A RISK SCORE FOR PREDICTING CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS INFECTION IN KENYAN WOMEN PLANNING CONCEPTION

A study conducted by scholars on women planning conception revealed that they are more
prone to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections.
The study aimed at developing a risk score to identify women with higher likelihood of
contracting Chlamydia Trachomatis infection. This would determine prioritization of
patients at risk for lab testing.
CT infection testing is a very costly affair. To encourage early detection, identification of
those at higher risk is key. With the development of the risk chart, women planning

Courtesy call from University of Tennessee College of Nursing

The University of Tennessee Nursing College paid a visit to the Faculty of Health sciences University of Nairobi. The courtesy call came after a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities for academic collaboration.

The meeting had representatives from different departments of the UoN FHS. The meeting saw discussions  on capitalizing on research which is in line with both University’s’ goals. Integrated learning including simulation and virtual reality in the nursing world were also a key point of discussion.