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Animal-related injuries to veterinians working in different sectors in kenya'
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Veterinarians working or living in various environments are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards and risks key among them injury on a daily basis. Despite animal related injuries being one of the most common ... -
Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease among chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007)Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with CKD contributed to by presence of both traditional and non-traditional ... -
The outcome of conservative management of tibial shaft fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)INTRODUCTION Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures encountered all over the world, motor vehicles accident being the most common single cause. Closed reduction and cast immobilization has been ... -
Stigma towards mental illness and the mentally ill in a rural community in Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-07)Introduction: Stigma is a mark of disgrace or discredit that sets a person aside from others. It is a term of prejudice based on negative stereotyping. It is based on the perception of a difference which is ultimately ... -
Clinical features and imaging findings in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon cause of stroke, which over the past 10 to 15 years has been diagnosed more frequently due to greater awareness and the availability of better non-invasive diagnostic ... -
Adoption of the marketing concept: a case of financial institutions in Kenya
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The practice of mechanical ventilation in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-04)This was a descriptive longitudinal study that was carried out in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit between January and March 2007.The main objective of the study was to describe the pattern of ventilatory ... -
Challenges and Opportunities in Cassava Production among the Rural Households in Kilifi County in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, food secw'ity and poverty alleviation are some of the most important factors that the country must address in order to achieve the vision 2030. Cassava has potential not only as food for humans, but also as ... -
Effects of some preemergence herbicides on weed control in cottton (gossypium hirsutum L.)
(1985)Some promising preemergence herbicides were evaluated for efficacy and longevity of weed control in cotton at two sites (Tebere and Kibos) within the cotton growing areas of Kenya. None of the herbicides studied showed ... -
Clinical and haematological profiles of HIV infected individuals admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital
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Craniofacial Anomalies Among New Births at Two Hospitals In Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2007-08)BACKGROUND: The pattern of congenital oral and craniofacial anomalies (CFAs)in the Kenyan population remains unknown. The few studies on wholebody congenital anomalies in Kenya and other African countries have suggestedthat ... -
Rheumatoid arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital: a clinical and quality of life evaluation.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)OBJECTIVES: To determine the socio-demographic, clinical and QOL profiles of patients with RA at KNH. STUDY DESIGN: This is was a cross-sectional descriptive study. STUDY SITE: The study was conducted on patients ... -
Haematological manifestations in cyanotic heart diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital And Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Cyanotic heart disease results in inadequate tissue oxygenation. This in turn triggers increased erythropoietin release from the kidneys in an effort to increase the red cell mass so as to increase oxygen ... -
A retrospective comparative study of adverse drug reactions among HIV (+) and HIV (-) adult patients taking antitubercular drugs, in 2006-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected, with eight million people progressing to active TB disease ... -
The role of barium meal examination in diagnosis and evaluation of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1997-12)In this prospective study over a period of six months (May-November 1997), to determine the role of Barium Examination in evaluation of upper gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) diseases at Kenyatta National Hospital, a total ... -
Institutional factors influencing enrollment in distance Learning programmes at the University of Nairobi: a case Of Bachelor of Education (Arts) in Meru Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Distance learning programmes have gained prominence in the 21st Century owing to their flexibility and convenience and the fact that conventional institutions cannot cope with ever increasing demand of higher education. ... -
Urinary tract infection in children under five with fever of no obvious cause at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 1998)A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out in the out-patient paediatric filter clinic of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection among 185 children under 5 ... -
Factors influencing completion of bachelor of education Distance learners at Kenya Methodists University: A case of Nyeri municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing completion of Bachelor of Education distance learners at Kenya Methodists University in Nyeri Municipality. The study was guided by the following objectives: to ... -
Strategic responses by the University of Nairobi to changes in the external environment
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Organizations are environment serving and environment dependent. The environment in which organizations operate is constantly changing with different factors influencing the organizations. Coping with the increasingly ...
