Browsing by Subject "Hospitals"

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    • The Effect of Prelacteal feeding on Full breastfeeding in Nairobi. 

      Lakati, AS; Makokha, OA; Binns, CW; Kombe, Y (East African Journal of Public Health, 2011-03-24)
      To assess the effect of pre-lacteal feeding on full breastfeeding in the first six months of life in selected hospitals, Nairobi Province. Pre-lacteal feeding has been internationally discouraged because of its negative ...

    • Growth and Nutritional Status in the First Six Months of Life in Selected Hospitals - Nairobi Province 

      Lakati, Alice Sipiyan; Makokha, O. A.; Binns, C. W.; Kombe, Y. (East African Medical Journal, 11/11/2013)
      Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for infants is recommended for the rst six months for optimal health, development and growth. However, there is limited data on infant feeding practices and nutrition status of infants ...

    • Prevalence of Asphyxia and Readiness for Neonatal Resuscitation in Kenya 

      Gichogo, Daniel Muturi; Murila, Florence; Matiang'i, Micah; Ndege, Wycliff; Bosire, Kefa (African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 1/19/2018)
      Background: Birth asphyxia accounts for one-third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Aims: To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia and associated risk factors at one Kenyan hospital; and to describe caregivers' readiness ...

    • "Supplying the Surgical Needs of Developing Countries" 

      Wood, Michael (1977)
      Introduction It has been my good fortune over the last 30 years to have connections with some 75 rural hospitals in East Africa and I have been able to visit others in different parts of Africa and the Middle East and ...