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Prevalence Of Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital (Nairobi, Kenya)
(2008)Introduction Modification of lifestyle risk factors like exercise, diet, alcoholism and smoking is important in management of diabetes (5,6). Urbanisation in Kenya is likely to affect adherence to lifestyle changes. No ... -
Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Associated Risk Factors in Kisumu County Hospitals.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight below 2500g. LBW is associated with poor neonatal outcomes (like respiratory distress syndrome and necrotizing enterocolitis) ... -
Prevalence of low birth weight babies and the associated maternal risk factor at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, 2013)INTRODUCTION ; The global incidence of LBW is estimated at 15.5% of all births with 95% of these low birth weight babies being born in developing countries. Birth weight is reported for 47% of births in Kenya and therefore ... -
Prevalence of lower respiratory tract infection in Severely malnourished Children
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1990)One hundred and seven children aged below 5 years with clinical features of severe malnutrition were studied for lower respiratory tract infection. A clinical history was taken and physical examination carried out on ... -
Prevalence of Malaria and Intestinal Helminth Co-infection in Children Presenting With Anaemia in Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplant is one of the indigenous vegetables with a great potential for improving food security and income generation among rural and urban resource-poor communities. However, its productivity is low partly due to ... -
Prevalence Of Malaria And Intestinal Helminth Co-Infection In Children Presenting With Anaemia In Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Anemia is a major health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa (which includes Sierra Leone), and its cause is frequently multifactorial. In many regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, intestinal helminth infections especially ... -
Prevalence of Malaria Parasite Infection and Vector Species Abundance in Huye District, Southern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malaria is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa including Rwanda. Effective control of malaria requires knowledge of vector species but information on species distribution in Rwanda ... -
Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Impact on Clinical Outcome in Elective General Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Malnutrition has long been associated with negative post-operative outcomes such as delayed recovery times, higher complications rates, higher rates of morbidity and mortality, elevated readmission rates, ... -
Prevalence Of Mastitis And Associated Risk Factors In Lactating One-Humped Camels In West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In spite of it living in harsh environments of semiarid and arid zones, the dromedary camel is able to produce milk in valuable quantity. Camel milk is one of the main components of diet of the nomads in semiarid and arid ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Bone Disease Among Preterm Infants Using Biochemical Markers at 6 Weeks Post Natal Age at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the survival of infants born prematurely as a result of better newborn care and facilities. Preterms are at increased risk of various problems including ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Inmates on Haart at Embu Prison Dispensary, Comprehensive Care Clinic
(Uon, 2021)I. Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin; the components include increased insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. WHO defines HAART ... -
Prevalence of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) among paediatric patients admitted in intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital-Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Back ground: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a public health problem globally. MRSA infection increases morbidity, risk of mortality, increased financial burden and loss of productivity. MRSA ... -
The prevalence of microalbuminuria in children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes mellitus at the outpatient clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of micro albuminuria, and to relate it to sociodemographic features and glycemic control, among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes ... -
Prevalence of Moral Injury Among Critical Care Health Workers in Critical Care Areas in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Moral injury can be defined as the psychosocial, spiritual, and behavioral impacts of “failing to prevent acts that are against moral beliefs and expectations''. It might be experienced by healthcare workers ... -
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complications among Hemophilia Patients as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Hemophilia is an X-linked heritable coagulopathy that is characterized by quantitative or qualitative deficiency of protein factors VIII and IX. Musculoskeletal manifestations are common in hemophilia patients, accounting ... -
Prevalence of musculoskeletal complications among hemophilia patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hemophilia is an X-linked heritable coagulopathy that is characterized by quantitative or qualitative deficiency of protein factors VIII and IX. Musculoskeletal manifestations are common in hemophilia patients, ... -
Prevalence of Mycoplasma Hominis, Ureaplasma Urealyticum and Ureaplasma Parvum in Placentae of Mothers With Preterm Delivery and the Associated Neonatal Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2020. A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The global preterm birth rate in 2014 was estimated at 10•6%, equivalent to 14•84 million live preterm births. 81•1% preterm births happened in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Intrauterine infection during ... -
Prevalence Of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae And Chlamydia Trachomatis And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Family Planning Clients At Kenyatta National Hospital, Reproductive Health Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sexually transmitted infections are common among women of the reproductive age in Kenya (Chlamydia, gonorrhoeae, syphilis, and trichomoniasis). We do not routinely screen for these infections. Despite their public health ... -
Prevalence of neonatal hyperglycaemia in neonates admitted to the new born unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Hyperglycaemia in neonates is a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality. Most of the neonates are under significant physiological stress in addition to their co-morbidities, increasing the likelihood ...