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Establishing a field epidemiology elective for medical students in Kenya: A strategy for increasing public health awareness and workforce capacity.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Medical students have limited exposure to field epidemiology, even though will assume public health roles after graduation. We established a 10-week elective in field epidemiology during medical school. Students attended ... -
Effects of HIV-1 infection on malaria parasitemia in Milo sub-location, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Abstract Background Malaria and HIV infections are both highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, with HIV-infected patients being at higher risk of acquiring malaria. HIV-1 infection is known to impair the immune response ... -
Exploring the barriers to health care and psychosocial challenges in cervical cancer management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 years and 44 years in Kenya, resulting in an estimated 4,802 women being diagnosed with cervical cancer and 2,451 dying from the disease annually. It ... -
Exploring the barriers to health care and psychosocial challenges in cervical cancer management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 years and 44 years in Kenya, resulting in an estimated 4,802 women being diagnosed with cervical cancer and 2,451 dying from the disease annually. It ... -
Evaluation of patient safety in medication administration at M.P Shah Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Drugs are substances intended for use in diagnosis, cure or prevention of disease. Medications are among the most frequently used interventions to improve patient health. The complexity of ... -
Pattern of superficial surgical site infection after elective orthopaedic surgery at Kikuyu P.C.E.A Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the commonest complication of surgery with prevalence rates as high as 20% in the USA. 10 SSIs are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as well as increase in economic ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Adenotonsilectomy on Pulmonary Pressures as Seen in the Ent Department- Kenyatta National Hospit
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Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital: a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed drugs globally but most of their use is irrational. This causes wastage of scarce health care resources, poses increased risk of adverse drug reactions, emergence of resistance ... -
Perceptions and Practiceson Household Disposal Patterns of Unused Medicines in South C Area of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)As access to medicines increase, bulks of medicines become unused and are kept at home. Unsafe drug disposal can have a direct negative impact on public safety, the environment, and the health care services. The responsibility ... -
Quality of nursing care through patient participation: an integration of Orem’s theory to the nursing process in Kiambu and Thika hospitals - Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction Patient participation in health care is regarded as a primary condition for quality care. However the traditional paternalistic perception among the health care workers is a major barrier to patient participation. ... -
Prevalence Of HIV Associated Dementia Among HIV/AIDS Adults Attending Comprehensive Care Centre-Kapsabet Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction HIV associated dementia is the most devastating central nervous system consequence of HIV infection which invades the brain directly. Progression into HIV associated dementia (HAD) has is associated with a ... -
The Nexus Between Participatory Communication And Prostate Cancer Screening Among At-Risk Population In Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the significance of participatory communication in promoting the uptake of prostate cancer screening among Kenyan men classified as most at risk of developing the disease. The objectives ... -
Comparison Of Recovery Profile Of General Anaesthesia Versus Spinal Anaesthesia For Gynaecological Day Case Surgeries In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Day care surgery is gaining popularity with more and more procedures being performed on day care basis. Recovery is a key factor in the success of day care surgery with delayed recovery resulting in increased ... -
Clinical and Pathologic Features of Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Phytochemical Investigation of Selected Plants in the Families Anacardiaceae and Easterner for Bioactive Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis describes an investigation of two plants from Anacardiaceae plant family namely Lannea rivae (Chiov) Sacleux and Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl. and three other plants from Asteraceae family; Psiadia ... -
Pathways to Mental Health Care Barriers and Management Experiences of Adults Living With Mental Illness in Kenya
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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. ... -
Kenya’s Cancers
(24/05/1905)