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Partner notification in the management of sexually transmitted infections in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenya Medical Association, 2003)Objective: To assess utilization of partner notification as a tool in prevention and control of Sexually transmitted infections in Nairobi City Council clinics. Design: A cross-sectional study carried out between April ... -
Partner Notification Services in Kisii County, Kenya: Evaluating Behaviour Change Communication Strategies
(Asian Institute for Development Communication, 2019)In the Eastern and Southern African region, between 40-50% of people living with HIV remain undiagnosed. Partner Notification Services (PNS) programme was established to scale-up HIV testing coverage. This paper describes ... -
Patient related barriers to adequate blood pressure control among adult hypertensive patients seen at Kiambu County Hospital, Kenya
(East and Central Africa Medical Journal, 2020)Introduction: Hypertension is a key precursor to cardiovascular and renal disease globally. According to WHO, Prevalence of hypertension was about 40 % globally in 2015 and 45% in Sub Saharan Africa in 2015. Despite much ... -
Patient-Related Factors that Influence Adherence to Post-Kidney Transplant Treatment Among Kidney Allograft Recipients at a National Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Numid Publishers, 2021)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to describe patient-related factors that influence adherence to post kidney transplant treatment among kidney allograft recipients at a national referral hospital in Kenya. ... -
The pattern of hearing disorders in HIV positive patients on antiretroviral drugs at Kenyatta national hospital
(East African Medical Journal, 2010-10)Objectives: To determine if patients on Anti - retroviral drugs (ARVs) develop hearing impairment. Design: The comprehensive care clinic (CCC), Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi. Setting : Case controlled ... -
Pattern of Use of Social Media Networking By Pharmacy Students of Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2017)We investigated the use of social media networking among Pharmacy students of Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya to understand their use of social media platforms, the type of platform and purpose of use as well as the ... -
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of pathogenic bacteria isolated from herbal medicines in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Background: The widespread use of use of herbal medicine has led to its approval by WHO has a factor in the attainment of universal health care coverage together with conventional medicine. However, unlike conventional ... -
Physical, Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Properties of Chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) Seeds Grown In Kenya
(Scientific Researching Publishing, 2022)In the recent past, there has been an increased uptake of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) by consumers resulting in the increased adoption of chia farming, particularly in Kenya whereby most farmers are practicing ... -
Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Cassia Didymobotrya Fres
(International Journal of Research and Review, 2020)Man has used plants for treatment and prevention of diseases since prehistoric times. The cost of antibiotics coupled with bacterial resistance especially in developing countries like Kenya, has made it necessary to upscale ... -
Polymorphic Variability in the Interleukin (IL)-1Beta Promoter Conditions Susceptibility to Severe Malarial Anemia and Functional Changes in IL-1Beta Production
(PubMed, 2008-10)Interleukin (IL)-1beta is a cytokine released as part of the innate immune response to Plasmodium falciparum. Because the role played by IL-1beta polymorphic variability in conditioning the immunopathogenesis of severe ... -
Potency status of oral polio virus vaccine among retrieved field samples in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2014-04)Background: In 1988 the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed mass immunization campaigns with the trivalent oral polio vaccine (TOPV) among children less than 5 years of age. The Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM) is a small ... -
Prescription Audit Carried Out at the Pharmacy Practice Centre of the University of Nairobi between June and November 2004.
(2007)A retrospective descriptive study was carried out from June to November 2004 in a retail pharmacy situated at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi within the Kenyatta National Hospital complex. The objective was ... -
Prevalence and Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Contaminating the Wards and Operating Room of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Kenya
(Research Square, 2021)Background Nosocomial infections are of public health concern globally. These infections are frequently caused by microbes residing in the healthcare environment, including contaminated medical equipment, wards, and ... -
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae Collected from Patients with Wounds at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Prevalence and sensitivity trends of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from septic wounds were determined through a prospective cross sectional study. One hundred and fifteen specimens isolated from in-patients in the Department ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among Underage High-School Students in Murang’a and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(Researchjournali’s Journal of Public Health, 2015-07)Background: Alcohol use during adolescence is an important risk factor for a host of physical and social problems affecting the young people globally. There is limited data on the prevalence of alcohol use among the ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Cervical Cytological Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital Kenya
(International Research Journal of Oncology, 2021)Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection ... -
Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital, Kenya
(Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2021)Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection in women during their reproductive age. However, the burden of BV among HIV-positive women in Kenya is not clear. This study aimed to determine the ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viral Co-Infections among HIV-1 Infected Individuals in Nairobi, Kenya.
(PubMed, 2013)BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infections among HIV-1 infected individuals are growing worldwide health problems characterized by lack of effective vaccines, need for expensive treatment, ... -
Prevalence of Hypertensive Disorders among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(International Peer Reviewed Journals and Books, 2021)Purpose: This study sought to assess the prevalence of hypertension in pregnancy and associated risk factors among women attending antenatal care clinics in selected Pubic Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Researchgate, 2022-01)Aims: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia among eligible whole blood donors attending Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: ...
