Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Bacterial vaginosis is associated with uterine cervical human papillomavirus infection: a meta-analysis.
(2011)Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an alteration of vaginal flora involving a decrease in Lactobacilli and predominance of anaerobic bacteria, is among the most common cause of vaginal complaints for women of childbearing ... -
Part time female sex workers in a suburban community in Kenya: a vulnerable hidden population.
(College of Health Sciences,, 2002-08)BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, female sex workers (FSWs) are a vulnerable high risk group for the acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV. OBJECTIVES: To study parameters of ... -
[Epidemiology of HIV-1 infection and AIDS in developing countries].
(W.H.O. Collaborating Center for Research and Training in STD, Institute of Tropical Medecine, Antwerpen., 1993)No abstract available -
Placental inflammation and perinatal outcome.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-06)OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of placental inflammation in adverse obstetrical outcome (AOO). METHODS: Analysis of perinatal data of 701 randomly selected mothers of singleton infants, Mombasa, Kenya. RESULTS: There ... -
Use of self home-made diaphragm for protection against pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections: case report.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007-01)This is a case report of a 44-year-old woman who used a home-made diaphragm for 16 years to protect herself from pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections. The woman stitched a piece of cloth with folded polythene ... -
Preventing abortion and repeat abortion with the Gynefix intrauterine implant system--preliminary results
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1998-06)The provision of immediate post-abortal contraception is important to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and the number of repeat abortions. Immediate post-abortal insertion of an IUD has many advantages and is an ... -
Female genital mutilation: knowledge, attitudes and practices of Flemish gynaecologists
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to female genital mutilation (FGM) among gynaecologists in Flanders, Belgium. METHODS: A questionnaire-based survey was sent to 724 Flemish ... -
Modified Granada Agar Medium For The Detection Of Group B Streptococcus Carriage In Pregnant Women.
(University of NairobiCommunity Health ,School of Health Sciences, 2001)OBJECTIVES: To improve the detection rate of group B streptococci (GBS) in pregnant women, aiming at the prevention of early-onset septicemia in the newborn. METHODS: The yield from culturing two sites, vaginal and ... -
Informed consent in Africa.
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1992)No abstract available -
Sexual and physical violence against female sex workers in Kenya: a qualitative enquiry.
(2011)Few studies in Africa provide detailed descriptions of the vulnerabilities of female sex workers (FSW) to sexual and physical violence, and how this impacts on their HIV risk. This qualitative study documents FSW's experiences ... -
Mother-to-child HIV transmission in resource poor settings: how to improve coverage?
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-05)OBJECTIVES: To review coverage of the current nevirapine prevention model in Coast Provincial General Hospital (CPGH) in Mombasa, Kenya, and to reflect on alternative models to reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) ... -
GyneFIX. The frameless intrauterine contraceptive implant--an update for interval, emergency and postabortal contraception.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1999-01)This article reviews the clinical experience with the GyneFix intrauterine implant system for interval, emergency and post-abortal contraception. The relatively high rate of unintended pregnancies and abortions in the world ... -
Perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies in women of advanced age
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of twin pregnancies in women of advanced age (>or=35 years) compared with women aged 25-29 years old. METHODS: This population-based retrospective study ... -
Antenatal HIV screening in Europe: a review of policies.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007)BACKGROUND: The increased prevalence of HIV infection in women is leading to a rising number of children born to HIV-infected mothers. As therapeutic possibilities for HIV/AIDS increase, the detection of undiagnosed HIV ... -
Prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis and susceptibility to fluconazole in women.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2012)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of vaginal colonization by Candida with the use of a rapid detection method, to examine the determinants of vaginal candidiasis, and to evaluate ... -
Cost-effectiveness of routine ultrasound examination in first trimester of pregnancy.
(Department of Gynaecology, Andrology and Obstetrics, Hospital Erasme, Free University of Brussels, Belgium., 1991)The findings of first-trimester ultrasound scans are analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the reliability of their alleged date of last menstrual period and the regularity of their menstrual ... -
Perceived stigma among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: a prospective randomised trial comparing an m-DOT strategy with standard-of-care in Kenya.
(2010)HIV and AIDS remain highly stigmatised. Modified directly observed therapy (m-DOT) supports antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence but little is known about its association with perceived stigma in resource-constrained ... -
Performance of the acetic acid test when used in field conditions as a screening test for cervical cancer.
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2003-08)OBJECTIVE: To assess if visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) is a useful alternative screening test for cervical cancer, when used in a resource-poor setting with an existing cytology-based screening programme. MET ... -
Syphilis Control During Pregnancy: Effectiveness And Sustainability Of A Decentralized Program.
(University of NairobiCommunity Health ,School of Health Sciences, 2001)OBJECTIVES: This study sought to assess the performance, effectiveness, and costs of a decentralized antenatal syphilis screening program in Nairobi, Kenya. METHODS: Health clinic data, quality control data, and ... -
Umbilical cord anomalies are more frequent in twins after assisted reproduction.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2007)BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to analyse differences in cord characteristics between naturally conceived twins and twins born after assisted reproduction. METHODS: Between 1985 and 2004, the East Flanders ...
