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The Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Kenya: a Spatio-temporal Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Maternal mortality remains a critical global health issue, with an estimated 800 women dying daily from pregnancy-related complications. In Kenya, despite policies aimed at reducing maternal deaths and achieving the ... -
Limiting Hiv Target Cells in the Female Genital Tract by Inducing Immune Quiescence
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction and Objectives: In excess of 1.5 million new HIV-1 infections and over 800,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths still occur annually across the globe despite much headway being made in HIV-1 management. Prevention of ... -
Classification of Pneumonia ,Tuberculosis and Covid19 From Chest-xray Images Using Convolution Neural Network Model .
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Accurate and timely diagnosis of respiratory ailments like pneumonia, tuberculosis (TB), and COVID-19 is pivotal for effective patient care and public health interventions. Deep learning algorithms have emerged as potent ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Health Workers in the New-born Units of Kilifi County Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)STUDY BACKGROUND Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an abnormal fibro-vascular proliferation in the retina of babies born preterm and develops in the first few weeks after birth. It is one of the leading causes of ... -
Effect of Freeze-dried Extracts of Tetradenia Riparia (Hochst.) Codd Leaves and Stem in 5-fluorouracil Induced Acute Hepatotoxicity on Sprague Dawley Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2023)5-Fluorouracil (5FU) is the first line antineoplastic drug for managing advanced gastrointestinal cancers e.g., colon cancer as FOLFIRI or FOLFOX based regimens. Despite its effectiveness and affordability in cancer ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Blood and Blood Components Utilization at the Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity Unit in 2022. A Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Blood and blood components transfusion plays a pivotal lifesaving role on a regular basis. Availability of safe and adequate amounts of blood and blood components is important because it significantly reduces maternal ... -
First Dialysis and Obstructive Release Delays in Patients With Cervical Cancer Stage Iiib With Obstructive Uropathy at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2013-2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background. Cervical cancer accounts for 528,000 new cases annually worldwide and almost seventy percent of the burden is in the developing world. It is the leading cause of cancer-related mortalities among women in ... -
Clinical and Histopathological Characteristics of Vulvar Cancer Patients Whose Histology Blocks Stain Positive and Those That Stain Negative for P16ink4a at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a 5-year Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Vulva cancer, though routinely rare, is increasingly being seen in younger patients. It has been strongly associated with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. However, the epidemiological studies describing ... -
Prevalence of Depression and the Quality of Life of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Attending the Rheumatology Clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various organs. Neuropsychiatric manifestations such as symptoms of depression may precede SLE, occur ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: SCD is a genetic hemoglobin disorder that is of global health importance. It affects 20-25 million people globally and up to 85% are children born in Africa. In some parts of Kenya, 4.5% of newborns are born ... -
Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment Among Adult Patients Seen at Scottish Livingstone Hospital Eye Clinic, Molepolole, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Distant visual impairment represents mild sight impairment, with a visual acuity worse than 6/12 in the better seeing eye. This is further divided into mild, moderate, severe, and blindness. Globally, over ... -
The Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes of Intrauterine Meconium Release at Term Pregnancy: a Case-cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Meconium-stained amniotic fluid, which has a prevalence of 7 – 22% of all pregnancy cases, contributes to adverse fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes. The impacts of meconium-stained liquor on fetal, neonatal, and ... -
Prevalence, Unmet Need of and Factors Associated With Unmet Need of Modern Contraception Among Married Somali Women of Reproductive Age in Selected Facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya 2023
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Low contraceptive uptake exposes women to unintended pregnancies resulting in obstetrics complications leading to maternal and neonatal deaths. Globally 295,000 women die annually from pregnancy and childbirth ... -
Association Between Select Factors With Spontaneous Preterm Birth Kisumu, Kenya. A Case Control Study.at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Preterm birth is the main cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity globally. The WHO estimates the global preterm birth prevalence to be between 5% and 18% with an upward trend in almost all the countries ... -
Association Between the Level of Health Care Facility and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Preeclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2020 and 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including Preeclampsia/eclampsia are the second leading cause of maternal mortality globally. In Kenyatta National Hospital, it was found to be the leading cause of maternal ... -
Vaginal Delivery Following Induction of Labor Among Women With Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Preeclampsia in Kenya is prevalent at 6.1%, with a 0.3% incidence. Placental delivery is the only cure. This can be achieved through induction of labor (IOL) or spontaneous labor(SL), both of which can result ... -
Factors Associated With Delayed Initiation of First Chemotherapy Treatment of Patients Diagnosed With Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital Between Years 2013 to 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) contributes to significant morbidity and mortality all over the world including Africa and Kenya in particular. It contributes approximately 2% of all gynaecological ... -
Outcomes of Pediatric Cataract Surgery at Menelik Ii Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction & significance of the study: Pediatric cataract is the main cause of childhood blindness in East African Countries. Surgery is the only treatment for treating cataracts and the quality of services for pediatric ... -
Clinicopathological Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Endometrial Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014 -2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction Endometrial cancer typically affects postmenopausal women presenting initially with irregular vaginal bleeding, and lower abdominal pain. With a demonstrated overall survival (OS) of 88% for endometriod ...
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