Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants Of Male Involvement In The Utilization Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Lamu County
(Faculty of Arts, 2013)Male involvement has been blamed for the poor utilization of health care services across the globe. This study sought to establish the determinants of male involvement that influence the utilization of maternal and child ... -
Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013-06)Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ... -
Epidemiological and clinical description of human metapneumovirus infectious diseases in Mbagathi District Hospital, Kenya, in 2008
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a recently identified respiratory virus, is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infection in children, the elderly, and immune-compromised persons. Studies have been done ... -
Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Young Adults Enrolled As Students In The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for 48% of non communicable diseases globally. Kenya is undergoing epidemiological ... -
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-10-22)The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ... -
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ... -
Time intervals from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment in childhood cancer in KNH and associated factors
(University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and timely initiation of definitive treatment in childhood cancers is an important determinant of outcome. Unfortunately, prolonged time intervals from symptom onset to presentation and diagnosis ... -
Blood Transfusion In Elective Orthopaedic Surgeries At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction Blood transfusion can be a life saving intervention. However if given when it is not necessary, the patient receives no benefit and is exposed to unnecessary risk. Many of the patients undergoing major ... -
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 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 ... -
Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 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 ... -
Influence of child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This study sought to investigate the influence of Child life support program on recovery of pediatric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Child Life support is the provision of comprehensive ... -
Blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils at schools for the blind in Burundi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Ophthalmology, 2013)Purpose: To determine the causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in pupils attending schools for the blind in Burundi in order to assist planning for services in the country. Materials and Methods: All ... -
General Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecology-Cervical shedding of herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus throughout the menstrual cycle in women infected with human immunodeficiency virus type
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A clinical trial of the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1997)Elevated blood pressure is a common problem in the United States. Recent survey data indicate that 24 percent of U.S. adults — approximately 43 million people — have hypertension and only 47 percent have optimal blood ... -
Brain tumours at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To study the frequency, mode of presentation and outcome following treatment of gliomas in patients treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: Kenyatta National ... -
The incidence of Nosocomial urinary tract infections: Kenyatta national hospital - intensive. care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available -
Labetalol (Trandate) in Hypertension
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 1980) -
Correlates of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and associated high-risk behaviors among male clients of female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study is interesting because it pertains to the behaviour of adult men who have exchanged sex for money, as well as their drug use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STls) and HIV. Male clients are ... -
Social factors affecting the acceptance of breast Cancer screening: a case of women at the Nairobi City Park Market
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cancer is the leading cause of death in economically developing countries and breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in both developed and developing nations. Statistics in Kenya show that about 50 Kenyans ... -
Ethical dilemmas experienced by nurses working in critical care units in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)- Ethical issues have emerged in the recent years as a major component of health care for the critically ill patients, who are vulnerable and totally depend on nurse working in the critical care unit. As the provision of ...
