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Linkage to long term care of newly diagnosed Hiv exposed and HIV infected children at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Despite efforts to scale up provider initiated testing and counselling (PITC) and early infant diagnosis (EID) services, it is not known what proportion of newly diagnosed HIV infected and exposed children are successfully ... -
Linking attachment insecurity to increased conduct and behavioral problems in adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background/Objectives: Research has suggested that there exists a significant link between insecure attachment and the development of psychopathology in adolescence as shown in increased conduct and behavioral problems. ... -
Lipid And Lipoprotein Changes In Kenya Unban Women Using Two Oral Contraceptives
(University Of Nairobi, 1985)One hundred and twenty five black Kenyan women attending the Family Welfare Clinic at Kenyatta national Hospital and seeking Oral Contraceptive advice were recruited to the study. They were randomly allocated two combined ... -
Lipid profile in Esrd.
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Lived experiences of Caregivers of adolescents diagnosed with substance use disorder attending Kenyatta National Hospital Youth Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Substance Use Disorder among the adolescent remains a big threat to health and wellbeing of the individual and the family. Substance abuse affects all age groups but adolescent individuals are most at risk ... -
Lived Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among Patients Diagnosed With Gynecological Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Intimate partner violence is becoming more common across all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race or religion. Globally, it is estimated that the prevalence of intimate partner violence range ... -
The Liver Function Status In Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia At Kenyatta National Hospital
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Living Kidney Donor Dropout At The Kenyatta National Hospital Transplant Program.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND. Kidney transplantation involves transplanting a healthy kidney to a patient with ESRD. Donors can either be living or deceased. Living donation offers the advantage of optimal preparation of both the recipient ... -
A logistic regression model to identify determinants of contraceptive utilization among youths in Kayole and Mukuru.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite the number of sexually active among youths being high, very few youths engage in safe sex. They had rather involve themselves in risky be havior. The overall image of literature is not encouraging, youths do ... -
Logistic regression to determine the relationship between HIV testing, HIV knowledge and attitude among adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)HIV testing is a critical gateway to treatment care and support services. Knowledge of HIV status can empower individuals and couples to take measures to prevent HIV acquisition or onward transmission. For those already ... -
A logistic regression to identify key determinants of Hiv/Aids knowledge, risk perception and condom use among young people aged 15-24 years in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In 2014, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimated that 36.9 million people are living with HIV in the world. In that same year, there were 106 000 new infections in Kenya where 38% of the new infections ... -
Logistics Management Strategy and the Performance of the Petroleum Industry in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The petroleum industry has a great opportunity of increasing its productivity owing to the increased global demand for oil. However, this increased demand for oil has made the management part of the supply chain and ... -
Longitudinal study of change in cd4+ cell counts on hiv-positive patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the comprehensive care centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The measurement of CD4+ T-cell (CD4) counts is a strong predictor of progression to AIDS and a means of monitoring antiviral therapy (ART). Understanding the wayCD4+ cell counts change over time would provide ... -
Low birth weight infants at Machakos provincial hospital, Kenya: incidence, aetiology and mortality
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1983)A Prospective study on Low Birth Weight babies was carried out at Machakos Provincial Hospital. During the four months period of study, a total of 1433 babies were delivered, out of whom 133 babies weighed 2500 grams ... -
Low Dose Combination of Morphine and Ketamine Versus Standard Dose Morphine Alone in Pain Control During Change of Dressing in Adult Burn Patients. A Parallel Group, Randomized Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Burn injuries occur when the skin is exposed to excessive heat with resultant extensive tissue damage. A cardinal element in the management of burn injuries is the performance of change of dressing that normally ... -
Lymphadenopathy in HIV infected adults at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)Objective: To determine the aetiology of lymphadenopathy in HIV/AIDS patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. ** Design: Cross sectional descriptive study with aonsecutive sampling. ** Setting: Medical out-patient clinics ... -
Macroscopic and microscopic study of Datura stramonium, Azadirachta indica AND Bidens pilosa.
(2012)Datura stramonium, Azadirachta indica and Bidens pilosa, are herbal drugs of global importance used for the treatment of different ailments. At global, regional, national and local levels, the end users of these drugs ... -
Magnetic resonance imaging and radio-graphic findings in chronic low back pain.A clinicoradiological correlational study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Chronic Low Back Pain (LBP) commonly referred to as Lumbago is one of the most common causes for consultations in outpatient clinics and specialized orthopaedic departments. Although the differential diagnosis ... -
Magnitude and Factors Associated With Drop Out of Care Among Children in Long Term Care at Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetic Clinic Between 2012- 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Diabetes Mellitus being a chronic disease, DM patients require close monitoring and long term follow up for optimal glycemic control. Suboptimal glycemic control leads to multisystem complications. DM can be ... -
The magnitude and factors associated with loss to follow up among children attending the Hiv clinic at Kangundo level four hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in enrolment and care of HIV-infected children in Kenya. Their long-term survival depends on lifetime adherence to antiretroviral therapy. African studies ...
