kenya. The prevalence of testing in Kenya remains low among adults as reported in KAIS 2007 and also in KDHS ... -
Barriers to Men’s Involvement in Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Butula Sub-county, Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to explore the barriers to men‟s involvement in antenatal and postnatal care in Butula sub county, western Kenya. It was guided by the health belief model to ascertain male involvement in ANC and PNC and ... -
Barriers to optimum management of malaria among children under five years of age in Garissa provincial hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)Background: Malaria continues to be a major killer accounting for 16% of under five deaths in Sub Saharan Africa. In Kenya 34,000 children die annually from malaria. Kenya’s National Malaria guidelines have been adapted ... -
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to breast cancer services, through ... -
Barriers to uptake of long term and permanent family planning methods among HIV infected postpartum mothers in Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction Family planning is a key component of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. While most health facilities in Kenya provide long term and ... -
The Base Catalysed Reaction Between 0- nitrobenzaldehyde and Ketosteroids and its Possible Analytical use
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1976) -
Base deficit as an indicator of significant abdominal trauma at Kenyatta hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Early recognition of significant BAT is of utmost importance in preventing adverse outcomes. Focused Abdominal Sonography ... -
Baseline Profile, Rhythm Abnormalities and Outcomes for Patients With Pacemakers Inserted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Keywords: pacemaker, rhythm abnormalities, indications, outcomes, Kenyatta Background: Permanent pacemakers are the only treatment for high degree atrioventricular block or symptomatic bradycardia. Quadrennial surveys by ...