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The HIV seropositivity in children with sickle cell Anaemia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)A total of 429 children comprising of previosly transfused sicklers and 231 non transfused control children were recriuted for the study. The transfused sicklers had received transfusion at least 6 months prior to the ... -
Hiv Seroprevalence in Orthopaedic Trauma Inpatients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major health problem in Kenya and worldwide. Trauma is a big public health problem in Kenya and the world at large. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality both in developed ... -
Hiv Viral Non-suppression Trends in Siaya County: 2015-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Siaya County in Kenya remains among the top five counties with the leading burden of HIV/AIDS. Understanding trends and predictors of unsuppressed viral load can help manage transmission and reduce associated ... -
Hiv-1 infection acquisition among MSM enrolled in sex worker outreach project (swop), Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV incidence among MSM has increased in many regions in recent years threatening the progress towards ending the epidemic by 2030 despite prevention, treatment and care programs funded to reverse the HIV epidemic. To ... -
Hiv/aids Patient Experience and Factors Associated With Satisfaction in Differentiated Service Delivery in Kiambu County
(UON, 2021)Background Differentiated service delivery, a model that was fashioned to address the specific requirements of the continuum of HIV prevention, care and treatment for a sub-type of clients, was rolled out in Kenya in 2016 ... -
How important are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers to the long-term formal employment among people living with HIV in developing countries? A study in South Africa.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers and socio-demographic characteristics with long-term formal employment among people living with HIV (PLHIV). PARTICIPANTS: 554 ... -
Hpv Detection in Urine and Cervical Samples and Cytological Profile of Women With Hiv in Kenyatta National Hospital- a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–positive women are at higher risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) acquisition. While urine-based HPV testing could improve poor cervical cancer participant screening rates and ... -
Human bites. A study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1986)A prospective study was done on sixty two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital casualty department and followed up in Plastic Surgery outpatient clinic between 3rd December, 1984 and 1st February ,1985. A report: is given ... -
Human Papilloma Virus Genotypes in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is an aggressive, recurrent, difficult to manage disease, caused by Human Papillomavirus. It affects both children and adults. Determination of the human papilloma virus ... -
The Human Rectus Sheath: Formation And Microscopic Organisation
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: The pattern of formation of the rectus sheath from the aponeuroses of external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles shows regional variations. The prevalence and location of the arcuate ... -
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Parainfluenza Virus and Human Adenoviruses’ Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics and Associated Factors in Kenya: a Retrospective Investigation 2007-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) of viral origin lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), human parainfluenza virus(HPIV), and human Adenoviruses (HAdV) ... -
Hydrocephalus In The Under Two Year Old As Seen At The Kenyatta National Hospital. July To October 1977.
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The Hyperkinetic Syndrome: Some Aspects as Seen in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Fifty-four children with the hyperkinetic syndrome were seen in this study. Certain aspects pertaining to them were examined including demographic information, prenatal and perinatal events, developmental and social history ... -
Hyperlipidemia Among Children on Follow Up for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Hypertension as a Risk Factor of Hearing Loss in Patients Attending the Hypertensive Clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hearing loss is the most frequent sensory deficit in the human population with World Health organization estimating 360 million people in the world to have disabling hearing loss of which 328 million (91%) are ... -
Hypertension in patients presenting with epistaxis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A definite association between epistaxis and hypertension is not well established. Patients presenting with epistaxis, have been observed to have raised blood pressure (BP). The prevalence of hypertension ... -
Hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients on admission to the critical care units at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective observational cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The prevalence of hypomagnesaemia in critically ill adult patients varies between 14-66%. Magnesium depletion is described as the most under diagnosed electrolyte abnormality in current medical practice yet ... -
Hyponatraemia in very low birth weight infants.
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 2002-03)BACKGROUND: Infants less than 1500 grams at birth have been demonstrated to be particularly prone to development of low levels of serum sodium often leading to increased early neonatal morbidity and mortality. No local ... -
Hypospadias as seen at the kenyatra national hospital over a ten year period 1976-1985
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Hypoxaemia among children with severe or very severe pneumonia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality' in developing countries with hvpoxaemia as the most common and fatal complication. Oxygen therapy is an important intervention for children ...