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Surgical apgar score: applicability in patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study was designed to assess the applicability of the Surgical Apgar Score in post- operative risk stratification for patients undergoing laparatomy at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive ...
Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: -
Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2).
While early fracture fixation ...
Factors Associated With Practices Of Health Care Workers Towards Integrating Oral Health Into Primary Health Care In Imenti North District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background
The prevalence of oral health diseases is on the rise in Kenya. The ratio of oral health care personnel to the population is however very low. Preventive dentistry remains is therefore key to reverse this ...
The relationship between lumbar radiculopathy and neuropathic heel pain
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background
Back pain and plantar heel pain are both common problems in the general population with one in ten people experiencing inferior heel pain at some time1. Radicular pain is defined as a type of referred pain ...
The Prevalence Of Depression Among Patients With Burns Admitted At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Burn injuries are devastating, sudden and unpredictable forms of trauma which affect
the victim both physically and psychologically. Depression is one of the
psychological complications that follow burn patients which ...
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients Attending The Diabetes Clinic At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: There is a paucity of data in the literature on knowledge, attitude and practices of
diabetic patients with regards to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes mellitus affects more than 170
million persons worldwide.1 ...
A review of the etiology, visual outcome and complications of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery at Kikuyu eye unit in P.C.E.A Kikuyu hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction: Rhegmatogenous Retinal detachment is a treatable cause of blindness. The number of general ophthalmologists trained and working in eye clinics widely spread in Kenya has increased over time leading to early ...
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Background
Infertility affects a relatively large number of couples (about 50 -80 million) worldwide with an estimated global prevalence of 8-12% but higher in Africa 20-30%. The magnitude of infertility in Kenya remains ...
Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Adolescents Attending Public Secondary Schools In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)
Introduction: Globally, the average age at which young people begin to have sex has
steadily decreased. It has also been noted in Africa, that the age of initiation of sexual
intercourse has dropped, predisposing the ...
A Situation Analysis Of The Treatment Models Used In Registered Inpatient Alcohol And Drugs Rehabilitation Centres In And Around Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)
Background of the study
Drug and substance abuse is a global threat that causes serious ramifications on people's health,
security, economic and cultural welfare. Treatment of persons with Drug and substance abuse is
a ...