http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/14342 2026-05-18T20:57:46Z 2026-05-18T20:57:46Z Tiparo, Joshua K http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/101764 2017-12-11T17:17:34Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Prevalence Of HIV Associated Dementia Among HIV/AIDS Adults Attending Comprehensive Care Centre-Kapsabet Referral Hospital Tiparo, Joshua K Introduction HIV associated dementia is the most devastating central nervous system consequence of HIV infection which invades the brain directly. Progression into HIV associated dementia (HAD) has is associated with a number of bio-psychosocial factors. Despite the high prevalence of HIV infection, there are no adequate data on HIV associated dementia both internationally and locally especially in Africa. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of HAD, the associated socio-demographic factors, and the association between International HIV Dementia Scale Score and viral load among HIV/AIDS adult patients attending the Kapsabet Comprehensive Care Centre, Nandi County. Methodology The study design was descriptive cross-sectional study and the study population was 4,100 HIV positive adults who were drawn from various locations within the county. Sample size was 352 patients who came for their routine clinic appointment. Sampling method used was simple random sampling where the potential participants randomly picked numbers in a container at the triage nurse desk. Those who picked odd numbers from 1 to 31 and met inclusion /exclusion criteria participated in the study. International HIV dementia scale and Socio-demographic questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic characteristic and HIV related information. Data Analysis The data collected was analyzed using SPSS Version 20 and the results were presented in tables, graphs, Charts and narratives. Study results The prevalence of HIV associated dementia was 65.6% among HIV patient attending Kapsabet Comprehensive Care Centre, There was no association between viral load and International HIV dementia score with a chi-square of 3.96 and p-value of 0.267 Conclusion The results indicated that HIV associated dementia is common among HIV patients attending Kapsabet comprehensive Care Centre and is not associated with viral load

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Ogeng'o, Julius Migiro, Santau Tsikhutsu, Isaac Musoke, Rachel Obimbo, Moses M Murila, Florence http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/87603 2019-07-21T13:48:11Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Breast‐feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya Ogeng'o, Julius; Migiro, Santau; Tsikhutsu, Isaac; Musoke, Rachel; Obimbo, Moses M; Murila, Florence In Kenya,human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)prevalence ranks among the highest in the world.Approximately60000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding.The vast of the population affected is in the developing world. Clinical officers and nurses play an important role in provision of primary health care to antenatal and postnatal mothers. There are a few studies that have explored the clinicians’ knowledge on breast-feeding in the face of HIV and in relation to vertical transmission this being a vital component in prevention of maternal-to-child transmission. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinicians’ knowledge on HIV in relation to breast-feeding in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess knowledge of 161 clinical officers and nurses serving in the maternity and children’ wards in various hospitals in Kenya. The participants were derived from all district and provincial referral facilities in Kenya. A preformatted questionnaire containing a series of questions on HIV and breast-feeding was administered to clinicians who were then scored and analyzed. All the 161 participants responded.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Odhiambo, W. A. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/79413 2015-11-20T14:08:08Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi Odhiambo, W. A.

2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Odhiambo, W. A. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/79412 2015-11-20T14:08:09Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pattern of injuries in the Oral & Maxillofacial Region among patients attending selected hospitals in Nairobi Odhiambo, W. A.

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