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Antimicrobial prophylaxis in pregnancy: A randomized placebo-controlled trial with cefetamet-Pivoxil in pregnant women with a poor obstetric history
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
OBJECTIVE:
This study was undertaken to measure the impact of a single oral dose of cefetamet-pivoxil on pregnancy outcome in a population with substantial rates of low birth weight and high prevalence rates of maternal ...
Effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy and development of drug resistance in HIV-1 infected patients in Mombasa, Kenya
(2009)
Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is increasing in resource-limited settings (RLS) and can
successfully reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. However, virologic failure and
development of viral drug resistance ...
Pattern Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases And Risk Factors Among Women Attending An Std Referral Clinic In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000-08-27)
BACKGROUND: In Kenya, sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics care for large numbers of patients with STD-related signs and symptoms. Yet, the etiologic fraction of the different STD pathogens remains to be determined, ...
Microbial aetiology and diagnostic criteria of postpartum endometritis in Nairobi, Kenya.
(1988)
Using a protected triple lumen device, Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis, or both, were isolated from the endometriums of five out of 35 women with clinical postpartum endometritis compared with none of a ...
HIV and cervical cancer in Kenya
(2002)
OBJECTIVES:
To determine the effect of the HIV epidemic on invasive cervical cancer in Kenya.
METHODS:
Of the 3902 women who were diagnosed with reproductive tract malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) ...
Knowledge and practice about cervical cancer and Pap smear testing among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2003-12)
Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in developing countries. Population-based cytologic screening and early treatment does reduce morbidity and mortality associated with ...
IUD expulsion solved with implant technology.
(1995)
In an attempt to minimize the problem of IUD expulsion, implantation technology has been developed and tested. The trials have extended from 1985 until the present time for interval as well as for immediate postabortal and ...
Cost-effectiveness of routine ultrasound examination in first trimester of pregnancy.
(1991)
The findings of first-trimester ultrasound scans are analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the reliability of their alleged date of last menstrual period and the regularity of their menstrual ...
Predicting Neisseria Gonorrhoeae And Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection Using Risk Scores, Physical Examination, Microscopy, And Leukocyte Esterase Urine Dipsticks Among Asymptomatic Women Attending A Family Planning Clinic In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
BACKGROUND:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to exert a tremendous health burden on women in developing countries. Poor socioeconomic status, inadequate knowledge, lack of diagnostic facilities, and ...
Sexual risk behaviour and HAART: a comparative study of HIV-infected persons on HAART and on preventive therapy in Kenya
(2008)
Unprotected sex (UPS) among persons receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains a concern because of the risk of HIV-transmission. A cross-sectional study comparing the sexual risk behaviour of 179 people ...