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Post-abortal care among patients admitted at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

Kosgei, Wycliffe (Moi University, 2015-07)

Background: The magnitude of abortion in Kenya is high, with an estimated 464,690 abortions and 7,900 abortion-related deaths occurring annually. Most of these morbidities and mortalities are preventable through access to ...
The anatomy of pelvic corona mortis vessels in black Africans: a cadaveric study a descriptive cross sectional study carried out at the human anatomy lab in Moi University

Dr Bargoria, Victor Kipkemei (Moi University, 2013-02)

BACKGROUND-The ‘‘corona mortis’’ is an anatomical variant, an anastomosis between the obturator and the external iliac or inferior epigastric arteries or veins. It traverses the superior pubic ramus at a variable distance ...
Antimalarial Prescription Practices for Children with Negative Microscopy Results for Malaria Parasites admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Simba, Justus Maingi (Moi University, 2014-05)

Background: The burden of malaria is declining globally including Kenya, however a high number of patients continue to be treated for malaria in our set up. Malaria parasite resistance, especially of Plasmodium falciparum, ...
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection and endoscopic findings in patients with dyspepsia at Moi teaching and referral hospital

Sang, Thomas Mwogi (Moi University, 2013-02)

Background: H. pylori is known to be a highly prevalent infection among persons in developing countries. It is firmly established as the etiologic agent for acute and chronic gastritis and a predisposing factor in peptic ...
Effect of ‘kangaroo mother care’ training on knowledge, attitude and practice of health care providers in selected district hospitals in North Rift region, Kenya

Dr. Bogonko, George Osiemo (2013-03)

While kangaroo mother care (KMC) has been effectively used for managing low birth weight (LBW) infants since 1978, particularly even in resource abundant settings, only few areas in resource poor setting of sub-Saharan ...
Imaging patterns of thoracic injuries among patients aged 14 years and above at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya.

Dr. Bonyodon, Benjamin Odhiambo (Moi University, 2015-03)

Background: Thoracic injuries form a major cause of trauma related mortality accounting for up to 25% of all trauma-related deaths world-wide. Imaging techniques constitute the main tools for either screening or definitive ...
Fetomaternal outcomes for mothers undergoing labor induction at term at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

Bett, Kipchumba C. Noah (Moi University, 2015-07)

Background: Failed induction is an important reason for rising caesarian section worldwide. Global rates of induction of labor are rising and vary from 9.5 to 35.6 percent of all pregnancies. Women whose labor is induced ...
Response to induction chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret

Ahoya, Phinehas Ademi (Moi University, 2014)

Acute leukemia is a common form of cancer in children comprising approximately 30% of all childhood malignancies in the developed countries. At The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), acute lymphoblastic leukemia ...
Impact of Integrated Family Planning and HIV Care Services on Contraceptive Use and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Rose J. Kosgei; Kizito M. Lubano; Changyu Shen; Kara K. Wools; Beverly S. Musick; Abraham M. Siika; Hillary Mabeya; Jane Carter; Ann Mwangi; James Kiarie (Lippincott williams and willikins, 2011-12-01)

Objective—To determine the impact of routine care (RC) and integrated family planning (IFP) and HIV care service on family planning (FP) uptake and pregnancy outcomes. Design—Retrospective cohort study conducted between ...
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya.

Musawa Moses, Simiyu (Moi University, 2016-11-11)

Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the 6thleading cause of global visual impairment; ...
Hyperuricemia among patients with hypertension at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

Dr. Sylvia Chemutai, Mibey (Moi University, 2016-11-09)

Hyperuricemia among Patients with Hypertension at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. Background: Hypertension contributes to 9.4 million of the 17 million global cardiovascular diseases annually. Uric ...
Relationship between place of referral and birth outcomes among women with Obstetric emergencies at Tenwek hospital in Bomet county, Kenya

DR.Juma, Ochieng’iVitalis (Moi University, 2016-08-18)

Background: Effective and timely maternal referral is important in obstetric emergencies since most pregnancy complications are unpredictable and progress rapidly to become life threatening. One of the aims of the Kenya ...
Influence of social networks on medication sharing among somali women in Eldoret municipality

Khadiala, Khamasi (Moi University, 2016-10-23)

Background: Prescription of medicine is one of the most common interventions in health care. For proper illness management, optimal use of appropriately prescribed medication is important. Medication sharing is a public ...
Early postoperative complications of Thyoidectomy at the Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Kenya .

Mulanda Gilbert, Musasia (Moi University, 2016-04-04)

BACKGROUND: Complications arising from thyroidectomy can be life threatening and the morbidity, lifelong. The complication rate, a sensitive measure of the quality of surgery, varies from center to center. This study aims ...
Clinical and histopathological patterns of glomerulonephritides among patients at moi teaching and referral hospital in Eldoret, Kenya

Maritim Peter Kipyegon, Kirui (Moi University, 2016-11-11)

Background: End stage renal disease (ESRD) affects 3.2 million people globally. The prevalence of ESRD in Kenya is 16 per 1 million populations. Glomerulonephritides (GN) are the leading causes of ESRD globally. In resource ...
Utilization of antenatal care services by pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy in Kosirai division, Nandi county, Kenya

Monica, Limo (Moi University, 2011-10-10)

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) is an effective health intervention for preventing maternal morbidity and mortality. Early ANC booking and adherence to scheduled appointments optimizes this benefit. However, factors ...
Prevalence of human Metapneumovirus and nasal cytokine profiles among children under two years of age seen at mtrh and Huruma Sub-county hospital.

Imelda C., Leitich (Moi University, 2015-11-12)

Introduction: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) with tropism for the respiratory tract epithelium, causes an acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) accounting for 5-10% of all ARIs. Patients may be asymptomatic, or exhibit ...
Role of triple test in diagnosis of palpable breast masses at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Kahindi, B. Kazungu Dr. (Moi University, 2016)

Background: Breast masses both benign and malignant contribute to morbidity in women. Breast masses result from many factors including environmental and genetic. There is need for proper and prompt evaluation of patients ...
Relationship between stage of HIV disease and family functioning at initiation of care at Kangundo Sub-County Hospital, Kenya

Katua, Kasungwa Daniel Dr. (Moi University, 2015-05)

Background: About 40% of all new patients initiated on HIV/AIDS care globally come late with advanced disease – World Health Organization stage 3 or 4 and or CD4 count less than 200/mm3. The family is the basic social unit ...
Adherence to antiretrovial therapy and its determinants in HIV positive children attending the AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya

Mugambi, K. Joy Dr . (Moi University, 2015-05)

Background: Adherence to treatment is recognized as the essence of a successful antiretroviral therapy program. Ensuring optimal adherence to antiretroviral drugs requires more than 95% adherence rate. In children adherence ...

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