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Retrospective Audit of Flexible Bronchoscopy Practice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a 5 Year Audit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Since the discovery of flexible fiber optic bronchoscopy (FB) by S. Ikeda in 1964. It has become an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool for management of chest disease. There are numerous indications ... -
Social and Economic Factors Associated With Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents of Infants in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a spectrum ranging from total acceptance to absolute refusal of vaccines and includes deferring the decision to vaccinate, agreeing to vaccinate but staying doubtful about the safety ... -
Assessment of Nutritional Rickets Among Acute Malnourished Children 6-59 Months in Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Globally, in the years between 1940 and 1970 nutritional rickets had been phased out following the discovery of vitamin D from ultra violet sun rays and with increased vitamin D food fortification practices. ... -
Experience With Arteriovenous Fistulae in Long Term Haemodialysis Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are associated with fewer long-term events such as thrombosis, loss of primary patency and interventions, and should therefore be considered the vascular access of choice for HD ... -
Characterization of Distressing Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among Breast Cancer Patients Under Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cancer is ranked as the second cause of death globally, in 2020 it accounted for about10 million deaths mostly among women. Patients with breast cancer may experience various physical and emotional distressing ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing the Potential Effectiveness of a Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Program Among Women in Kilifi and Siaya, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant cause of severe pneumonia among infants under 6 months of age worldwide and maternal immunization is being considered as a realistic strategy for prevention. Several ... -
Determinants of Access to Treatment Services for Anal Genital Warts Among Sex Workers Attending Kitengela Sub County Hospital, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is transmitted through skin-to- skin contact, with genital and anal sex being the most common transmission routes. Anal-genital warts (AGWs) are benign proliferative skin ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatry and Other Substance Use Disorders Among Heroin Users on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (Mmt) at Ngara Clinic, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Individuals attending Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) frequently present with coexisting psychiatric ailments. Heroin is considered one of the most commonly used drugs which is also dangerous to the health ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Hiv-positive Women of Reproductive Age on Antiretroviral Therapy in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kenya has improved the life expectancy for persons living with HIV. However, the emergence of non-communicable chronic diseases such as hypertension is ... -
Assessing Risk Factors Associated With Covid19 Disease Among Health Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The spread of Covid19 disease among health workers (HWs) has been associated with worsening acute shortage of HWs and overwhelmed health systems. Contextual evidence on the predominant source of Covid19 exposure among HWs ... -
Psychopathology, Resilience, and Risk Factors Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents: A Mixed Methods Study of the Special Unit Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background- Hearing disability is associated with challenges that may predispose one to psychopathology. There is little evidence on the population’s prevalence of psychopathology. Too much focus in research has been on ... -
Prevalence and Categories of Psychosocial Challenges Encountered by Critical Care Nurses Caring for Patients With Covid-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Infection with COVID-19 may require care in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The pandemic necessitated expanded CCU capacity, as well as specialised CCU personnel to care for critically sick patients as the ... -
Pathotyping and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli Isolated From Children in an Urban Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is among the primary contributors of mortality in children less than five years old globally. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the prime causative agent of childhood diarrhea in underdeveloped nations. The ... -
The Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Development of Factor Viii Inhibitors in Patients With Hemophilia a Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Hemophilia A is a global challenge affecting 1 in 5000 males. Up to 5% of the hemophiliacs on treatment develop inhibitors which neutralize infused factor concentrates reducing the effectiveness of treatment ... -
Prevalence of Perceived Stigma in Patients With Epilepsy in Low Income Densely Populated Communities in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Stigma associated with epilepsy is a global phenomenon that has a direct negative psychosocial influence on people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and indirect negative impact on public health measures instituted ... -
Outcome of Trans-radial Uterine Artery Fibroid Embolisation: a Kenyan Experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Uterine leiomyomas are the most frequent cause of non-cancerous pelvic tumours in women. In Kenyatta National Hospital and the Karen Hospital, most patients are treated medically and surgically with myomectomy ... -
Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Workplace Support Offered to Formally Employed Mothers in Nairobi Accessing Well-child Services at the Nairobi Hospital Outpatient Centres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breastmilk is the most important nutrition that a mother can offer her child. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce infant and child mortality. Despite the numerous ... -
Determinants of Keloid Recurrence in African Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Keloids are fibro-proliferative disorders of the skin resulting in excessive tissue overgrowth usually due to minor tissue injury. Keloids are attributed to abnormal wound healing with an exaggerated inflammatory ...
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