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The adequacy of hemodialysis in end stage renal disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2003)Background: Inadequate dialysis dose is closely related to mortality and morbidity of maintenance haemodialysis patients. Knowledge of patient related risk factors for inadequate delivery of haemodialysis would be helpful ... -
Adequacy of monitoring of intravenous Fluids in elderly patients in Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background Iatrogenic problems arising from inappropriate IV fluid therapy can increase morbidity and prolong hospital stay. Among those at risk, are the elderly patients as they have a high burden of cardio respiratory ... -
Adequacy of oral anticoagulation therapy among ambulatory patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Thrombosis is a major public health problem that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Warfarin is an important drug used both in the primary and secondary prophylaxis of thromboembolism. Monitoring of ... -
Adherence Level and Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately one billion of people globally, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Poor adherence to prescribed therapy contributes to ... -
Adherence to Anti-epileptic Drugs and Seizure Control Among Patients Attending Kawe Clinics in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease affecting the brain. Adherence to drugs is a major issue in chronic diseases, with non-adherence being the largest predictor of poorly epilepsy control. There ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected adolescents at Kangundo District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescents as those aged 10–19 years. They represent 25% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. Eighty-two percent of the estimated 2.1 million adolescents aged 10–19 ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among patients in a rural setting in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Although the need to develop effective antiretroviral regimens has largely been met, the need to find a way to promote the near perfect adherence required for optimal outcomes is a challenge that has yet to be surmounted ... -
Adherence To Clinical Guidelines In The Management Of Diarrhoea Diseases In Children Aged Below Five Years Admitted At Mama Lucy Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Globally, diarrheal diseases exert significant burden of childhood morbidity and mortality. Developing countries of Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan African bear the greatest impact accounting for over 83% of ... -
Adherence to ministry of health guidelines in management of severe preeclampsia at Pumwani maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are important reproductive health concerns being the second cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. For this reason, the Ministry of Health in Kenya developed and ... -
Adherence to national guidelines in malaria case management among pediatric patients at Kakamega County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Prompt diagnosis and effective malaria treatment is one of the main pillars of global malaria control programs. As a result, the WHO and various countries have put in place protocols and guidelines to help them achieve ... -
Adherence to national management guidelines for malaria treatment at the Kisii teaching and referral hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Clinical practice guidelines in healthcare are evidence-based recommendations, strategies or information that assists healthcare workers and patients in making decisions on appropriate healthcare for specific ... -
Adherence to newborn resuscitation guidelines in Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Appropriate resuscitation techniques are crucial to the survival of the newborn. It is estimated that approximately 10% of newborns require assistance with breathing at birth. The W.H.O guidelines for neonatal ... -
Adherence to the national guidelines for management of children with pneumonia at Garrisa Provincial General Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine,, 2013)Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for childhood illnesses including pneumonia in Kenya are contained in the basic paediatric protocols. These have been disseminated through the ETAT + course since 2007. Implementation ... -
Adherence to the principles of rational use of medicines in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are vital in pharmacotherapy but their desired therapeutic outcome is dependent on appropriate use. Studies have revealed that medicines have been used inappropriately. Some of the consequences of ... -
Adhesive post operative small bowel obstruction in adult patients as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Adhesions are the leading cause of small intestinal obstruction worldwide. The commonest risk factor to the formation of adhesions has been shown to be previous abdominal surgery. The degree of peritoneal ... -
Adolescent Fertility in Chogoria Location
(University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Adolescent fertility: knowledge attitude and practices of out of school adolescents of reproductive health, contraception and their sexual behavior
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)This study was based on a sample of 377 never married adolescents (230 males and 147 females) attending Youth Polytechnics in Busia District. This number represented about half the total enrolment in those institutions. ... -
Adolescent Sexual Behaviour and the Risk of HIV/AIDS
(University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Advance Care Planning between clinicians and patients on maintenance Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a leading global threat to health with incidences and mortality rates higher than most cancers. Much of the symptom burden and the deterioration of functional independence ... -
Adverse birth outcomes associated with drug use in pregnancy at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drug prescribing and use during pregnancy is common and essential for either treating a pre-existing condition or a condition that develops during pregnancy. Use of various drugs during pregnancy cause possible ...