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Assessment of the Nutritional Status, Determinants Of Malnutrition and Feeding Practices of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) suffer from inappropriate and inadequate feeding resulting in inadequate weight gain. This leads to malnutrition and poor growth. Some of the problems encountered due ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Rotavirus Infection Among Under-fives in Sub-saharan Africa - a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Study Background: Rotavirus plays a significant role in severe diarrhea and associated mortality among children under five, particularly in countries with low and moderate incomes. In Sub-Saharan Africa, rotavirus accounts ... -
Performance of Community Health Promoters in Mwea West Sub-county, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Performance of Community Health Promoters program is vital in bridging healthcare services. Several countries rely on it to improve access to healthcare and attaining universal health coverage. However, performance of ... -
Pastoralists’ Perceptions and Socio-economic Impact of Abortions in Flocks of Goats and Sheep in Isiolo, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Abortions in ruminants have far-reaching impacts globally. They do not only affect the level of productivity in livestock but also create impacts associated with challenges in animal welfare and public health. Livestock ... -
Tracing Sediment Provenance in Kilindini Harbour, Mombasa Using Heavy Minerals and Natural Radionuclides
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Relationship Between Perceived Parenting Behavior and Psychiatric Morbidity Among Delinquent Adolescents in Rehabilitation Schools, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Studies have indicated that juveniles with experiences of lacking affection from their guardians and excessive levels of dismissiveness and demandingness portrayed externalizing, aggressive, and delinquent ... -
Awareness of Red Flags in Acute Low Back Pain and Their Assessment Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Back pain (BP) is a highly prevalent health issue that affects a significant portion of the general population. It is a leading cause of disability on a global scale. Red flags of back pains are critical ... -
Medication-related Problems Among Adult Patients With Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The IDF estimated that in 2017 there were 451 million people with diabetes worldwide and the figure was expected to rise to 693 million by 2045. WHO estimates the prevalence of diabetes in Kenya to be 3.3% and ... -
A Comparative Study of the Psychological Risk Factors Between Hiv Self-testing and Facility Based Testing at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) was rolled out in the country in May 2017 with the aim of reaching the hard-to-reach population such as men. It is the process whereby a person conducts an HIV rapid diagnostic test and ... -
Biochemical and Physiological Effects of Carissa Spinarum L. Extracts on Oxidative Stress-induced Infertility in the Testis of Male Wister Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The exploitation of natural plant products in the management of infertility has tremendously increased, leading to the expansion of research to develop drugs targeting various types of male infertility. Infertility affects ... -
Interpretation of Mechanical Ventilator Waveforms in Identification of Patient Ventilator Asynchrony by Critical Care Nurses in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Interpretation of mechanical ventilator waveforms is a non-invasive valuable tool in assessment of patient-ventilator interactions in mechanically ventilated patients. The mechanical ventilator should work in ... -
Evaluation of Creep of Lightweight Concrete Containing Tuff Aggregates
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Shrinkage and creep of concrete are major serviceability problems for concrete structures and thus its evaluation is key in providing insight to a better understating. The study's problem statement was that serviceability ... -
Maternal Mental Health and Infant Bonding Among Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents Girls and Young Women: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Perinatal mental health disorders pose a global concern, particularly among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years, yet they remain a neglected priority. Early motherhood and untreated Common ... -
The Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Burnout and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers Post Covid-19 at Martini Hospital in Mogadishu Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder and the leading cause of disability, with an estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffering from depression. More than 85% of the global population suffering ... -
An Assessment of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Medulloblastoma Among Pediatric Patients Treated at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Five-year Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Medulloblastoma is the commonest malignant central nervous system pediatric tumor with good survival outcomes >80% for standard risk as per Children Oncology Group study (COGA9961) and 60% for high-risk patients in developed ... -
Assessment of Work-related Injuries Amongst Sonographers, Radiographers, and Radiologists in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Study Background: Diagnostic imaging is one of the fastest-growing careers in terms of technology and equipment, and it requires highly technical skills to implement. The steadily increasing use of workplace machinery has ... -
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 ... -
Uptake of Mobility Assistive Devices According to Gross Motor Scores Among Children Living With Cerebral Palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background : Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the commonest causes of paediatric neuro-disability worldwide. CP children present with gross motor dysfunction and limited mobility of varying degrees and therefore the need ... -
Prevalence and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Among Patients at the Child Psychiatry Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital (a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of childhood's most prevalent neurodevelopmental psychological disorders, often starts in childhood but is typically diagnosed at school age and may last ...
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