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Factors contributing to increased risk of hiv infection among men who have sex with men in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: It is estimated worldwide that 34 million people are living with HIV and that 2.5 million people were newly infected (WHO, 2012). Sub- Sahara Africa accounts for about 70% (23.5 million) PLWHA (WHO, 2012). It ... -
Factors Contributing To The Mortality Of Low Birth Weight Infants In The New Born Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010-01)This is a retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study based on determining factors contributing to low birth weight infant (LBWI) deaths in Kenya. About 15.5% of all infants born worldwide (20 million) are born with ... -
Factors Contributing To The Uptake And Compliance With HIV post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universityl of Nairobi, 2010)A study was done to determine the factors contributing to the uptake and compliance to HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at Kenyatta National Hospital, and, to find out the practices, attitudes, and knowledge of the ... -
Factors contributing to waiting times among patients undergoing computerized tomography, ultrasonography and general radiography at kenyatta national hospital, nairobi kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background-lengthy patient waiting time is a major cause of dissatisfaction of patients with healthcare providers. Determining the optimum waiting time for any given radiological service is often part of a larger assessment ... -
Factors determining access and utilization of immunisation services in Kibera, Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Introduction Kibera is the largest informal settlement in Nairobi. Kibera is reported as a Category 4 area as far as immunization coverage is concerned with high dropout rates of 16%. Dropout rates of more than 10% ... -
Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Nursing Sciences, 2007-08)Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata National Hospital (KNH) BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care. A nursing care plan best ... -
Factors influencing acceptability and uptake of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device among adolescents delivered at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There are over 18 million births among adolescents every year. These mainly occur in the developing countries and are linked to poor socio-economic status, lack of sex education, early marriages, repeat unintended pregnancy ... -
Factors Influencing Access and Utilization of District Health Information System: a Case Study of Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: District Health Information System (DHIS2) is a platform designed to collect, process, and report data and trends regarding health to aid the health decision-makers in making health-related decisions. It is ... -
Factors influencing access to health care services among cervical cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cervical cancer poses a real threat to women’s reproductive health despite it being considered easily preventable. The disease is caused by infection with sexually transmitted Human Papillomavirus but can be readily ... -
Factors Influencing Access to Healthcare Service Delivery in West Pokot County, Kenya
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Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected and HIV exposed children at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Although non-adherence to prescribed therapies is widespread, it is particularly problematic with antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus infection. Very high levels of adherence (~95%) are ... -
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among sero-positive clients at Mbagathi district hospital-Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has shown to improve the Health and prolong the lives of most SERO-positive clients. As compared to other therapies, the efficacy of Antiretroviral therapy depends on strict adherence to the ... -
Factors influencing alcohol relapse among patients in alcohol and substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation programme (asatrep) in Kiambu county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Alcohol use disorder poses adverse consequences to the users, their families and the larger society. In Kiambu County, it has been a major concern which led to establishment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse ... -
Factors influencing anti-retroviral therapy adherence of hiv-positive adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya: a qualitative study
(University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, 2009)The advances in HIV care have given rise to a population, including adolescents, that is living longer with HIV. In Kenya, prevalence estimates for HIV-positive youth aged 15-24 years in 2007 was 3.8%. With the advent ... -
Factors influencing application of evidence based practice (EBP) among nurses working in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)-Nairobi.
(Nursing, University Of Nairobi, 2011)Evidence based practices (EBP) is application of care that is based on scientific evidence in order to obtain quality patient care. This concept was first introduced in the late 1970s' by Florence Nightingale who linked ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Factors influencing choice of inguinal hernia repair technique among surgeons and surgical trainees: a descriptive crosssectional Study in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Inguinal hernia repair surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide. Tension-free mesh repair has become a standard procedure in the developed world due to the proven lower ... -
Factors influencing commitment and engagement of healthcare workers at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to investigate factors that influence the commitment and engagement of healthcare workers at Kenyatta National Hospital. The study explored factors that influence affective, continuance and ...