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Prevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Prescription Among Children Admitted to Twelve Public Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background- At least one antibiotic is given to 60% of children throughout their hospital stay, with broad-spectrum penicillins being the most prescribed worldwide. Injudicious antibiotic use in children’s hospitals has ... -
Prevalence and determinants of antibiotic related adverse drug reactions in Kenya: spontaneously reported cases at the pharmacy and poisons board database
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Antibiotics are used for treatment and prophylaxis of various infectious conditions and are considered as safe drugs when used rationally. Like all other drugs, they also cause adverse drug reactions in ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Related Adverse Drug Reactions in Kenya: Spontaneously Reported Cases at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Database
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Antibiotics are used for treatment and prophylaxis of various infectious conditions and are considered as safe drugs when used rationally. Like all other drugs, they also cause adverse drug reactions in ... -
Prevalence and determinants of low birthweight among the children born in 1987 in Mombasa and Khale Districts of Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)Low birth weight is a major associated cause of perinatal and infant mortality, and young childhood morbidity. Several studies/surveys show that LBW is a major problem in many Kenyan rural districts. Kwale district is ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Primary School Children in Kilifi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health problem in developing countries and a major contributor to global disease burden. Hunger and malnutrition among children in developing countries continue to impair ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Public Primary School Children 6-14yrs in Bor Town, Republic of South Sudan
(UON, 2021)In developing countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, child malnutrition continues to be a public health concern and main contributor to the global burden of disease. School-aged children continue to ... -
Prevalence and determinants of sexual risk taking behavior in female sex workers on Haart: a case study at the sex workers outreach program at the city and Majengo clinics, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background According to the Kenya modes of transmission study, sex workers and their clients are key drivers of new HIV infections. (Lawrence Gelmon, 2009). The main purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence ... -
Prevalence and determinants of uptake of emergency contraceptive pills among the youth in Kikambala, Kilifi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya maternal mortality rate is very high. T he Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (2008 - 2009) reported a maternal mortality ratio of 488 per 100,000 live births. The use of contraceptives to prevent unwanted ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated in Development of Anaemia in the Longstay Preterm Infant at Knh Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background About 15% of low birth weight preterms have anaemia at 2 months of age with about 50% of blood transfusions to extreme low birth weight infants occurring within the first 2 weeks when the infants are most sick ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Acute Complications of External Beam Radiotherapy Among Patients on Treatment for Anal Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background The treatment of anal carcinoma has tremendously evolved over the last three decades from surgery to the current primary treatment of chemoradiation. However, the use of chemoradiation has often been challenging ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Adequate Milk Supply as Measured by Breastmilk Sodium Among Mothers of Neonates in Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Suboptimal lactation is a common problem experienced by mothers and their babies due to various problems which may result in inadequate breastfeeding, poor weight gain, discouragement to breastfeed exclusively ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Aflatoxin Contamination of Staple Foods in Rural Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food safety is a major challenge in many Low- and Middle-Income Countries including Kenya. The most common food safety challenge in Kenya is aflatoxin contamination. Long term dietary exposure to low doses of these toxigenic ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use and depression in pregnant adolescents attending Kangemi health centre Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Pregnant adolescents are at risk of developing various mental disorders due to the challenging environmental and psychosocial conditions they face. Teenage mothers are confronted with new demands and responsibilities ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the second and third trimesters at Pumwani maternity hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. In Africa 57.1% of pregnant women are anaemic. In Kenya the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 55.1% which is a severe public ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Congenital heart diseases are malformations of the heart and cardiovascular system that are present from birth and are associated with or without cyanosis. They are the most common congenital abnormality with an incidence ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Related Symptoms in Infants at the Maternal Child Health Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when there is passage into the oesophagus or oropharynx, of stomach contents. It may be accompanied by vomiting. This occurrence is physiological among infants. Regurgitation is a ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Group a Streptococcal Pharyngeal Carriage Among Primary School Children in Bomet County
(Uon, 2021)Background: Asymptomatic streptococcal pharyngeal carriers act as reservoirs for invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) clones, are important drivers for GAS transmission and are predisposed to acute rheumatic fever/rheumatic ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Hyponatremia Among Paediatric Oncology Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital- a Hospital-based Cross sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hyponatremia is an independent predictive factor of survival in cancer patients; and its prompt correction is imperative. Data on the prevalence and factors associated with hyponatremia among paediatric ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Immunization Delays Among Low Birth Weight Infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, 15-20% of all births are low birth weight (LBW) majority in low and middle-income countries. The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014 states that 8% of all births were LBW. LBW infants are ...