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Improved water supply and prevalence of scabies among children under five years of age in Tharaka-Nithi district Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1995)This study demonstrates the effect that improved water supply systems have on water consumption and water use patterns within households and on the prevalence of scabies among children under five years of age. A comparison ... -
Improving accessibility of health services in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Improving acess to skilled delivery using community midvives in Kilifi District
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
In memory data warehousing to improve on data analytics latency.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the banks in the Kenyan banking industry are still using traditional reporting methods that involves querying data from different transactional databases that are not interconnected. Some business teams download ... -
In silico prediction of b-cell and t-cell epitopes in plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion proteins (eba175, rh5 and ripr)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)emisinin-based combination therapy and insecticide-treated bed nets are not effective in the long term and there is a need to develop an effective malaria vaccine that will fully combat and control malaria infections. ... -
In Vitro and in Silico Pharmacologic Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Activity of Croton Species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the body's defence mechanisms and leads to many opportunistic infections. Globally, more than half a million individuals lost their lives in 2020 due to this ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Helminthiasis affects more than one and a half billion people in the world most of them living in low income countries. Majority of these people rely on traditional remedies mostly derived from plants for their health ... -
In vitro comparative evaluation of the quality and pharmaceutical equivalence of selected generic ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablet brands marketed in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)Introduction Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone derivative antibiotic produced through structural modification by addition of the 7-piperazinyl group and a fluoride atom on the quinolone molecule. It has a broad spectrum of ... -
In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical Composition of securidaca longepedunculata fresen. (polygalaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The search for new, safe and efficacious agents against malaria is of precedence. This is attributed to resistance of current chemotherapeutic agents to the malaria parasites and increased toxicity of currently available ... -
Incidence and assessment of risk factors of postoperative delirium in adult patients at KNH.
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Incidence and Clinical Profile of Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy and Puerperium at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2013 and December 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with severe morbidity and is currently among the leading causes of maternal mortality in the high income countries. Pregnancy increases the risk of venous thromboembolism ... -
Incidence and determinants of medication errors Among paediatric in-patients at Kisii level 5 hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background : Medication errors are any error in prescribing, d ispensing, administration, or monitoring of a drug and are an important cause of patient harm. They are also the single most preventable cause of patient ... -
Incidence and determinants of surgical site infection after caesarean delivery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Caesarean delivery is one of the commonest operations worldwide. Caesarean delivery carries a risk of infection 5 to 20 times that of normal delivery. It is the single most important risk factor for postpartum ... -
The Incidence and Early Outcomes of Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leaks Following Oncologic Esophagectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Oncologic Esophagectomy is a cornerstone in the management of resectable esophageal cancer, with postoperative anastomotic leaks a common complication. Few studies have looked specifically at the mortality and ... -
Incidence and Outcomes of Abnormal Placentation at Kenyatta National Hospital-a 3 Year Retrospective Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Global incidence of Abnormal Placentation: Placenta previa and Placenta accreta spectrum is 0.6% and 0.17% respectively. Presence of at least one previous caesarean scar increases the relative risk of Placenta ... -
Incidence and Outcomes of Bile Duct Injury Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BackgroundThe increasing utilization of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been linked with an increase in bile duct injuries, described as one of the direst complications following cholecystectomy. Bile duct injuries carry ... -
Incidence and pattern of injuries during the national rugby sevens circuit.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Rugby in Kenya has grown to become a very popular sport. Numerous tournaments are played each year with some attracting international teams. The injury incidence, patterns and risk factors remain poorly ... -
Incidence and Pattern of Non-fatal Occupational Injuries Among Construction Workers at Three Public Health Facilities in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background. According to the International Labor Organization(ILO) report on Kenya, construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations only second to road traffic accidents in causation of worker injuries and ... -
Incidence and patterns of adverse drug reactions in HIV positive patients on isoniazid tuberculosis preventive therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Isoniazid tuberculosis preventive therapy (IPT) is use of isoniazid at a dose of 5mg/kg/day (max 300mg) in adults for a period of 6 to 9 months to prevent reactivation of active tuberculosis (TB). Isoniazid ... -
Incidence and Predictors of Chronic Hypertension Following Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital,(a Descriptive Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, constituting one of the greatest causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In Kenya, studies conducted at ...