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Vision assessment of public service vehicle drivers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)This was a cross sectional study that was carried out in Nairobi. The main purpose of the study was to assess the vision of PSV drivers in Nairobi and to determine whether there was any association between accidents and ... -
Vision-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Diabetes Attending the Medical and Retina Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The quality of life among patients living with diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be affected by visual impairment, patient‘s anxieties and lifestyle changes. Objective: We compared the ... -
Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid and Pap Smear Findings in Hiv Positive Women Attending Mbagathi District Hospital
(UON, 2021)Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among women in Kenya and the most frequent cause of cancer deaths in resource-poor countries. About 0.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year globally, and about 0.3 ... -
Vitamin a status in children with protein-energy malnutrition and Measles at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Serum levels of retinol, retinol-binding protein and prealbumin were measured in 50 children with protein energy malnutrition, 17 well-nourished children suffering from measles and 33 children with protein-energy ... -
Vitamin A Supplementation And Measles Outcome At, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1990)A double blind controlled clinical trial, on the effect of Vitamin A supplementation on the immediate outcome of measles, was carried out at the infectious disease Hospital (IDH), of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) ... -
Vitamin B12 deficiency in type two Diabetic patients using metformin at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Metformin is most frequently prescribed first line therapy for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Continuous use of metformin is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, yet the prevalence of this side effect and subsequent ... -
Vitamin D and Calcium levels in Elderly Patients presenting with Hip Fragility Fractures in KNH
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND Fragility fractures are associated with significantly reduced bone strength in elderly patients due to changes in bone mass, architecture and material characteristics. They are occasioned by low energy injuries ... -
Vitamin D Levels in Children With Obstructive Adenotonsillar Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adenotonsillar disease is a common problem for which children undergo surgery. Vitamin D plays an essential role in immunity, deficiency of which has been linked to disease in these lymphoid organs Objective: ... -
Vocal cord paralysis: a complication of thyroid surgery
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1991)This is a retrospective descriptive study on vocal cord paralysis following thyroidectomy at the Ear, Nose and Throat - Head and Neck (E.N.T. - H&N)surgical unit of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).Atotal of 454 ... -
Voluntary counseling and testing in HIV infection: evaluation of individual risk perception in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2002)This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate perception of individual's risk of HIV infection and risky sexual behaviours among Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) clients relative to their motives for seeking ... -
Volunteers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Clinical Research Participation in Kenya: Case Study of Kavi-icr Volunteers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The conduct of clinical research in low resource settings faces unique chal-lenges that compromise optimal recruitment and participation of volunteers into studies. In Kenya, at KAVI-Institute of Clinical ... -
Volvulus of the sigmoid colon: a continuing medical problem.
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Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activity in Women With Menorrhagia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Levels and activity of Von Willebrand Factor in Women with Menorrhagia Study Background Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited bleeding disorder. It is a qualitative or quantitative defect in von ... -
Warfarin Management Practices and Outcomes in Ambulatory Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Thrombosis is a major public health problem that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Warfarin is one of the most frequently used oral anticoagulants in Kenya to manage and prevent thrombosis ... -
A Web Based Routine Data Quality Assessment (RDQA) Tool For Upscalling HIV Data Audit And Management For Siaya County Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The project provides for an enhanced user oriented Random Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) tool. It is an evaluation tool used in system strengthening and determining country data quality issues that needs analysis and ... -
What Is The Right Intraocular Lens Power For Cataract Surgery On Eye Safaris?
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 2001-06)A cross sectional study was done to determine the intraocular lens (IOL) power for cataract surgery safaris, and to ascertain the relationship between both refractive status of the fellow eye and corneal diameters with IOL ... -
Widow Inheritance And Hiv Infection/transmission
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Willingness to Donate Eyes and Its Associated Factors Among Adults in a Community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Corneal diseases are a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment in less developed countries. Advanced disease is managed by corneal transplantation. In Kenya, despite having an eye-bank, donation ... -
Women Status Contraceptive Use and Fertility in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The objective of this study was to analyse the status of women, current contraceptive use and relate all these to their fertility. The data used was from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, 1993. Two statistical ... -
Wound Healing and Resumption of Heterosexual intercourse Following Voluntary Medical Circumcision of Adult Males in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although male circumcision reduces men’s risk of acquiring HIV heterosexually, the procedure may increase HIV transmission if sex is resumed before the wound is fully healed. World Health Organization therefore recommends ...