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Effect of subcutaneous sterile water injections vs normal saline injections for relief of continuous back pain in Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital. a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Sterile Water Injections (SWI) are ideal for managing continuous labour back pain in the active stage. However, their effectiveness on African parturient and acceptability in African settings is poorly understood. ...
Assessment of Disease Activity and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by inflammation
in different organ systems. Disease activity varies from remissions to exacerbations and
progression. Assessment of ...
To assess the correlation between prostate specific antigen density and prostate biopsy results of patients with raised PSA at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: PSA density is one of the diagnostic tools used to screen for prostate
cancer. Several studies have been done to establish the ideal cut-off for PSAD however no
consensus has been established due to the ...
Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns in Critical Care and Compliance to Guideline at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious and growing threat to global health today. Critically ill patients have a high risk of developing life-threatening infections. Hence, antimicrobial agents are the ...
Factors affecting the Utilization of Cancer Health Care Services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study sought to examine the factors affecting the utilization of cancer health care services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the demand function ...
Advance Care Planning between clinicians and patients on maintenance Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a leading global threat to health with incidences and mortality rates higher than most cancers. Much of the symptom burden and the deterioration of functional independence ...
An assessment of adherence to management modalities by ambulant end stage renal disease patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Treatment of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), entails regular
dialysis sessions and medical management of complications of kidney failure. Globally, rates
of non-adherence to treatment amongst ...
The effect of isotonic nasal saline irrigation on chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms in adult patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is inflammation of the sinonasal tract for longer
than 12 weeks. Patients present with nasal blockage, facial pain, nasal secretions, and
malaise. Nasal saline has been used as ...
Lived experiences of Caregivers of adolescents diagnosed with substance use disorder attending Kenyatta National Hospital Youth Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Substance Use Disorder among the adolescent remains a big threat to health and
wellbeing of the individual and the family. Substance abuse affects all age groups but
adolescent individuals are most at risk ...
Audit of management of suspected bacterial meningitis in Nairobi a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Acute bacterial meningitis is one of the major causes of mortality causing around 135,000 deaths annually worldwide, with neurological sequel in around 21% of the survivors. In low income countries in sub Saharan ...