University of Nairobi ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Apocynaceae family as a source of traditional and conventional medicine.
(2011)1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY. Plants have an important role in the treatment of various diseases by both traditional and conventional or 'modern' medicine. Modern medicine utilises scientific and technological methods to age ... -
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with Haematuria in the Urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Haematuria is a common finding in patients presenting with urologic problems.Therefore, the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic fmdings in patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at Kenyatta ... -
Assessment of medication related problems among patients with chronic kidney disease in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medication related problems are real or potential medical conditions associated with medication use that could result in undesired health outcomes. Patients with chronic kidney disease are prone to medication ... -
Modeling of sti prevalence among hiv-infected adults in hiv care programs in Kenya using logistic regression
(2011-07)Objectives and methods: This paper investigates risk factors associated with prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. Logistics regression is employed to determine the risk factors. Furthermore, the study validates ... -
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ... -
Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-08)Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata National Hospital (KNH) BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care. A nursing care plan best suits ... -
Prospective study on radiological manifestations of Burkitt's lymphoma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The radiological features of Burkitt's Lymphoma were assessed in 49 children with a histological diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital Paediatric wards. The commonest radiological ... -
Validation of the flow charts used in the syndromic management of STI
(2005-11)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections have caused an immense global burden, of disease predominantly in developing countries. The impact is felt in reproductive and child health and lately in the transmission ofHIV. ... -
Urological Complications And Impact On Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cervical Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-06)Cervical cancer whose main etiology is HPV remains a major health issue globally especially in the developing world. About 270,000 women die annually due to cervical cancer; 88% of them in low income settings. In Kenya, ... -
compliance to cross lnfection control measures among dental students and support staff at the university of Nairobi dental hospital.
(2009-01)Prevention of cross infection mainly involves two basic approaches: minimizing release and spread of microbes from their host sources (patient or practitioner) and killing or removing microbes present on objects and surfaces. ... -
Case records and commentaries for the mastership of medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 1976)A prospective study was done on 60 patients, 30 patients had amniocentesis at ultrasonography and 30 had the procedure without ultrasonography, as the .control group. The indications for the procedure was the same in ... -
Clinical epidemiology in Meru District , Kenya: Afr. MFM 1981/108
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Determinants of parents’ perception of quality of paediatric oncology care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Global childhood cancer morbidity and mortality is on the increase. Quality care for childhood cancer patients is an important determinant of disease outcome in regard to mortality, quality of life and satisfaction ... -
Nurses Experiences and Perceptions of Providing Futile Care to Patients in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)and expensive resources. However, sometimes patients in the intensive care unit receive care that is ultimately not beneficial to them. Nurses are the majority care givers and consequently give care to these patients. ... -
Ent/head and neck manifestations in newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients as seen at the Mbingo baptist general hospital Cameroon
(University of Nairobi, 2010)BACKGROUND: HIV / AIDS is a fatal illness which breaks down the body's immunity and leaves the victim vulnerable to life threatening opportunistic infections, neurological disorders and unusual malignancies. About 80% of ...
