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Prevalence, Causative Organisms and Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infections in Spinal Cord- Injured Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCI) is a common occurrence in many hospitals in Kenya. Urinary tract infection is one of the major causes of morbidity and urosepsis in spinal cord- injured patients. The epidemiology of ... -
A Comparative Study on the Effects of Dry Electrolyte Balanced Heparin Versus Liquid Heparin on Arterial Blood Gas Parameters in Critically Ill Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Arterial Blood gas (ABG) analysis is an important investigation and diagnostic tool done on patients admitted in Critical Care Units (CCUs). ABG analysis is used to monitor acid base balance and effectiveness ... -
Patterns of Healthcare-associated Infections in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Main Intensive Care Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Healthcare-Associated Infections refer to those infections that occur 48 hours after admission to healthcare facilities. Such infections are related to the use of invasive devices and procedures. Intensive ... -
Effect of Different Macro-nutrient Combinations on Growth, Yield and Fibre Quality of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) requires large quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and these nutrients are frequently limiting in cotton growing areas in Kenya. Nitrogen, P and K nutrition affects ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Persisting Respiratory Symptoms and Signs Four Weeks After Discharge From Hospital Following Treatment for Severe Acute Pneumonia in Children Aged 2 – 59 Months
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. With advances in treatment, many children survive severe pneumonia with risk of residual disease. Our study sought to describe ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Comorbidity, Associated Socio-demographic Factors in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Alcohol use disorder is a major contributor of the increasing morbidity and mortality rates across the world. It has been estimated, for example, that AUD contributes approximately 3.3 million deaths in the ... -
Patterns, Management and Outcomes of Patients With Aero-digestive Tract Foreign Bodies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study background: Aero-digestive foreign bodies (F.B.s) are increasingly being encountered in the surgical units in many hospitals. F.B. lodgement in the aero-digestive tract constitutes an important cause of significant ... -
Patterns of Tacrolimus Metabolism and Kidney Allograft Outcomes at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Label-free Raman Spectrometric Detection and Differentiation Between Bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This work reports on the application of Raman spectroscopy in distinguishing rapidly between Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterial strains. The method was also explored in segregating between drug-responsive ... -
Barriers to Timely Initiation and Completion of Guideline Concordance Treatment for Patients With Carcinoma of the Cervix Stage 1b2-iva at Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background. Cervical carcinoma is the second most common cancer among women in Kenya, with an incidence of 2454 per year according to Globocan 2020. Most patients (80.5%) present with locally advanced form of carcinoma ... -
Perspectives of Youths at Kenyatta National Hospital Living With End Stage Kidney Disease on the Impact of the Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a public health concern that occurs as a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in which the kidneys have lost almost all of their function. Chronic kidney disease is a ... -
A Review of Anterior Segment Injuries at Kikuyu Eye Unit in Kenya, a 3-year Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Ocular trauma is a major worldwide problem to health. It can cause severe visual impairment or visual loss. Its impact can be felt at the individual and society level. It affects the cost, time spent accessing ... -
Role of County Own Source Revenue in the Provision and Management of Markets in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, 'own source revenue' refers to the funds that local governments generate from their own activities and resources, such as taxes, fees, and charges. This revenue collection is used as an important tool for financing ... -
Stakeholder Participation in Project Management Cycle and Performance of Public Transport Terminus Projects in Kenya: a Case of Nyeri Town Bus Terminus Upgrading Project, Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Transportation infrastructure are recognized as being essential to nation's competitiveness, social inclusion, and enhanced standards of life. One of the biggest obstacles to global economic and social progress has been ... -
Evaluation of Fluoride Removal From Water Using Baked Ando Soils
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ingestion of excess amount of fluoride leads to dental and skeletal fluorosis. Because there is no cure for fluorosis, prevention measures such as the reduction of elevated fluoride concentrations from potable water is ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Suicidal Behavior Among Young Patients Attending the Youth Center at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Mixed Methods Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Suicidal behaviour, a spectrum of self-destructive behaviour ranging from temporary wishes of one’s death to completed suicide and is one of the major global sources of recurrent distress, especially among ... -
Outcomes of Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treated With Chemoradio Therapy a Single - Institution Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the most prevalent head and neck malignancy in Kenya and contributes to significant morbidity and mortality. Most patients present with advanced disease because there is no effective ... -
The Prevalence, Practice and Attitude Towards Teleradiology by Radiologists and Radiology Residents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Teleradiology occurs when a radiologist interprets images away from the centre where the images were generated. Teleradiology started in the United States, but the practice has grown globally and is now part ...