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Association Between the Length of Interpregnancy Interval and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With One Previous Caeserian Section Undergoing a Repeat Caeserian Delivery at Term at Term at Pumwani Maternity Hospital Between 2014 and 2018 a Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: A caesarean section (CS) is a life-saving surgical procedure when certain complications arise during pregnancy and labour. However, it is a major surgery and is associated with immediate maternal and perinatal ... -
Association between therapeutics outcomes and histological types of ovarian cancer in KNH
(2010)Background: Ovarian cancer is the third commonest cause of cancer death from gynaecologic tumours in Kenya. Early disease causes minimal, nonspecific, or no symptoms therefore, most patients are diagnosed when the disease ... -
Association Between Unmet Supportive Care Needs And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Breast Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Breast cancer patients need support in the management of cancer symptoms, therapy-related adverse effects, educational, psychosocial, spiritual and sexual needs in all aspects of their lives. Provision of ... -
Association of Clinical Criteria and Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram Findings in Patients Suspected to Have Pulmonary Embolism
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a frequently encountered emergency condition. It brings forth challenges during diagnosis because other conditions can mimic pulmonary embolism. Various diagnostic tools are used ... -
Association of indigenous knowledge with nutrition, health claims and consumption of traditional African leafy vegetables: a comparative study of agricultural and pastoral communities of Narok south district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Several studies have shown that increased awareness of health protecting properties of nonnutrient bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables has directed immense attention to vegetables as vital dietary components. ... -
Association Of Intended Birth To Pregnancy Interval And Uptake Of Immediate Postpartum Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)background Contraceptives reduce the number of high-risk pregnancies, high parity births and unintended pregnancies therefore playing a major role in reducing maternal and perinatal deaths. Globally, the unmet need for ... -
Association of parasitemia with clinical manifestations, biochemical changes and antibody titres in adult patients with plasmodium falciprum malaria at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1988)A prospective study of 76 adult patients with Plasmodium falciperum malaria and 76 adult healthy controls at KNH over six month period is described. There was no significant difference in age and sex between the cases ... -
Association of Pre-Antiretroviral Treatment Body Mass Index with CD4+ T-lymphocyte Immune Reconstitution among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Initiated on Antiretroviral Treatment: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) condition which is the world’s leading pandemic that causes millions of deaths each year. HIV has no cure, infected patients ... -
Association of Pre-operative Factors to the Development of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Caesarean Section at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2023)Background: Hypotension is one of the most common complications of caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. It leads to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as poor neonatal outcomes if untreated. ... -
Association Of Salivary Receptor Activator Of Nuclear Factor Ligand And Osteoprotegerin Levels With Periodontal Clinical Status
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Periodontal diseases are some of the commonest oral health problems. They affect every race worldwide and their prevalence varies from region to region. An important aspect of tissue breakdown in these diseases ... -
The association of skull fractures with intracranial Bleeding in blunt head injury
(2008)Six hundred and seventy five patients were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital with blunt head injury in the period between June 1st 2007 and October 12th 2007. Out of this number, three hundred patients with skull ... -
Association of the ABO blood groups with falciparum malaria in the malaria endemic county of Busia in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The interplay between malaria parasites and blood group antigens remains a fascinating subject with potential to contribute to the development of new interventions to reduce the global burden of malaria. ... -
Attitudes and Practice of Health Promotion for Non-communicable Diseases Among Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: The rising burden of non-communicable diseases poses a great health system challenge in Kenya. Healthcare workers have a critical role to play in health promotion, in addressing patients’ lifestyle risk ... -
Attitudes of nursing staff towards Computerization: a case of two Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Aim: - This study aimed at determining the attitudes of nurses towards the use of computers and the factors that influence these attitudes. Background: - The health sector is faced with constant changes as new approaches ... -
Attitudes toward Psychiatry: A Survey of Medical Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Depatment of Psychiatry at the University of Nairobi, 2008)Objectives: The authors aim to determine the attitudes of University of Nairobi, Kenya, medical students toward psychiatry. Methods: The study design was cross-sectional. Self-administered sociodemographic and the ... -
Attributions of mental illness among young people seeking psychiatric treatment in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Individuals from different cultural backgrounds make different attributions of illness, health, diseases, symptoms and treatment. Attributions play an important role in formation of understanding concerning health. These ... -
An Audit And Review Of Histopathological Reporting Of Prostate Cancer On Prostatic Tissue Specimens In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Cancer of the prostate is the second most frequent cancer in males globally and commonest in Kenya. The gold standard of diagnosis is histopathology. A complete report is required for patient management. ... -
An audit and review of the histopathologic reporting of retinoblastoma specimens at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Pathology, 2009)Background: Post-enucleation retinoblastoma treatment relies heavily on the outcome of adequate gross and microscopic reporting of surgical ocular specimens by histopathologists. As such, histopathology reports for ... -
An audit of aminoglycoside use and monitoring in paediatric wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
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Audit Of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices For Neonatal Sepsis In New Born Unit At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality globally. Neonates usually present with nonspecific signs, hence requires a high index of suspicion(1). Neonates with sepsis deteriorate rapidly, ...