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Pap Smear Cytological Findings In Women With Abnormal Visual Inspection Test Results Referred To Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women in the developing countries. The challenge of cost in establishing cytology and/or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) mass screening for cervical ... -
Parental HIV care seeking behaviour and its impact on the quality of paediatrics HIV care
(2010)Most HIV positive children (>90%) acquire HN infection from their parents (vertical transmissionjThis may occur in -utero, during delivery or through breastfeeding. This implies that the parents of HIV positive children ... -
Parenting experiences of mothers living with chronic mental disorders at Mathari hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Globally, it is estimated that up to 50% of persons living with mental disorders in developed states and 85% in third world nations are parents with one or more dependent children. Approximately 15.6% of ... -
Participating in MSP-142 vaccine trials in Kombewa division, Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, 2008)Phase Ib and lIb paediatric clinical trials in children between the ages of 12 and 48 months were conducted in Kombewa division, western Kenya between 2003 and 2006, where the safety and efficacy of Falciparum Merozoite ... -
Pathogenesis of wound infections among burnt patients at kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Burn wound infection (BWls) result from the colonization of burn wounds by micro organisms which cause inflammatory host reactions that lead to a delay in burn wound ... -
The pathology and role of bacterial and endoparasitic diseases in mass mortality of lesser flamingos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology,, 2013)The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa. Mass deaths in the species have become more frequent in recent years ... -
The pathology of Measles viral Pneumonia with special reference to Malnutrition
(Makere University, UgandaDepartment of Medicine, 1970)The mortality from measles is high in Tropical Countries. Since different strains of measles virus have not been shown to occur, the high mortality cannot be explained on the presence of a more virulent strain of measles ... -
Pathology Teleconferencing class in session
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Pathotyping and antimicrobial resistance-characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in milk for human consumption in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a ubiquitous Gram-positive bacterium commonly encountered in the environment as well as mucus membranes of animals and humans. S. aureus food poisoning results from consumption of ... -
Pathotyping and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli Isolated From Children in an Urban Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is among the primary contributors of mortality in children less than five years old globally. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the prime causative agent of childhood diarrhea in underdeveloped nations. The ... -
Pathways to Mental Health Care Barriers and Management Experiences of Adults Living With Mental Illness in Kenya
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Patient care in the diagnostic imaging department of kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)A three-month descriptive cross-sectional survey about the care of 400 patients referred for radiological investigations at KNH X -ray department and the findings are presented. The specific purpose of this survey was to ... -
Patient outcomes with use and non-use of drain after thyroidectomy for clinically benign lesions. a prospective randomized clinical study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Prophylactic drainage in thyroid surgery has been a regular but experimental practice with no scientific evidence to support its gain. Current results recommend that postoperative haematoma cannot be averted ... -
Patient Reported Outcome Measures Following Urethroplasty in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: patient reported outcomes in urethroplasty have become increasingly valuable in assessing success of urethroplasty and in postoperative monitoring. This study determines the status of patient reported outcomes ... -
Patient response to the diagnosis of cancer : the case of Nairobi Hospice
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)Palliative care is the active total care of patients whose disease is not responding to curative treatment. Control of pain and other symptoms is aimed at improving the patient's quality oflife. Palliative care is one ... -
Patient satisfaction following below knee prosthesis fitting
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Prosthesis use has become the main mode of rehabilitation of patients following limb amputation. The main aim of the prosthesis use is for the patient to regain most of their previous function. There is however ... -
Patient Willingness To Undergraduate Medical Student Involvement In Their Care At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study.
(2010)Research Question: How willing are patients to the participation of medical students in their care. Objective: To determine the level of patient willingness to medical student participation in their care Design: Cross ... -
Patient's perspectives of regional Anaesthesia at the KNH following Elective Orthopaedic surgery
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)The use regional anaesthesia (RA) is on the increase world over. At the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the use of RA is on the increase as well. Much advocacy for RA stems from a better safety profile in comporison ... -
Patients Perception on Patient Centered Care in Orthopaedic Department at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Care delivery is multifaceted, and there is a need to integrate different processes to achieve high-quality care. Patient-centered care emphasizes communication, physical and emotional comfort, cultural ... -
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus attending rheumatology clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-08)BACKGROUND Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects all organs of the body. It is becoming increasingly clear that SLE is not as rare in Kenya as was previously thought. Due to its chronicity ...