Biomedical subjects

W Mirie

Publications and source records attributed to W Mirie.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2001

Impact of lactation management education on health professionals.

BACKGROUND: In 1992, Kenyatta National Hospital Lactation Management Education Centre (KNH LME) was establised in collaboration with the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the Ministry of Health (MoH). The aim of the programme was to train multidisciplinary teams of health professionals in lactation management education. OBJECTIVE: To determine the performance of doctors, nurses and nutritionists on lactation management education, before and after exposure to the programme. DESIGN: A descriptive analysis of the pre and post test performance of doctors, nurses and nutritionists on lactation management education. SUBJECTS: Two hundred and twenty nine health professionals, comprising one hundred and thirty eight nurses, fifty six nutritionists, and thirty five doctors. RESULTS: The performance of all participants improved significantly (p = <.000) between the pre and post test scores from a mean score of 54.0% in pre test, to a mean score of 72.0% in the post test. CONCLUSION: Adequate lactation management education content should be included in all preservice medical curricula for all health professionals. In addition, an update of emerging issues in lactation management education must be sustained, in all health institutions as part of continuing education for inservice health professionals.

Education, Medical, Continuing↗

PubMed1999

Nutrition in the management of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

OBJECTIVE: To highlight the influence of nutrition on the progress of HIV/AIDS and the role and importance of good nutrition in the management of the disease. STUDY SELECTION: The subject was selected because it is now recognised that nutritional care and support is an essential component of the health care plan and management for people with HIV/AIDS. The subject is especially relevant since few studies have been conducted locally on the effects of nutritional status on the progression of HIV/AIDS. DATA RESOURCES AND DATA SYNTHESIS: A review of current literature selected from local and international scientific journals and books on the subject of nutrition and HIV/AIDS. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Data were developed from the reviewed information extracted from the contribution of different authors who are interested in nutritional management of people with HIV/AIDS. It was then analysed and synthesised into the current article. CONCLUSION: On the basis of the reviewed information, it is recommended that individuals with HIV/AIDS be given nutrition counselling and support to enable them achieve an adequate nutrient and energy intake for as long as possible. This would enhance the quality of their lives and minimise disease symptoms.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

PubMed1997

Ageing and nutritional needs.

Nutrition is an important aspect of healthful behaviour and a major component of general wellbeing of individuals throughout their life cycle. While the ageing process compromises the body's ability to obtain nutrients from food, nutrition at the same time affects how people age. This article reviews the nutritional needs of the elderly people, from the age of 51 years and above, and highlights factors that can influence their nutritional status. The article concentrates on this age group, since the recommended nutritional requirements are stated from this age and above.

Aged↗